St. Louis Community College at Wildwood

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St. Louis Community College at Wildwood

E X P A N D I N G M I N D S ● C H A N G I N G L I V E S

Becoming a Sustainability Learning Lab

Ways to Increase Environmental Awareness in Students and the Community

45TH ANNUAL MCCA CONVENTION

Pam McIntyre President of STLCC at Wildwood

Thursday, November 5, 2009


About the College • Largest community college

system in Missouri• Ranks among the nation’s

top 25 associate degree-producing institutions

• District encompasses 718 square miles, includingSt. Louis City and County and portions of Franklin and Jefferson counties

STLCC is one of the nation’s top associate degree-producing institutions.


Enrollment Profile (Fall 2009)• 28,019 students enrolled in credit

courses • Median Age: 23/Average Age: 27• 61% Female• Race and culture

– Caucasian = 13,133 (47%) – African-American = 7,548 (27%)– Hispanic/Latino = 692 (2%) – Multiracial/Other Minority = 1,308

(5%)– Unknown = 5,348 (19%)– Represent 121 countries and 42

different language (top 5 are Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Bosnian, and African dialects)

STLCC has a diverse student population.


About the College

• Four campuses at Florissant Valley, Forest Park, Meramec and Wildwood

• Three education centers in St. Louis County, northSt. Louis City and downtown St. Louis

• Numerous satellite locations in area business, industrial, neighborhood and educational sites

• Administrative Center, 300 South Broadway

• 3,710 full- and part-time employees

Forest Park campus

Meramec campus

Wildwood campus

Florissant Valley Emerson Center for Engineering and Manufacturing



E X P A N D I N G M I N D S ● C H A N G I N G L I V E S


Sustainability

the ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.


the ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.


WHY DID ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DECIDE TO BUILD Green?


Sustainability • The ability to meet the

needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs (social, environmental and economic).


30+% REDUCTION IN ENERGY USE

DROUGHT-RESISTANT GREEN ROOF

LOW TEMPERATURE A/C SYSTEM

EFFECTIVE VENTILATION

Campus Sustainable Features

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30+% REDUCTION IN ENERGY USE

DAYLIGHT HARVESTING

OCCUPANCY SENSORS


30+% REDUCTION IN WATER USE

RAIN WATER STORAGE – 80,000 GALLONS




30+% REDUCTION IN WATER USE

NO IRRIGATION, DROUGHT TOLERANT NATIVE PLANTS



TOBACCO-FREE CAMPUS


Mission Statement

St. Louis Community College expands minds and changes lives every

day.We create accessible,

dynamic learning environments focused on the needs of our diverse

communities.Florissant Valley campus

South County Education and University Center


USE OF GREEN CLEANING PRODUCTS


DEPARTMENTS • Electronic Communication

– Paperless Campus Newsletter– Paperless Meeting Minutes and Agendas

• E-mail Signature

• Printing Double-Sided


CAMPUS RECYCLING PROGRAM


WILDWOOD CAMPUS BOOKSTORE


Sustainability Education

SELF-DIRECTED TOUR & INTERACTIVE KIOSK IN LOBBY

GROUP TOURS


Campus Life


CAMPUS CLUBS & COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENTS


Rockwood Schools“Go Green” Science Days

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The Wildwood Campus as a Learning Lab for

SustainabilityAcademic Initiatives in

Curriculum and

Extra-Curricular Activities


Activity Orienting Students to the Wildwood Campus

•Where can you smoke on the Wildwood Campus?

•What color are the paper recycle bins? What color are the recycling bins for cans & bottles?

•What are rainwater cisterns and where are they?

•Where are the outlets for electric cars?

•Where is the shower and locker storage for individuals that may jog or bike to campus?

•Where can you access the green roof and what is its purpose?


Integrating Sustainability into the Curriculum • English – (Layla Abuisba)

Placed-based Profile– “The lighting, as I was walking up the

steps to the 3rd floor, seemed to come from these honeycomb mirrors that were reflecting light off each other from the outside light coming in.”

– “I can’t stop wondering why the ceiling is not attached to the walls or why there are huge circular holes with ceiling fans slowing spinning.”

– “The campus offers a fresh & new environment for learning.”


Integrating Sustainability into the Curriculum

• Earth Science (Julie Allman) – Students use the natural

surroundings to study weathering, erosion, native grasses and the benefits of limited cultivation.

• Ecology & Conservation – Students study the campus as an

example of how social & economic needs of a region can be connected to the ethical need to preserve the environment.


Faculty Best-Practices in Sustainability Virginia Paez

Physical Education • Accept assignments on the

clean side of used paper.

• Encourage students to print on both sides of the paper.

• Brings used paper to class for student note taking.


Faculty Best-Practices in Sustainability Philosophy

• Accept and encourage submission of assignments electronically.

• Post all teaching resources and assignments on Blackboard

• Encourage research assignments to be fulfilled using electronic databases .

Katherine Bradfield


Art and The Earth • Using artifacts

from nature to study expressive drawing (a drawing with expression and energy, versus a tight more accurate method.)


Inspired by the Building as Art


A Different Kind of Green: Celebrating the Environment through Art

• An Eco-Art Festival & Exhibition – Juried high school art

exhibit– Artist demonstrations

• All activities address sustainability through subject matter or use of materials.


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