Well, today begins CSM's new Code Green project. The idea is that we can save money and be environmentally responsible by closing services during a non-peak time on Friday afternoons. Sounds like a really great idea, but probably we are just scratching the surface of becoming more environmentally-friendly as a college.
So...send in some ideas (click the "comments" link below). Maybe we can do some things to expand on the start we've gotten with the Code Green project!
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Sue,
ReplyDeleteWhen was the last time surveys were conducted to determine the time of the day students wanted to attend, and which types of students (4-year, 2-year, etc.) preferred specific time slots? How often are these surveys conducted? Does this information vary by campus?
I would think that updated information on those projections would help determine when and where our energy usage is expected to be the greatest, so that we could make a determination if classes (for example) should be shifted to non-peak-usage times. For example, if most university-bound students preferred morning and mid-day classes, and they made up 30 % of the enrollment, then we could shift the classes for those programs to those time slots to accommodate them - and free up the time and space currently utilized in the evening for those to offer other classes or services - or simply tax the a/c system and the parking lots a little less!
June Nicholas
We should start a community garden, to involve students in learning how to be more self sufficient and grow their own produce.
ReplyDeleteI think a green club would also be great.