Lakeland Community College

Curriculum

The school's engineering department will launch for-credit courses on solar panel and wind turbine technology and a noncredit course on solar installation in 2010.   

Administrative Committee(s)

• Energy Master Plan Committee

Green Building

• Lakeland’s first green roof is planned to be installed on their “A” Building, with access through the department’s greenhouse.
• Roof renovations will increase the insulation from R-15 to R-25.
• A small nature center is in the planning stages

Energy

• Lakeland worked with Sieman’s to develop a new energy master plan which will result in a 45% reduction in campus energy consumption.
• Motion and occupancy sensors are being installed throughout campus

Food

• Biodegradable flatware

Grounds

• Yard waste is composted
• Six natural areas are being preserved to demonstrate succession
• Native plants such as day lilies and perennials are used in landscaping

Transportation

• Lakeland students can use their Lakeland ID as a free bus pass for Laketran

Recycling

• Lakeland recycles cardboard, white paper, tires, and carpet but does not currently recycle cans or bottles

Events

• Earth Day is hosted by facilities and Lakeland Environmental Awareness Foundation
• Lakeland Pride Day features environmental workshops

Contact

• Mike Mayher, Vice President for Administrative Services & Treasurer, mmayher@lakelandcc.edu
• Bert Diehl, Facilities Management, rdiehl@lakelandcc.edu

Student Group(s)

• Lakeland Environmental Awareness Foundation

Has the President of the College signed the American College and University President’s Climate Commitment?
No