Title of the slide Second line of the slide SUSTAINABILITY: A CONTRIBUTION FROM SOUTH WEST COLLEGES DI DALE: PRINCIPAL, WILTSHIRE COLLEGE AND CHAIR OF SW FE COLLEGES SUSTAINABILITY THEMATIC GROUP

Title of the slide Second line of the slide Capacity Building Project – Aim ‘This innovative strategic pilot is designed to build capacity both individually and collectively of the South West FE College sector so that it will have much greater impact on the region’s economy, economic success and long term prosperity’ (AoC SW and SWRDA Detailed Investment Proposal)

STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK BASELINE RESEARCH QUALITY & PERFORMANCE STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK BASELINE S USTAINABILITY STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK BASELINERESEARCH RCU IMPACT ASSESSMEN TRCU IMPACT ASSESSMEN T REGIONAL ECONOMY STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK BASELINE RESEARCH STAKEHOLDE R ANALYSISSTAKEHOLDE R ANALYSIS COLLEGE PROFILE FUTURE ACTIVITY RCUREPORTCONFERENCESDS IMPACTTOOLKIT MEDIACAMPAIGNSDTOOLKIT RESEARCH CONSULTANT S WORKCONSULTANT S WORK

Title of the slide Second line of the slide Capacity Building Project - Background Vision jointly developed by AoC SW, SW FE Colleges, and SWRDA 100% sign up by College Principals Additional support from GOSW and SW Learning and Skills Council Autumn 2007 programme launched 3 Thematic Groups: Regional Economy, Sustainability and College Profile Joint SWRDA and College Principals Strategic Forum

Title of the slide Second line of the slide Phase 1 – Thematic Groups and Initial Projects Regional Economy - Impact Assessment report April 2008 College Profile – SW Colleges Media Campaign – Employer Engagement Autumn Conference in partnership with flybe Membership Principals/Senior Managers from SW FE Colleges AoC SW facilitation - Ian Munro (Regional Director) and Rachel Roost (Projects Co-ordinator)

Title of the slide Second line of the slide Sustainability Thematic Group - Aims Identify and promote the impact of SW FE Colleges on sustainability SW FE Colleges become an exemplar of best practice 2 broad areas of Sustainable Development –Skills: e.g. infrastructure to meet regions skills needs –Environment: eg sustainability policy for all SW FE Colleges

Title of the slide Second line of the slide Sustainability Thematic Group – Current work of AoC SW and FE Colleges Fact finding visits eg USA April examined models of good practice and links to American Community Colleges AoC SW Chaired - SW Regional Assembly Strategic Review into Renewable Energy Colleges working with local authorities, partner schools and LSC regional capital team to develop eco friendly buildings for the future Best practice in the use and benefits of alternative materials Support sustainable skills and curriculum development National and Regional exemplars already established (eg Somerset College - Genesis Centre, Kingston Maurward College - alternative fuel project)

Title of the slide Second line of the slide Examples of Sustainability Projects already underway in the SW

Title of the slide Second line of the slide Examples of Sustainability Projects already underway in the SW Wiltshire College Bicton College

Glazing Radiant Panel Heaters Roof Light Glazing with Integral High Level Vents Key Plymouth CFE –Innovation Centre 24 Hour Learning Facility Refectory Teaching Air to Water Heat Pump e c Solar Water Heating/Shading Clearstorey Glazing Displacement terminal Trickle Vent/Night Cooling Future Wind Turbine Rain Water Collection (Toilets) Natural Lighting High Mass South Facade Air out Air in Cooling/Heating coils in Slab Translucent walls Stable Internal Environment Natural Vent Night Cooling Roof Light Glazing with High Level Air Vents Thermal Storage Maximise North Light Heat Pump Displacement Ventilation Heat Recovery Waterless Urinals Exposed High Mass Structure for Thermal Stability IntegratedBMS/Energy monitoring Light reflection into internal areas Energy Recovery Catering Ventilation City College Plymouth

Title of the slide Second line of the slide Cirencester College Sustainable Activities - eg Environment Group, subsidised bus and coach service, cardboard and plastic recycling, sustainable buildings, project connected with the Carbon Trust etc Examples of Sustainability Projects already underway in the SW Kingston Maurward College Kingston Maurward College has worked closely with Aramark (the College's catering contractors) to recycle spent cooking oil from the kitchens to power a "Green Tractor" used at the College to teach tractor driving skills to its students. The oil is taken to Bridport TLC where it is washed and filtered to remove excess glucose. It is then returned to the College, and the tractor tank is filled up!

Title of the slide Second line of the slide Sustainability Thematic Group: Current/Future Sustainability Thematic Group activities Additional grant funding from the Learning and Skills Council Sustainable Development Baseline assessment - benchmark SW FE Colleges Strategic Framework to prioritise future activities Sustainability Development Strategy Sustainability tool kit for colleges

Title of the slide Second line of the slide Sustainability: What is the future challenge for FE Colleges? Any Questions?