CAMPUS CENTER FOR APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY

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CAMPUS CENTER FOR APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY
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So you wanna be a Co-D?

• OUTLINE
• Introduction to Appropriate Tech CCAT
• Branches of CCAT
• Life as a Co-Director
• Application Process
• Q A

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WHAT IS APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY?

• Buzzword of the 70s
• Equivalent to Sustainability

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WHAT IS CCAT?

• Demonstration home for sustainable living
• Student-run organization
• 3 Live-in Student Co-Directors
• 15-20 Student Employees
• Student Volunteers
• Advisors
• 1 Faculty Advisor
• Steering Committee (faculty, staff, community
  members, former co-directors)
• Funded by student fees

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PROGRAM HISTORY

• 1978 Founded by students
• 1980 Occupied residential house on campus
• 1981 Became Associated Students Program
• Working towards sustainability for 32 years
• 2004 Relocation
• 2006 Remodeled original house
• 2007 Occupied current permanent site

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Partnerships Inspirations

• Partnered with sustainability wiki Appropedia.org
• Received recognition and inquiries
  internationally
• Inspired replication on campuses across the US
• University of Oregon, CASL
• Oregon State University, SSC
• CSU Chico State University, The Cause
• Oberlin College, SEED House
• Berea College, SENS House
• Ohio University, EcoHouse
• Plymouth State University (IP)
• Dartmouth College, New Hampshire (IP)

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FUTURE

• Greenhouse rebuilding, bike shed, library
  upgrades, sustainability measurements, and more
• Balancing outreach and new AT projects
• Recruiting new students, faculty, and community
• Community partnerships
• YOUR IDEAS!

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BRANCHES OF CCAT

• External
• Internal
• Physical Site

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External Branch

• Workshops
• Classes
• Tours Field Trips
• Events
• May Day
• Harvest Festival

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Internal Branch

• Personnel
• Budget
• AT Transfer
• Website
• Library

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Physical Site Branch

• House Grounds Upkeep
• New Projects
• Engineering, Solar Systems
• Gardening, Composting, Permaculture
• Volunteer Fridays

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Become a CCAT Co-Director!

• Live in the house for one year
• 2 start in June
• 1 starts in January
• Gain important leadership skills
• Be a part of community of like-minded people
• Become better prepared for the working world
• Learn and Share valuable information
• Participate in a truly unique experience

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Co-D Responsibilities

• Experience and knowledge on running non-profits
• Interpreting the mission
• Making policy decisions
• Setting annual goals
• Writing and executing budget
• Supervising staff, volunteers, students
• Representing the organization within HSU and
  beyond
• Doing the dishes at the end of the day

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Co-D Skills

• Verbal and written communication
• Leadership
• Organization
• Understanding and applying Appropriate Tech
  principles
• Ability to work in cooperation with others
• Good interpersonal skills
• Desire to learn!

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Co-D Benefits

• LIVING AT CCAT!
• Free rent
• No utilities
• Food herbs from the garden
• Being an integral part of CCAT
• Incredible leadership learning opportunity
• Impress your dates
• Doesnt look too shabby on a resume

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CONTACT INFORMATION

• Humboldt State University
• Campus Center for Appropriate Technology
• [phone]
• www.ccathsu.com
• ccathsu_at_gmail.com

Mighty Max says Be a Co-D!