| Overall Rating | Bronze |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 34.79 |
| Liaison | Eric Dodge |
| Submission Date | Dec. 30, 2022 |
Hanover College
AC-8: Campus as a Living Laboratory
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.40 / 4.00 |
Eric
Dodge Professor Economics |
Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Campus Engagement?:
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Campus Engagement:
Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Public Engagement?:
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Public Engagement:
Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Air & Climate?:
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Air & Climate:
Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Buildings?:
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Buildings:
1. In Fall 2022, in ENGR 321 (Instrumentation & Statistics), students use a thermal imaging camera to scan at least one building on campus to identify places where heat is escaping from the building. They will also scan the interior to find power “vampires” – those are devices that use electricity even when they are not turned on. The vampires give off heat and therefore will show up hot on the camera.
Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Energy?:
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Energy:
1. In Fall 2022, two of our Engineering seniors are working on a project to redesign the globes on the campus’ outdoor light poles so that the light will all be reflected downward rather than some going up toward space. The goal is to help the campus qualify for the Dark Skies initiative and to potentially be able use smaller wattage bulbs to light the same amount of area on the ground. They are also looking at whether they can incorporate a motion detector into the globe so that the lights only come on when someone (or a deer) is nearby.
2. In Spring 2022 a student in Introduction to Sustainability did a cost-benefit analysis of how Energy Star laundry machines would reduce energy use and save the College money.
3. In Spring 2022 a student in Introduction to Sustainability did a cost-benefit analysis of how modern windows would provide thousands of dollars of utility savings if they were installed in a very old dormitory building.
Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Food & Dining?:
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Food & Dining:
1. In Spring 2022 a student in Introduction to Sustainability did a cost-benefit analysis of how dining services could reduce meat on the menu to reduce the campus carbon and water footprints.
Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Grounds?:
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Grounds:
1. In Winter 2022 students in Environmental Economics completed a study on how campus street lights could be powered by mini solar panels to save utility expense and reduce emissions.
Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Purchasing?:
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Purchasing:
Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Transportation?:
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Transportation:
Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Waste?:
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Waste:
1. In Spring 2022 two students in Introduction to Sustainability did a cost-benefit analysis of how polystyrene to-go food containers could be replaced with reusable food containers.
2. In Winter 2022 students in Environmental Economics completed a project that studied how better signage might increase recycling rates on campus.
Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Water?:
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Water:
1. In Winter 2022 students in Environmental Economics completed a project that proposed that an informational campaign could reduce wasted water in dormitory showers.
Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Coordination & Planning?:
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Coordination & Planning:
Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Diversity & Affordability?:
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Diversity & Affordability:
Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Investment & Finance?:
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Investment & Finance:
Is the institution utilizing its infrastructure and operations as a living laboratory for applied student learning for sustainability in relation to Wellbeing & Work?:
A brief description of the projects and how they contribute to understanding or advancing sustainability in relation to Wellbeing & Work:
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