| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 37.31 |
| Liaison | Stephan Classen |
| Submission Date | March 6, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Cascadia College
PA-2: Sustainability Planning
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 4.00 |
Atlas
Turner Cascadia Student Government President/ Student Student Life |
Does the institution have a published strategic plan or equivalent guiding document that includes sustainability at a high level? :
A brief description of how the institution’s strategic plan or equivalent guiding document addresses sustainability:
A copy of the strategic plan:
The website URL where the strategic plan is publicly available:
Does the institution have a published sustainability plan (apart from what is reported above)? :
A copy of the sustainability plan:
The website URL where the sustainability plan is publicly available:
Does the institution have a published climate action plan (apart from what is reported above)? :
A copy of the climate action plan:
The website URL where the climate action plan is publicly available:
Does the institution have other published plans that address sustainability or include measurable sustainability objectives (e.g. campus master plan, physical campus plan, diversity plan, human resources plan)? :
A list of other published plans that address sustainability, including public website URLs (if available):
University of Washington Bothell, and Cascadia Community College Campus Master Plan 2010.
http://www.uwb.edu/getattachment/campusplanning/master-plan/master-plan-report-2011.pdf
Academic Plan, http://www.cascadia.edu/discover/governance/documents/ApprovedTenYearAcademic%20Plan%20Final.pdf
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Curriculum?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Curriculum and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Develop specialized programs focusing on environmental sustainability- Climate Action Plan
Utilizing wetlands and Cascadia grounds as learning laboratories to engage in environmental sustainability- Climate Action Plan
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Research?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Research and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Campus Engagement?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Campus Engagement and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Public Engagement?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Public Engagement and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Air & Climate?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Air & Climate and the published plans in which each objective is included:
The following goals guide Cascadia’s climate actions:
• Reduce carbon emissions 15 percent below 2005 levels by 2020, 36 percent below 2005 levels by 2035 and through improvements in campus operations, energy conservation and alternative transportation strategies.
• Reduce carbon emissions by 57.5 percent below 2005 levels by 2050 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2099 through the actions described above and the purchase of carbon offsets.
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Buildings?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Buildings and the published plans in which each objective is included:
LEED Certified Buildings- Climate Action Plan/ Master Plan
Cascadia will strive to minimize new sources of emissions by controlling the physical growth of the campus and utilizing technology to provide distance learning options for students. Whenever possible the College will reuse or renovate existing space to meet emerging needs. Design of physical space will be done with an emphasis on function and efficiency, and will be done according to LEED standards.- Climate Action Plan
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Energy?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Energy and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Energy Saving Control Systems- Master Plan
Buildings to be oriented on the East/ West Axis for passive solar energy- Master Plan
"Cascadia will continue to maintain heating and cooling standards that balance the goal of minimizing energy use with the comfort and productivity of building occupants in the Winter academic spaces will be heated to 66 to 68 degrees Fahrenheit and in the summer months buildings will be cooled to between 72 and 78 degrees.
Cascadia will continue to purchase Energy Star certified new appliances and electrical equipment when available. Energy Star products are classified by the EPA as having superior energy efficiency.
Cascadia will include the purchase of renewable energy in its energy mix.
Cascadia will pursue the development of solar power as a supplemental source for campus energy generation by implementing pilot projects to evaluate their effectiveness in the College’s total energy mix and to provide educational opportunities for our students as part of classroom instruction and research projects."- Climate Action Plan
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Food & Dining?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Food & Dining and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Grounds?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Grounds and the published plans in which each objective is included:
"Cascadia will continue to be a Pesticide-free campus -- outside contractors must follow the same ban; replaced by worm compost, organic fertilizers and organic herbicides.
Cascadia will continue to require custodial use of Green Cleaning Products (green-seal-certified) by the UW Bothell facilities staff which maintain the College’s facilities.
Cascadia will prioritize the selection of recycled materials for bike lockers, outdoor tables/benches, wetlands boardwalk, etc.
Cascadia will continue to collect and compost pre- and post-consumer food waste, foodservice paper and unbleached napkins, and leaves, grass clippings, and appropriate landscape debris.
Cascadia will maintain and encourage participation in the campus recycling program, including battery and electronic media recycling."- Climate Action Plan
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Purchasing?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Purchasing and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Transportation?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Transportation and the published plans in which each objective is included:
"As the campus enrollment increases, transit groups such as Sound Transit, Community Transit, and Metro will consider increasing service to campus when planning new bus routes or expanding existing service. There are no existing funded plans to extend Sound Transit’s Link light rail to Bothell, but concept plans identify the I-405 corridor as a potential longterm (beyond 2030) corridor for rail service. "- Master Plan
"For traveling off campus, the Sammamish River Trail and Burke Gilman Trail are widely-used regional trails and allow cycle access to the UW Seattle campus in less than an hour. Downtown Bothell is easily accessed via the Town-Gown Loop within a 10-15
minute walk."- Master Plan
"Bicycle parking and lockers are in high and increasing demand. Future buildings will provide bike parking convenient to building entries yet reasonably consolidated."- Master Plan
"Promoted alternative transportation and commuting behavior changes by increasing parking daily rates by $1 and reducing quarterly UPASS rates by $27."- Climate Action Plan
"Reduce carbon emissions 15 percent below 2005 levels by 2020, 36 percent below 2005 levels by 2035 and through improvements in campus operations, energy conservation and alternative transportation strategies."- Climate Action Plan
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Waste?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Waste and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Water?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Water and the published plans in which each objective is included:
"Many of the institutions’ practices are connected to the wetlands and help to reinforce its value, such as environment-oriented courses that study the natural landscape, managing all stormwater within the campus boundary through visible stormwater swales and features, and using environmentally-sensitive methods to maintain buildings and the landscape. The adjacent collage highlights current sustainable practices including compost and worm bins, stormwater features, and students learning in the landscape. "- Master Plan
"the split system which collects “dirty” water from roads and parking lots, treats it in above ground swales and underground vaults, and disperses the treated water to the wetlands. It collects “clean” water from roofs and the landscape, reuses some for irrigation and domestic grey water use, and disperses the remaining clean water to the wetlands. Figure 31 illustrates the proposed stormwater system expansion."- Master Plan
"Existing building HVAC (potentially excepting CCC-3) is based on conventional mixed air variable volume hot water reheat designs making use of custom housed air handlers and parallel fan power boxes for perimeter zones. Temperature controls are Johnson Controls Metasys system throughout campus."- Master Plan
"Downsizing of water meters"- Climate Action Plan
"Installation of wells for non-potable water use"- Climate Action Plan
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Diversity & Affordability?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Diversity & Affordability and the published plans in which each objective is included:
"Promote pluralism and social justice by expanding access to college programs
Enhancing recruitment and support of students with lower socio‐economic students
status
Improving transitions from Adult Basic Education to college coursework
Increasing off‐campus, online, and time‐shifted scheduling to increase options for
students" Academic Plan
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Investment & Finance?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Investment & Finance and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Wellbeing & Work?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Wellbeing & Work and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address other areas (e.g. arts and culture or technology)?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address other areas and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Does the institution have a formal statement in support of sustainability endorsed by its governing body (e.g. a mission statement that specifically includes sustainability and is endorsed by the Board of Trustees)? :
The formal statement in support of sustainability:
We strive for a place where ...
Every individual is supported and engaged in lifelong learning.
(Our vision)
We do this by ...
Transforming lives through integrated education in a learning-centered community.
(Our mission)
We stand for ...
A caring community, pluralism & cultural richness, collaboration, access, success, innovation, environmental sustainability, global
awareness, responsiveness, creativity
(Our values)
We teach students how to ...
Think creatively, critically, and reflectively
Learn actively
Interact in complex and diverse environments,
Communicate with clarity and originality.
(Our learning outcomes)
We are committed to ...
Student access
Integrated education
A learning-centered environment
The assessment of student success
Institutional sustainability
(Our core themes)
http://www.cascadia.edu/discover/about/identity.aspx
The institution’s definition of sustainability (e.g. as included in a published statement or plan):
Environmental Sustainability, and Institutional Sustainability
Is the institution an endorser or signatory of the following?:
| Yes or No | |
| The Earth Charter | No |
| The Higher Education Sustainability Initiative (HESI) | No |
| ISCN-GULF Sustainable Campus Charter | No |
| Second Nature’s Carbon Commitment (formerly known as the ACUPCC), Resilience Commitment, and/or integrated Climate Commitment | Yes |
| The Talloires Declaration (TD) | No |
| UN Global Compact | No |
| Other multi-dimensional sustainability commitments (please specify below) | No |
A brief description of the institution’s formal sustainability commitments, including the specific initiatives selected above:
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The Campus Master Plan delivered in this report is revised from 2011, the Cascadia College campus, and University of Washington Bothell, are undergoing the creation of another Campus Plan that should be finished by summer of 2017.
The Climate Action Plan was developed in 2013, and students from the Bachelors of Applied Science in Sustainable Practices held a Climate Conversation event, in an effort to compile information and request and update to the Climate Action Plan.
The Campus Master Plan delivered in this report is revised from 2011, the Cascadia College campus, and University of Washington Bothell, are undergoing the creation of another Campus Plan that should be finished by summer of 2017.
The Climate Action Plan was developed in 2013, and students from the Bachelors of Applied Science in Sustainable Practices held a Climate Conversation event, in an effort to compile information and request and update to the Climate Action Plan.
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