Overall Rating Silver
Overall Score 59.66
Liaison Christina Erickson
Submission Date Aug. 15, 2022

STARS v2.2

Champlain College
AC-8: Campus as a Living Laboratory

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 4.00 / 4.00 Christina Erickson
Sustainability Director
Campus Planning
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Campus Engagement

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Campus Engagement?:
Yes

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Campus Engagement:
Julia Krum, Management & Innovation, 2020 Senior Capstone “Updated Proposal for Wellness/Environmental-Themed housing at Champlain College”
BUS 210 Fall 2020 service learning project: “Campus Sustainability tour video”

Lily Parsons, Environmental Studies & Policy, 2021 Senior Capstone: Developing a Core/ENP Class for Champlain - Environmental Film Studies: An Empathetic Journey Syllabus

Public Engagement 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Public Engagement?:
Yes

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Public Engagement:
Peter Turansick, Katie McGuckin & Cedar Little’s 2022 Capstone Project: Champlain College Communications Sustainability Audit

Air & Climate 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Air & Climate?:
Yes

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Air & Climate:
Tatum Robinson, Environmental Studies & Policy, 2020 Senior Capstone “Study Abroad Offset Education for Dublin, Ireland” {Champlain’s campus in Ireland}

Lauren Brown, Environmental Studies & Policy, 2022 Senior Capstone: Carbon Offsetting from Study Abroad Travel

Buildings  

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Buildings?:
Yes

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Buildings:
MGT 150 Spring 2022 service-learning project: Investigating Air Quality at Champlain College with InfiSense meters

Energy 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Energy?:
Yes

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Energy:
BUS 210 Spring 2022 service learning project: “Consolidating Campus computer labs”

BUS 210 Spring 2021 service learning project: “More campus rooftop gardens”

Food & Dining 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Food & Dining?:
Yes

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Food & Dining:
BUS 210 Fall 2021 service learning project: “Hosting a campus based pop up farmers’ market”

BUS 210 Fall 2021 service learning project: “Providing to-go containers in IDX Dining Hall”

BUS 210 Spring 2021 service learning project: “Green Cafe in the Champlain Library”

BUS 210 Spring 2021 service learning project: “Champlain Community Garden Awareness”

Kyle Harrison’s Environmental Studies & Policy Capstone 2022: “Aquaponics at Champlain”

Sam Johnson & Connor Merchant’s 2022 Capstone Project: Hydro-Pi-Nics: An exploration of IOT farming

Grounds 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Grounds?:
Yes

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Grounds:
Holly Francis, Environmental Studies & Policy, 2020 Senior Capstone “Champlain College Apiary consultation analysis”

Core 104 Spring 2022 service-learning project - starting an Abenaki alliance garden in the Champlain College community garden

BUS 210 Fall 2020 service learning project: “Stormwater recycling / rainwater harvesting on campus”

Meagan Schmid’s Environmental Studies & Policy Capstone 2022: Champlain College Becoming a Tree Campus

Purchasing 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Purchasing?:
No

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Purchasing:
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Transportation 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Transportation?:
Yes

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Transportation:
BUS 210 Fall 2021 service learning project: “Beaver Bikes - increasing bike infrastructure & outreach”

SCI 310: Advanced Environmental Earth Science Fall 2021 student projects on “Enhancing Sustainable Transportation Options at Champlain College” and “Feasibility of Electric Buses” https://drive.google.com/file/d/1SsP8uP7xBu8fxqHpaSkU7MQHNAdRKEyP/view

Waste 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Waste?:
Yes

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Waste:
BUS 210 Spring 2022 service learning project: “Campus compost expansion”

BUS 210 Fall 2020 service learning project: Reusable Take Out Containers”

BUS 210 Spring 2021 service learning project: “Compost expansion in Champlain Res halls”

BUS 210 Spring 2021 service learning project: “E-waste recycling expansion on campus”

MKT 340 Fall 2021 service learning project: “developing a marketing campaign for campus compost changes”

Water 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Water?:
Yes

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Water:
SCI 150 students did BLUE stormwater evaluations of their own homes or res halls during the fall 2020 and spring 2021 semesters (while classes were being held online).

Coordination & Planning 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Coordination & Planning?:
Yes

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Coordination & Planning:
Climate Emergent Media Center Intern Project, 2020 “The Sustainability Project:Climate Neutrality Reality”

Diversity & Affordability 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Diversity & Affordability?:
Yes

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Diversity & Affordability:
ENP 300 Fall 2021 Service Learning Project: “Planned and Executed Indigenous Peoples Week at Champlain College”

BUS 210 Fall 2021 service learning project: “Providing Seventh Generation / non-toxic feminine hygiene products in public bathrooms”

Investment & Finance 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Investment & Finance?:
No

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Investment & Finance:
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Wellbeing & Work 

Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Wellbeing & Work?:
Yes

A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Wellbeing & Work:
Sydney Broadbent’s 2022 Senior Capstone Project: “Champlain College's Culture of Consent”

Angel Gallien’s 2022 Senior Project Capstone: “Sexual Assault Awareness”

BUS 210 Fall 2021 service learning project: “Expanding medical supplies in campus store/vending machines”

BUS 210 Spring 2022 service learning project: “Addressing Crunch Time in the Game Studio”

BUS 210 Spring 2022 service learning project: “A Four Day Work Week at Champlain”

Rowan Lanxner’s 2021 Senior Capstone Project: Mental Health & Wellness Initiative for Champlain College

Optional Fields 

Website URL where information about the institution’s living laboratory program is available:
https://www.champlain.edu/faculty-and-staff/campus-information/sustain-champlain-fac-staff/resources/sustainability-in-the-classroom

Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Each semester the Director for Service & Sustainability sends a list of possible campus projects to faculty to use for class or individual projects, internships, etc. See link for the list of possible projects:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1nKEp6uc92P5ieS2Vhzeetqo_pOpHYE8RusYD54IQ2Do

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