REGISTRATION: Workshops

The Greening of the Campus VIII Conference will offer a wide selection of presentations, workshops and panels open to registrants during the course of the conference.

The following “special” workshops have limited capacities and require separate registration and fees.  Some of the following special workshops will be presented pre-conference; others will take place during the conference.  You may register for these at the same time as your conference registration.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

AASHE / NWF
A Student Summit

AASHE and the NWF Campus Ecology Program invite college and university students from the United States and Canada to attend the 2009 Student Summit.  The goal of the summit is to allow students to collaborate on projects taking place on their campuses, to share best practices, to learn about new and innovative initiatives, and to give students an opportunity to develop solutions to climate change on their campuses and in their regions.

For more information, visit the Student Summit website.

NOTE: The Student Summit is FREE to all conference registrants. However, due to limited space, conference registrants who wish to attend the Summit must register in advance through the online conference registration.

Individuals who are NOT registered for the conference may attend the Summit for a $15.00 fee. Those wishing to attend the Student Summit ONLY should CLICK HERE to register and pay for participation in this workshop.

Onsite registration WILL NOT be available.

ACUPCC
Crafting Your Climate Action Plan:  Moving Further and Faster with All Aboard !

A half-day workshop on how four institutions have produced or are producing their climate action plans and the lessons gained from their experiences.  We will also cover who needs to be involved, how to engage them, and the elements of a successful process. You’ll get a close-up look at two institutions’ plans, spend time critiquing their strengths and weaknesses, and develop a framework and action steps for getting your own plan to completion.

CURC
The College and University Recycling Council

A full-day workshop with speakers, roundtables and an annual meeting and town hall. Round table discussions will focus on the nuts and bolts of collegiate waste management, mechanisms for recording, reporting and tracking, and methods to increase advocacy. Recycling professionals from campuses across the US will be participating along with representatives from the EPA, industry, and other NGO's. The full day workshop will be held on Sunday, September 20, 2009 from 8:00am-3:00pm. A “Town Hall” meeting will follow at 3:00-4:30pm.

USGBC
Greening Your Campus and Curriculum: Using LEED for Existing Buildings Operations & Management as a Tool for Student Engagement

A half-day workshop which will use the LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations and Maintenance rating system as a guide for discussion.  Participants will identify processes for utilizing the rating system as a framework for increased student engagement in campus greening—through both curriculum integration and co-curricular opportunities.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

NWF / JFF
Leading for a Sustainable Future:  Green Work Force Training

A half-day workshop offering college and university leaders the opportunity to learn more about successful practices and funding opportunities for green work force training.  Highlights include innovative models for youth work force programs, the unique role of community colleges as youth employment partners, and opportunities for funding.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

The Crucial Role of Community Colleges: Opportunities, Resources and Models

A half-day workshop on Community Colleges at the nexus of green jobs training, updating the existing workforce, modeling sustainability for the community in operations and policies, including sustainability in general education requirements and all degrees, collaborating with partners on regional and national approaches to sustainability, and more. This workshop will cover resources, examples, and opportunities for both community college staff and for those organizations working with community colleges.

HEASC
Catalyze Sustainability on Your Campus: Resources, Networks and Strategies

A half-day workshop which will cover the incredible number of sustainability resources available to help you catalyze your sustainability initiatives.  We will describe the national sustainability networks and resources available to you and your president, top administrators, academic faculty, and staff in facilities, financing and more.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2009

Gathering of Catholic Schools of Higher Education

A half-day workshop for sustainability officers and champions at Catholic colleges and universities. Colleagues will present best practices in panel presentations. Most of the workshop will be devoted to small-group discussions and network-building.

NOTE: Formal registration is NOT required for this workshop during conference registration. Instead, sign-up will occur at Conference Check-in. Please contact Lindsey Cromwell (lcromwell@scu.edu) by September 1 if you plan to attend and/or would like to present a brief case study from your school.

If you are interested in participating in future discussions among this group, please join sustincatholichighered@googlegroups.com.

Lindsey Cromwell
Sustainability Coordinator
University Office of Sustainability, Environmental Studies Institute
Santa Clara University
500 El Camino Real
Santa Clara, CA 95053
Phone: 408.554.2369