Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 54.89
Liaison Wendy Harness
Submission Date July 6, 2017
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STARS v2.1

Delta College
EN-3: Student Life

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Linda Petee
Sustainability & Risk Management Coordinator
Facilities Management
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Student Groups 

Does the institution have one or more active student groups focused on sustainability?:
Yes

A brief description of active student groups focused on sustainability:
Physical Therapy Association, Biology Club, Astronomy Club, Citizens in Action, Society of Hispanic Leaders, Military Association, Honors, Phi Theta Kappa Sustainability Reps promote and foster activities that further the understanding of the connection between people, planet, and profit and to integrate sustainability into the campus culture by participating as green leaders on campus and at community events. Reps assist in the planning of sustainability events, advance sustainability initiatives, and promote collaboration, education and engagement of our campus community. http://www.delta.edu/sustainability/student-leadership.html

The website URL where information about the student groups is available (optional):
http://www.delta.edu/campus-life/clubs-organizations.html

Gardens and Farms 

Does the institution have gardens, farms, community supported agriculture (CSA) or fishery programs, and/or urban agriculture projects where students are able to gain experience in organic agriculture and sustainable food systems?:
Yes

A brief description of the gardens, farms, community supported agriculture (CSA) or fishery programs, and/or urban agriculture projects:
Students collect, track, and deliver pre-consumer food waste to Saginaw Valley State University Greenhouse Vermiculture Project Students have opportunity to volunteer or intern at several local farms as part of the Life Long Learning Urban Farm program.

The website URL where information about the gardens, farms or agriculture projects is available (optional):
http://www.delta.edu/sustainability/student-leadership.html

Student-Run Enterprises 

Does the institution have student-run enterprises that include sustainability as part of their mission statements or stated purposes (e.g. cafés through which students gain sustainable business skills)?:
Yes

A brief description of the student-run enterprises:
Delta’s Closet offers gently used clothing, shoes, and accessories to students for such events as scholarship and job interviews and the first days on their new job. Initially funded by a college-issued grant and sustained by greater college community. Surplus fixtures from another campus project were used to design the store. https://sites.delta.edu/collegeinfo/CounselingAdvising/Deltas%20Closet/Delta's%20Closet.aspx The Student Food Pantry originated from a Learning Communities class project and is self-sustained by the greater campus community. Students created brochure artwork, intake forms, and tracking databases. They drafted policy and procedure and the pantry design. They are responsible for conducting student intakes, managing donations, developing nutritional recipes, researching legal issues, and incorporating sustainable standards. https://sites.delta.edu/collegeinfo/CampusResources/FoodPantry/SitePages/Home.aspx

The website URL where information about the student-run enterprises is available (optional):
https://sites.delta.edu/collegeinfo/CampusResources/FoodPantry/SitePages/Home.aspx

Sustainable Investment and Finance 

Does the institution have sustainable investment funds, green revolving funds or sustainable microfinance initiatives through which students can develop socially, environmentally and fiscally responsible investment and financial skills?:
No

A brief description of the sustainable investment funds, green revolving funds or sustainable microfinance initiatives:
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The website URL where information about the sustainable investment funds, green revolving funds or sustainable microfinance initiatives is available (optional):
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Events 

Does the institution have conferences, speaker series, symposia or similar events related to sustainability that have students as the intended audience?:
Yes

A brief description of the conferences, speaker series, symposia or similar events related to sustainability:
Sustainability-focused film series, Green Book presentation, speakers/film/display for Earth Day, Global Awareness, and a number of other campus celebratory events. Event and initiatives are announced throughout the academic year on the sustainability webpage and both the faculty/staff and student portal announcement pages.

The website URL where information about the conferences, speaker series, symposia or similar events related to sustainability is available (optional):
http://www.delta.edu/sustainability/student-leadership.html

Cultural Arts 

Does the institution have cultural arts events, installations or performances related to sustainability that have students as the intended audience?:
Yes

A brief description of the cultural arts events, installations or performances related to sustainability:
Off The Page was an exhibit and community event featuring the art work, poetry, and stories contained in Green Book, Volume 1. Poetry and book readings including sustainability-focused / related topics both on-campus and in the community. Event and initiatives are announced throughout the academic year on the sustainability webpage and both the faculty/staff and student portal announcement pages.

The website URL where information about the cultural arts events, installations or performances is available (optional):
http://www.delta.edu/sustainability/student-leadership.html

Wilderness and Outdoors Programs 

Does the institution have wilderness or outdoors programs (e.g. that organize hiking, backpacking, kayaking, or other outings for students) that follow Leave No Trace principles?:
No

A brief description of the wilderness or outdoors programs that follow Leave No Trace principles:
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The website URL where information about the wilderness or outdoors programs is available (optional):
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Sustainability-Related Themes 

Does the institution have sustainability-related themes chosen for themed semesters, years, or first-year experiences (e.g. choosing a sustainability-related book for common reading)?:
Yes

A brief description of the sustainability-related themes chosen for themed semesters, years, or first-year experiences:
Study Abroad features themed study for which students are assigned a common read throughout the semester culminating in a study abroad travel application.

The website URL where information about the sustainability-related themes is available (optional):
http://www.delta.edu/campus-life/study-abroad.html

Sustainable Life Skills 

Does the institution have programs through which students can learn sustainable life skills?:
Yes

A brief description of the programs through which students can learn sustainable life skills:
Alternative Energy Trailer Sustainable Building Site

The website URL where information about the sustainable life skills programs is available (optional):
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Student Employment Opportunities 

Does the institution offer sustainability-focused student employment opportunities?:
Yes

A brief description of the sustainability-focused student employment opportunities offered by the institution:
Two student employment positions are offered through Facilities Management each academic year.

The website URL where information about the student employment opportunities is available:
http://www.delta.edu/services-support/career-services.html

Graduation Pledge

Does the institution have graduation pledges through which students pledge to consider social and environmental responsibility in future job and other decisions?:
Yes

A brief description of the graduation pledges:
Graduates are invited to consider the environmental, social and economic impact of their daily decisions as they enter the work force. Commemorative pins are be awarded at commencement to students who pledge to ‘use my knowledge of sustainability to enhance the communities in which I live, learn, and work.”

The website URL where information about the graduation pledges is available (optional):
http://www.delta.edu/sustainability/commit-to-sustainability.html

Other Programs and Initiatives 

Does the institution have other co-curricular sustainability programs and initiatives?:
Yes

A brief description of the other co-curricular sustainability programs and initiatives:
Campus and community events and volunteer opportunities, Power of a Single Action (Energy Conservation Program), and program and initiatives are announced throughout the academic year. Community Involvement / Service Learning opportunities http://www.delta.edu/campus-life/community-involvement.html

The website URL where information about other co-curricular sustainability programs and initiatives is available (optional):
http://www.delta.edu/sustainability/student-leadership.html

Optional Fields 

Estimated percentage of students (full-time and part-time) that participate annually in sustainability-focused co-curricular education and outreach programs (0-100):
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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