Welcome to the CLUS!

We provide meaningful, hands-on learning experiences for our students through various interdisciplinary and collaborative research projects. Our vision is to become a nationally recognized interdisciplinary center that leverages the expertise of our affiliated scientists to promote sustainable land use, economic development, cultural and natural resource management, and communities at local, regional, and global scales.

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Our Story

Shippensburg University established the Center for Land Use in January 2003 to provide “conferences, workshops, technical assistance, research, and community education programs to promote sound land planning and to enhance the quality of life in the five county service region of Adams, Cumberland, Franklin, and Perry Counties.” In Summer 2015, the Center was relaunched as the Center for Land Use and Sustainability (CLUS) to promote interdisciplinary research and collaboration. Learn more about our history.

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Our Goals

The mission of the CLUS is to support science-based solutions to interdisciplinary sustainability challenges.

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Promote Interdisciplinary Research

To promote applied interdisciplinary research on issues related to land use and sustainability.

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Support Sustainable Solutions

To support affordable, sustainable solutions in our local, regional, and global communities.

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Provide Professional Development

To create professional development opportunities for faculty and staff, and high-impact learning experiences for students.

Our Expertise

The Center for Land Use and Sustainability at Shippensburg University can offer consulting expertise in a variety of areas. Please contact us for more information.

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