Where to start on campus

Looking to move your campus on an issue of sustainability (one with implications on the environment and social justice, and quite possibily on the other bottom line)?
Or have you been pushing the university to adopt a policy, strategy, sustainability office, or signing the President's Climate Committment.. but your student group isn't getting very far?

Here's another recommendation from the research...

 Form a core working group to campaign on an issue and a multi-stakeholder group. Work closely with existing sustainability organizations or Public Interest Research Groups (if they exist) as well as the student union.

A core group of students is key. You need people who are interested in research, public speaking and meetings, report writing, finances and more. They should be committed - and you should constantly try to bring in more people.
The Sierra Youth Coalition recommends forming multi-stakeholder groups to work on issues, because of the amount of support you can gain from working with different partners on moving plans forward. You can also gain significant knowledge about key people and make new and important relationships.
At Dalhousie, a professor from the group brought ideas to senior administrators and the issue was on the minds at the top before students even got to a formal presentation on a office of sustainability.
There are often many student groups with which to partner on campus. Try to look for and talk with others who may be allies - but not necessarily ones who would come to mind (i.e. cultural groups, religious groups, program associations, etc.) You could find support in these groups through endorsements of your proposal, or individual volunteers and interest. Public Interest Research Groups on campus can also be great sources of interested activists, research potential and other resources, and may be keen to pick up your issue.

• SYC Campus Tools – Multistakeholder Guide

• In Ontario the PIRG listings can be found here: OPIRG