Campus Compact EnviroCorps Program

From 2023 to 2026, Colby-Sawyer College partnered with Campus Compact EnviroCorps (CCEC) to bring six dedicated EnviroCorps members to campus. CCEC was an initiative of Campus Compact and aimed to empower campuses and their community partners to drive meaningful change by implementing local solutions that improve energy efficiency and support at-risk ecosystems.

Campus Compact, a national nonprofit organization founded in 1985, promotes civic and community engagement in higher education. The organization works with numerous member campuses across the nation, fostering collaboration between colleges, universities and their surrounding communities. CCEC was funded through AmeriCorps, a federal agency dedicated to improving lives, strengthening communities and fostering civic engagement through service and volunteering.

At Colby-Sawyer, the EnviroCorps members spearheaded sustainability-focused projects and environmental initiatives on campus as well as in the surrounding community. Working with local organizations such as the Ausbon Seargent Land Preservation Trust and the New London Conservation Commission, CCEC members made measurable, positive impact on the community. These efforts prioritized reducing energy consumption, enhancing ecosystem health and hosting educational events to raise awareness about environmental challenges. By involving the local community, the EnviroCorps member fostered collaboration and created impactful solutions that benefit both people and the planet. These efforts have included organizing CSC Earth Day events, removing invasive species both on campus and in public spaces, forming partnerships with local climate groups, hosting student education events, conducting home energy audits and more.