Center for Land Use and Sustainability
The Center for Land Use and Sustainability (CLUS) is an interdisciplinary center of Shippensburg University, supported by the College of Arts and Sciences and based in the Geography-Earth Science Department where students can major in sustainability. The CLUS provides hands-on learning opportunities for SU students to engage with the community and is a proud supporter of sustainability initiatives on campus, including the SU Climate Commitment.
The CLUS serves as a key resource in South Central Pennsylvania, fostering healthy, vibrant, and sustainable communities through applied research, experiential learning opportunities, and interdisciplinary, cross-sector partnerships. We strive to be a leader in transforming scientific research into social innovations that promote a thriving economy while preserving resources and reducing the impacts of climate change.
Our guiding values:
- Fostering Sustainability, Justice, and Equity: Our view of sustainability is holistic, encompassing environmental, social, and economic perspectives. We strongly support informed decision-making processes that consider social determinants of health and creative placemaking to support healthy growth of our communities while preserving resources and opportunities for future generations.
- Student Success: Through applied research with faculty and community partners, students build professional networks and skills that prepare them for the workforce or further studies, while addressing sustainability challenges.
- Professional Excellence: All work affiliated with the CLUS should represent excellent scholarship, meet or exceed current professional standards, and adhere to the highest ethical practices.
- Collaboration: Today’s social, economic, and environmental challenges require an interdisciplinary approach. Successful collaborations are built on respect, consensus building, diversity, open-minds, and willingness to learn from each other- the CLUS strives to embrace these practices.
Visit the official CLUS Website to learn more about our events, projects, and how you can get involved. Consider donating to the CLUS to support student research and community projects. You can also visit us at either of our physical locations on 29 E. King Street in downtown Shippensburg or on campus in Rowland Hall 201.