April 6, 2011
Meeting Minutes
Members Present:
Debra Howell
Dan Rinsema-Sybenga
Jeff Stipes
Renae Hesselink
Life Science Instructor (Co-Chair)
Public Information Manager
Chairman of the Technology Wing
VP of Sustainability
Margaret Pibuldhanapatana Environmental Health and Safety
Sustainability Coordinator Leslee A. Rohs
Members Absent:
Gerald Nyland
Zac Falcor
Theresa Van Veelen
Director of Physical Plant (Co-Chair)
Food Service Director
Life Science Instructor
Jean Roberts
Stanley Dean
Dean of Academic Services and Registrar
Custodial Services Supervisor

Muskegon Community College
Sustainability Task Force
Meeting Minutes
April 6, 2011
Mission Statement:
Muskegon Community College is committed to being a leader in sustainability and is a resource for the community. Using a multidisciplinary and multi-institutional approach, MCC endeavors to meet the needs of the present without compromising the future by operating within a sustainable environmental, social, and economic framework.
Thermal/Solar Water Heater
Jeff Stipes discussed a Thermal/Solar Water Heater project he has been working on that will give students the opportunity to install and utilize equipment of the sort. This water heater has an electric backup giving students a real world example to experience.
Recycling Containers:
Leslee Rohs found recycling containers through recyclingbin.com and stressed the need for support and feedback from custodial services.
Jeff Stipes suggested using multiple manufacturers to fulfill our obligation for education by performing an assessment of the various pros and cons of each type.
Renae Hesselink mentioned grants for K-12 schools for funding recycling/educational programs like these.
Deb Howell suggested placing recycling in centralized offices.
Dan Rinsema-Sybenga brought up the shared recycling station in his office and is concerned that the lack of training on how and when to recycle may have lowered the use of the station.
Suggested Changes for Recycling Containers:
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Placing a paper recycling bin by each printer
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Training during employee seminar days
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Instructions in the Employee Handbook
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Removing garbage and replacing with recycling trays
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Taking suggestions from faculty, staff and students
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Educating during Tech Talk

Muskegon Community College
Sustainability Task Force
Meeting Minutes
April 6, 2011
Adopt a Township Energy Program:
Renae Hesselink and Jeff Stipes have been working together to promote the use of student interns to help establish benchmarks in the development of an Energy Star Portfolio within multiple Muskegon townships. Students will have many benefits by engaging in this opportunity.
Meetings Proposed:
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Identification of the backgrounds of students needed, as well as what training may be needed by the students to perform the job functions.
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Establishment of what the township can provide, what is expected of the student and goals and expectations for the future. o Have an agreement to publicize the results to give all parties involved recognition
Webpage:
Dan Rinsema-Sybenga has been working on the development of the
Sustainability Website at muskegoncc.edu/sustainability. Efforts have been made since the meeting with developing a logo (top right), adding initiatives, resources and successes pages, and adding a link to email for other suggestions.
Other suggested additions:
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FAQ page
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Shared calendar with other sustainable groups from the area
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A suggestion form
Next Meeting:
April 20, 2011
8:30 am – 9:30 am
Room 1118