Lane Community College Presentation to the Board of Education, September 12, 2007

What is Sustainability? Sustainability means operating our institution in a way that supports instructional, financial, environmental and community well-being over the long term.

Instruction Operations Integrating Instruction and Operations Who We Are: instruction, finance, environment, and community Sustainability Group Sustainability Office Sustainability Coordinator Recycling & Surplus Property Coordinator Energy Analyst Operations Facilities Mgmt & Planning Foodservices Information Technology Budget office Other operation services Sustainability & Learning Committee Faculty Coordinator OISS Business Development Center Faculty volunteers

Vision Ongoing operations result in a minimal negative impact on our natural environment. We are actively engaged in creating ways to positively impact our environment. Continuous learning takes place about our impact on the environment, as a college and as individuals. Imagine a Lane Community College where…

Vision Sustainability is a way of thinking about everything that we do. Every staff member takes personal responsibility for creating and using sustainable practices and principles in our daily work. We integrate sustainability into our relationships and the social fabric of the college. Imagine a Lane Community College where…

Strategic Alignment Transforming students’ lives, the learning environment and the college organization Leadership in community college innovation Connection to the community Financial Impact

Strategic Investment Financial Impact Recycling and Reuse Energy Conservation Facilities Increased Productivity

A Brief History Environmental Impact Reporting Sustainability Office created April 2004 to August 2007 Timeline Sustainability Group formed Energy Analyst hired Tallories Declaration signed Statewide & League Conferences Core value adoptedSustainability Policies adopted Recycling rate > 60% President’s Climate Commitment signed LEED design standards 1.4 KW solar power installed by students 1.8 KW solar power installed by students 10% of Electricity Purchased as Wind Campus Sustainability Leadership Award National Recycling Award County Recycling Award Biodiesel production Sustainable learning garden est. and used in classes Bioneers Conference Sustainable Business Development class National speaking engagements

Programs & Initiatives Recycling and Waste Reduction Energy Conservation & Management Sustainability in Learning Leadership and Outreach

Recycling & Waste Reduction Do you know… In 2006, there were more recycling-related jobs than automotive industry jobs in the United States. Our recycling operation generates 18 student FTE each year and partners with 5 instructional units on campus.

Recycling & Waste Reduction Revenue & Cost Savings

Recycling & Waste Reduction Performance Indicators FY2004FY2005FY2006FY2007FY2008 Recycling Rate52%58%61% 62% Student FTE Net Savings/Revenue $46K$49K$60K$65K$80K

Recycling & Waste Reduction Current Recycling OperationsFuture Recycling Center 10 Woods A B Legend 1. Surplus storage and processing area 2. Recycling processing area 3. Metal recycling 4. Biodiesel 5. Surplus property 6. Paper processing 7. Composting 8. Reusable office supplies 9. Cans and bottles processing 10.Construction and yard materials A. Compactor B. Hazardous materials storage

Energy Conservation & Management Current Projects & Initiatives HVAC controls commissioning Indoor environmental quality Laundry boiler improvements Building equipment scheduling Computer power management

Energy Conservation & Management Lane’s Energy Use Trends: 3 Year Energy Use Index Comparison

Energy Conservation & Management Energy Conservation Measures: 3 Year Avoided Costs and Savings

Energy Conservation & Management FY2007 Highlights & Accomplishments $149,000 in energy incentives 4% reduction in main campus electricity usage Systems to streamline energy management and conservation measures 1.8 kw solar electrical student installation

Energy Conservation & Management Looking Ahead Building systems commissioning Clinton Foundation funds for infrastructure improvements and efficiencies Energy efficiency measures Renewable energy projects

Sustainability in Learning Curriculum  Sustainability courses  AAS degrees  Sustainability Certificate  Integrating sustainability into curriculum Experiential Learning  Biodiesel  Learning garden  Solar installations  Rainwater harvesting  Computer power management & water conservation projects  Recycling work training

Sustainability in Learning Graduation requirement National Science Foundation grants Job training legislation Further integration of operations and instruction  experiential learning Looking Ahead

Leadership & Outreach Outreach Efforts  Hosting statewide, League for Innovation and National Conferences  Partnership with students and the community  Staff/Faculty consultation/training Public Relations  Local, State, National Awards  Publications  Speaking engagements

Looking Ahead Paradigm Shift Systems Thinking Stakeholder Commitment Resources & Investment Sustainability must become a way of thinking, learning and doing at Lane.

The Lane Community College of today must adopt and integrate sustainable practices in order to ensure an educationally relevant, viable, and thriving college for generations of students to come.