1.ICC - Commitment to Sustainability --Go Green
Strategic Forum
June 7, 2011

2. "For the purpose of this policy, Illinois Central College defines sustainability as an attempt to meet present needs, avoid human actions that threaten the natural environment, and conserve resources without compromising future generations ability to meet their needs.From, "Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Trustees" at Illinois Central College
3. Key Dates
4. ICC Board of Trustees Sustainability Policy
Illinois Sustainable University Compact
American College & University Presidents Climate Commitment
College Commitment
5. The purpose of the committee was to bring academic, business operations and facility management in line with our accepted principals of sustainability.
Eight subcommittees formed:
Building Maintenance & DesignGreen Purchasing
Energy/Renewable Energy Project Academic Curriculum
Landscape Design & Maintenance Training/Awareness
Recycling/CompostingGrants/Publicity
Sustainability Committee
6. Curriculum
Integrate sustainability concepts into curricula.
Increase faculty and student awareness of sustainability issues.
Increase sustainability educational offerings.
Integrated Approach Campus-Wide
7. Incorporate green building and design methods in construction projects.
All campus construction will be built to at least the LEED Silver standard or equivalent.
Maximize energy efficiency.
Adopt landscaping and grounds maintenance practices that use integrated pest management techniques, native plants, and reduce storm water run-off.
Facilities Management & Conservation
8. Business Practices
Obtaining the best value by balancing short and long-term costs, maintenance, life-cycle, and environmental costs in purchasing goods and services.
Adopt an energy-efficient appliance purchasing policy requiring purchase of ENERGY STAR certified products in all areas for which such ratings exist.
Purchase non-toxic cleaning products whenever practical.
9. Share with outside communities the knowledge generated from sustainability research, education and practice.
Help promote environmental awareness and natural resource conservation.
Interact with the community through on and off-campus activities.
Community
10. Academic Development
Current ICC Academic Programs and Courses

http://www.icc.edu/green/

Training Programs

BPI Building Analyst Professional

& Envelope Professional
Certifications

Building Operator Certification

11. Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program Contractor
Certification

LEED Green Associate

12. LEED Accredited Professional Degree Programs

Architecture

13. Architectural Construction Technology

Green Building Environment

14. Heating, Ventilation, AirConditioning & Refrigeration
15. Accomplishments Facility Services

Demolition/Recycling

Expanded Recycling Program to include construction materials

Electrical

Replaced incandescent lights with compact fluorescent light (CFL)
Replaced old fluorescent lamps with energy efficient lamps
Replaced light ballast with electric ballasts (Reduced noise levels.)
Integrated lighting with Energy Management System
16. Accomplishments (contd)

Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning

Replaced absorbers with energy efficient chillers

Plumbing

Installed low water plumbing fixtures

Grounds Maintenance

Selected plants, shrubs, and trees requiring low maintenance and watering
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Accomplishments (contd)

18. Vehicle Maintenance 19. Purchased three electric vehicles. 20. Custodial 21. Incorporated a green cleaning program in 2005. 22. General Operations 23. Reduced carbon footprint by downsizing two large trucks to fuel efficient smaller vehicles. 24. Document Services 25. Saved paper that is printed on one-side and sent it to the Math Lab where students use it as scratch paper. 26. Programmed copiers to print two-sided as default.