Cleveland State University

Curriculum

The Maxine Goodman Levin College of Urban Affairs

• BA Urban Studies
• BA Public Safety Management
• BA Environmental Studies
• BA Urban Services Administration
• Master of Public Administration
• Master of Urban Planning, Design and Development
• Master of Science in Urban Studies
• Master of Arts in Environmental Studies
• Master of Nonprofit Administration and Leadership

Green Building

• CSU’s Recreation Center is Cleveland State’s first LEED certified building on campus. Some green building features include a storm water management to reduce runoff; underground parking; low albedo roofing; rainwater capture; locally manufactured materials with recycled content; and 30% energy cost savings due to infusion of daylight and high-energy performance exterior wall, window, and shading systems.
• The new Parker Hannifin Administration Center is awaiting LEED certification.
• The president of CSU has a goal of LEED certifications for all new buildings. In the works is a new student center and a new building for the College of Education.

Food

• Compass Group is encouraged to buy some local foods
• Food waste awareness campaigns

Transportation

• Cleveland State students have unlimited RTA access through the UPass program through a $25 student fee
• Cleveland State offers RTA’s Commuter Advantage program for faculty and staff, allowing eligible faculty and staff to purchase RTA monthly bus passes via payroll deduction with pre-tax dollars
• Bike racks are accessible around campus to encourage bike use

Contact

• Domenic Bellone, LEED AP, Planner, 216-687-5423, d.bellone@csuohio.edu
• Clare Rahm, Assistant Vice President of Campus Support Services (transportation and dining services), 216-687-3673, c.rahm@csuohio.edu
• Erin Huber, Student Co-Chair of Student Environmental Movement integrity692000@yahoo.com

Student Group(s)

• Student Environmental Movement
  • Volunteer at Earth Fest at the Cleveland Zoo
  • Actively pushing for a rooftop garden for CSU buildings
  • Campaigning to get the president to sign the American College and University President's Climate Committment
  • Hosts outdoor activities
  • Organized a green business fair on Earth Day
• Association for Environmental Law and Sustainability

Has the President of the College signed the American College and University President’s Climate Commitment?
No