League Reaffirmation Site Visit, February 19 and 20, 2009 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 45 TH ANNUAL MCCA CONVENTION Pam McIntyre President of STLCC at Wildwood Thursday, November 5, 2009

League Reaffirmation Site Visit, February 19 and 20, 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, including St. Louis City and County and portions of Franklin and Jefferson counties STLCC is one of the nation’s top associate degree- producing institutions.

League Reaffirmation Site Visit, February 19 and 20, 2009 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.

League Reaffirmation Site Visit, February 19 and 20, 2009 About the College Four campuses at Florissant Valley, Forest Park, Meramec and Wildwood Three education centers in St. Louis County, north St. 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 campusMeramec campus Wildwood campus Florissant Valley Emerson Center for Engineering and Manufacturing

League Reaffirmation Site Visit, February 19 and 20, 2009 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

League Reaffirmation Site Visit, February 19 and 20, 2009 Sustainability the ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

League Reaffirmation Site Visit, February 19 and 20, 2009 the ability to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. St. Louis Community College at Wildwood WHY DID ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE DECIDE TO BUILD Green?

League Reaffirmation Site Visit, February 19 and 20, 2009 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).

League Reaffirmation Site Visit, February 19 and 20, % REDUCTION IN ENERGY USE DROUGHT-RESISTANT GREEN ROOF LOW TEMPERATURE A/C SYSTEM EFFECTIVE VENTILATION Campus Sustainable Features

League Reaffirmation Site Visit, February 19 and 20, % REDUCTION IN ENERGY USE DAYLIGHT HARVESTING OCCUPANCY SENSORS

League Reaffirmation Site Visit, February 19 and 20, 2009

30+% REDUCTION IN WATER USE RAIN WATER STORAGE – 80,000 GALLONS Campus Sustainable Features

League Reaffirmation Site Visit, February 19 and 20, 2009 Campus Sustainable Features 30+% REDUCTION IN WATER USE NO IRRIGATION, DROUGHT TOLERANT NATIVE PLANTS

League Reaffirmation Site Visit, February 19 and 20, 2009 Campus Sustainable Features TOBACCO-FREE CAMPUS

League Reaffirmation Site Visit, February 19 and 20, 2009 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

League Reaffirmation Site Visit, February 19 and 20, 2009 USE OF GREEN CLEANING PRODUCTS

League Reaffirmation Site Visit, February 19 and 20, 2009 DEPARTMENTS Electronic Communication – Paperless Campus Newsletter – Paperless Meeting Minutes and Agendas Signature Printing Double-Sided

League Reaffirmation Site Visit, February 19 and 20, 2009 CAMPUS RECYCLING PROGRAM

League Reaffirmation Site Visit, February 19 and 20, 2009 WILDWOOD CAMPUS BOOKSTORE

League Reaffirmation Site Visit, February 19 and 20, 2009 Sustainability Education SELF-DIRECTED TOUR & INTERACTIVE KIOSK IN LOBBY GROUP TOURS

League Reaffirmation Site Visit, February 19 and 20, 2009 Campus Life

League Reaffirmation Site Visit, February 19 and 20, 2009 CAMPUS CLUBS & COMMUNITY SERVICE EVENTS

League Reaffirmation Site Visit, February 19 and 20, 2009 Rockwood Schools “Go Green” Science Days

League Reaffirmation Site Visit, February 19 and 20, 2009 The Wildwood Campus as a Learning Lab for Sustainability Academic Initiatives in Curriculum and Extra-Curricular Activities

League Reaffirmation Site Visit, February 19 and 20, 2009 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?

League Reaffirmation Site Visit, February 19 and 20, 2009 Integrating Sustainability into the Curriculum English – (Layla Abuisba) Placed-based Profile – “The lighting, as I was walking up the steps to the 3 rd 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.”

League Reaffirmation Site Visit, February 19 and 20, 2009 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.

League Reaffirmation Site Visit, February 19 and 20, 2009 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.

League Reaffirmation Site Visit, February 19 and 20, 2009 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

League Reaffirmation Site Visit, February 19 and 20, 2009 Art and The Earth Using artifacts from nature to study expressive drawing (a drawing with expression and energy, versus a tight more accurate method.)

League Reaffirmation Site Visit, February 19 and 20, 2009

Inspired by the Building as Art

League Reaffirmation Site Visit, February 19 and 20, 2009 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.

League Reaffirmation Site Visit, February 19 and 20, 2009 t QUESTIONS Thank you!