The Environmental Council consists of 12 faculty members, appointed by the Provost, to strengthen environmental teaching, research and outreach at the UI, with emphasis on programs crossing college and departmental boundaries.
Council members represent many different colleges and disciplines.
The director of the Council provides leadership and operational support. The Environmental Fellows Program is an undergraduate minor focusing on interdisciplinary environmental scholarship. It involves students in small interdisciplinary seminars and workshops and in faculty-supervised independent research or practical experiences. It is available beginning in 2000-2001 to students in all majors. Students must apply and be admitted to the EFP - usually the sophomore year.