Bylaws

Download the TGIF Bylaws (updated Nov 2007)

Mission Statement

The Green Initiative Fund (TGIF) provides funding for projects which “green” our campus and reduce the University’s impact on the environment. TGIF allocates funds to projects that increase the amount of renewable energy used on campus, increase energy efficiency, and reduce the amount of waste created by our University. Portions of the fund will support education initiatives, student aid (via return to aid), and internships. TGIF is administered through a student majority governance board.

The following principles shall guide and govern the funding of projects by TGIF:

Guiding Principles

  1. Projects shall reduce UCSB’s impact on the environment.
  2. Projects shall have publicity, education and outreach components.
  3. Projects shall have received all necessary written approval by appropriate campus officials prior to consideration.
  4. UCSB students, staff, and faculty are able to submit project proposals, as long as they are under the umbrella of a campus department. Individuals and organizations outside the University are not able to submit project proposals.
  5. TGIF funding will not support projects that are already mandated by law or UCSB policy/directive. TGIF will only fund projects that are not currently paid for by the University or through existing rebate programs.
  6. TGIF is limited in its funds and therefore will be more likely to support projects which have secured partial funding via others means.
  7. Preference will be given to projects that demonstrate the greatest reduction of UCSB’s greenhouse gas emissions and/or resource usage for the least cost.
  8. Preference will be given to projects located on the main UCSB campus where students are able to see their money at work.
  9. Projects that are able to repay the fund are encouraged to do so when appropriate.
  10. Student participation is encouraged in all projects.
  11. Projects shall positively impact both social and environmental sustainability and take into account all impacts.
  12. All projects are required to give a final public poster display and presentation.