Tri-C Times Spring 2011

A Publication of Cuyahoga Community College

Tri-C

Spring 2011

imes 101 Ways

Tri-C is helping the planet Sustainability Plan Achieving educational and community goals responsibly A Changing Workforce New opportunities in the green economy Hospitality Management Center Support for Cleveland’s expanding endeavors

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COVER story: Creating healthy spaces for a healthy community: Tri-C® pledges sustainability Sustainability at Cuyahoga Community College means achieving the College’s educational and community missions with a sense of responsibility for preserving the environment, promoting the economy and improving society as a whole. To ensure that progress continues, the College has recently created a Sustainability Plan that outlines current sustainability programs and lists goals and key strategies in energy, climate, and transportation; green buildings and grounds; procurement; recycling and waste reduction; academics and workforce training; and communications and community.

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Training our workforce for a newer, greener world New innovations in green technology demand a trained workforce as we move from fossil fuels to sustainable energy alternatives. The College’s Workforce Solutions offers certification programs to prepare students for the next generation of environmental jobs.

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Executive Editor, Rick Sherlock Managing Editors, Jennifer Shepard and Nancy Smith Kilkenny Writers Courtney Clarke Sharon Coon Julie Farr DeLima Laura Dorr Candice Jones Photographers Orensel Brumfield Scott Marous Joe Nicosia Ginny Sexton

Designers Juli Edberg Bob Kelemen Trey Shively

HMC finds its home in downtown Cleveland The new Hospitality Management Center (HMC) at Public Square is another way Tri-C is partnering with the community and business leaders. The College is training a workforce to meet Cleveland’s growing needs in the hospitality industry.

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President’s Message

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LEED Certification

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Focus On: Kevin Snape

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Greasecar Conversion

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Community Circle

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Student Success

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Message from the President

ccording to the Environmental Protection Agency, American citizens make up only five percent of the world’s population but they use 25 percent of its natural resources. It should come as no surprise then that sustainability has increasingly become a critical issue for companies, institutions, organizations and households not only in our community, but worldwide. Cuyahoga Community College is no exception.

The College has already set out on the path to creating a more sustainable environment for its students, faculty, staff and surrounding community. Serious efforts are underway to reduce energy usage though the College’s projected enrollment growth and associated building expansion poses a challenge.

In spite of these challenges, we are committed to leading the community in energy efficiency and greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions. On October 28, 2010, I signed the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC), which provides a framework for institutions to pursue climate neutrality. The College’s efforts have been and will continue to be guided by the principles in the ACUPCC such as investment in cost effective energy efficiency, energy management, alternative transportation, renewable energy projects and other tactics to reduce our energy usage and GHG emissions.

The College’s recently implemented Sustainability Plan further ensures that our “green” efforts will remain a top priority and strategically outlines areas of improvement and defines goals for many areas of sustainability. The newly appointed Vice President of Sustainability Kevin Snape and Sustainability Manager Stephanie Strong Corbett, will be integral in coordinating the ongoing efforts for improving sustainability at the College including curriculum development and the formation of partnerships with local businesses to further improve the coordination of our sustainability programs.

The College’s Sustainability Plan charts a course to continue efforts already underway by dedicated faculty and staff to make the institution a healthier work and learning environment.

In this issue, you’ll discover that our commitment to sustainability has importance not only for environmental and social reasons, but for economic ones as well. In addition, this issue illustrates some of the efforts the College is making on a local scale to improve the environment, the lives of the people and the economy of its region.

Jerry Sue Thornton, Ph.D. President

Cuyahoga Community College Commitment to Sustainability By using FSC certified papers from sustainable forests and papers made

By using paper manufactured with carbon

with an average of 16% post-consumer waste from July - December 2010,

offsets, Tri-C positively impacted the

Tri-C is positively impacting the community with the following benefits:

community with the following savings:

38 trees preserved for the future

109 lbs water-borne waste not created

16,087 gal wastewater flow saved 1,780 lbs solid waste not generated

3,505 lbs net greenhouse gases prevented

26,824,504 BTUs energy not consumed

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5312 lbs ghg emissions not generated

6 barrels of fuel oil unused

equivalent to not driving 5257 mi

in an average car

equivalent to planting 361 trees

Sustainability isn’t just a trendy idea.

It’s a lifestyle and a choice we can no longer ignore. At Cuyahoga Community College we are not only committed to living as a sustainable institution, but we are training the people who will support the industry for the future.

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2.9 million square feet of space. Retrofits completed in the last decade have made facilities 29 percent more efficient allowing the College to reduce energy use per square foot of building space. Though current square footage at Tri-C will increase by about 17 percent as the College continues to expand its facilities, six projects in the design or construction phases will be certified green, meeting the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy Environmental Design Silver standards or higher.

The College’s goals to create healthy spaces and programs extend beyond buildings to surrounding natural areas. The College

THE EASTERN MEADOWLARK: A oncecommon meadow bird whose numbers are in decline. Replacing turf with meadow and protecting and enhancing natural areas should help species like this one to recover.

Decreased mowing at the Western Campus will create a habitat for this bird.

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currently manages 517 acres, including more than 100 acres of wooded or natural areas which provide storm water control, open space and habitat for native species.

Tri-C is currently striving to reduce the amount of drinkable water used annually by installing low flow technologies. Within the last decade, the College reduced water usage 30 percent. Tri-C sits near one-fifth of the world’s surface fresh water – the Great Lakes. Lake Erie is a dominant feature of Northeast Ohio and affects the region by shaping the weather and supplying a constant source of water for drinking, industry and recreation.

The Tri-C sustainability vision ties together buildings, land use and water use, enhancing the College’s connection to the Great Lakes. New buildings often mean new parking lots, new landscaping and new water consumption, all of which have an impact on storm water systems and, eventually, Lake Erie. To address these linked environmental concerns, the College has begun to incorporate green storm water management design features into capital and construction projects, which will result in a healthier lake.

“Water is a limited natural resource, and our experiences in the industrial water industry teach us how critical water is to our customers’ businesses,” says Joseph Hooley, CEO, Western Reserve Water Systems, Inc. “The importance of water and the costs associated with it are only going to increase in the coming years. All you have to do is look at your own water and sewer bills to see where the trend is going. We are confident that there are significant sustainable growth opportunities in the water industry now and for the future.”

The College’s sustainable water efforts go beyond its campuses. Tri-C Eastern Campus student organization, the Environmental Health and Safety Group, recently participated in a Lake Erie beach cleanup at Euclid Beach.

“The cleanup was a great success,” said Louis Rifici, the group’s advisor and faculty member in Environmental Health & Safety Technology. “I estimate there were over 150 pounds of plastic, metal, glass and rubber collected from the beach and adjacent areas.

The cleanup is a real lesson, not only in what people may leave on the beach, but also what blows in and what ends up on the beach as a result of sewer overflows.”

The College continues to examine the amount and type of goods and services it procures. According to the United Nations, sustainable procurement occurs when an organization uses its own buying power to give a signal to the market in favor of sustainability and bases its choice of goods and services on more than just economic considerations.

Paper products tend to make up the highest percentage, by weight, of the waste stream at most colleges. Reducing paper consumption, in addition to using recycled content paper, is a key initiative for Tri-C. Additionally, one of the College’s key food service suppliers plans to source more locally grown food items in the future.

“Today’s consumers demand that companies deliver premium products and services while minimizing their ecological impact in the process,” says Thomas Morley, president, The Lube Stop, Inc. “Lube Stop embraced this trend several years ago and is now enjoying both a competitive and economic advantage over our competition for making that decision. The College’s commitment to sustainability not only benefits the institution economically,

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As of 2010, Tri-C’s current reduction is 30%

Tri-C is striving to reduce the amount of potable water that is used annually by installing low flow technologies.

From 2000-2010 the College reduced usage 30%.

but also instills a culture of stewardship among students that companies are increasingly looking for when making hiring decisions. The importance of the College’s sustainability efforts can’t be understated since they ultimately benefit the institution, its students and the communities in which it operates.”

Environmentally and socially responsible procurement is integral in creating a sustainable community, but procuring items ultimately results in the eventual disposal of them.

Three years ago, Tri-C implemented an expanded comprehensive recycling program at all campuses. Preliminary data shows that the College increased its recycling rate from 12 to approximately 21 percent after this new program was rolled out.

Tri-C now recycles paper, cardboard, plastic, glass and metal. The new program greatly expanded the number of bins on all the campuses from about 65 to 1,700 and new bins are added each semester as needed.

Tri-C staff at the Metropolitan Campus has taken the initiative to recycle bulk waste whenever possible. For example, scrap metal is collected and taken to a local metal recycler, resulting in savings through reduced trash bills and reimbursements from the metal recycler.

The Tri-C Asset Management Program reuses unwanted or outdated equipment and furnishings. Through this program, items such as furniture and computers are stored in a central location and redistributed to College users or sold. The resulting cost savings to the College are due to both reduced waste removal fees and sales of equipment.

Vice President of Facilities Development & Operations Peter MacEwan feels these programs have been critical in the College’s success explaining, “Our commitment to energy savings and recycling dates back 10 years as specific strategic goals within the College’s Capital & Construction Department. These long term programs have blossomed into a very aggressive and College-wide Sustainability Program that includes all the operational and academic components of Tri-C.” The College not only believes in its stewardship to the planet, but its immediate community as well. Recycling not only

reduces waste disposal’s impact on the environment, but also adds jobs to the economy. According to data from 2000, recycling was the third largest industry in the state of Ohio, employing more than 100,000 people and generating $22.5 billion in sales annually.

As Tri-C has worked to make operations and business practices more sustainable, the College is also working to make its curriculum more sustainable as well.

The College’s faculty plays the central role in guiding students along the path of sustainability literacy.

“Sustainability should bridge across all disciplines,” explains Snape. “Any way we talk about sustainability must be by definition interdisciplinary. It’s important to find a common way to talk about sustainability and broaden its scope.”

The College’s goal is to leave every student with an understanding of the interconnected nature of a sustainable economy and be prepared to function in that emerging economy. For example,

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Non-permeable surfaces such as parking lots and buildings 33%

Water permeable surface and plants 67%

Percentage of Tri-C grounds that provide open space or habitat versus those that are covered by buildings and parking lots

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line of sustainability: making lifestyle and purchasing decisions that positively impact people, planet and prosperity. Tri-C and its continuing sustainability efforts will help support the mission of the College, specifically reinforcing two aspects. First,

What makes a building LEED certified?

the Tri-C Global Issues Resource Center offers the Earth Trek Program to provide workshops for educators and complimentary learning activities for K-12 students. The main goal of these workshops is to highlight innovative educational approaches and evidence-based curricula while helping K-12 teachers integrate environmental education into a wide variety of subjects.

Broad community knowledge about the importance of sustainability to Tri-C and how individual action by students and staff can positively impact the quality of life in the region remains an area for improvement and growth. The College has an opportunity to have a sustainable ripple effect in the region by empowering students, faculty and staff to embrace the triple bottom

keep campus and community members informed and educated about the College’s activities and, second, empower them to make sustainable choices and advocate for implementation of campus activities that support the region’s overall quality of life.

LEED is a voluntary green certification system which requires buildings to meet specific standards applied to construction, performance and waste reduction.

Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council, LEED measures building sustainability in the following areas:

Sustainable Sites Choosing and managing a building’s site discourages development on previously undeveloped land; minimizes a building’s impact on ecosystems and waterways; encourages appropriate landscaping; rewards smart transportation choices; controls storm water runoff; and reduces erosion, light pollution, heat island effect and construction-related pollution.

Water Efficiency The goal is to encourage smarter use of water, inside and out. Water reduction is typically achieved through more efficient appliances, fixtures and fittings inside, and water-wise landscaping outside.

Energy and Atmosphere LEED encourages a wide variety of energy strategies: commissioning; energy use monitoring; efficient design and construction; efficient appliances, systems and lighting; the use of renewable and clean sources of energy, generated on-site or off-site; and other strategies.

Materials and Resources During both construction and operations, buildings generate a lot of waste and use a lot of materials and resources. The goal is to use sustainably grown, harvested, produced and transported products and materials taking into account the reduction of waste at a product’s source.

Indoor Environmental Quality The Indoor Environmental Quality category promotes improved indoor air as well as access to natural daylight and improved acoustics.

Innovation in Design Projects using new and innovative technologies and strategies to improve a building’s performance beyond LEED requirements are awarded additional credits. It encourages project managers to include a LEED Accredited Professional on the team to ensure a holistic, integrated approach to the design and construction phase.

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examine how much carbon we produce, hen Kevin Snape was a and we are finding ways to reduce it.” young elementary school The College has been thinking about student back in the late this for a long time, according to Snape.

1960s, images of the Santa “This College has been ‘walking the walk’ of Barbara oil spill appeared on his black sustainability for years,” he explains. “In and white television. It didn’t take a color the last decade, we have cut electric and monitor to show the waves of gooey, gas bills by 30 percent, saving $2 million black oil sticking to the beaches and sea per year. Now we need to think about creatures. “It was right around the first Earth Day, and I was horrified,” says Snape. what more we can achieve to harvest savings—doing well by doing good.”

“So I went off to school that year and Snape’s leadership at Tri-C has started the first environmental club and three components. He is involved in I haven’t stopped since.” the academic side of sustainability by It’s hard not to notice Kevin Snape’s working with the faculty to integrate passion for the environment. But his environmental issues into the broad enthusiasm, coupled with a pragmatic curriculum. But, he also works with approach, is what drives his mission accreditation and program development as Cuyahoga Community College vice which impacts training courses for new president of sustainability. “I spend a green technology jobs. lot of my time at Tri-C getting people “I work with our facilities managers on different campuses and in different in implementing practices that keep roles to talk about how the institution is the College moving toward cost savings approaching sustainability,” he says. “We

and environmental stewardship,” says Snape. “Much of this comes in the form of procurement— what makes sense for us and how do we do it.”

Finally, Snape educates community partners about what the College is achieving in its approach to sustainability.

“There are many people in this region working toward a green economy. I talk to them about the training needed to fill these jobs as well as our operations practices as a community member.”

Snape is the first person to hold a senior administration level position in sustainability at any college or university in the region. “I think it sends a message that we are serious about being a leader in sustainability, and we have much to teach the community,” says Snape.

“People don’t always think of a community college as foundational to a movement, but it makes complete sense,” explains Snape. “Other colleges and universities will make their mark down the road through research and development, but community colleges are about ‘today.’ We are focused on what students need to get and keep good green jobs now. We can be leaders in the way we operate our institution.”

Sustainability is Snape’s mission at Tri-C and the community

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Training our workforce for a newer, greener world

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s legislation passes and new products provide opportunities to become more Earth friendly, it only makes sense that Tri-C broadens its efforts to train an environmentally conscious workforce as well.

While continually implementing sustainable College-wide practices and policies, the College’s commitment naturally trickles down through its academic curriculum. Given that many green job opportunities easily fit hand-in-hand with programs already offered, integrating sustainable training practices hasn’t required reinventing the wheel.

“The College has made a significant commitment to educating and enhancing the opportunities of workers in the green economy, and that is reflected in the courses and training we offer,” says Emily Amato, director of Emerging Industries and Technologies in the Workforce & Economic Development Division. “Our programs provide a broad-based introduction to alternative energy and energy efficiency with the goal of creating maximum job opportunities.

Because we see industry and government policy moving in this direction we have developed programs to address the global need to become less reliant on fossil fuels, while maximizing the way we use energy. We’ve formed some great partnerships while evolving our course offerings, training practices and certification testing options.”

Tri-C Workforce Solutions offers an Alternative Energy Installation and Certificate program that supports training for many of the green jobs that already exist in the nation’s labor force. It trains plumbers and electricians to install solar panels and water heaters that run on solar energy. Construction workers learn to build and weatherize more energy efficient homes and structures, while participants in the energy auditing programs discover how to reduce home energy use by improving efficiency.

For South Euclid resident Dwayne O’Brien, the training he received at Tri-C reinvigorated him. A former tool and die maker, O’Brien took advantage of the College’s offerings to kick-start his new career as an energy auditor and entrepreneur. He graduated from the College’s Alternative Energy Installation and Certificate program in October and put those skills to use creating a successful rain barrel business from an idea he got during a class about water conservation. His business, JD Energy Sourcelink, began with rain barrels but as the need to conserve energy, create more comfortable indoor air quality, save money on energy bills and improve the environment increases, so does his need to expand into energy auditing.

“I think it’s our responsibilty to help the planet,” O’Brien says.

“The College’s Alternative Energy Installation program and its faculty are wonderful. With their help I’ve met so many people in the industry, including Green Energy Ohio, Entrepreneurs for Sustainability and Earth Day Coalition. Tri-C helped me discover an entirely new career, and it’s clear to me now that sustainability is the way to go.”

Several new programs on the horizon will ensure the College meets the ever-changing needs of the workforce.

The College’s investment in clean energy training grows simultaneously with the projected need for workers. Several new programs on the horizon will ensure the College meets the everchanging needs of the workforce.

Outside of Workforce Solutions, the Environmental Health & Safety Technology Degree and Certificate program offers two points of emphasis. The Environmental Field Technology track focuses on water and soil samples and environmental contamination while the Environmental Health and Safety track focuses on ensuring compliance with governmental regulations. In the College’s Green Academy and Center for Sustainability, students train in the principles of green building, advanced energy economy, sustainable healthcare and green business innovations. Courses in hybrid car repair and alternative fuels also thrive on the College’s Western Campus.

Another of the College’s priorities includes providing additional training opportunities for professionals who need to stay current in the green industry. Earlier this year, Corporate College signed an agreement with the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) to make it the premier training center in the Midwest. An AEE certification enables professionals to receive special recognition in a variety of specialized areas including energy, power, green facilities and industry.

From the facilities perspective, the College’s upgrades and new growth show its commitment to sustainability. Tri-C Sustainability Manager Stephanie Strong Corbett commented, “Not only is the College committed to training in new green industries but also to walking the talk, making sure that our business practices are sustainable. For example, our six new green buildings will be more affordable to operate because of enhanced energy savings, and they will also offer healthy indoor spaces to learn and work.

Green buildings and other sustainability practices offer win-win opportunities to save money, create jobs in the community and reduce our environmental footprint.”

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Federal grant funds alternative energy programs

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ri-C has been awarded a grant from the U.S.

This grant helps us gear up to be in the forefront

Department of Energy (DOE) to expand the

of training people to service the new hybrids and

education and study of alternative energy.

alternative energy vehicles becoming so popular

Automotive Technology and Electrical Engineering have teamed together to offer students additional

with the public,” says Kopp.

In addition, the Emerging Industries and

courses in alternative energy systems as well as

Technologies Division of Workforce Solutions

purchase important tools for the program.

used the grant to purchase training equipment

Three more cars will be added to the fleet of

for its certification programs in alternative energy

alternative vehicles in Automotive Technology.

installation and energy auditing including two solar

“We are purchasing a Chevy Volt, an extended

photovoltaic troubleshooting trainers (the first of

range electric vehicle; a Nissan Leaf, a plug-in

their kind in the country), five applied electricity

electric car; and a Honda Civic Hybrid to broaden

AC/DC trainers and equipment for a test lab. “We

our range of gas-electric cars,” says Ed Kopp,

are building a lab which simulates the conditions

program manager of the Advanced Automotive

of an actual residence for field experience in a

Technology Center.

controlled setting,” says Emily Amato, director

A solar voltaic array is being installed near the

of the division. “The grant money came at a time

entrance of the Automotive Technology Building

when we were developing the program, so we were

on the Western Campus to demonstrate the use of

able to purchase key equipment to complement the

solar energy as a way to generate electricity in order

curriculum.”

to recharge electric vehicles. The grant will also

The DOE grant gives Tri-C the tools to provide

provide renovated classroom space and labs for

a significant, hands-on education for students

testing and monitoring alternative energy systems

interested in alternative energy fields and will allow

and conversion of that energy for alternative

the College to provide public demonstrations and

vehicle use.“

continuing education to the community.

Fan blades of a wind generator These generators are used in the Tri-C Alternative Energy Lab to demonstrate the effects of wind velocity as it relates to the production of electricity.

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Greasecar conversion gives an old car new life

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he smell of tacos is in the air. But it’s not coming from a local fast food outlet; it’s the exhaust of a 1985 Mercedes 300SD. Owned by Adjunct Mathematics Instructor David Pehmoeller, the sedan is the second car converted from diesel to vegetable oil fuel during the Automotive Technology program’s greasecar conversion class at the College’s Western Campus.

“The conversion has improved its power and performance while getting the same miles per gallon as diesel,” says Assistant Professor Michael Longrich. During the eight-week course, a conversion kit is installed in the trunk well that normally holds a spare tire. The tank, hoses and filters are carefully hooked up. Students then test drive it around campus.

“I remember the gas shortages of the 1970s and the long lines at the fuel pump,” says Pehmoeller. “I bought this car with the idea of being able to re-use an energy source like cooking oil from my local Mexican restaurant. Even though the oil is a little cheaper than diesel, I did it more for the environment than the economics. ” The greasecar conversion class was launched in 2010 as a way to create interest in alternative fuels in the community. “I like to tell students it is important to know about alternative fuels, and their advantages and disadvantages,” explains Longrich. “It is very difficult to know the future of any of these fuels and what we will be using 20 years from now. You should be preparing for when current fuel availability or cost changes, so you can make decisions and speak intelligently about what fuels could be used to solve problems.”

Greasecar conversion and another class in hybrid car maintenance is offered each semester and is open to all Tri-C students and the community.

Automotive Technology The College’s Automotive Technology program teaches students to diagnose, correct and repair electrical and fuel emissions and mechanical problems found in the modern automobile through classroom, laboratory and field experience. Graduates are prepared for entry level positions as technicians in fleet service, manufacturer’s dealerships, national oil company and transmission repair facilities or independent garages. Automotive Technology also offers students the opportunity to participate in the GM Automotive Service Educational Program (GM ASEP) which requires alternating school and General Motors dealership work experience sessions. The two-year GM ASEP teaches students how to service and repair today’s high tech automobiles using the same tools and diagnostic equipment found in General Motors dealerships.

For more information, call 216-987-5224 or visit www.tri-c.edu/programs/auto.

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101 Ways Tri-C

is Helping the Planet

Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) aims to instill in students, faculty and staff a sense of stewardship toward the environment by providing the information and support necessary to continue sustainability efforts beyond the campus grounds. At Tri-C, sustainability means achieving the College’s educational and community missions, while maintaining a sense of responsibility for preserving the environment, promoting the economy and improving society as a whole. In this way, the College’s sustainability goals go well beyond teaching to taking action. Inside is a list of the ways in which Tri-C is going green.

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Energy Conservation Measures

1. Reduced energy consumption from 2000 to 2009 by 29 percent, greatly exceeding House Bill 251 requirements.

2. Between 2000 and 2009, the College reduced greenhouse gas emissions by over 30 percent.

3. On October 28, 2010, Tri-C President Dr. Jerry Sue Thornton signed the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC), which provides a framework for institutions to pursue climate neutrality.

4. Building cooling and heating systems were optimized to reduce energy consumption.

5. Boilers and chillers were replaced to conserve energy.

6. Lighting retrofits in buildings have dramatically reduced energy consumption.

7. To conserve energy, pool covers were installed.

8. To reduce usage of patrol cars, public safety officers now utilize six Segways, electrically charged vehicles that can run on sidewalks, in buildings and outdoors, to patrol campuses.

9. Six new building projects in the design or construction phase are targeted to achieve the US Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver rating or higher, which recognizes performance in sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality.

10. A cistern for harvesting rainwater is under construction at the new Health Career and Technology (HCT) Building on the Eastern Campus. The collected rainwater will be used for landscaping irrigation.

11. Many new construction projects are incorporating storm water management practices such as green roofs, bioswales, rain gardens and pervious concrete or pavers.

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13. See below 14. Automatic faucets in College restrooms and other water saving fixtures reduce potable water waste and save money.

15. Many classroom, office and common areas utilize occupancy sensors to make sure lights are turned off in areas not in use.

Recycling

16. The College increased its recycling rate from 12 to approximately 20 percent after implementing a new, comprehensive program in the fall of 2008.

17. See below 18. In 2008, the College greatly expanded the number of recycling bins on the campuses from about 65 to 1,700. Each semester, new bins are added to fit needs.

19. Scrap metal is collected and recycled at the Metropolitan and Western campuses by the operations staff.

20. Tri-C has implemented an Asset Management Program to reuse unwanted equipment. Through the program, equipment (furniture, computers, etc.) is stored in a central location and redistributed to College users or sold to the public.

21. The College has contracted that newly purchased electronic equipment be taken back for recycling at the end of its useful life.

22. E-waste not covered by the take back program is collected by the College, critical components are salvaged and then leftover materials are sent to a recycler.

23. See below 24. The Food Services Department recycles cooking oil by extending its useful life through micro filtering.

25. The Food Services Department uses recycled content napkins.

26. The Food Services Department is also experimenting with food waste composting as well as compostable to-go ware.

27. The Chi Omega Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa posted boxes in office areas to collect used ink cartridges for recycling.

28. The three campus bookstores provide donation boxes for used textbooks, which are recycled after every semester.

29. The bookstores utilize reusable boxes and provide customers with reusable plastic bags.

30. See below 31. The College Environmental Health & Safety office collects all burned-out fluorescent bulbs and has them recycled in an environmentally safe method to prevent mercury contamination or exposure.

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32. Ninety-five acres of land on the Eastern Campus is woodland, meadow and field providing habitat for local wildlife and an enhanced classroom for science students.

33. College computer equipment is procured through HewlettPackard (HP), which has a green information technology policy in place and actively participates in EPEAT, a rating system for the environmental attributes of computer systems.

34. The Metropolitan Campus has implemented an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program that is environmentally sensitive, reducing chemical usage.

35. See below 36. See below 37. The Technology Learning Centers and campus libraries encourage students to utilize jump drives for the saving of documents instead of printing.

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The College-wide “Power Down” campaign aims to reduce energy consumption by educating employees on the importance of turning off their computers at the end of the work day.

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Energy efficient fluorescent lighting is used throughout buildings, offices and classrooms.

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Fifty percent recycled content and Forest Stewardship Council certified copier paper is used throughout campus offices.

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As part of the College’s recycling program partnership with Allied Waste Industries, workers and trucks collecting the recyclables are dispatched from Cuyahoga County instead of the company’s Lorain County facility, reducing the environmental impact of long commutes.

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The Western Campus Green Team is working with the College’s food services vendor to encourage more vegan options in the cafeteria and less waste (i.e. reusable mugs).

Prior to the new recycling program, only paper and cardboard were recycled at a few locations. Now, the campus community can also recycle all paper, cardboard, plastic, glass and metal.

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The College’s Health and Wellness centers provided employees with the opportunity to take part in the Green Planet Wellness© program.

Participants explored more than 100 ways to conserve resources, engaging in at least three green practices a day.

38. The high-visibility screens placed throughout College campuses allow for the electronic distribution of messages and announcements, reducing the need for paper flyers.

39. The College is working toward a digital reservation/ sign-in system for open computer labs to eliminate the need for paper-based sign-in sheets.

40. Each library and Technology Learning Center will perform data and statistics tracking online, eliminating the need for paper.

41. See below 42. At Corporate College’s Fourth Annual E-Marketing Techniques Conference, attendees were given a USB drive containing all of the conference literature and presentations to reduce the need for paper handouts.

43. Corporate College e-mails invoices to clients to reduce paper and envelope usage.

44. Corporate College East is cleaned during daytime hours to cut back on lighting and heating/cooling needs for cleaning during non-business hours.

45. Corporate College offers clients a “green event” checklist to help reduce the environmental impact of events that are held in the facility.

46. The College recently hired a vice president of sustainability and sustainability manager.

47. To further reduce the College’s carbon footprint, the College administration recently worked with the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (RTA) to develop a pilot partnership program where Tri-C students now have the opportunity to buy a semester bus pass at a 30 percent savings.

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The Environmental Health and Safety Group at Eastern Campus participated in a Euclid Beach cleanup as part of the Adopt-A-Beach program.

The Western Campus Green Team started a campus garden, with 20 plots available for students and employees.

48. See below 49. The department implemented the use of Ecolab Green Seal Certified daily cleaning products.

50. The department started a “Drink to the Earth” mug program as part of its “Erase the Waste and Reuse” initiative. The program offers a special refill price for those using a re-usable travel mug in the campus cafés.

51. The Wi-Fi Café and Java City locations serve 100 percent Green Mountain Fair Trade coffee and Ecogrounds Fair Trade or Rainforest Alliance coffee.

52. See below 53. The department uses a bulk concentrated cleaning product dispensing system at all locations to reduce container waste.

Community Outreach 54. See below 55. See below 56. The Western Campus Green Team and the Tri-C Environmental Action Group (T-CEAG) participate in West Creek clean ups.

57. T-CEAG at Western Campus supports student involvement in campaigns and movements that support green causes, including Ohio Power Shift (a campaign to create clean energy jobs through climate and energy legislation).

58. The Chi Omega Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa cleaned I-480 exit ramps as part of the Adopt-A-Highway program.

59. The Chi Omega Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa participates in the Metroparks cleanup. Last year, they helped clean up the parks in Rocky River. This year, they helped in Berea.

60. The Chi Omega Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa has sent more than 5,700 used textbooks to Books for Africa.

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Plants are placed through-out campus buildings to absorb indoor air pollution and improve air quality.

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61. The Chi Omega Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa drops off bags of clothing each month to the West Side Catholic Center to promote the reuse of clothing.

62. The Global Issues Resource Center on the Eastern Campus fosters citizen responsibility by cultivating a global perspective on critical issues affecting the planet and its people. The Center presents a global perspective through collaborations and environmental education.

63. A group of Tri-C students launched the Central Community Co-op, a business that will provide inner city residents with access to fresh produce.

64. Two Tri-C students acting as stewardship liaisons are leading the efforts to clean up Mill Creek, a 12.2 mile stream that runs through Northeast Ohio and empties into the Cuyahoga River.

65. Last fall the College was awarded the 2010 Crain’s Cleveland Business Emerald Award in the Large Non-Profit Companies category. The Emerald Award honors companies, organizations and leaders in Northeast Ohio who have successfully implemented sustainable initiatives that cut costs and reduced their environmental footprint.

Events

66. See below 67. T-CEAG hosted a screening of Coal Country to inform the College community of the dangers of mountaintop removal.

68. The College hosted a “Build Your Own Rain Barrel” workshop.

A Cuyahoga Soil and Water Conservation District representative was on hand to provide information on the systems, which collect and store rainwater runoff from residential roofs to water gardens or ornamental landscaping.

69. Members of the Chi Omega Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa collected cigarette butts littering the Western Campus.

They used the three large containers of cigarette butts to inform students of the resulting environmental and economical damages.

The Food Services Department works with local supply chain and food purveyors to continually increase the use of sustainable, local food products. The goal is to achieve a five percent increase each year.

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The Tri-C Environmental Action Group (T-CEAG), with participation from the Chi Omega Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, hosted an Eco Fashion Show on the Western Campus to promote the use of post-consumer products to make clothing and accessories.

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To celebrate Earth Day, all campus dining locations offered vegan or vegetarian daily soups and specials and provided education on the environmental benefits of eating lower on the food chain.

The Metropolitan Campus hosted a “Beautify the Campus Day,” encouraging employees to take time to clean up the campus inside and out. The efforts included flower planting in the campus courtyard.

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Courses

70. The Chi Omega Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa holds a used book sale twice a semester to demonstrate reuse.

71. The Chi Omega Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa hosts a trash and treasure sale twice a semester to promote reuse.

72. To encourage the reuse of clothing, the Chi Omega Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa held a thrift store challenge, asking participants to purchase an outfit for $20 or less.

73. See below 74. The Metropolitan Campus hosted a community sustainability forum, the fourth annual Cleveland Bioneers Conference, celebrating national and local sustainability efforts.

75. See below 76. Through the University Transfer Partnership program, students can earn a Bachelor of Arts degree in sustainability from Baldwin-Wallace College after earning an Associate of Arts or Science degree from Tri-C. 77. See below 78. As part of a degree concentration in health care and institutional facilities maintenance, students can take an introduction to sustainability course. Course topics include cost benefit analyses, energy efficiency, material efficiency and water efficiency.

79. The environmental science for educators: promoting watershed stewardship course is designed for teachers and community group leaders. Participants use the skills and resources obtained from the course to develop watershed stewardship projects in their classrooms, spreading the knowledge to hundreds of high school and middle school students throughout Northeast Ohio.

80. In the solid and waste management course, students cover the statutes pertaining to hazardous waste management, with an emphasis on the requirements of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)

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and the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA).

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Alternative Energy and Sustainability Training

82. The Alternative Energy Installation Certificate program provides individuals with an overview of the main sources of alternative energy for residential and commercial buildings, as well as a firm technical grounding in residential energy conservation and auditing. The program prepares students for the NABCEP Entry-Level Certificate of Knowledge and BPI Building Analyst exam.

83. See below 84. With the aid of an Ohio Department of Development grant, the College offers professionals in the residential construction and renovation industry courses that include home performance and residential alternative energy sources.

85. See below 86. The U.S. Department of Energy awarded Tri-C a grant which will allow the College to expand the education and study of alternative energy.

Automotive Technology

87. Through instruction and hands-on application, participants in the greasecar and biodiesel conversion course learn to convert a diesel engine to run with straight or used vegetable oil.

88. In the hybrids and alternative fuel systems course, participants learn to operate and service hybrid vehicles from auto manufacturers. Participants also examine alternative fuel systems and analyze the benefits and limitations of alternative fuels.

89. The College has nine hybrid cars for use in technical training programs.

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The College offers E-Learning and Distance Learning opportunities, which allow students to take courses online from home, reducing the need to commute to and from campus.

The Wind Turbine Technician Certificate program prepares students to install, maintain and repair commercial wind turbines.

The entry-level solar photovoltaic course prepares individuals for the nationallyrecognized NABCEP EntryLevel PV exam and certification.

91. Courses that prepare individuals to take the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) accreditation exam are available.

92. LEED continuing education courses cover topics that include green bid specs, indoor environmental quality, sustainable sites and water efficiency.

93. The certified energy manager course prepares individuals for the widely accepted credential for those in the energy management field.

Speakers

94. The Western Campus Green Team, T-CEAG and the sustainability office sponsored a speech by environmental activist Larry Gibson. Gibson’s speech addressed the permanent damages of mountaintop removal to the economy and the environment.

95. The College hosted a local food expert panel. The panel included representatives from Entrepreneurs for Sustainability, LocalFoodCleveland.org and the Ohio State University Agricultural Extension.

96. See below 97. The Western Campus Green Team brought in speakers to provide information about sustainable practices including Nancy Hughes, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo on composting and recycling; Tom Morley, President of Lube Stop on sustainable automotive practices; and Athan Barkoukis, Green Energy Ohio on renewable energy.

98. At the Metropolitan Campus, a member of The Climate Project, Al Gore’s climate change leadership program, presented tips for saving money and the planet.

99. A member of the Engineering Technology Department spoke about moving toward sustainability in the cell phone industry at the Metropolitan Campus.

100. Representatives of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, Northeast District spoke to Environmental Health & Safety Technology students on Eastern Campus.

101. A representative of an environmental consulting firm spoke to Environmental Health & Safety Technology students on the Eastern Campus.

The College’s Global Issues Resource Center Earth Trek Program raises awareness of critical issues facing our planet, using an Earth Awareness Traveling Classroom (“Earth Balloon”).

The interactive program is designed for middle school students.

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The College owns six alternativelyfueled vehicles for use in technical training programs, including a natural gas fueling station.

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The environment, ecology and evolution course covers topics that include human impact on the environment, environmental stewardship and regional environmental concerns.

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The Metropolitan Campus hosted a discussion with Mayor Frank Jackson and Andrew Watterson, Chief of Sustainability, about the City of Cleveland’s Sustainability and Economic Development Vision.

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Cuyahoga Community College

Hospitality Management Center 180 Euclid Avenue

finds its home in downtown Cleveland

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A look at how Cuyahoga Community College is making an impact on the community and the world.

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welcome mat has been laid out in the heart of downtown Cleveland at the new Tri-C Hospitality Management Center (HMC) at Public Square.

State-of-the-art and easily accessible, the new Center, which opened in the old May Company building in October 2010, offers many possibilities of partnership and growth with the community. “We are trying to work with as many downtown and regional organizations as possible – large and small – as well as community members to help the city develop and grow,” says Gregory Forte, dean of Hospitality Management at the College. HMC students will be poised to succeed in the hospitality industry and support Cleveland’s expanding endeavors, including the planned Medical Mart, convention center and casino.

The slick new 25,000 square-foot facility has classroom space and labs for students pursuing concentrations in lodging and tourism, restaurant/food service management and culinary arts.

HMC hosts two accelerated associate degree programs in business management and

international business. HMC also hosts courses taught by professionally trained culinary staff – covering topics like cake decorating, wine tasting and food pairing, and international cuisine.

Equipment inside HMC is unparalleled by any other culinary educational facility in the region, with top-of-the-line commercial appliances and LCD screens for instruction.

The center provides a demonstration kitchen, two teaching-kitchens as well as classrooms, meeting rooms and student lounges.

Matt Fish, owner of Melt Bar & Grilled, took many classes in the College’s Culinary Arts program in 1997. “The administrators and instructors were great, and the program really gave me the business background that I needed to open my own restaurant. I’ve always been impressed with the program at Tri-C and now they have combined that with a facility better than any other in the area.”

In early 2011, a 3,000 square-foot restaurant will open adjacent to HMC – a fresh new option for downtown dining as well as internship opportunities for Tri-C students in the culinary program.

Non-Credit Classes this spring at HMC Cheesecake Delights Chocolate Decadence Culinary Boot Camp Easy Entertaining: Appetizers Easy Entertaining: Cocktails and Mocktails Easy Entertaining: Desserts Edible Baskets Made of Fruit International Cuisine Seafood Gumbo ServSafe Food Handling Certifications Sunday Brunch Super Foods Tastes of Cleveland Teen Culinary Academy Tempting Menus Wine Tasting, Specialty Drinks The Office of Community and Continuing Education ComEd@tri-c.edu

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New building incorporates environmental standards

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he new Health Careers & Technology Building on the Eastern Campus represents a new generation of construction. The high-performance green building, opening for classes in Spring 2011, will house the pharmacy technology, massotherapy, nursing, biology, health information management, and physical therapy, medical and physicians assistant programs. Upholding environmentally sustainable construction standards, the building is LEED Silver Certified and uses 20 to 30 percent less energy, conserving valuable resources and saving money.

The building’s environmental features were designed to optimize energy usage. A large glass atrium takes advantage of daylight, and lighting controls in the classrooms adjust based on the amount of light coming through the windows. “We wanted to draw on as much daylight as we could,” says Project Manager Dave Kleckner of Gilbane Building Company.

“Studies show daylight provides a much better learning environment compared to a fluorescent lighted room with no windows.”

The building also has a heat island effect roof, which is a lighter colored roof that reflects heat away from the building, lowering the building’s cooling bill in summer. In addition, special restroom fixtures could reduce water usage up to 30 percent.

The Eastern Campus Plant Science & Landscape Technology program collaborated with the building architect, project manager and Tri-C Plant Operations Department to modify the planting layout and customize the species selection to feature a variety of native and nonnative but non-invasive plants.

“We are expanding the bio-diversity of the campus quite nicely with this installation and are getting a good mixture of plants,” explains Plant Science & Landscape Technology Instructor Jim Funai. “Increasing bio-diversity is a major goal of the landscape as it helps to cut down on disease outbreaks that can happen in a monoculture planting that is typical of institutional plantings.”

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Health Careers & Technology Building, Eastern Campus

The plan also benefits students, as the plants will be used as an outdoor classroom for plant identification, entomology, pathology and design classes. Another exciting development for the Plant Science program is the designation of a space for the creation of a learning garden.

Current Tri-C student Jing Zhang and graduate Julie Hershey participated in the capstone design course to create the garden on the southeast side of the building. Funai is hoping to see the learning garden installed as it would provide another opportunity for more hands-on curriculum.

Many native plants will be used in the landscape’s multiple small rain gardens. The rain gardens are planted depressions that facilitate the absorption of rainwater runoff from surfaces like parking lots and sidewalks. These gardens minimize erosion and flooding and cut back on the amount of pollution reaching creeks and other natural water sources.

The landscape also features a cistern that holds water runoff from the entire roof of the building to reuse via an irrigation system.

Excess water is directed to a bioswale (a planted ditch), which filters out pollutants and slows the stormsurge to collect water in a small retention pool.

“By the time any water gets to the end of the system, it is clean as can be and moving nice and slow,” Funai explains. “This greatly reduces the environmental impact of the rain water surge that is typical in the ‘Catch it, bottle it, ship it’ method of storm water management.”

Associate Dean of Health Careers and Sciences Ross Santell is pleased with the progress of the building and landscaping. “We were able to work with the College’s Capital

& Construction group to let the Plant Science students have input in the landscape design.

This is a win-win situation for the College and our students.”

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ri-C Adjunct Instructor in the Science, Engineering, Mathematics & Aerospace Academy Dr. Bilal Mark McDowell Bomani was recently honored with the Outstanding Technical Contribution Award from the Black Engineers of the Year, a national organization committed to recognizing America’s most creative and innovative professionals. The award is one of the most prestigious and competitive honors in engineering and technology management.

“Statistics show that science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) enrollments are declining in our country exactly at the moment when the global economy is driving up the demand for STEM professionals,” wrote Tyrone D. Taborn, chairman and CEO of the Black Engineers of the Year, in a letter congratulating Dr. Bomani on winning the award. “The future of America rests in your narrative being shared with our nation’s youth.”

Dr. Bomani, a senior research scientist at NASA, joined Tri-C as an adjunct faculty member in the Mathematics Department in July 2005. He teaches a variety of algebra classes. At NASA, Dr. Bomani is leading the

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agency-wide biofuels research program focusing on the next generation of aviation fuel. He also pioneered, developed and is currently leading a state-of-the-art GreenLab Research Facility concentrating on biomass feedstock optimization as well as open-pond algae and photobioreactor systems.

Dr. Bomani received bachelor degrees in mathematics, computer science and mathematics education from Delaware State University. He earned master’s degrees in applied science and technology management from Cleveland State University and a Ph.D. in computer engineering specializing in applied physics from Case Western Reserve University.

Tri-C wins award for sustainable initiatives

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ast fall Tri-C was awarded the 2010 Crain’s Cleveland Business Emerald Award in the Large Non-Profit Companies category.

The Emerald Award honors companies, organizations and leaders in Northeast Ohio who have successfully implemented sustainable initiatives that cut costs and reduced their environmental footprint.

Vice President of Facilities Development & Operations Peter MacEwan feels this award is one step closer to a larger goal. “Although a lot has been done, this is just the beginning of a long journey. I am very proud the College has established and expanded its sustainability program. This is an excellent example of the College’s mission to improve the overall quality of life in a multicultural community.”

Tri-C was honored for its numerous efforts in multiple areas. Tri-C boasts one green building, with five more in the design or construction stages. Designed to meet the US Green Building Council’s LEED Silver certification level, the buildings use 20 to 30 percent less energy which conserves valuable resources and saves money.

Fire trainer wins top fire officer award

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or the last 13 years, Robert Reinholz has dedicated himself to training and mentoring the next generation of fire service professionals at the College’s Fire Training Academy. That commitment, as well as 33 years of service as a firefighter in Cleveland Heights, has garnered him one of the inaugural Ohio Fire Awards’ top honors – Ohio Fire Officer of the Year.

“I’m honored to receive this recognition from my peers – it’s priceless. I love every day I go to work, whether I’m teaching or at the fire station,” Reinholz says. “Tri-C tries to raise the bar working to maintain what I’ve always believed in…pushing myself and others to reach their potential. I feel obligated to pass on what I’ve learned so our students don’t make the same mistakes I did. As instructors we try to give our students that extra piece of information to keep them safe and make them the best they can be. And we really believe that. I work with a great bunch of guys.”

The Ohio Fire Officer of the Year award was created to recognize the fire professional that demonstrates outstanding leadership and positively impacts fire service at the local and regional levels.

Reinholz was honored along with four other award recipients last fall in Columbus.

The awards, presented during National Fire Prevention Week, also named winners for the state’s Fire Service Instructor, Fire Prevention Educator and Volunteer Fire Department of the Year awards and a Fire Educator Lifetime Achievement honor.

“This is a great honor for Rob. He is humble, hard-working and his infectious enthusiasm and passion for fire service keeps his students engaged,” says Ted Huffman, director of the Fire Training Academy and fellow Cleveland Heights firefighter. “While the award recognizes Rob’s leadership in Ohio first service, it also adds integrity to the Fire Training Academy when our staff is recognized as the highest caliber. We’re all proud of his accomplishments.”

The Ohio Fire Awards began in 2010 and will be presented annually by the Division of Emergency Medical Services and the Ohio Department of Public Safety.

Fire Training Academy The Fire Training Academy at Cuyahoga Community College has been well respected as one of the premier fire training facilities in Northeast Ohio since it was established in 1971.

The exceptional firefighting instructors and facilities, located at the Western Campus in Parma, provide students with real-life, hands-on training. Approximately 200 students graduate from the Academy annually.

The pass rate on the first attempt of the state certification exam is 99 percent.

Students who complete the Academy earn 10 academic credits towards an Associate of Applied Science in Fire Technology degree at Tri-C. This degree is transferable through articulation with Cleveland State University and The University of Akron.

For more information call the Fire Academy Office at 216-987-5076 or visit www.tri-c.edu/workforce/publicsafety/fireems.

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Cuyahoga Community College students and graduates are creating brighter futures for themselves and their communities. The College is proud of its highly motivated students, whether they’re just beginning their college experience or whether they are adults returning to enroll in a new, targeted career program.

Tri-C students clean up Mill Creek

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t’s not a widely known fact, but the socially diverse communities of Northeast Ohio have something very important in common. Approximately 85,000 people are united by Mill Creek, a 12.2 mile stream that empties into the Cuyahoga River. The stream drains the eastern and inner-ring suburbs as well as the southeastern wards of Cleveland, demonstrating that Mill Creek flooding, erosion and water quality are serious problems in need of solving.

Tri-C Assistant Professor in Environmental Health & Safety Technology (EHST) Louis Rifici and two distinctive Tri-C students acting as stewardship liaisons are playing a significant role in the Mill Creek clean-up.

The College was awarded a GLISTEN (Great Lakes Innovative Stewardship through Education Network) Collaborative Cluster Grant through the National Center for Science and Civic Engagement (NCSCE). Tri-C was invited to participate in the grant because of its standing as a community college.

This past year’s stewardship liaisons, Mary Anne Vogele and Bob Cenni, were tasked with identifying service learning opportunities in surrounding communities, working directly with community partners, developing a project implementation plan and developing curriculum.

The focus of the College’s project is the chemical, physical and biological monitoring of a portion of Mill Creek located in the nearby Highland Park Golf Course and a large wetland area in Warrensville Heights. Outcomes from the project include the development of a quality assurance plan that will be used by EHST students to sample and monitor the creek before and after its restoration, to be completed by the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District (NEORSD) in conjunction with the City of Cleveland.

Vogele and Cenni have developed laboratory activities for the College’s EHST curriculum.

The monitoring of the Mill Creek watershed will be done by Tri-C students several times per year, over a period of years. “Any changes

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in the health of Mill Creek will be noticed, in most cases, by students first. I think that’s exciting,” says Cenni. “Hopefully the community partnerships we have made during this program will be long lasting and Tri-C can be instrumental in connecting the community to Mill Creek and, in a larger sense, to Lake Erie.”

Stream restoration is meant to restore damaged streams. Urban streams in particular are often manipulated in order to improve their ability to carry storm water downstream and away from homes, buildings, parking lots and other facilities. These changes often result in streams that fill rapidly during storms leading to significant bank erosion and the destruction of aquatic habitat. The streams essentially become glorified storm sewers. Mill Creek, within the golf course, has been altered to improve storm water drainage and possesses many of the traits of impacted urban streams.

The Stewardship Liaisons’ Mill Creek project also fits well into the Mill Creek Watershed Stewardship and Green Space Preservation Plan developed by Greenspace Coordinator Elaine Price and Urban Planner Carla Regener,

both of the Cuyahoga County Planning Commission and with whom the liaisons and Rifici worked closely.

The communities that Mill Creek links are in need of economic development and enhancement such as public access to green space. “Though the Mill Creek initiative began as a means for resolving flooding, erosion and water quality,” says Price, “the vision and goals have expanded into a more holistic approach.”

Because Mill Creek is one of the last remaining “open” creeks (allowing for public access), Price feels the initiative provides a unique opportunity to enhance quality of life while simultaneously fixing the water problems. She hopes to see Mill Creek become a green space for outdoor learning and improved community health and fitness. “Tri-C can be a great partner for helping us engage the local community,” says Price. “Tri-C students and faculty can help the larger community meet Mill Creek.”

Vogele agrees: “Our work here at the College will raise the awareness of Mill Creek on campus and dovetail with the work being done by the various other entities. All this will contribute to the goals of Mill Creek revitalization: educational opportunities at the library and schools; physical fitness opportunities for all of us urban dwellers; and recreational opportunities. An area that supplies these sorts of opportunities is more attractive for economic development than one that does not.”

Athlete raises the bar for Tri-C sports

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espite differing cultures and customs, the language of sport and its competitive drive unites people.

For Adams Cheick Sawadogo, who speaks fluent French and calls Western Africa home, bridging the language barrier took only a soccer ball and his new teammates on the College’s soccer team.

The freshman from Lyce’e Bambata in the African country of Burkina Faso said his high school wish was to attend a university in either

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Europe or America where he could study and play soccer. A friend suggested he consider Tri-C. Sawadogo, now a student in the telecommunications program, is happy he did.

“Africa calls the United States ‘the country of opportunity.’ It is a culture and a country of technology and has a reputation for working well with international students,” Sawadogo says. “If you want a career in the technology field you have to study in the U.S.” Sawadogo, who left his family and his job to come to the United States just over a year ago, is making the most of his opportunity. His grades qualify him for admission into the College’s honors program. He’s experiencing the American culture and achieving on the soccer field.

“Being a part of this team allows Adams to integrate with America’s lifestyles, customs and food. He is getting the opportunity to experience things he would not normally get a chance to try,” Tri-C head soccer coach Devan Anderson says. “But Adams also brings a diversity that his teammates would not otherwise experience.

He’s soft-spoken, hard-working and likeable. We enjoy having him in our program.”

While it sounds like a seamless transition, there have been some struggles along the way.

Sawadogo credits his coaches and teammates, as well as the College’s staff, for helping him through it.

“The language barrier is hard for me.

Sometimes I know what I want to say but I have to get someone to translate for me,” Sawadogo says. “In the beginning Coach and I had some communication problems between my French and his English. He worked hard to make me understand everything and was very patient.

Other times my teammates explained things because they understood me better. I would really like them all to know how thankful I am for everything they have done.”

Even soccer didn’t exactly translate with some rule differences between the countries, but the the College’s soccer family worked through it together. Anderson even credits the language barrier with making his staff better.

“The terminology we use to communicate soccer is different from what Adams knows,”

Anderson says. “We have to listen carefully and sometimes the miscommunications are easy to dismiss, but it’s a challenge to us as coaches to make sure everyone understands.”

Sawadogo is also getting considerable support from the academic side.

Sawadogo says Mathematics Professor Richard Gulick has been very patient with helping him keep up with classes missed because of soccer.

Sawadogo saw action in 18 of the team’s 20 games this season and tallied three assists for the Challengers as a midfielder. The team, which competes at the NJCAA Division I level, went 5-15 overall in 2010, finishing one win shy of a berth in the regional playoffs.

“The competition here is much better than I thought,” Sawadogo explains. “I had high hopes for this season, but we had some injuries that hurt us. With everyone healthy I think we could have won those games and made it to the playoffs.”

Sawadogo also sees a visible difference between facilities in Africa and America.

“The soccer facilities are not the same here as in Africa,” Sawadogo says. “My country is very poor, so money does not really go to sports.

Africa does not get the support for us to have these kinds of facilities.”

Ultimately though, it wasn’t just soccer, the facilities or his friend’s referral that brought Sawadogo to Tri-C. His online research sealed the deal.

“I read on the Internet before coming here that Tri-C is the biggest community college in Ohio, so that was an important part of my decision to attend,” Sawadogo says. “If Tri-C gets visits from President Obama, Condoleezza Rice and the Clintons, that tells me that this is an important place. When I put Tri-C on my résumé I know it will impress future employers.”

Sawadogo plans to use his final year at Tri-C to find the university where he will complete his bachelor’s degree, and maybe a master’s, before finding a job that ties Africa and the U.S. together.

“When I get my degree I would like to find a job here especially one that links my home country to the U.S.,” Sawadogo says. “Then I can help my homeland by bringing it some American technology while at the same time thanking this country for providing me with the knowledge.”

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Foundation Scholarship Luncheon features former secretary of state

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r. Condoleezza Rice, former U.S. Secretary of State, was the featured speaker at the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) Foundation’s 18th annual Presidential Scholarship Luncheon. The event raises critically needed scholarship funds for students who might not otherwise be able to begin or continue their education at Tri-C. Dr. Jerry Sue Thornton, president of Tri-C, welcomed a record crowd of 1,200 guests at the Renaissance Hotel Ballroom. Through the years, the luncheon has generated $7.4 million for student scholarships at the College.

After an introduction by Norma Lerner, president of the Lerner Foundation, Dr. Rice addressed this year’s theme about “Making a Difference.” She spoke of her family’s humble beginnings and how those roots established education as a priority early in her life. She told

Tri-C student Damon Fletcher presents Dr. Rice with a Browns jacket on behalf of all students at the College.

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“The transforming power of education is what you are supporting in Tri-C students today. There isn’t any greater gift.” of her grandfather, John Wesley Rice, Sr., who attended college by paying his first year’s tuition in cotton. At the height of the Great Depression, he purchased a set of great literature books, hardbound, with gold embossed pages. During tough economic times, his family urged him to sell the books, but he refused because of the accomplishment and pursuit of knowledge that those volumes represented. When Dr. Rice earned her Ph.D, her father passed on to her the five remaining books from that set, mementos she still keeps with her.

Currently a professor of political economy in the Graduate School of Business at Stanford University, Dr. Rice spoke of the recent economic woes and said Americans need to regain their confidence and believe in the power of ambition. In all her travels, Dr. Rice said there is one American characteristic that people from nations around the world admire— the “can do” belief that with hard work you can achieve anything.

Dr. Rice spoke passionately about the value of educational access. “The transforming power of education is what you are supporting in Tri-C students today,” she said. “There isn’t any greater gift.”

Donald Misheff, chairperson of the Tri-C Foundation Board of Directors, echoed the theme of the afternoon by talking about the difference the College makes in the community and thanked all of the luncheon supporters for the impact they are making in the lives of Tri-C students and the future workforce of the region.

Following her presentation, Tri-C student Damon Fletcher presented Dr. Rice, a long-time Cleveland Browns fan, with a Browns jacket as a token of appreciation on behalf of all students. Dr. Jerry Sue Thornton announced the establishment of the Tri-C Foundation’s Dr. Condoleezza Rice Scholarship Fund for the College’s students.

The Tri-C Foundation looks forward to another great Presidential Scholarship Luncheon in 2011 and appreciates the continued support of everyone who is making a difference for student success.

Tri-C continues to experience record enrollments of more than 32,000 students.

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students in need of financial assistance.

Shirley Vega Physician Assistant “Tri-C has made a difference because the counselors really helped me and encouraged me to pursue my dream of becoming a doctor and to take the science classes I need to reach my goals. When I found out that I received a scholarship, I was very excited. I was very happy and grateful and my parents were very proud of me, so it really felt very good.”

Adam Smalley Digital Video and Filmmaking “Through my digital video class, I was able to produce a Public Service Announcement (PSA) for ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. This is important to me because my mother died from ALS last summer, so I am really thankful to Tri-C that they gave me the skills I needed to make this PSA and that it is making a difference.”

Damon Fletcher Engineering “I’m starting a second career and Tri-C is giving me an opportunity in engineering. The faculty here at Tri-C, one in particular, Mike McGrath, my math teacher, really was instrumental in my success. He taught me to not be afraid of math and to never give up. After Tri-C I will transfer to Cleveland State University and get my degree in engineering.”

Angela Hoefke Nursing “When I came back from Iraq in 2007 from deployment, the Veteran Services program really helped me out. Richard DeChant, executive director of Veterans Services and Programs, is always there if I need something. He’s been a great role model.”

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C ITY Cuyahoga Community College makes a positive impact on Northeast Ohio by taking campus initiatives beyond its walls to the community at large. Tri-C facilitates innovative and cooperative programs and solutions to help meet some of the challenges of a rapidly changing world.

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Tri-C extends its reach into new communities

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he College’s new Westshore Campus and the Brunswick University Center (BUC) have opened and classes are currently underway. Located in Westlake and Brunswick respectively, Tri-C is pleased to be a part of two vibrant communities and is committed to meeting the educational needs of the residents in Cuyahoga and Medina counties.

Both Westshore and the existing Corporate College West facility provide additional opportunities for students to complete an associate degree for transfer to a four-year institution or for entry into the workforce in business and a variety of health careers areas. Initial offerings include transfer degrees (Associate of Arts, Associate of Science) as well as nursing, medical assisting, EMT and business. Polysomnography and nurse assisting certificates are also options being offered.

Future buildings at Westshore will offer classes in engineering, information technology and alternative energy focusing on training students for jobs in emerging technologies.

BUC provides convenient access to Tri-C courses that gateway into bachelor’s and master’s degree programs that will be offered on-site at the Center. The College’s goal is to offer Tri-C courses preparing students to seamlessly transfer to a partnering institution for their bachelor’s and advanced degrees.

The College is pleased to announce that Tiffin University (TU) will begin offering its bachelor’s degree completion program in criminal justice in March and Master of Science in criminal justice program in May. Because BUC is conveniently located on the Brunswick High School campus, PSEOP and emerging high school graduates who have an opportunity to move quickly through Tri-C courses and into TU courses at this site will have the option to complete their degrees with TU.

For information on the Westshore Campus please call 1-866-933-5183 or visit www. tri-c.edu/westshore. For information on the Brunswick University Center call 866-933-5182 or visit www.tri-c.edu/brunswick.

Criminal Justice student gains experience

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ome people might find it gruesome, but Abner Santiago thinks it’s outstanding on-the-job experience. The Tri-C law enforcement student has worked alongside Cleveland police officers and the Cuyahoga County Coroner’s office for the past two years learning about how to collect evidence and protect a crime scene.

As an employee of Esposito Mortuary Services, Santiago earns college credit and compensation to recover bodies and other

evidence from crime scenes in Cuyahoga County. “This work is not for everyone,” says owner Aaron Esposito. “But Abner is a remarkable person who is focused on his goal to become a police officer. He works hard and is learning so much.”

Cuyahoga County Coroner Dr. Frank Miller has worked with Santiago on important crime cases such as the Imperial Avenue murders.

“These are investigations under harsh circumstances,” says Dr. Miller. “Abner is an exceptional worker who is getting the workrelated experience the average law enforcement officer never gets.”

When Santiago is done with his classes at Tri-C, he plans to transfer to Cleveland State University to earn a bachelor’s degree and enter the police academy. “My work with the coroner has helped me get an early start on learning investigation procedures from homicide detectives and how to prepare for my future in law enforcement,” he says.

Building a curriculum to bridge academic institutions

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Abner Santiago, on-the-job

ri-C aspires to encourage students to feel a sense of stewardship toward the environment by engaging them in sustainability efforts not just on campus, but throughout their lives.

As Tri-C has worked to make operations and business practices more sustainable, the College is working to make its curriculum more sustainable by building sustainability into core coursework and developing green clusters of courses that respond to the demands of a changing economy.

To that end, Tri-C is proud of its recent articulation agreement with Baldwin-Wallace College (B-W). B-W is the first college in Ohio to offer a bachelor’s degree and MBA in sustainability. The articulation agreement is designed to build a partnership and binding

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agreement between Tri-C and B-W by helping Tri-C students begin a more defined curriculum in sustainability that will enable a smooth academic transition to B-W. The curriculum prepares students to become agents of change in developing and implementing sustainable business practices.

Internships and consulting projects are built into the curriculum giving students insights and work experiences that will impress employers.

Tri-C Bridges Scholar wins award at 2010 ABRCMS

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ix students from the College’s Bridges to Success in the Sciences program attended the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS) in Charlotte, North Carolina last month. Accompanied by Tri-C faculty members Drs. Kate Catanese, Margot Freer and Anne Distler, the Bridges students (from all Tri-C campuses) came into contact with some of the best thinkers and practitioners in the sciences.

Sponsored by the National Institutes of Health, the conference celebrated the theme of “The Future of Science: Diverse People, Diverse Needs.” During the four-day conference, aspiring scientists are exposed to cutting-edge research, professional development seminars and networking experiences designed to launch students into the next stages of their academic and research careers.

“My experience at the conference was extremely rewarding and reignited my passion to continue on this road towards my Ph.D.,” says Bridges alumna Kesha Sweatte.

Two Tri-C students presented research posters at the conference, and Giselle Jarrett was one of only a handful of community college students awarded a prize for her poster in the largest poster category Social and Behavioral Sciences and Public Health.

“This conference was a tremendous opportunity for our students,” says Dr. Catanese, Tri-C Bridges program co-director.

“ABRCMS is one of the most impressive and outstanding conferences I have ever attended and it was crucial for the College to be represented. I hope many others will join the Bridges program and attend the conference in 2011.”

Tri-C hosts Bioneers innovation conference

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n environmental call to action was issued to the community last fall when the College hosted a regional event for the national Bioneers 4th Annual Fall Conference.

The main conference, held in San Rafael, California, was recorded and broadcast to more than 18 American cities.

World-famous activists Jane Goodall of the Goodall Institute and John Francis, the Planet Walker, addressed the audience about the environmental and social challenges the world faces in trying to create a more sustainable planet.

Tri-C Vice President of Sustainability Kevin Snape kicked off the local event. The audience gathered in the Tri-C Metropolitan Campus auditorium and listened to a series of presentations including a panel of sustainability managers from Ohio colleges and universities who discussed how higher education can lead the community in environmental research and institutional operations. Other presentations included Cleveland Heights High School students talking about their water-quality project, a workshop on home composting and recycling biodegradable materials, and a talk about creating a green home.

Additional speakers included Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson, Youngstown Mayor Jay Williams and Cleveland Chief of Sustainability Andrew Watterson.

Tri-C continues to connect with the community in a variety of ways “In order for us to position Cleveland in the future, we have to be where the world is going and not where the world is now,” said speaker Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson. “And sustainability is that direction.”

Watterson focused on creating a more sustainable economy that can support and improve the community. “Sustainable Cleveland 2019 is an initiative with over 250 volunteers that will transform the community by focusing on societal, environmental and economic issues,” he says.

Each year, the City of Cleveland focuses on one specific area to improve, advance and celebrate success. 2011 will focus on energy efficiency and 2012 is local food. Watterson invited conference attendees to join the effort by visiting the website www.Cleveland2019.org.

Snape was very pleased by the discussion and participation at the conference. “It was clear at the end of this premiere environmental event that those who attended connected with the people and solutions that are reshaping Cleveland and our region,” he says.

Recycled grease powers bus to shelter kitchen

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urrently, Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry (LMM) is in the process of converting all of its vans to run on recycled grease from the shelter kitchen— a skill learned from the College’s Automotive Technology instructors.

The vans will then be used to transport homeless men to the shelter for a meal.

Marvin Farrier is the mechanic for LMM’s men’s shelter where he installed the greasecar system on a vehicle. “A contact from the Lutheran Metropolitan Men’s Shelter called and asked if their mechanic could take a class and learn how to do a greasecar conversion,” says Michael Longrich, Tri-C assistant professor in Automotive Technology. “The hope was that

Marvin Farrier – mechanic, Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry

the vehicle’s conversion would be completed before the cold weather hit, so Marvin ended up taking the first eight week greasecar conversion course during Fall Semester.”

LMM serves and advocates with people currently and previously involved in the criminal justice system, youth at-risk, people with disabilities, people dealing with long term care needs and people who are homeless.

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Staged Western Campus photography students, College costuming staff and one student actor “staged� a photography shoot in the Western Campus Theatre.

Photo by Tri-C photography student Joe Nicosia

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