1. Sustainable Efforts in Housing
W. Jeff Cooper, Ph.D.
Director of Residence Life
Kennesaw State University

2. Design & Construction Kennesaw Campus – University Village
University Village complex increased campus green space and multi-functional space utilization.  Before the development of UV between 2004 and 2008, the site was a surface parking lot.
Now, there are green quads, trees, and classrooms, computer labs, retail and housing all within walking distance of campus, reducing the need to live off campus and pollute the environment by commuting to campus.

3. Design & Construction Kennesaw Campus - University Village Suites
Carpets made of recycled plastic materials
Low flow toilets and plumbing features
Energy star appliances and fixtures that use minimal electricity
Special double pane low-e gas windows with high insulation, low glare, and high reflection

4. Design & Construction Kennesaw Campus - University Village Suites
Self-contained VTAC heating and cooling units within each suite - more efficient and less maintenance than traditional HVAC units with exterior air compressors (and uses considerably less space).
Motion sensor lighting features in most common areas, with computer controlled light throughout the facility
Buildings designed for maximization of natural light

5. Design & Construction Kennesaw Campus - University Village Suites
Auto sensor trash compactors to reduce waste volume
Common interior centralized water heating source, reducing energy use and waste of individual unit hot water heaters
Facility designed to maximize interior space usage, eliminating wasted and unused "back function" space

6. Design & Construction Kennesaw Campus - University Village Suites
Water collection and well installed during Central Deck construction, allowing for captured water to be used in fountains and landscaping at University Village Suites (which allows us to continue watering and using fountains even during drought since we are generating our own water source).

7. Design & Construction
Kennesaw Campus - Austin Residence Complex Buildings 1200, 1300, & 1400
All refrigerators, dishwashers, and HC washing machines are Energy Star compliant

8. Design & Construction Marietta Campus – Hornet Village
LEED Certified Silver
Low flush toilets
Low flow water valves

9. Recycling Cost versus convenience
Survey conducted by the Residence Hall Association in 2011 to gauge residential student opinion on this issue
Recycling bins placed in various location throughout the University Village (Village Centre, UV Suites Computer Lab and Lobby, Promenade, East side of UV 5000, and also near the UV 6000 compactor)

10. Recycling Recycling in most areas on Marietta campus
Austin Residence Complex maintains a recycling program as well.
Free bins are available from the leasing office for separation of recycling items which can then be deposited into a separate recycling dumpster located in an adjacent parking lot.
Recycling in most areas on Marietta campus

11. Waste Reduction Most forms are now online to eliminate paper waste
Portable data collection devices are used eliminate the usage of paper in programming

12. Education
Resident assistants are encouraged to conduct at least one “green” program each semester
Earth Hour event hosted annually in the residential area.

13. Assessment
Spring 2016 survey of all residential students to assess satisfaction and learning from living on campus
42% response rate
Sustainability was one of the learning areas measured in the survey

14. Assessment

15. Professional Outreach
ACUHO-I Sustainable Facilities Committee
ACUHO-I Webinars and Conferences