Information Services encourages the use of e-mail to save paper. Students can call the Student Networking Office at 8221 or visit the office at 110D Pettigrew to set up an appointment to network their dorm computers. With a new bike patrol, Security 's vehicle usage has been cut in half. In addition to reducing environmental effects associated with vehicle use, bikes cut down on response time. The Environmental Coalition is a student group whose members work to educate themselves and the College community on local and worldwide environmental issues.
New members are always welcome.
The Environmental Issues Committee , an advisory panel to President Harward, is composed of staff, students, and faculty who discuss and take action on campus environmental issues. The solution was to replace the garbage disposal with a strainer that collects postconsumer food waste. Another accomplishment is the establishment of a formal Bates environmental policy. Beginning this year, students will be able to elect an environmental studies major . The College has a full-time environmental studies professor, Curtis Bohlen, and new courses to start off the program.