Get Involved
At the Shi Institute, we’re thankful to have a family of faculty, staff, students and community members who are committed to advancing our work in sustainability, both on campus and across South Carolina.
Interested in joining us on a regular basis or for special events and projects throughout the year? Here are a few opportunities:
Volunteer at the Furman Farm
For students, community members, faculty, and staff
The Furman Farm is a ¼ acre organic practice farm with a comprehensive composting program. The farm is largely student run under the supervision of Bruce Adams, Furman Farm’s Manager. The composting program handles all of the pre- and post-consumer waste from Furman’s dining hall and also processes much of the university’s landscaping waste.
Join the Sustainability Leaders Initiative
For community members
The exclusive Sustainability Leadership Initiative represents a robust interdisciplinary stakeholder network of South Carolina leaders with the knowledge, skills, and desire to collaborate and support each other in identifying pathways and executing solutions for a sustainable future.
Become a Shi Affiliate
For faculty and staff
Through the affiliates program launched in 2017, Furman faculty and staff serve as liaisons to gather best practices in community engagement and share strategies for integrating community-based work into courses and interdisciplinary research. The Shi Institute’s Applied Sustainability Research Team supports this work by matching faculty and community interests and facilitating collaboration opportunities.
