Established architectural, viticulture, and gardening classes offer new technology
education for sustainability
Diverts 5 tons of green waste from the landfill each month
Installed a water bottle fill station at bldg. K, with future installations planned
at SM and LVC campuses
Enlisted to recycle used oil, Hazmat, and universal waste
Established a community garden
Installed four raised planter beds in the Children’s Center, so children can cultivate
and eat their own produce
Installed solar panels in the Children’s Center and IT buildings on the roofs that
supply electricity for those locations, and a solar field is in the works at the LVC
Received a LEED Gold certification for the Student Services Center, Early Childhood
Studies Child Care Center, and a Silver certification for the Public Safety Training
Complex
Recyled all construction waste including concrete
Switched from domestic water to untreated well water in Oct. 2015 for the college’s
sports fields, which netted a savings of $93,000. In 2016, the north half of the campus
will be switched to the untreated well water, with a forecasted savings of $55,000
Ensured that the majority of irrigation controllers on campus are weather-based
Initiated a new software system called Arbor Pro, which identifies all trees on campus
and the health of the trees for maximum carbon offset
Replaced all air handlers, ventilation systems, and boilers with high-efficient low-energy
systems
