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2008 Leadership Academy Sustainability Project
B-Green GroupPeg Balachowski - Ronna DeLaVergne
Kathleen Koss - Belle Nishioka - Cindi Turner
June 13, 2008
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Presidents’ Climate Commitment
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It’s not easy being green…
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It’s about change…
“Change your thoughts and you change the world.”
» Norman Vincent Peale, 1898 - 1993
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It’s about change…
“You must be the change you want to see in the world.”
»Mahatma Gandhi, 1869 - 1948
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What Is EvCC’s Role in Sustainability?
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Environmental Sustainability Is
The ability to meet the needs of today’s people and environment without compromising the needs of subsequent generations.
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A process that maintains and enhances economic opportunity and community well-being while protecting and restoring the natural and social environment.
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As a public institution:
• We have an ethical and civic obligation to safeguard a critical public resource;
• We have a duty to establish physical environments and organizational practices conducive to student learning and the health, well-being, and effectiveness of all people within the college community.
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What Can We Do?
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Initial Steps 1. Develop and
institute a formal policy addressing sustainability
2. Join with others involved in sustainability
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A Sustainability Policy • Community Relations
• College Operations
• Ongoing Implementation
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Community Relations
EvCC will be committed to playing a constructive and collaborative role in the life of surrounding community.
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College OperationsEvCC will integrate the values of sustainability, stewardship and resource conservation into our interactions with our physical environment.
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Ongoing ImplementationIntegrate sustainability criteria into budgeting, facilities and land-use practices, administrative reviews and promotion.
Encourage participation in sustainability programs among community, students, staff and administration.
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What are the Benefits of a
Sustainability Policy?
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$ Money in the Bank $$ Finding ways to cut energy consumption not only reduces greenhouse gas emissions, but also saves money. $
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Student Recruitment and Enrollment
Students, even more than the general public, tend to rank the environment as an important issue.
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New Program Title:
Environmental Science Technology
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“We need a broad, multi-disciplinary program that incorporates environmental science, natural sciences, soils testing, wetlands restoration and ecology, conservation, sustainable practices, etc.”
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Alumni and Donor Interest
Sustainability programs may provide a new tool for fundraising.
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Community RelationsLeadership in sustainability can result In:
• New community collaborations and involvement.
• Improved relationships with the local community by reducing environmental impact of campus operations.
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Health and ProductivityCampus “greening” efforts often have positive effects on occupant health and productivity that maximize worker health and comfort.
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Educational Value
Sustainability programs provide opportunities for students and staff to engage in one of the most prominent and far-reaching scientific and public policy issues affecting contemporary society.
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Congruent with Campus Values
Green initiatives generally receive popular support among campus community members:
In 2001/02 a National Wildlife Federation survey revealed that approximately 50% of college presidents said that sustainability programs are either good for public relations or a good fit with the culture and values of American campuses.
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Join others in the sustainability movement
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Presidents’ Climate Commitment
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What is the American College & University Presidents’ Climate
Commitment?
This consortium is garnering institutional commitments to neutralize greenhouse gas emissions and accelerate the research and educational efforts of higher education.
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What Does It Do?– Provides a framework and support for
America’s colleges and universities to go climate neutral
– Addresses responsibility– Pledges a commitment to a better future
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What They are Doing
• Completing an emissions inventory.
• Within two years, setting a target date and interim milestones for becoming climate neutral.
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• Taking immediate steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by choosing from a list of short-term actions.
• Integrating sustainability into the curriculum and making it part of the educational experience.
• Making the action plan, inventory and progress reports publicly available
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Who Is Getting Involved ?
• Bainbridge Graduate InstituteGifford Pinchot, President*
• Bellevue Community CollegeB. Jean Floten, President
• Cascadia Community CollegeWilliam Christopher, President*
• Central Washington University Jerilyn S. McIntyre, President
• Centralia College James Walton, President
• Eastern Washington UniversityRodolfo Arévalo, President
• Lake Washington Technical CollegeL. Michael Metke, President
• Olympic College David C. Mitchell, President
• Pacific Lutheran University Loren J. Anderson, President*
• Seattle UniversityStephen V. Sundborg, President
• Shoreline Community CollegeLee D. Lambert, President
• The Evergreen State CollegeThomas L. Purce, President*
• University of Puget SoundRonald R. Thomas, President*
• University of WashingtonMark A. Emmert, President*
• University of Washington BothellSteven G. Olswang, Interim Chancellor*
• University of Washington TacomaPatricia Spakes, Chancellor
• Washington State University (4 institutions)Elson S. Floyd, President
• Western Washington UniversityKaren Morse, President*
• Whatcom Community CollegeKathi Hiyane-Brown, President
• Whitworth UniversityWilliam P. Robinson, President
* Members of the Leadership Circle - signatories who have agreed to help lead the initiative, promote it, and recruit colleagues to join.
505 College Presidents to date Including these from Washington State:
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Who Is Getting Involved ?
• Bainbridge Graduate InstituteGifford Pinchot, President*
• Bellevue Community CollegeB. Jean Floten, President
• Cascadia Community CollegeWilliam Christopher, President*
• Central Washington University Jerilyn S. McIntyre, President
• Centralia College James Walton, President
• Eastern Washington UniversityRodolfo Arévalo, President
• Lake Washington Technical CollegeL. Michael Metke, President
• Olympic College David C. Mitchell, President
• Pacific Lutheran University Loren J. Anderson, President*
• Seattle UniversityStephen V. Sundborg, President
• Shoreline Community CollegeLee D. Lambert, President
• The Evergreen State CollegeThomas L. Purce, President*
• University of Puget SoundRonald R. Thomas, President*
• University of WashingtonMark A. Emmert, President*
• University of Washington BothellSteven G. Olswang, Interim Chancellor*
• University of Washington TacomaPatricia Spakes, Chancellor
• Washington State University (4 institutions)Elson S. Floyd, President
• Western Washington UniversityKaren Morse, President*
• Whatcom Community CollegeKathi Hiyane-Brown, President
• Whitworth UniversityWilliam P. Robinson, President
• Everett Community CollegeDavid Beyer, President
* Members of the Leadership Circle - signatories who have agreed to help lead the initiative, promote it, and recruit colleagues to join.
505 College Presidents to date Including these from Washington State:
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How About EvCC!
http://www.presidentsclimatecommitment.org/html/commitment.php