Implementation Profile for Scottsdale Community College
Submitted on May 15, 2009; last updated on July 19, 2010
Institution Information
| Basic Carnegie Classification | Assoc/Pub-U-MC: Associate's Public Urban-serving Multicampus |
| Control | Public |
| Location | Scottsdale, AZ |
| Community Setting | Mid-size city |
| USDOE Climate Zone | 3 |
| Current President or Chancellor's Name | Jan Gehler |
| Current President or Chancellor's Title | President |
| Main Web Site | http://www.scottsdalecc.edu |
| Sustainability Web Site | http://www.scottsdalecc.edu/green |
Implementation Structure
| Implementation Liaison's Name | Thomas Williams |
| Implementation Liaison's Title | Sustainability Coordinator |
| Implementation Liaison's Department | Office of the President |
| Format of Structure | Committee |
| Number of Individuals in Structure | 10 |
| Stakeholder Groups Represented | Faculty, Students, Executive, Staff |
| Description | A Sustainability Committee comprised of students, staff, and faculty members was formed. The committee meets the first Monday of the month to discuss sustainability efforts for SCC. The committee also works with departments on campus to organize educational events that are open to the public. Grants are provided to encourage student involvement. |
Tangible Actions
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1. Establish a policy that all new campus construction will be built to at least the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED Silver standard or equivalent. No: Scottsdale Community College is dedicated to have all its new construction build towards LEED Silver Standard. |
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2. Adopt an energy-efficient appliance purchasing policy requiring purchase of ENERGY STAR certified products in all areas for which such ratings exist. No: No information provided. |
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3. Establish a policy of offsetting all greenhouse gas emissions generated by air travel paid for by our institution. No: No information provided. |
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4. Encourage use of and provide access to public transportation for all faculty, staff, students and visitors at our institution. Yes: Scottsdale Community College students and employees are eligible for reduced fare passes on Valley Metro buses. Preferred parking is provided for carpoolers. The college participates in a regional trip reduction program. |
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5. Within one year of signing this document, begin purchasing or producing at least 15% of our institution's electricity consumption from renewable sources. No: No information provided. |
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6. Establish a policy or a committee that supports climate and sustainability shareholder proposals at companies where our institution's endowment is invested. No: No information provided. |
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7. Participate in the Waste Minimization component of the national RecycleMania competition, and adopt 3 or more associated measures to reduce waste. Yes: A recycling program to recycle aluminum cans, glass, paper, cardboard, and plastic containers with te number 1 and 2 was established. Educational information flyers regarding what is recyclable are distributed to the public. There are over 200 recycling receptacles across the campus. The goal is to equip every classroom with appropriate recycling containers, educational information regarding recycling, and expand the existing recycling program to include additional materials such as batteries. |