- Cabrillo Online Carpool
- Cabrillo Sustainablility Council
- Cabrillo College Sustainability Alliance
- Cabrillo College Bicycle Cooperative
- Cabrillo Permaculture Club
- Occupy Cabrillo
- Friends of the Swallows
- Go Green Cabrillo
- Cabrillo College Zero Interest Bicycle Loan Program
- Climate Initiative Task Force
- Faculty & Curriculum Info
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Climate Initiative Task Force
The Climate Initaitive Task Force was formed in response to the “American College and University Presidents' Climate Commitment” Signed by Dr. Brian King, Cabrillo’s President, and supported by Cabrillo’s Governing Board.
We meet thoughout the year to help Cabrillo meet sustainability goals. Students, faculty, staff and community members are welcome. If you would like to meet with us contact:
Cabrillo's Master Plan includes several items related to sustainability on campus and in the curriculum.
- Judy Cassada, Co-chair Climate Initiative Task Force
- Nicole Crane, Co-chair Climate Initiative Task Force
July 2011: The Climate Initiative Task Force thanks Ray Rider for procuring new advanced power strips to help reduce Cabrillo's electric bill and carbon footprint. We will need volnteers to help install these in offices.
Flex Week February 2011 Presentation
Good news: 2010 electric use on Aptos campus DROPPED by 6.6% compared to 2009!
Learn more about our energy use and ways to reduce it: Cabrillo Green Steps Energy Information.
Cabrillo's ACPUCC 2010 Climate Action Plan
(full pdf of Cabrillo College Climate Action Plan)
Cabrillo's ACPUCC 2008 Carbon Emissions Report
College Planning for Sustainability
A college's master plan describes the institutions goals, objectives and strategies for the next few years. Parts of Cabrillo's 2008-2011 Master Plan specifically mention sustainability and climate initiative objectives. You can find the most recent Master Plan update here.
OBJECTIVE B4: Promote awareness of the interdisciplinary nature of emerging trends, such as global sustainability, social justice and community services.
Strategy B4a) Develop interdisciplinary curricula for at least four courses with global sustainability, community service, and/or social justice themes.
OBJECTIVE D4: Incorporate environmental awareness and sustainability into policies and procedures.
Strategy D4a) Develop and implement Sustainable Energy Policy incorporating best practices for sustainability in appropriate policies and procedures.
OBJECTIVE E5: Develop and implement a comprehensive energy conservation program.
Strategy E5a) Disseminate and promote energy conservation through an awareness campaign, contests and marketing.
One of the KPI’s (Key Performance Indicators) for Objective E5 is measuring kilowatt hours used per square foot.
