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Green Academy and Center for Sustainability. History of the Green Academy. Sustainability Entered Conversations and Development in Construction in Healthcare Maintenance New Executive Vice President, Dr Craig Follins Green Academy in January, 2008 Test prep Basics.
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History of the Green Academy • Sustainability Entered Conversations and Development • in Construction • in Healthcare Maintenance • New Executive Vice President, Dr Craig Follins • Green Academy in January, 2008 • Test prep • Basics
Sustainability Throughout the Curriculum • Renewable Energy Degree Sequences • Construction Technologies • Environmental Health and Safety • Landscaping and Horticulture Lack of a Standard
New AreasFocused Professional Development and Workforce Training • Green Building and Community (the Built Environment) • Pathways out of Poverty Through Green, Sustainable Jobs • Sustainable Healthcare • The Advanced Energy Economy • The Green Business Innovation Center
Green Building and Community (the Built Environment) Food Industry Real Estate Commercial Leasing Sustainable Finance Ecosystem Restoration • New Construction • Restoration • Deconstruction • Energy Efficiency • Interior Design
Pathways Out of Poverty Through Green, Sustainable Jobs • Cleveland Mayor’s Office • Foundation and Private Sector Interest • Unique Features • Concurrent Pilots [ Cleveland and Oakland ] • Placement is the Primary Evaluation • Three Level Academic Plan • Academic Foundations • Skills Development • Certifications and Industry Specific Training • Four Job Areas • Solar • Wind Technologies • Deconstruction • Energy Efficiency
Sustainable Healthcare and Institutional Facilities Operations • Clinical Areas • HC Disposal • HC Facilities Maintenance
The Advanced Energy Economy Energy Performance Solar Wind Transportation • Sustainable Economics • Sustainable Investing • Manufacturing • Printing • Renewable Energy Generation
The Green Business Innovation Center Start-up Services Legal, Financial, Business Training Public Sector Advocacy Warrensville Heights Lakewood Incubator, Accelerator
Contracts and Partnerships • Finishing Contractors Association / Finishing Trades Institute. • ODOD Program. • GACS@Tri-C and The Great Lakes Institute for Energy Innovation • Affiliation with Research Entity – Case Western Reserve University • Contracts • CMHA Facilities. • County Facilities Maintenance • Healthcare Facilities
Regional Potential Source: Renewable Energy Policy Project, September 2004
Revenue Green Academy and Center for Sustainability 2008 2007
MORE TO COME TO WEDD in Sustainability • Eco-Lounge • LEED Model • Green Principles throughout Tri-C
The Challenge Balancing Promotion Development Administration
Greenis the newGold • Leo Russo • Cuyahoga Community CollegeGreen Academy and Center for Sustainability • 4400 Richmond Rd. • Warrensville Hts., OH • ( 216) 548 – 2864 • Leo.Russo@Tri-C.edu Green Academy and Center for Sustainability