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As we celebrate 50 years of excellence and opportunity for all, we continue to demonstrate our commitment to environmental sustainability in our vision, policies, statements, and actions. Our vision, mission, and values statementThe
Foothill-De Anza Community College District commits itself to serving
our students, our local communities, and the people of the state of
California, and considers the following values as cornerstones of our
mission:...promoting environmental sustainability
Board of Trustee's Policy 3214 :: Environmental Management
Our Board of Trustees recently revised Board Policy 3214 Environmental, Health, Safety, and Energy Management to clearly state our commitment as a district to environmental sustainability:
Environmental sustainability is critically important to the Foothill De Anza Community College District (District), the State of California, and the nation. Efficient use of resources is central to this objective. The District is committed to stewardship of the environment and to reducing the District’s dependence on non-renewable energy sources.
...Download the policy [pdf] Administrative Practice AP 3214 :: Sustainable Practices
AP 3214 formally defined the FHDA Community College District's annual goals and and established guidelines for administering policy 3214. Our goals include: Reduce energy consumption as compared to a 2001-02 baseline. Design and construct new facilities to meet or exceed LEED Certified Certification. Design and construct renovation projects to outperform the current Title 24 Standards. Increase self generated energy capacity. Set District wide guidelines for heating and cooling of facilities. Increase the number of district vehicles that run on alternative fuels. Minimize waster generation and increase the volume of waste that is diverted from landfills. Maximize the use of recyclable material in food service operations. Develop methods to monitor consumption activity and routinely report it to the campus community and at lease annually to the Board of Trustees.
Charter Signatory & Member of the Steering
Committee for the American
College & University Presidents Climate Commitment
"We,
the undersigned presidents and chancellors of colleges and
universities, are deeply concerned about the unprecedented scale and
speed of global warming and its potential for large-scale, adverse
health, social, economic and ecological effects... read more 
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