The Power of Community Colleges to Create the Green Economy: Leadership – A Key to Success

1. The Power of Community Colleges to Create the Green Economy:Leadership – A Key to Success AASHE Conference & Expo 2011 October 10, 2011

2. AASHE Conference & Expo 2011 October 10, 2011 www.igencc.org PRESENTERS: Julie Elzanati, Executive Director, IGEN Jerry Weber, President, College of Lake County Robert Hilgenbrink, Treasurer and Financial Advisor, IGEN Allessandra Cairo, Manager, Communications, IGEN

3. AASHE Conference & Expo 2011 October 10, 2011 • What is IGEN? • History and Success of IGEN • Funding History • Presidents' Steering Committee • Network Success • IGEN Leaders • Heartland Community College • College of Lake County • Southwestern Illinois College   • Future of IGEN • Online Communications • Report Database System   • Career Pathways Consortium Program V. Contact Us • Questions?

4. Leveraging the Power of Community Colleges: How Many People Can We Reach? Almost half of all undergraduate students in the USA are now studying at Community Colleges ! Community College enrollments are growing at a faster pace than University enrollments There are over 1100 Community Colleges in the USA = 6.7 million students Community Colleges are central to our nation’s future success in the Emerging Green Economy

5. President-led consortium of all 48 Illinois community colleges • Provides platform for collaboration among all colleges to identify, establish, share best practices, and promote sustainability projects and initiatives • Financial support from IL Governor’s Office, IL DCEO, and U.S. Departments of Education, Energy and Labor.

6. Funding History • April 2008: 4 College Sustainability Centers • $490,000 - Illinois DCEO start-up grant • Early 2009: 6 College Sustainability Centers • $245,000 - Illinois DCEO grant • November 2009:12 College Sustainability Centers • $1,700,000 - two Illinois DCEO grants • $250,000 - Department of Energy (Congresswoman Halvorson) • $600,000 - Department of Education (Congressman Hare) • July 2011: 20 College Sustainability Centers • $2,000,000 from Illinois DCEO • August 2011 • $2,500,000 from Illinois DCEO (EEPS) • October 2011 • ~$19,366,000 from US Department of Labor (TAACCCT)

7. We Have a Foundation of Network Leadership IGEN Presidents Steering Committee • Dr. Georgia Costello,President, Southwestern CC (Co-Chair) • Dr. Jerry Weber,President, College of Lake County (Co-Chair) • Dr. Alan Goben, President, Heartland Community College • Dr. Alice Jacobs,President, Danville Area Community College • Ms. Cheryl Hyman, Chancellor, City Colleges of Chicago • Dr. Elaine Johnson,Illinois Community College Board • Rob Hilgenbrink, IGEN Treasurer & Finance Advisor • Julie Elzanati, Interim Executive Director, IGEN

8. Vision: To position the Illinois Community College System as a global leader in transforming education and the economy for a sustainable future Green Curriculum Green Campuses Green Careers Green Communities Make sustainability a guiding principle for all institutional practices, promote successful initiatives that reduce energy use and the environmental impact at campuses, and enable colleges to serve as sustainable demonstration sites for teaching and community engagement Identify, develop and expand quality green job/career training for students and workers, effectively informed by community and employer partnerships (balance demand/supply) Provide assistance and training to Illinois community college faculty to integrate sustainability and green economy content into most disciplines and in general education programs Serve as regional and sector partners for mobilizing community and employer engagement, fostering community education, and supporting action for environmental sustainability

9. Successes: A Network Snapshot Accomplishments at Illinois Community Colleges NOTE: This is only what IGEN recorded between Nov. 2009 to May 2011. We know much more has occurred independently at multiple colleges. • 11 colleges participating in Greening Your Curriculum faculty development program • 4 Task Force groups identified and shared best practices around transportation, local foods, master and sustainability planning, and weatherization • Green events and workshops that reached more than 27,404 community members and 18,409 students, staff and faculty • Sustainability Centers hosted 106 green workforce training programs for • 3,983 people • Hired Administrative Team • Funded full-time Sustainability Professionals at 12 community colleges • Funded three Green Economy Center personnel • Awarded seed funding to 36 member colleges • Created IGEN Chief Financial Officers Advisory Committee

10. We Have a Foundation of Network Walking the Talk Campus Demonstration: Electric Vehicles IL Community Colleges meeting to share best practices and build Network programs New Courses: Hybrid Vehicle Maintenance High Performance LED Lights Composting, organic & local food Renewable Energy Green Buildings

11. Leadershipis the key to • IGEN Growth and Success

12. Going Green on Heartland’s Campus • January 2007: signed Governor Quinn's Illinois Sustainable University Compact. • November 2007: signedAmerican College and University Presidents Climate Commitment • November 2007: policy adopted by College's Board of Trustees Heartland Community College embraces environmental stewardship to support a sustainable future and integrates principles of sustainability into its programs, policies, and practices. • 2008: Green Institute formed • 2008: Founding member of Illinois Green Economy Network

13. Campus Buildings • 2007: Workforce Development Center opens

14. Campus Buildings • 2007: Workforce Development Center opens • LEED certified • Geothermal heating & cooling • Ventilation provide 100% outside air • Windows for day lighting • Occupancy sensors • Bathroom sensors • Low VOC paint, carpet, adhesive, sealants • Recycle over 90% of construction waste • All buildings have upgraded lighting

15. Heartland Campus • Recycling • Water bottle stations • Free bus ridership • Composting • Bioswale • Turbine • EV car chargers • Climate Action Plan

16. Academic Programs On October 28th HCC and IGEN will host the Governor’s Sustainable Universities and Colleges Symposium

17. CLC’s Sustainability Center Leadership Role within IGEN: - Acts as Administrative Agentto IGEN - Has established physical and virtual Sustainability & Green Economy Centers - Hosts two full-time positions; Sustainability Coordinator & Director of the Green Economy Center

18. With the support of IGEN, CLC participates in national and state-wide sustainability programs, such as: • STARS Silver Rating • American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment, including RecycleMania, and • Illinois Sustainable Colleges and Universities Compact.

19. Green Jobs Programs Alternative Energy Technologies Sustainable Design & Construction Residential Weatherization IGEN assists CLC with sharing workforce information throughout the state.

20. Audiences: • Building and Trade Laborers • Municipal Offices • Local Entrepreneurs • Small Businesses • Regional Large Employers • Not-for-Profit Organizations • Residents • K-12 Constituents Over 200 Community Members Participate in CLC’s Community Partners for Sustainability

21. SEED: Sustainability Education & Economic Development

22. Your Vision Students Community Sustainability Master Plan

23. Liberal Arts Building Southeast View

24. Liberal Arts Building Terrace View

25. Horticulture Technical Education Building

26. Future of IGEN

27. FY12 Initiatives • Sustainability Centers expansion (20) • Green Economy Centers expansion (4) • Seed Funding • TAACCCT Green Career Pathways Consortium • Energy Efficiency Equipment Bulk Purchasing • Energy Efficiency Training & Education • Task Force & Work Groups • Best Practice Packages • Website

28. Online Communications IGEN Members Only Section A private area of www.igencc.org, where IL community college faculty and staff can view updates from the IGEN administrative team and participate in discussions with their colleagues from across the state. IGEN’s Network News A electronic newsletter, published monthly and made available at www.igencc.org/Network-News, which highlights sustainability initiatives and events taking place at colleges across Illinois. An organization building section is also included to provide updates on the programs, events and initiatives led by the administrative team. IGEN Communication Preferences Members have the ability to identify the types of email communication they receive from the IGEN administrative team. This assists the administrative team streamline communications to the appropriate campus personnel, and allows members to receive only relevant information.

29. Report Database System The goal of the IGEN report database is to have a system in which multiple users from each college can report on activities and programs taking place on their campus as a result of IGEN program dollars. In addition, the report database will allow IGEN administrative staff to easily pull and manipulate data for various reporting requirements.  The report database includes both financial and activity based elements.

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34. The Green Economy Needs Direction : Career Pathways Consortium Where do I start? What skills do I need? How can I be sure employers will value these efforts?! Certifications Green Standards Accreditations Guidelines This is too confusing! Green Workforce

36. For More Information: www.igencc.org Contact: Julie Elzanati - julie.elzanati@igencc.org Jerry Weber - jweber@clcillinois.edu Robert Hilgenbrink - robert.hilgenbrink@swic.edu Allessandra Cairo - allessandra.cairo@igencc.org