1 10 13 https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/1bacfde47597ef81a17c5893c0c71abb.png 312ac2539fd7561d3182ff48929bfb54 https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/d92e0da3133d47ab6e9b4ea0b72c39a2.docx 87e34051e83ce7d69bdc4190a0c730df Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Office of Sustainability Description An account of the resource Students are what help push initiatives in the Sustainability Office from ideas to action. This collection of projects highlights all of the work Sustainability Interns have contributed to Vassar. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Office of Sustainability Research Project This type of project is for research under a PI or independent research. This is not for URSI projects or class projects. Affiliation The department, office, or group that is affiliated with this project. Climate Corp, Environmental Defense Fund, Office of Sustainability Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. completed Last Updated The last time the project entry was updated. 01/2025 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Multi-criteria Analysis for Vassar’s 2020-2025 Climate Action Plan Subject The topic of the resource Climate Action Plan Development Description An account of the resource The Vassar community is not solely interested in the greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction potential of the climate action steps, but also other impacts such as added benefits which provided benefits beyond those that arise from a more stable climate. Multi-criteria analysis (MCA) provides one systematic method for decision makers to evaluate a wide range of climate action steps against a set of criteria (Ellen et al. 2016). With limited time and resources, it is critical to prioritize climate action or adaptation options based on factors such as impact, resilience, fiscal viability, and more. An MCA was conducted to holistically evaluate the actions steps proposed in the 2020-2025 Climate Action Plan. The MCA tool is available in a spreadsheet format, titled “Multi-Criteria Analysis -Vassar 2020 CAP”. This report describes the methodology used to develop the MCA, the results, and recommendations. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Bobroff, Camila Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 08/2020 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource report Language A language of the resource en climate action plan environmental defense fund multicriteria analysis vassar https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/c55048e167f4d6410fa5c1019ccf6fc0.png 2420e349c68298f0e79422aa0f57cddc https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/8cc1560d63a94195294689bd919f4a93.pdf fbdb92963846b9dc8dfb1075f9aa76d5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Office of Sustainability Description An account of the resource Students are what help push initiatives in the Sustainability Office from ideas to action. This collection of projects highlights all of the work Sustainability Interns have contributed to Vassar. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Office of Sustainability Research Project This type of project is for research under a PI or independent research. This is not for URSI projects or class projects. Affiliation The department, office, or group that is affiliated with this project. Office of Sustainability, Environmental Research Institute Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. completed Last Updated The last time the project entry was updated. 11/2024 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Opportunities for Improving Temperature Regulation in College Dormitories Subject The topic of the resource Temperature Regulation Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Brant, John; Cunningham, Mary Ann; Hall, Alistair Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 08/2017 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource research report Language A language of the resource en college dorms energy heat steam temperature https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/46342e323a19cc8eafe96905ea4dc0f4.pdf d93b955f33025de6d7dbb04ab75125d0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Office of Sustainability Description An account of the resource Students are what help push initiatives in the Sustainability Office from ideas to action. This collection of projects highlights all of the work Sustainability Interns have contributed to Vassar. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Office of Sustainability Research Project This type of project is for research under a PI or independent research. This is not for URSI projects or class projects. Affiliation The department, office, or group that is affiliated with this project. Climate Corp, Environmental Defense Fund, Office of Sustainability Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. completed Last Updated The last time the project entry was updated. 01/2025 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Campus Energy Sub Metering and Sustainability Project Financing and Approval Analysis Subject The topic of the resource Energy Sub Metering Description An account of the resource Vassar has spent over $100,000 and seven years trying to sub meter the College’s energy use, but has not been able to complete the project. As a result of subcontractor error, redundant systems, and expired IP addresses the College energy building management system (BMS) has been unable to function as spec’d. Day Automation, Vassar’s HVAC contractor, provided pro bono consulting to assist the College in understanding the current state of affairs of the hardware and software. Day Automation also retired Vassar’s redundant BMS, and rerouted all existing energy sub meters into its own system, Continuum. In the end 72% of the identified issues were immediately fixed by Day Automation’s IT department. The remaining 28% of issues can be resolved by Day Automation and an electrical contractor in a short timeframe. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Carlson, Clayton Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 08/2014 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource report Language A language of the resource en climate corp energy environmental defense fund submetering vassar https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/fe347028b48182094f42560f712190a3.pdf 334aaa146273dbcfe199f5ae34b64ccb Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Office of Sustainability Description An account of the resource Students are what help push initiatives in the Sustainability Office from ideas to action. This collection of projects highlights all of the work Sustainability Interns have contributed to Vassar. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Office of Sustainability Research Project This type of project is for research under a PI or independent research. This is not for URSI projects or class projects. Affiliation The department, office, or group that is affiliated with this project. Climate Corp, Environmental Defense Fund, Office of Sustainability Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. completed Last Updated The last time the project entry was updated. 01/2025 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Energy Efficiency Potential Subject The topic of the resource Efficiency Description An account of the resource Though many capital projects have integrated energy efficiency in a more wholistic manner, there are a myriad of stand-alone energy efficiency projects with attractive financial and environmental benefits worth considering. These energy efficiency updates have the ability to enhance institutional solvency and help Vassar strive well beyond previously set GHG reduction goals. Efficiency projects also have the ability to attract a generation of students who are increasingly concerned with such issues as sustainability, energy use and climate change. This analysis looks to shed light on some of the budding ideas already being discussed on campus, as well as to show some opportunities not yet examined. If energy efficiency was strategically engaged campus-wide over the next 5-10 years, it is forseeable Vassar could both reduce GHG emissions and its utility budget substantially and be at the forefront of climate change mitigation. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Collins, Ryan Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 08/2014 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource report Language A language of the resource en climate corp energy efficiency environmental defense fund vassar https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/bac684e158f9666850b84da61822264d.png 34ade85a1e73f6cd71e3755207928a99 https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/d668e85d92f2381599a906bc6b149f44.pdf 9f8d04869af8aae6c0aef13f356e626f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Office of Sustainability Description An account of the resource Students are what help push initiatives in the Sustainability Office from ideas to action. This collection of projects highlights all of the work Sustainability Interns have contributed to Vassar. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Office of Sustainability Research Project This type of project is for research under a PI or independent research. This is not for URSI projects or class projects. Affiliation The department, office, or group that is affiliated with this project. Office of Sustainability Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. ongoing Last Updated The last time the project entry was updated. 11/2024 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Implementing Sustainable Waste Management on the Vassar Campus Subject The topic of the resource Composting Description An account of the resource After observing contamination in upperclassmen residence compost bins, Vassar’s Office of Sustainability interns collected data and collaborated with students, suppliers, and collectors to address the issue. They introduced new bins, bags, and signage to improve composting. This ongoing project aims to foster sustainable composting, recycling, and waste practices at Vassar. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Janczewski, Lora; Shimpach, Lily; Rojas Collins, Sofia; Sari, Diego; Pothuganti, Harshini Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 09/2024 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource research poster Language A language of the resource en compost Contamination Recycle sustainability waste https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/42363db8e4fb49c6ffdb486c631c923e.png 2c08079bb899cd2b67d9db85fc9860ec https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/045f371b8ed4046ffd2b916472d1c99b.pdf da9eb7ebdd92cfc97f19e3dd1cae59a1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Office of Sustainability Description An account of the resource Students are what help push initiatives in the Sustainability Office from ideas to action. This collection of projects highlights all of the work Sustainability Interns have contributed to Vassar. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Office of Sustainability Research Project This type of project is for research under a PI or independent research. This is not for URSI projects or class projects. Affiliation The department, office, or group that is affiliated with this project. Office of Sustainability, Office of International Studies Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. completed Last Updated The last time the project entry was updated. 12/2024 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Report on Carbon Emissions Due to Air Travel Subject The topic of the resource Carbon Emissions Description An account of the resource Report analyzing flight miles and resulting CO2 emissions from students who studied abroad and Vassar funded faculty flights. Data from fiscal years 2022-2024 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Koyamatsu, Cassandra Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/2024 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource research paper, pdf Language A language of the resource en flight emissions greenhouse gases study abroad https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/736c8d231404eedc71240ecb3ac2278b.pdf d6b02bdaa76fa1cea31cdbdc1d4b832a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Office of Sustainability Description An account of the resource Students are what help push initiatives in the Sustainability Office from ideas to action. This collection of projects highlights all of the work Sustainability Interns have contributed to Vassar. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Office of Sustainability Research Project This type of project is for research under a PI or independent research. This is not for URSI projects or class projects. Affiliation The department, office, or group that is affiliated with this project. Climate Corp, Environmental Defense Fund, Office of Sustainability Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. completed Last Updated The last time the project entry was updated. 01/2025 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Getting to Neutral: Accounting for Carbon at Vassar College Subject The topic of the resource Decarbonization Description An account of the resource This report has been compiled in coordination with the Sustainability Director and Undergraduate Research Summer Institute (URSI) and Ford Fellows. The report attempts to synthesize findings from independent research and numerous conversations with professors, administrators, and external organizations. The recommendations and conclusions found herein also attempt to outline a program that reduces carbon-dioxide equivalent emissions while institutionalizing an appreciation for negative environmental impacts without significantly reducing existing operational budgets. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Norell, Erik Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 08/2015 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource report Language A language of the resource en carbon accounting climate corps decarbonization environmental defense fund vassar https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/d3ef621ef083bd1644fd297040c0a856.docx 767fe8ed3a95f787b304d8bf7386e494 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Office of Sustainability Description An account of the resource Students are what help push initiatives in the Sustainability Office from ideas to action. This collection of projects highlights all of the work Sustainability Interns have contributed to Vassar. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Office of Sustainability Other A project that doesn't fall into an existing category. Other Information A place to put information that is relevant to the project but does not have a designated entry. Report from the Data Analysis Team in the Office of Sustainability. Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. completed Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Biomass Estimations and Analysis of the Vassar College Arboretum Subject The topic of the resource Carbon Storage Description An account of the resource The primary objective of this analysis is to quantify and evaluate the tree inventory within the Vassar College arboretum. By analyzing the provided arboretum dataset, this project establishes a baseline understanding of the campus tree population, specifically focusing on taxonomic distribution, historical tree removals, the estimation of above ground biomass, and total carbon storage. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Sari, Diego Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 04/2026 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource report Language A language of the resource en arboretum carbon storage species tree trees vassar https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/a3bf7897009788f3c204105a78cb0343.pdf 5bb00b49d5c82baa3aca118040e3658b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Office of Sustainability Description An account of the resource Students are what help push initiatives in the Sustainability Office from ideas to action. This collection of projects highlights all of the work Sustainability Interns have contributed to Vassar. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Office of Sustainability Research Project This type of project is for research under a PI or independent research. This is not for URSI projects or class projects. Affiliation The department, office, or group that is affiliated with this project. Environmental Defense Fund, Climate Corps, Office of Sustainability Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. completed Last Updated The last time the project entry was updated. 01/2025 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A Future Heating Plan for Vassar College Subject The topic of the resource Heating Systems Description An account of the resource New York experiences cold winters, and campus buildings generally require heating from October through early May. Heating is a major driver of greenhouse gas emissions at Vassar, so this report is focused on finding ways to decrease the impact of campus heating. It will address four projects that can help Vassar decrease the climate change impact of heating on campus and work towards the 2030 goal. These projects include the installation of radiator covers in steam heated buildings, switching to renewable fuel oil in the campus central plant, installing air source heat pumps in some campus buildings, and investigating the use of hybrid solar panels on the future Athletic Center. These four projects will help Vassar accomplish the goals set out in the Climate Action Plan. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Shaffer, Benjamin Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 08/2018 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource report Language A language of the resource en climate corps decarbonization efficiency environmental defense fund heating heating system https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/5acfdd7324c1886d6f22cf0b9a3bc9ee.pdf 308a1d2da679300fe71788c125592a62 https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/253030422c7b636ef6c5ae009ee51e9e.pdf aa79f29f9a6b26be32ff218d7fb83ba8 https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/d2f563daaf1a9f09f246725abfd3404c.pdf 74f330483fa3a4bef78700e66d48ab3a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Office of Sustainability Description An account of the resource Students are what help push initiatives in the Sustainability Office from ideas to action. This collection of projects highlights all of the work Sustainability Interns have contributed to Vassar. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Office of Sustainability Research Project This type of project is for research under a PI or independent research. This is not for URSI projects or class projects. Affiliation The department, office, or group that is affiliated with this project. Environmental Defense Fund, Climate Corp, Office of Sustainability Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. completed Last Updated The last time the project entry was updated. 01/2025 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Holistic Sustainability Subject The topic of the resource Sustainability Practices Description An account of the resource This entry involves a series of reports including a Best Practices Guidebook, Available Technologies for Energy Improvements, and Vassar College Building Guidelines from an EDF project from 2019. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Steyn, Konrad Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 08/2019 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource report Language A language of the resource en buildings climate corp energy environmental defense fund guidelines sustainability