Implementation Profile for Shasta College
Submitted on August 21, 2009; last updated on September 16, 2009
Institution Information
| Basic Carnegie Classification | Assoc/Pub-R-L: Associate's Public Rural-serving Large |
| Control | Public |
| Location | Redding, CA |
| Community Setting | Mid-size city |
| USDOE Climate Zone | 3 |
| Current President or Chancellor's Name | Gary Lewis |
| Current President or Chancellor's Title | President |
| Main Web Site | http://www.shastacollege.edu |
| Sustainability Web Site | No information provided |
Implementation Structure
| Implementation Liaison's Name | Brad Banghart |
| Implementation Liaison's Title | Dean, Economic and Workforce Development Division |
| Implementation Liaison's Department | Economic and Workforce Development Division |
| Format of Structure | Committee |
| Number of Individuals in Structure | 21 |
| Stakeholder Groups Represented | Board, Community Leaders, Faculty, Students, Executive, Community Members, Staff, Alumni |
| Description | Individuals that have shown interest in sustainable development efforts in the past were were identified and asked to take part in the committee. We tried to get representation from all major stakeholder groups on campus with strong community representation as well. Faculty from multiple disciplines were invited to join the committee and several faculty members that asked to join the committee were also invited. |
Tangible Actions
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1. Establish a policy that all new campus construction will be built to at least the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED Silver standard or equivalent. Yes: No information provided. |
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2. Adopt an energy-efficient appliance purchasing policy requiring purchase of ENERGY STAR certified products in all areas for which such ratings exist. Yes: No information provided. |
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3. Establish a policy of offsetting all greenhouse gas emissions generated by air travel paid for by our institution. Yes: No information provided. |
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4. Encourage use of and provide access to public transportation for all faculty, staff, students and visitors at our institution. Yes: No information provided. |
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5. Within one year of signing this document, begin purchasing or producing at least 15% of our institution's electricity consumption from renewable sources. Yes: No information provided. |
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6. Establish a policy or a committee that supports climate and sustainability shareholder proposals at companies where our institution's endowment is invested. Yes: No information provided. |
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7. Participate in the Waste Minimization component of the national RecycleMania competition, and adopt 3 or more associated measures to reduce waste. Yes: No information provided. |