In the fall of 2011, Mississippi State University passed the petition to have the Green Fund implemented so it could join the movement toward energy efficiency and sustainability.
There are approximately 25 to 30 core members in Students for a Sustainable Campus, the organization behind the Green Fund. The organization has a goal of raising $40,000 dollars. Meg Johnson, junior business economics major, said even though the members are not quite there yet, they are still working hard to reach their goal.
“We are not close to the goal, but we hope to get closer,” Johnson said.
With raising the $40,000, the members of SSC are also trying to purchase Green Power from the Tennessee Valley Authority. Students who join the organization will have their money go toward this as well as help fund energy-efficient projects on campus.
Grant Beatty, junior philosophy major, said buying from TVA guarantees the energy is coming from a good source.
“Their money ensures that MSU stays on the forefront of a sustainable (green) technology,” Beatty said.
David Hoffman, faculty adviser to the Students for a Sustainable Campus, said the Green Fund still needs more awareness.
“Considering the structure which it’s running, it’s doing well,” Hoffman said. “(We) still need improvements for awareness of what the Green Fund is and motivate students to join.”
He said awareness is a key factor in getting the Green Fund promoted to a higher level, and awareness is also the main thing that is affecting the Green Fund community right now. 
Meg Johnson said the organization is collaborating with groups around campus to help raise awareness.
“We are trying to partner up with SA and different groups around campus to get Green Fund out there,” Johnson said.  “If the student body knew and got behind it, it will have more potential to be a success.”
The organization looks for more contribution from the administration. 
Beatty said the organization needs a bigger push by the administration to signify how important the Green Fund is.
“It should be a 50/50 push between students and faculty,” Beatty said.  “I hope to have a more collaborative effort between students and administration and to have an escalating interest with the students.”
Currently, the members of SSC are partnering with the EcoCar Group to hold an event on Earth Day, and they are planning to have a 5K run later on in the semester.  
There are also tip jars set up at Barnes & Noble for people to contribute their change to go toward the Green Fund.
Hoffman said he thinks more people should join because everyone should care about our global environment.
“The big message is we need more awareness and contributions,” Hoffman said.  “Our image to the university is an important thing for us to think about.”