1. GOING “GREEN” TOGETHER Ron Thomas, President, Dakota County Technical College Theresa Olsen, TKDA, Consultant Heather Huseby, Independent Consultant www.dctc.edu/go/green

2. I’VE DECIDED TO PRACTICE GREEN LIVING. I’M NOT DOING ANYTHING THAT REQUIRES ENERGY.

3. PRESENTATION OUTLINE  DCTC Gets Involved  Great Things Others Are Doing  What DCTC Has Done  What DCTC Has Learned  How We Can Work Together PRESENTATION OUTLINE

4. DCTC INVOLVED-ACUPCC DCTC GETS INVOLVED

5. DCTC INVOLVED-STATES DCTC GETS INVOLVED ACUPPC Charter Signatories (signed on by 6/30/07) Other ACUPCC Signatories (signed on by 12/31/07) 478 schools and colleges have signed as of today

6. DCTC INVOLVED-CLINTON RECOGNITION President Clinton Recognizes DCTC DCTC GETS INVOLVED

7. GREAT THINGS OTHER ARE DOING GREAT THINGS OTHERS ARE DOING

10. WHAT DCTC HAS DONE- FORMED INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE Formed Institutional Structure American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment DCTC Green Campus Executive Steering Committee DCTC Operations TeamDCTC Instructional Team DCTC Green Campus Initiative WHAT DCTC HAS DONE

11. INSTRUCTIONAL TEAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS  Green News (Electronic Newsletter)  Environmental Technology Program  Coordinated Studies  Faculty Sustainability Survey  Curriculum Development  LEED Accreditation  Traveling Scholars

12. INSTRUCTIONAL TEAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS-OHLONE COLLEGE INSTRUCTIONAL TEAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS Ohlone College, Newark CA New design to achieve Platinum level LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

13. INSTRUCTIONAL TEAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS-OHLONE COLLEGE INSTRUCTIONAL TEAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS Ohlone College, Newark CA Underground geothermal coils provide natural source of heat/cooling, using less energy and reducing the need to burn fossil fuels.

14. INSTRUCTIONAL TEAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS-OHLONE COLLEGE INSTRUCTIONAL TEAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS Ohlone College, Newark CA Insulation is made from recycled blue jeans.

15. OPERATIONS TEAM-NEW GREENHOUSE OPERATIONS TEAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS New Greenhouse 15 hot water solar panels will compliment the greenhouse to provide heat and reduce gas consumption for an estimated 40% energy savings.

16. OPERATIONS TEAM-PARKING LOT BIOSWALE OPERATIONS TEAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS Parking Lot Bioswale Will collect rainwater to water DCTC’s planned native vegetation landscape and reduce emissions from mowing.

17. OPERATIONS TEAM-LOW EMISSION CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL OPERATIONS TEAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS Low Emission Construction Material Low emission paints, carpet and adhesives; recycled content in carpet, ceilings, and metal; occupancy sensors turn off lights.

18. OPERATIONS TEAM-ENHANCE RECYCLE PROGRAM OPERATIONS TEAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS Enhanced Recycling Program Student participation, convenient container location, and education.

19. OPERATIONS TEAM-REDUCE EMISSION OPERATIONS TEAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS Reduce Emissions The single largest source of emissions for this facility is from commuting vehicles.

20. OPERATIONS TEAM-SMART CAR - TOYOTA PRIUS OPERATIONS TEAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS Smart Car DCTC has invested in two eco-friendly vehicles as part of their emissions reduction pledge Toyota Prius

21. OPERATIONS TEAM- THERMOMETER OPERATIONS TEAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS ????????????

22. WHAT DCTC HAS LEARNED  Benchmark/Measure Results  Develop Strong Communications Plan  Achieve Campus/Community Buy-In  Demonstrate Value  Celebrate Success  Utilize Expertise To Be Successful, We Must…

23. HOW WE CAN WORK TOGETHER-COUNTY-WIDE “GREENING” TASK FORCE HOW WE CAN WORK TOGETHER County-Wide “Greening” Task Force  Policy Issues  Recycling/Composting  Bulk Purchasing  Communications/Education  Legislation  Funding

24. Thank You www.dctc.edu/go/green