| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 31.21 |
| Liaison | Benjamin Newton |
| Submission Date | June 14, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Central Community College
PA-2: Sustainability Planning
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.25 / 4.00 |
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:
Goals in the Strategic Plan in the attached document below (more details are in the plan):
1.5 Advance Environmental Literacy, Sustainability Education, and Engagement
3.3 Advance Environmental Sustainability Partnerships to include community engagement and education.
5.5.5 Develop funding mechanisms to support Environmental initiatives in either/both the operational budget and the capital budget.
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):
Environmental Sustainability and Climate Action Plan (SCAP)- this plan is due to be updated before August 15, 2017 with the new Environmental Sustainability Director initiatives.
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:
Education and Training
• Increase Environmental Stewardship e-badges awarded by 5% annually based on previous year e-badge completers.
• Integrate 3 new Environmental Across the Curriculum courses into the e-badge program annually.
• By 2019 Establish environmental sustainability merit and need-based scholarships for CCC learners demonstrating leadership or career aspirations in fostering environmental stewardship.
• By 2020 Develop a renewable energy management industry committee that will offer internships to students and participate in Earth Week events.
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:
Community Service and Health Projects
• By 2018 Environmental Sustainability Office volunteers in a minimum of three Community Service and Health Projects annually
• By 2019 Become a Bike Friendly University
• By 2020 Organize and plan two bike/walk events per year
• By 2022 Have a bike share on each campus
• By 2023 Have trails connecting each campus to the local community
Community Partnerships
• By 2018 Participate in 3 presentations at public events in the local community or in local media outlets
• By 2020 Participate in 3 local community sustainability groups
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:
Annually through 2024
Decrease student and employee commuter travel, and all categories of college travel (ground and air) to achieve a minimum of a 25% reduction in vehicle/air miles traveled from the 2012-2013 baseline (accomplish with innovative use of technology, college procedures, policies and services; and scheduling and operational optimizations).
By 2019
Transition 75% of the college fleet to hybrids or solar- or wind-charged vehicles, with 100% of college cars, maintenance and other vehicles meeting this standard by 2024.
By 2034
Achieve climate-neutral impacts across all areas of operations and influence, including college facilities; business travel and commutes; and procurement.
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:
All new construction including the new Kearney Center opening in Fall 2017 are built to LEED Silver standards.
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:
Decrease in 5% of energy use annually due to energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, purchasing of shares from solar/wind farms, and a decrease in lecture courses now being offered as lecture. Also we have already switched from a 5 day to a 4 day summer work week.
By 2034
Achieve climate-neutral impacts across all areas of operations and influence, including college facilities; business travel and commutes; and procurement.
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:
Landscapes, Water & Agriculture
By 2024
Transform 85% of CCC landscapes and land use into environmentally sustainable living-learning demonstrations and thriving native ecosystems for learners and the regional community, to include:
◦outdoor appreciation and enjoyment areas for healthy living, including multipurpose walk/bike paths and supportive infrastructure; outdoor seating and activity areas; and restorative greenspaces – with all areas modeling inclusion and accessibility in design;
◦water and stormwater stewardship;
◦integrated pollinator, bee, butterfly, and biodiversity gardens;
◦native landscaping and grasslands;
◦edible landscapes and local food production;
◦composting systems;
◦native or regionally adapted “no-irrigation” zones;
◦“no-mow” turfgrass and zones;
◦environmentally sustainable agricultural land-use contracts;
◦use of environmentally responsible infrastructure and materials;
◦and integrated and comprehensive educational narratives.
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:
Annually through 2024
Decrease student and employee commuter travel, and all categories of college travel (ground and air) to achieve a minimum of a 25% reduction in vehicle/air miles traveled from the 2012-2013 baseline (accomplish with innovative use of technology, college procedures, policies and services; and scheduling and operational optimizations).
By 2019
Transition 75% of the college fleet to hybrids or solar- or wind-charged vehicles, with 100% of college cars, maintenance and other vehicles meeting this standard by 2024.
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:
By 2019
Reduce college-wide preventable consumption and divert a minimum of 85% of college landfill and construction waste for recycle and reuse, and model 100% on-site diversion and use of compostable waste.
Annually through 2024
Decrease usage in all categories of college paper to achieve a 25% reduction from the 2016-2017 baseline, and annually increase FSC-certified paper and wood product to realize a 100% FSC-certified college standard
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:
Established native or regionally adapted “no-irrigation” zones.
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:
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:
Message from the President
Greetings! Welcome to Central Community College’s 3C Initiative page.
Here at CCC we are striving to be great stewards of our environment – for our students, community and the planet.
As a Cum Laude Leader and signatory of the Climate Commitment as part of the Climate Leadership Network (previously the ACUPCC), and as a signatory of the Sustainability Education & Economic Development (SEED) Initiative, we have made a commitment to educate, implement and model the practices needed for a sustainable future. For our communities and ultimately the world at large, we believe environmental sustainability is important and necessary for healthy communities, people and economic sustainability. At CCC we define environmental sustainability as meeting "the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs" (from the 1987 Brundtland report). Our environmental commitment supports our commitment to our students and their future.
3C Brand
Today’s economy and environmental challenges require employees to have a unique skill set – one in which they can meet the demands of their profession while being responsible stewards of our natural resources. CCC is working to meet these needs by building the educational programs (highlights include our e-badge awards, the Sustainability Leadership Presentation Series, and our 3C Intern Program) and currently planning and setting action goals to measure their sustainability performance. Social and economic systems are built on the use of natural resources, ecosystem services…. our environment. We must manage these resources responsibly for all generations.
As a founding signatory of the Alliance for Resilient Campuses and an institution in the Campus Cleantech Pilots partnership, Central Community College knows that a sustainable environment will require adaptation, innovation, partnerships, and leadership.
We hope you join the CCC 3C Initiative, our collective efforts across the college to foster positive change and educate for a sustainable environment for everyone.
CCC is currently planning and setting action goals in education, energy, waste, and material use through The Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System™ (STARS). STARS is a transparent, self-reporting framework for colleges and universities to measure their sustainability performance.
CCC is working to achieve its carbon neutrality goal by 2034 by addressing energy efficiency, transportation emissions and renewable energy.
Bike fixit station available for bikers on the move.
Central Community College, Green Today...Greener Tomorrow.
Dr. Greg P. Smith
Central Community College President
Member of the Climate Leadership Steering Committee
gpsmith@cccneb.edu
The institution’s definition of sustainability (e.g. as included in a published statement or plan):
Is the institution an endorser or signatory of the following?:
| Yes or No | |
| The Earth Charter | --- |
| The Higher Education Sustainability Initiative (HESI) | --- |
| ISCN-GULF Sustainable Campus Charter | --- |
| Second Nature’s Carbon Commitment (formerly known as the ACUPCC), Resilience Commitment, and/or integrated Climate Commitment | Yes |
| The Talloires Declaration (TD) | --- |
| UN Global Compact | --- |
| Other multi-dimensional sustainability commitments (please specify below) | Yes |
A brief description of the institution’s formal sustainability commitments, including the specific initiatives selected above:
The Higher Education Carbon Pricing Endorsement Initiative
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 information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.