Education and Culture

Here at Cleveland State University, students, faculty and staff are working together toward a sustainable future. Sustainability initiatives are embedded into curriculum, research, culture and support services on campus. 

CSU Sustainability Centers  |  Study Sustainability  |  Careers in Sustainability  |  Social Sustainability |  Wellness  |  Campus Sustainability Resources

CSU Sustainability Centers

Energy Policy Center

The Levin College of Urban Affairs hosts the Energy Policy Center (EPC) to engage local, state, national and international communities in dialogue on energy policy and support for energy-related research in public policy, economics, business and social science.

Study Sustainability

Cleveland State University offers an array of programs, including bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees, for those interested in pursuing a career in sustainability. Students can enroll in a variety of courses related to sustainability and the environment. Explore your options in the online course catalog. 

Careers in Sustainability

As more Americans become aware of their ecological footprint, businesses, nonprofits and universities are taking action, resulting in a growth of green job and degree opportunities. Projections from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics suggest that green jobs could represent up to 14% of total U.S. jobs by 2030, with the potential to create 24 million workers. There has never been a better time for students to pursue a career in sustainability!

Check out the Outlook for Green Jobs for an overview of common green career paths and a breakdown of employment opportunities. 

Social Sustainability

Cleveland State's commitment to social sustainability extends to purchasing practices. Fifteen per cent of the annual total aggregate purchases of goods and services are to be set aside for bidding only to Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs).

Five per cent of the annual total aggregate purchases of goods and services are to be targeted for EDGE (Encouraging Diversity, Growth and Equity) certified vendors, certified by the equal opportunity department of the state of Ohio. EDGE is Ohio's procurement preference program for minority-owned, women-owned, and socially and economically disadvantaged businesses.

Wellness

Living a sustainable lifestyle means taking care of yourself! CSU offers a number of services designed to support the campus community.

Health and Wellness Services

The CSU Clinic is a high quality medical facility committed to serving the medical needs of the CSU community. Staffed by certified nurse practitioners and doctors, it offers a wide variety of services including primary and same day care, health counseling, limited in-house pharmacy and lab services, shots and immunizations, and more. 

Counseling Center

CSU's Counseling Center offers academic, career and personal counseling, consultation and outreach programming, training, group facilitation and other services aimed at helping individuals and groups who are members of the campus community meet their respective personal and professional goals. The Counseling Center is accredited by the International Association of Counseling Services Incorporated (IACS). The CSU Counseling Center is a member of the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC) and offers professional psychology internships that adhere to APPIC guidelines.

Counseling and Academic Success Clinic

The Counseling and Academic Success Clinic is an on-campus resource providing free, supportive counseling and coaching services to undergraduate and graduate students of Cleveland State University. Staffed by Graduate Counseling Student Interns, the clinic provides a warm, welcoming and confidential environment for students to engage in effective decision making, success planning and self-exploration with the help of a supportive counselor.

Lift Up Vikes

Lift Up Vikes Student Resource Center and Food Pantry offers a convenient, dignified, and compassionate process to connect CSU students to resources that supplement nutrition and other basic human needs as they strive to earn a college degree. 

Campus Sustainability Resources

Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE)

CSU is a member of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE).

A wide variety of AASHE resources provide administrators, faculty, staff, students and other campus stakeholders with the tools, information and guidance they need to develop a culture of sustainability on campus. Members-only resources can be accessed by simply logging in with a CSU email address.