| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 57.64 |
| Liaison | Allison Maxted |
| Submission Date | Jan. 25, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Mohawk College
AC-8: Campus as a Living Laboratory
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.60 / 4.00 |
Kayla
LaChance Sustainability Programs and Services Coordinator Sustainability Office |
Is the institution utilizing the campus as a living laboratory for multidisciplinary student learning and applied research in the following areas?:
| Yes or No | |
| Air & Climate | Yes |
| Buildings | Yes |
| Dining Services/Food | Yes |
| Energy | Yes |
| Grounds | No |
| Purchasing | No |
| Transportation | Yes |
| Waste | Yes |
| Water | No |
| Coordination, Planning & Governance | No |
| Diversity & Affordability | Yes |
| Health, Wellbeing & Work | Yes |
| Investment | No |
| Public Engagement | Yes |
| Other | No |
A brief description of how the institution is using the campus as a living laboratory for Air & Climate and the positive outcomes associated with the work:
Both the Environmental Technician Diploma and the Mechanical Engineering Technology Advanced Diploma use the campus as a living laboratory for Air and Climate. Both programs study the fundamentals of audits and conduct an audit on air and energy as part of their respective degrees.
Environmental Technician Diploma
-Gain practical lab experience in the sampling, analysis and treatment of environmental pollutants
- Study the fundamentals of environmental regulations, audits and projects, as well as Occupational Health and Safety
http://www.mohawkcollege.ca/engineering-technology-programs/environmental-technician-diploma.html
Mechanical Engineering Technology Advanced Diploma
This CTAB nationally accredited program provides a solid background in applications and theory in mechanical engineering, including design, manufacturing, automation and robotics, energy conversion and transmission, and engineering materials.
A brief description of how the institution is using the campus as a living laboratory for Buildings and the positive outcomes associated with the work:
Both the Mechanical Techniques and Pre-Technology Certificate program use the campus as a living laboratory for Buildings. Both programs study building design techniques, using the campus as an example of their studies. Mechanical Techniques conduct a waste audit on the building each year and Pre-Technology uses the building to help facilitates their LEED green Associate Exam.
Mechanical Techniques (Electrical Monitoring & Systems)
Identify pillars of sustainable practice. Provide examples of best practices. Utilize project management skills to develop timelines. Select equipment and processes reflective of sustainable practice. Determine environment impact of a project. Indicate methods of waste reduction. Assess the viability of a project. Justify the use of sustainable productions, processes and methodologies as part of the project design process. Perform peer and self assessments. Present project materials to a jury for evaluation.
http://www.mohawkcollege.ca/skilled-trades-programs/mechanical-techniques-certificate/course-overview-descriptions-573.html
Pre-Technology (Building and Construction Sciences Foundations) Certificate program
Explore the development of green building history and its current use as a strategy to mitigate climate change by reducing the environmental impacts of structures. Research sustainable site development and integrated design strategies to reduce building greenhouse gas emissions, energy, water, and material consumption. Learn how to improve indoor air quality and employ innovative and regional environmental solutions. Engage in best practices and management principles required for green building certification and learn about green building professional accreditation process. Prepare for the LEED green Associate Exam with the Green Building Certification Institute.
http://www.mohawkcollege.ca/engineering-technology-programs/pretechnology-certificate/pos/341-course-overview-descriptions.html
A brief description of how the institution is using the campus as a living laboratory for Dining Services/Food and the positive outcomes associated with the work:
The Health, Wellness and Fitness Diploma uses the Wellness Centre and Nutritional Kitchen as a way to showcase their skills and contribute to the student population's nutritional needs
The Student led Core Fusion and Wellness Lifestyle Solutions 'Living Lab; helps Train students registered in the Justice and Wellness Studies programs, athletes, varsity teams and the college community.
Health, Wellness and Fitness Diploma
- Apply skills and abilities in the Wellness Centre and Nutritional Kitchen, the Human Performance Lab, and new state-of-the-art fitness and training assessment labs
http://www.mohawkcollege.ca/community-urban-studies-programs/health-wellness-fitness-diploma.html
A brief description of how the institution is using the campus as a living laboratory for Energy and the positive outcomes associated with the work:
The Energy Systems Engineering Technology Advanced Diploma conducts annual energy audits on the Fennel Campus. Which includes using Mohawks wind energy turbines as part of their approach to generation, capture and storage.
- Includes clean energy sources including wind, bioenergy, hydropower, solar/photovoltaic, solar thermal, geothermal and hybrid electric technologies. Strategies for conservation and management of clean energy supported by micro grids and distributed energy systems
- Experience a unique new program introducing a multi-disciplinary approach that focuses on the generation, capture, storage, and distribution of energy and their integration
A brief description of how the institution is using the campus as a living laboratory for Grounds and the positive outcomes associated with the work:
N/A
A brief description of how the institution is using the campus as a living laboratory for Purchasing and the positive outcomes associated with the work:
N/A
A brief description of how the institution is using the campus as a living laboratory for Transportation and the positive outcomes associated with the work:
The Transportation Engineering Technology Advanced Diploma does an active transportation audit on the campus every year as a means to develop their planning and management strategies.
- Acquire surveying, CAD, plan reading and visualization skills needed to create today’s modern infrastructure
- Explore traffic data collection methods, traffic control devices and management strategies
http://www.mohawkcollege.ca/engineering-technology-programs/transportation-engineering-technology-advanced-diploma.html
A brief description of how the institution is using the campus as a living laboratory for Waste and the positive outcomes associated with the work:
The Environmental Technician Diploma conducts a waste audit on campus each year as a means of learning about the fundamentals of solid waste, water and wastewater treatment.
- Students can take advantage of the Cooperative Education option to gain work experience while in school.
- Study the sources, impacts, monitoring and control of water/wastewater pollutants, air pollutants, and solid and industrial waste
- Gain practical lab experience in the sampling, analysis and treatment of environmental pollutants
Study the fundamentals of environmental regulations, audits and projects, as well as Occupational Health and Safety
A brief description of how the institution is using the campus as a living laboratory for Water and the positive outcomes associated with the work:
N/A
A brief description of how the institution is using the campus as a living laboratory for Coordination, Planning & Governance and the positive outcomes associated with the work:
N/A
A brief description of how the institution is using the campus as a living laboratory for Diversity & Affordability and the positive outcomes associated with the work:
-Social inc and Mohawk
Social Inc. is a place where human rights are respected. We celebrate social inclusion and work toward erasing discrimination. This process includes identifying and confronting oppression. We do this by supporting students and staff with a physical positive space located in G112 and delivering a message of harmony outside of our safe space.
http://www.mohawkcollege.ca/studentservices/diversity/location.html
A brief description of how the institution is using the campus as a living laboratory for Health, Wellbeing & Work and the positive outcomes associated with the work:
Health, Wellness and Fitness Diploma
Apply skills and abilities in the Wellness Centre and Nutritional Kitchen, the Human Performance Lab, and new state-of-the-art fitness and training assessment labs
Train students registered in the Justice and Wellness Studies programs, athletes, varsity teams and the college community in a student led Core Fusion and Wellness Lifestyle Solutions ‘Living Lab'
http://www.mohawkcollege.ca/community-urban-studies-programs/health-wellness-fitness-diploma.html
Massage Therapy Advanced Diploma
- Conduct practicums in an on-site student clinic and through field placement opportunities
- Practise in an ethical and professional manner
http://www.mohawkcollege.ca/community-urban-studies-programs/massage-therapy-advanced-diploma.html
A brief description of how the institution is using the campus as a living laboratory for Investment and the positive outcomes associated with the work:
N/A
A brief description of how the institution is using the campus as a living laboratory for Public Engagement and the positive outcomes associated with the work:
The Journalism Advanced Diploma allows students to practice the craft of reporting with state-of-the-art digital equipment, under the guidance of industry professionals. They get experience by working in the onsight news room, radio studio, and creating content for ignite news.
- The program also uses the space to develop TV Broadcasting skills.
http://www.mohawkcollege.ca/media-entertainment-programs/journalism-advanced-diploma.html
A brief description of how the institution is using the campus as a living laboratory in Other areas and the positive outcomes associated with the work:
N/A
The website URL where information about the institution’s campus as a living laboratory program or projects is available:
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