Durham College
PA-1: Sustainability Coordination

Prior to September 2018, the College had a general sustainability committee Mission: At Durham College, sustainability guides our decisions and practices in fostering the continued success and well‐being of our students, staff, faculty and stakeholders. We believe in a shared responsibility for social, environmental and economic stewardship, and strive towards the enhancement of awareness in education throughout the college and greater community. Mandate: To promote awareness, understanding and the practice of environmental, social and economic sustainability with all Durham College stakeholders. To enhance campus operations, planning, administration, curriculum, research, innovation and stakeholder engagement in using sustainable principles and best practices. The committee shall achieve these goals by: Investigating, assessing, and prioritizing the best practices of educational institutions, businesses, and other organizations that could be successfully implemented at Durham College. Sharing best practices from other organizations, internal departments and teams to the college as a whole. Collaborating with other external stakeholders on research, specific projects, events, etc. Educating internal stakeholders of the ways in which they can optimize their ability to contribute to reducing the ecological impact of Durham College, in the areas of: • Energy; • Water; • Materials; • Waste materials management; • Transportation; • Emissions; and • Ecological conservation and biodiversity; Cultivating an organizational culture that respects these principles. Developing recommendations about how to engage our supply chain community to adopt practices in line with our values and goals. Being sensitive to the societal considerations of our neighbouring communities. Ensuring our actions are based upon sound research, scientific reasoning, affordability and the priorities established through the college’s annual business plan. In early 2019, the committee was restructured and as of the fall, the new committee is a task force based committee focused on the internal Green Office Program. Committee members include program leads from each of the participating offices.

Members since 2019 include: Melissa Pringle - Corporate and Board Secretary, President's Office Kristen Horton - Program Assistant, Centre for Professional & Part-time learning Lorie Blundon - Manager, School of Science and Engineering Technology Stacy Leaming - Administrative Assistant, School of Media, Art & Design Yvette Greenall - Aministrative Assistant, Office of Campus Safety Kayla Jordan - Executive Assistant to the AVP of Human Resources Michael Cronin - Web Specialist Leesa McLeish Diaz - Student Success Intake Clerk, Office of Student Diversity, Inclusion & Transitions Julie Pigeon - Indigenous Coach, First Peoples' Indigenous Centre Sue Hawkins - Manager, School College Work Initiative & Academic Upgrading Jillian Fischer - Laboratory Technologist, School of Interdisciplinary Studies Leslie Morris - Spa Manager, Durham College Spa Tracey Duncan - Administrative Assistant, School of Justice & Emergency Services Kelly Hughes - Medical Administrative Clerk, Campus Health Centre Shelley Irving - Administrative Assistant, Office of Research Services, Innovation and Entrepreneurship Mary Sich-Kristof - Student Advisor/ Field Placement Officer, School of Science and Engineering Technology Michelle Theophille - Supervisor, Pickering Learning Site (Now Test Centre) Nicole Burnet - Residence Services Supervisor, Durham College Residence/Conference Centre Dan Maclnally - Riot Radio Station Manager, DC Students Inc. Craig Black - Learning Skills Advisor, Student Academic Learning Services Kim Marycz - Student Support Officer/OSAP Lead, Financial Aid & Awards Angela Werner - Office Manager, Student Affairs Office Carol O'Donnell - Career Coach, Career Development Melanie Maloney - Administrative Coordinator, School of Science and Engineering Technology Janice Haslett - Administrative Assistant, School of Interdisciplinary Studies Sue Moore - Manager - Academic Operations, School of Skilled Trades, Apprenticeship and Renewable Technology Ashley Lyons - Bilingual Administrative Assistant, Durham College Corporate Training Services Chantelle Harrison - Executive Assistant to the CAO and the VP Admin & CFO, Administration – DC Julie Hunt - Executive Assistant to the AVP, Information Technology, Office of AVP Information Technology Sarah Brathwaite - Records Manager, Administration – DC Beth Smith - Executive Assistant, Facilities & Ancillary Laura Cain - Reception & Intake Coordinator, Access and Support Centre - DC

The Living Green Initiative and Sustainability Coordinator operate out of the Project Management Office. The Project Management Office (PMO) oversees the Sustainability Office under Facilities & Ancillary Services. The Office serves to inspire and equip the campus with the appropriate resources to identify and implement new programs and activities designed to reduce the campus energy, water, and paper consumption, maximize waste diversion, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and Inspire a sustainable mindset.

-The development of a sustainability strategy -The development and implementation of a campus-wide green office certification tool -The development of an e-waste procedure -The establishment of a solid waste management policy and procedure -The college switched to centralized waste collection and implemented a mini-bins program, including "compost home" bins.

The incumbent is responsible for coordinating, designing and implementing campus sustainability initiatives, fostering a culture of environmental mindfulness and commitment to sustainability values across all areas including Academic, Student and Facilities Management.