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Moraine Valley was recognized as a Tree Campus USA for seventh year in a row!
Completed the Climate Action Plan in accordance with the Climate Commitment signed by Dr. Jenkins, pledging the college to be carbon neutral by 2042. The Plan outlines strategies to achieve this goal.
Planted a tree in honor of Arbor Day 2016.
Moraine Valley Student GIS Intern completed a tree canopy inventory of the main campus interior space. Over 1300 trees were identified including 77 unique species.
The Moraine Valley Community Garden completed a fourth year of production. Students are managing the food production and other volunteers. Proceeds are being donated to the local food pantry.
Center for Sustainability received a sub-contract award to work with IGEN on the grant goals of increasing consumer knowledge of SmartGrid and SmartMeter technology.
Moraine Valley continues to host a SmartGrid Kiosk – a walk-up, read, touchscreen interactive tool to increase consumer knowledge of SmartGrid and SmartMeter technology.
Hosted a community event to provide e-waste, textile, & household waste collection and recycling while providing opportunities for community members to interact with and learn about SmartGrid and SmartMeter technology to help them reduce waste and increase savings.
2015
Moraine Valley was recognized as a Tree Campus USA for sixth year in a row!
MV participated in the Electric Vehicle (EV) Road Trip, in part with IGEN and the IL Green Governments Council, to host a charging car and highlight the value of building the EV network. MVCC has 2 chargers on campus. Representative Burke and Dr. Jenkins both greeted the relaying EV car and delivered remarks.
The Moraine Valley Community Garden completed a third year of production. Students are managing the food production and other volunteers. Proceeds are being donated to the local food pantry.
Water Audit Training & Billion Gallon Challenge – 2 of MV’s staff were able to attend a 2-day training to educate participants about the major water uses on college campuses, and how one can assess their efficiency: cooling towers, central energy facilities, boilers, pools, kitchens, showers, landscapes, sinks, toilets, and urinals.
Another IL EPA Intern was hired and will start in this FY and end August FY 16 with results from a water audit & an application to the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC) funding to complete one or more of the projects recommended by the audit.
Center for Sustainability received a sub-contract award of $17,500 to work with IGEN on the Grow Solar SunShot Federal grant
Center for Sustainability received an educational kiosk to be displayed around campus for users to learn about and understand the benefits of SmartGrid technology- the SmartGrid Kiosk – is a walk-up, read, touchscreen interactive tool
Supported by funding and administrative resources from the Center for Sustainability Moraine Valley the Sustainability Scholars Program (SSP) (formerly Greening Your Curriculum (GYC) program) has now involved over 80 faculty and resulted in more than 75 sections infused with sustainability
Moraine Valley was recognized by the AACC SEED Center for this program as a Green Genome-Program Delivery Award recipient, receiving $7,500 cash award and a “green jobs toolkit” worth over $10,000.
2014
Moraine Valley was recognized as a Tree Campus USA for fifth year in a row!
The Moraine Valley Community Garden was moved to campus and is in its second year of production. This season, 2 students are primarily in charge of the garden and volunteers.
Supported by funding and administrative resources from the Center for Sustainability Moraine Valley Greening Your Curriculum (GYC) program has now involved over 65 faculty and resulted in more than 75 sections infused with sustainability
The Center for Sustainability & Stephenie hired and supervised an IL EPA Intern over the summer to develop a recycling and waste management pilot project with recommendations to help MVCC become a Zero Waste campus
Dr. Jenkins was named to the Leadership Team of the Illinois Green Economy Network
Moraine Valley, with Dr. Jenkins’ leadership, signed the ACUPCC, pledging to be carbon neutral by 2040
Moraine Valley became a member of Community Green, USGBC Center for Green Schools, which provided 15 of HAC students access to LEED Green Associate study materials and free examinations for the industry recognized credential
MV Hosted the Student Sustainability Summit with SMHEC The Food We Eat: Student Sustainability Summit
2 Days of ActOut! Service Learning Fair (100+)
2013
Moraine Valley was recognized as a Tree Campus USA for fourth year in a row!
The Moraine Valley Community Garden was very successful the Fall of 2012. Moving forward on this success, the Garden will be moved to main campus in 2014.
Center for Sustainability partnered with Wellness to offer the first CSA-Farm Fresh Produce Drop-Off program
The Green Team and Center for Sustainability announced a Green Initiative Mini-Grant Pilot Program. Moraine Valley staff, faculty, department, sub-division, individual, or team was eligible to apply for up to $1,000 to support a new green initiative. 3 projects chosen will result in up 800$ savings annually: CLC reusable plates; Biology Composting; and IELP International Garden.
Center for Sustainability partnered with Energy Impact Illinois to offer 3 sessions on home energy performance and savings
Center for Sustainability partnered with CCCE, EDCSS, & SWCM to host the first annual Southwest Suburban Summit on Economic Development, Partnering for Economic Strength November 15, 2012, (80+) participants
Moraine Valley Greening Your Curriculum (GYC) program has now involved over 50 faculty and resulted in more than 60 sections infused with sustainability
Moraine Valley was recognized as runner up in the 2012 Green Genome Award in the category of Governance, “Moraine Valley Community College (IL) has a rich history of accomplishments and initiatives in sustainability. The development of their leadership team has brought the college closer to an integrated institutional approach to sustainability.”
2012
Continued to grow the community garden, donating produce to those in need
Increased student involvement through charter of new Student Green Club.
Adopted the New Democracy Commitment, bringing civic action and sustainability together [Collaboration with Student Services].
Initiated a new resource for our hungry, financially disadvantaged students called Project Care [Collaboration with Trio Services and Student Life].
Adopted sustainability to the general education learning outcomes, specifying measurable learning outcomes for sustainability literacy.
Increased number of network printers to eliminate desktop printers, resulting in less wasted materials and energy.
Catalogued several departmental efforts to reduce paper use, including digital library overdue notices.
Piloted internal sustainability solutions mini-grant, providing duplexers for public printers in library to allow for double-sided printing.
Received an innovation award from the Moraine Valley Foundation to install a Bike-Fix Station.
Volunteers donate community garden produce to local food pantry.
2010
Became AASHE STARS Charter Members.
Developed and offered more green community outreach and workforce programs, i.e., Green for Business, LEED Green Associate training.
Continued involvement with the IL Green Economy Network and repositioned the sustainability coordinator to a full time sustainability manager position.
Began creation of the Center for Sustainability.
Signed and pledged to reach GOLD in the new V2 Illinois Campus Sustainability Compact.
2009
An official Green Team website was launched.
Moraine Valley hired a part-time sustainability coordinator.
Academic Affairs created the faculty release time position, sustainability coordinator of teaching and learning responsible for encouraging faculty to green their curriculum.
Official Moraine Valley Greening Your Curriculum incentivized faculty professional development launched.
Developed and offered more green community outreach and workforce programs, i.e., RESNET.
Began involvement with the Illinois Community College Sustainability Network, now IL Green Economy Network, making a commitment to further dedicate staff time to sustainability.
2008
Sustainability was adopted into the revised Strategic Plan of 2007.
2008-2009 became a focused Year of Sustainability.
Staff and Faculty Professional Development sustainability awareness opportunities increased.
One Book, One College – Garbage Land, Elizabeth Royte with special events and guest speakers throughout the year.
2007
The College began a more organized effort to move sustainability forward and created a Green Team with representation from staff, faculty and students.
College President Dr. Vernon Crawley signed the first version of the Illinois Sustainable University Compact.
The College Board of Trustees made a commitment to seek LEED certification for one of the referendum projects, the Southwest Education Center in Tinley Park and directed sustainable building practices in all other new building projects.
