90-Minute Recording of Audio Online Seminar • Originally Broadcast June 18, 2009 • $189

From digital controls for heating and ventilation to vehicle fleets consisting of hybrids and electric vehicles, green initiatives of all kinds are currently being evaluated or adopted by community colleges across the country. However, while these and other sustainability measures are gaining momentum, the prospect of implementing green initiatives in general is one that raises important questions for decision makers, such as:

• How does a community college get started in going green?
• How does it prioritize?
• How does it set a budget?
• What criteria does it use when evaluating vendors?

If your institution is considering going green but is not sure what process to follow, you will want to take advantage of this seminar program. Led by Dr. Diana Van Der Ploeg, Greening the Community College: Win, Win, Win will provide you with strategies, insights and tips for successfully introducing sustainability initiatives to your campus.

Dr. Van Der Ploeg is president of Butte College in Oroville, Calif., and has previously served as interim president of Olympic College in Bremerton, Wash., as president of Spokane Falls Community College in Spokane, Wash., and as president of Gateway Community College in New Haven, Conn. She has received the Phi Theta Kappa Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction, the Mayor’s Proclamation for Outstanding Service in New Haven, and a Certificate of Recognition from California State Sen. Sam Aanestad for her sustainability efforts. In addition, she has been named one of the top 80 leaders in higher education by the American Association of Higher Education and one of the top 20 noteworthy women by the New Haven Business Times.

As a result of this information-packed seminar program, you will be able to:
• Know where to start in going green.
• Recognize and overcome typical obstacles and problems.
• Attain buy-in from campus constituents on going green.
• See the 'big picture' of creating and maintaining a green college.
• Understand the basic financial implications of going green.

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You will receive a “next steps” guide to help you implement a green approach at your institution. This seminar program is an ideal opportunity for anyone interested in learning how to create and maintain a green community college.

Whether for one attendee or a group, a single low fee delivers extra value!
This seminar CD is just $189 per, which allows you to share this information with your campus for one low fee. Just project it into a classroom or conference facility and invite others from your campus to attend. It’s a terrific way to share ideas and approaches on how to adopt green practices at your institution successfully.

What’s more, sharing this seminar program with your campus can help you get more value out of tight budget dollars. This is especially true when you compare the costs of lodging, transportation and other expenses in attending an off-site seminar (not to mention the time involved in getting budget approval and completing expense reports afterward).

Who will benefit:
• Presidents
• Vice Presidents
• Facility Directors
• Student Life Directors
• Economic Development Directors
• Faculty Leaders
• Board Members
• Student Leaders
• Student Service/Associate Student Directors

Featured Higher Education Presenter:


Dr. Diana Van Der Ploeg

Available in CD or print transcript format. The CD contains an audio presentation with PowerPoint and can be viewed on any standard computer equipped with Windows Media Player. Presenter's handouts are included as a PDF on CDs and in hard copy with transcript purchases.

CD orders generally ship within three to five business days following the live seminar date. Print transcripts (and CD/transcript binder sets) require additional time for publishing and processing and will be shipped approximately three weeks after the live program is held.

90-Minute Recording of Audio Online Seminar • Originally Broadcast May 13, 2009 • $229

Build your reference library with our CD/Transcript packages Purchase both the audio CD and print transcript of this important seminar and you'll have a resource you'll refer to again and again. Each package set includes the full print transcript of the live seminar, the presenter's handouts, and CD recording of the live program in a protective sleeve. You'll never wonder where your CD is because it's kept right with the printed materials. When you add this attractive binder set to your shelf, you have easy access to all the materials from our online seminar at your fingertips - whenever you want it. Plus, you'll save $49 over the cost of purchasing these items separately!