| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 33.58 |
| Liaison | Jadon Hook |
| Submission Date | Feb. 28, 2019 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
St. Lawrence College
PA-2: Sustainability Planning
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.00 / 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:
The Colleges vision for our future is to be 'rooted in our communities, we will be a globally recognized college delivering innovative learning opportunities and preparing career-ready graduates to be leaders in their fields.
Sustainability is among the 3 major strategic directions set forth by the college.
We are committed to be accountable for our decisions and actions to ensure our long-term viability, reduce our environmental impact and foster a healthy and dynamic college.
The plan allowed for the development of our Integrated Risk Management Policy, where 'risk' is defined as an event that may adversely affect the achievement of the College’s strategic directions.
By selecting sustainability as one of our three strategic directions the Board of Governors, Finance and Administration Committee, the Academic Committee, Advancement, Student and External Affairs Committee, Audit Committee, President and CEO, Senior VP Corporate Services, College Managers and all College Employees must identify and assess risk to the strategic framework.
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):
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:
Sustainable programs support is an objectives set out in the Strategic Plan. We support the Energy Systems Engineering Technology program, Wind Turbine Technician program, Environmental Technician program and in 2017 we introduced the Supply Chain Management program. These programs have courses that are defined as Sustainable Courses and ones that are defined as containing sustainability.
As a result of our commitment to student success, academic excellence and leadership in our communities. We have consistently ranked among the top three colleges in Ontario and are proud of having achieved first place graduate employment over the years. Over ninety percent (90.5%) of our students were successfully employed within six months of graduation. In addition, we achieved a student satisfaction rating of 81 percent.
The plan also provided guidance on adapting to future learners, we committed to redesigning every program by 2015 to include at least one fully on line course. Student have the experience of online academic delivery, they will be supported to use these tools effectively. Hybrid courses that combine classroom and web-based delivery will increasingly maximize both student learning and student satisfaction. Hybrid and distance education can alleviate many time and space constraints while better meeting the needs of contemporary learners.
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:
Once again, St. Lawrence College was named one of Canada’s Top 50 Research Colleges by Research Infosource Inc., a Canadian research and development intelligence company. Of the 94 community colleges in Canada, SLC ranked first in research intensity. Throughout the past year, the College increased the number of industry clients across a variety of sectors with a 35% growth of the Applied Research portfolio, which supported the economic prosperity of our communities through industry-based research. The College’s applied research has been primarily focused on Sustainable Energy and the Bio/Enviro technology areas. The College engaged in over $1.5 million in research, with 5 primary researchers and employing 46 research students to deliver 24 projects with 14 research partners.
The College also supports two dedicated research facilities: The Sustainable Energy Applied Research Centre (SEARC), which conducts industry specific research; and the Centre for Behavioural Studies, which performs both academic and industry-based research. In 2017-18, construction began on a new space for the Centre for Behavioural Studies and is preparing for the official launch in the fall of 2018. During the 2017/18 year, the Centre achieved its objective by serving 174 clients with 89 students participating in projects, provided 20 unique field placement opportunities for students, participated in 6 applied research projects and developed 12 community partnerships.
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:
At St. Lawrence College, we believe student success is closely linked to engagement. The "college experience" extends beyond the classroom and is enriched through all learning and living experiences students have while at the college. The level of student engagement and richness of experience can be nurtured with extracurricular activities and a positive, inclusive and dynamic environment that supports success through life balance and peer support and fosters pride and a sense of allegiance among graduates and alumni.
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:
Our mission includes how we are rooted in our Communities.
We are a community college with campuses in three distinct communities in Eastern Ontario. As such, we are vital contributors to the growth and development of our local communities.
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:
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:
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:
'Be accountable for our decisions and actions to ensure our long-term viability, reduce our environmental impact and foster a
healthy and dynamic college.'
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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 | No |
| The Higher Education Sustainability Initiative (HESI) | No |
| ISCN-GULF Sustainable Campus Charter | No |
| Second Nature’s Carbon Commitment (formerly known as the ACUPCC), Resilience Commitment, and/or integrated Climate Commitment | No |
| The Talloires Declaration (TD) | No |
| UN Global Compact | No |
| Other multi-dimensional sustainability commitments (please specify below) | No |
A brief description of the institution’s formal sustainability commitments, including the specific initiatives selected above:
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:
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