Sustainability at SCF
Value and Priority.​
SCF recognizes that sustainability and working toward achieving a sustainable natural environment is essential to a successful learning environment and responsible citizenship. As a result sustainability is ingrained into our Institutional Values and Strategic Priorities.
Sustainable Action Committee
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Sustainability is a continuous effort integrating environmental, social and economic goals through design, planning and operational organization to meet current needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. SCF is committed to incorporating sustainability into its teaching, culture, outreach and supporting operations.
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SCF Sustainable Action Committee (SAC)
Met last on September 7, 2016 (minutes in preparation). Next meeting date MAKE SURE TO GET YOUR 2017 CALENDAR is February 8, 2017. The 5 month interval will give departments time to find some baselines . Recycling will be highlighted at the February meeting---so if you want to know or want to help you know now, do something. Students from the BCN2046 class are interested in participating, hopefully we can plug them in and improve. Meeting time yet to be announced.
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You can choose to meet virtually-please plan ahead {at least 3 days, thanks} and set it up with Pam White in Chris Wellman's office.
The Sustainable Action Committee was created to.
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Develop & recommend college policy and implement best practices in the area of sustainability.
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Raise awareness of sustainable practices by evaluating the effects of current programming and recommending new initiatives for the benefit of the College and greater community.
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Develop channels of communication that inspire adoption of these practices and expand interest and inquiry to establish new sustainable frontiers..
Notes and Observations from academia-(AAG 4/14/2017)--The committee met on 2/8/17--Pam White has minutes-- and there really wasn't a review of baselines....the next meeting is scheduled for___________August 30 from 11-12__Conference Room 23--For minutes contact Pam
Next Meeting August 30 from 11 to 12 Bradenton Campus #23 Conference Room
Awards & Affiliations
Awards
SCF is the recipient of the 2010 and 2011 Association of Florida College's Campus Sustainability Award. We were presented with annual award for demostration of sustainable initiatives in the areas of leadership, operations, outreach and education.
In 2011, SCF was awarded Leadership in Energy and Efficient Design (LEED) Gold certification for new construction of the Medical Technology & Simulation Center. This level of award was earned by meeting stringent criteria for site sustainability, water efficiency, energy, materials & resources, indoor environment quality and innovation of design.
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a non-profit organization focused on sustainability through green building design and certification.
Affiliations
More information to follow about SCF and the Green Globe certification. Thanks for your patience.
The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher education (AASHE) is a non-profit organization which promotes sharing of resources and best practices. As members all faculty, staff and students can establish a member log in to gain access to this resource.
Building 9 on the Bradenton Campus--Green Globe Documentation now available---Contact gagea@scf.edu for a copy of the 64 page non 3rd party verified forms.
Yes, this means that at this point 9/19/2016 it is rather unclear what/if SCF uses a sustainability certifier for any of its operations. I'm trying to sort it all out. Please stay tuned......
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I do know that sustainability is one of the institutions core values. Maybe it's just a bit dusty and needs to be given a good green cleaning.
Frankly I'm getting a wee bit short on patience so I asked Rob Tecarr about the new library that was just in the press at the groundbreaking ceremony. Will the library have green features? Will it be 3rd party certified? I have an email in to see.....Again, I'll keep you posted........
So happy to have some type of conversation about where the future reality of leadership is viewing capital intensive investments.......It's is our future. Let's plan smart. Let's activate that Pride in Excellence that we try to motivate folks to strive to be better than what was, really. Actions speak louder than words.
~~~~AAG 10/23/2016