CAMPUS SUSTAINABILITY

College of Lake County Green Efforts

• Introduction
• 1.0 Education
• 2.0 Energy
• 3.0 Other Multi-Purpose
• 4.0 Community Outreach
• 5.0 Solid Waste
• 6.0 Water
• 7.0 Reductions in Toxins

President's Climate Commitment

We have signed the American Colleges and Universities President's Climate Commitment which requires several steps towards greening our campus operations.

• CLC's Climate Action Plan
• CLC's Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report
• CLC's Carbon Footprint

Car-Free at CLC!

You do not need to drive a car to get to campus! Here are some cheap and easy alternative modes of transportation:

• Route 590 - Round Lake Area Call 'n' Ride
• Route 570 - Fox Lake - Gurnee Mills via CLC
• Route 572 - Westfield Shoppingtown Hawthorn-Waukegan

STARS Pilot Participant

Developed by AASHE, STARS is a transparent, self-reporting framework for colleges and universities to gauge relative progress toward sustainability.

• College of Lake County's Green Building Guidelines
• College of Lake County's Recommendations for Purchasing Greener PCs, Printers and Paper

The College of Lake County has received a STARS Silver Rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). View CLC's STARS submission.

Environmental Action Committee (EAC)

EAC Members represent faculty, staff and students. They comprise of subcommittees, past examples include: Heating/AC and Lighting; Native Landscaping and Pesticide Use; Water Efficiency; Office Recycling; Mass Transit and Carpooling. View accomplishments.

CLC Go Green & Sustainability News

• 4.27.2012
  CLC’s garbage output drops to three-year low
• 4.13.2012
  May 17: The County Green Conference at CLC
• 12.22.2011
  2011: A year of green accomplishments for the College of Lake County

Read more CLC News

Go Green in the News

• CLC Leads the Way Toward Sustainability

CURRICULUM SUSTAINABILITY

Curriculum Development

In an effort to go green, the college has added academic programs and modifed existing programs.

• Sustainable Design and Construction
  This program incorporates architectural design, horticulture, construction management, HVAC and electronics/alternative energy.
• Alternative Energy Technologies
  This program provides technical instruction on wind, solar and geothermal energy sources.
• Heating and Air Conditioning
  This program has been revamped to infuse green technologies in the curriculum.
• Horticulture
  This program offers options in sustainable landscape design and sustainable growing practices.

In addition, the college offers its faculty professional development courses in integrating sustainability into their curriculum.

Course and Seminar Information

Trying to decide on which green-related course or seminar to take at CLC? Review the resources listed below for CLC's Definition of Sustainability Courses, list of Student Learning Outcomes in Sustainability, and complete lists of credit and non-credit Sustainability courses and programs.

Note: The documents below are provided in PDF format and will open in a new window.

• Identifying Sustainability Courses and Programs at College of Lake County
• College Credit Courses Related to Sustainability
• Personal Enrichment Green Classes
• Workforce and Professional Development Institute Green Courses
• Green Job Programs

Professional Development

The college offers training events and workshops through the Workforce and Professional Development Institute (WPDI).

Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA)
The college partners with MREA to provide several demonstrations and training on new alternative energy technologies.

COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY

The County Green Conference

2012 County Green Sponsor Kit

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Join like-minded business owners, non-profit leaders and municipal and county representatives for the College of Lake County's third annual sustainability conference. Building upon past years, this one-day event in Grayslake will highlight Lake County success stories and on-the-ground initiatives that are spurring action toward a sustainable community and a green economy for all. County Green 2012 will focus on local food and water themes relevant to our health, environment and bottom line.

Please visit The County Green for additional information and registration.

View and download event presentations from County Green 2011.

Community Partners for Sustainability

The Community Partners for Sustainability (CPS) is a network of community members dedicated to achieving economic, social and environmental resilience and vitality. Membership is free and open to the public. Contact Dara Reiff for more information.

Natural Lawn Care and Sustainable Landscapes Workshop – October 13, 2011

Natural lawn care is an important way municipalities and landscape professionals can make an impact on water quality and deepen their commitments to sustainability. This Peer Forum provided CLC Community Partners with practical solutions that will reduce the impact of pesticides and fertilizers in our region, while offering cost-effective alternatives that enhance our ecosystems and our lives.

Note: The presentations are provided in PDF format and will open in a new window.

• Avoiding Nature Deficit Disorder
• Creating the Rain Friendly Landscape
• Chicago Park District Case Study
• Contracting Stewardship-Native Plant Nursery
• Example Contract
• Getting the Ideal Lawn Naturally
• Greening Landscape Ordinances
• Greening the Green Industry
• Panel Discussion

This program was offered through a partnership between Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant, Safer Pest Control Project, Liberty Prairie Conservancy, College of Lake County, Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning, and University of Illinois Extension.

Community Garden

Read the community garden FAQ.