GOING 'GREEN' TOGETHER. Ron Thomas, President, Dakota Count

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GOING GREEN TOGETHER

• Ron Thomas, President, Dakota County Technical
  College
• Theresa Olsen, TKDA, Consultant
• Heather Huseby, Independent Consultant

www.dctc.edu/go/green
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IVE DECIDED TO PRACTICE GREEN LIVING. IM NOT
DOING ANYTHING THAT REQUIRES ENERGY.
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
PRESENTATION OUTLINE

• DCTC Gets Involved
• Great Things Others Are Doing
• What DCTC Has Done
• What DCTC Has Learned
• How We Can Work Together

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DCTC INVOLVED-ACUPCC
DCTC GETS INVOLVED
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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
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DCTC INVOLVED-CLINTON RECOGNITION
DCTC GETS INVOLVED
President Clinton Recognizes DCTC
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GREAT THINGS OTHER ARE DOING
GREAT THINGS OTHERS ARE DOING
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GREAT THINGS OTHERS ARE DOING
GREAT THINGS OTHERS ARE DOING
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GREAT THINGS OTHERS ARE DOING
GREAT THINGS OTHERS ARE DOING
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WHAT DCTC HAS DONE-FORMED INSTITUTIONAL STRUCTURE
WHAT DCTC HAS DONE
Formed Institutional Structure
American College and University Presidents
Climate Commitment
DCTC Green Campus Executive Steering Committee
DCTC Operations Team
DCTC Instructional Team
DCTC Green Campus Initiative
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INSTRUCTIONAL TEAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS
INSTRUCTIONAL TEAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Green News (Electronic Newsletter)
• Environmental Technology Program
• Coordinated Studies
• Faculty Sustainability Survey
• Curriculum Development
• LEED Accreditation
• Traveling Scholars

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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.
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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.
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INSTRUCTIONAL TEAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS-OHLONE COLLEGE
INSTRUCTIONAL TEAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Ohlone College, Newark CA
Insulation is made from recycled blue jeans.
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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.
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OPERATIONS TEAM-PARKING LOT BIOSWALE
OPERATIONS TEAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Parking Lot Bioswale
Will collect rainwater to water DCTCs planned
native vegetation landscape and reduce emissions
from mowing.
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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.
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OPERATIONS TEAM-ENHANCE RECYCLE PROGRAM
OPERATIONS TEAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Enhanced Recycling Program
Student participation, convenient container
location, and education.
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OPERATIONS TEAM-REDUCE EMISSION
OPERATIONS TEAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Reduce Emissions
The single largest source of emissions for this
facility is from commuting vehicles.
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OPERATIONS TEAM-SMART CAR - TOYOTA PRIUS
OPERATIONS TEAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Smart Car
Toyota Prius
DCTC has invested in two eco-friendly vehicles as
part of their emissions reduction pledge
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OPERATIONS TEAM-THERMOMETER
OPERATIONS TEAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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WHAT DCTC HAS LEARNED
WHAT DCTC HAS LEARNED
To Be Successful, We Must

• Benchmark/Measure Results
• Develop Strong Communications Plan
• Achieve Campus/Community Buy-In
• Demonstrate Value
• Celebrate Success
• Utilize Expertise

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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

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Thank You
www.dctc.edu/go/green