1 10 36 https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/701a503a85ab4cd52c655042b8232ae6.png c58c501aa2bc25bcbff45f1b9877a0fa https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/9f30e941a4f5d0903cf613456115366d.pdf b204699829eb741ae2cdc59842d0d52c https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/9474c13feb2f23da2dabcf16b6166c07.xlsx b507fbe3d58ee98f1d93c269d8246819 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 Class Projects Description An account of the resource Classes and the professors that teach them encourage learning and exploration for Vassar student. This collection houses projects and essays from different courses in Vassar's catalogue. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Office of Sustainability Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/24/2024 Class Project A project that was created for a class assignment or course. Course Code The code that is listed in the course catalogue (i.e. ENST124) ENST124 Course Title The full title of the course the project was completed for. Essentials of Environmental Science Professor The professor that taught the course you completed the project for. Cunningham, Mary Ann; Hughey, Myra 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 Dorm Temperature Survey Subject The topic of the resource Heating Systems Description An account of the resource The project focuses on the efficiency of Vassar's heating system. Vassar students were surveyed about their experience with dorm heating and those responses were compared with the temperature of their rooms. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Anderson, Tiffani; King, Paige; Lawless, Laszlo 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 pdf, excel worksheet Language A language of the resource en dorms efficiency heating survey temperature vassar https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/1f0deaa57add7cc7ce7d47de935e8f9f.pptx 4235887308948f2e80aa0a28ac82952f https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/042a1ad45508859d1f2a54c184f1bb07.pdf aea8148217d5fe9ee5bf2beaf58bc579 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 Class Projects Description An account of the resource Classes and the professors that teach them encourage learning and exploration for Vassar student. This collection houses projects and essays from different courses in Vassar's catalogue. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Office of Sustainability Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/24/2024 Class Project A project that was created for a class assignment or course. Course Code The code that is listed in the course catalogue (i.e. ENST124) ENST124 Course Title The full title of the course the project was completed for. Essentials of Environmental Science Professor The professor that taught the course you completed the project for. Cunningham, Mary Ann; Hughey, Myra 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 Public Surveillance of Vassar's Dorm Heating System Subject The topic of the resource Heating Systems Description An account of the resource This project investigates the efficiency of Vassar's heating system from the perspective of student residents and focusing on radiator controls. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Baxter, Bronte; Reoch, Genna; Silver, Finn Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Language A language of the resource en heating radiators survey vassar 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 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 Theses Description An account of the resource A collection that houses senior thesis projects. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/24/2024 Thesis A cumulative final senior project. Advisor The faculty member acting as the advisor for the thesis project. Cunningham, Mary Ann Second Reader The faculty member acting as the second reader for the thesis project. Ronsheim, Meg Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. archived Last Updated The last time the project entry was updated. 2024-10 Affiliation The department, office, or group that is affiliated with this project. ENST Department 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 Mapping and Managing the Ecological Communities of Vassar College's Campus Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Boyd, Amelia Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 9/1/2021 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource paper Language A language of the resource en communication mapping sustainability vassar 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 Theses Description An account of the resource A collection that houses senior thesis projects. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/24/2024 Thesis A cumulative final senior project. Advisor The faculty member acting as the advisor for the thesis project. Christenson, Lynn Second Reader The faculty member acting as the second reader for the thesis project. Miringoff, Marque Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. archived Last Updated The last time the project entry was updated. 2024-09 Affiliation The department, office, or group that is affiliated with this project. ENST Department 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 Bull's-Eye: An Interdisciplinary Study of Lyme Disease at Vassar College and in the Dutchess County, New York Area Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Brainerd, Lucy Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 9/1/2015 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource paper Language A language of the resource en disease dutchess county lyme new york vassar https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/b805775a3b6351b35e04a2cb836923f9.pdf bbb7e2e246e9f316e7df1f6b219afc84 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 Class Projects Description An account of the resource Classes and the professors that teach them encourage learning and exploration for Vassar student. This collection houses projects and essays from different courses in Vassar's catalogue. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Office of Sustainability Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/24/2024 Class Project A project that was created for a class assignment or course. Course Code The code that is listed in the course catalogue (i.e. ENST124) ENST124 Course Title The full title of the course the project was completed for. Essentials of Environmental Science Professor The professor that taught the course you completed the project for. Knights, Deon Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. completed Last Updated The last time the project entry was updated. 10/2025 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 Untangling the Invaders; I’ve Got 99 Problems and They’re All Vines: A Survey of Invasive and Problematic Vines on the Vassar College Campus Subject The topic of the resource invasive species Description An account of the resource Invasive vines such as Oriental Bittersweet have proliferated across the Northeastern United States (Kurtz 2018). These vines wrap around and strangle trees, block sunlight from reaching the undercanopy, and hinder animal (including human) activity (Delisle 2018). Vassar College, located in Poughkeepsie, New York, is not immune to the problems of invasive vines; of particular concern are species such as Oriental Bittersweet, Porcelain Berry, and English Ivy, which crowd out native species, ultimately degrading local ecosystems and their integrity. The Preserve at Vassar has worked to treat the invasive vine problem by surveying the Preserve, removing vines, and planting native plants to promote healthy ecosystems. On the Vassar campus, however, vine removal occurs only through manual removal by Facilities Operations personnel. Due to understaffing, vine removal cannot occur regularly, methodically, or efficiently (Jager, Lasher, VanCamp, 2024). In this study, we aim to collect more information about where invasive vines are located at Vassar College through a campus survey. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Branigan, Maddie; Marks, Apollo; Sherwood, Lily Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 05/06/2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource pdf Language A language of the resource en invasive species vassar vines 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 Theses Description An account of the resource A collection that houses senior thesis projects. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/24/2024 Thesis A cumulative final senior project. Advisor The faculty member acting as the advisor for the thesis project. Ronsheim, Meg Second Reader The faculty member acting as the second reader for the thesis project. Elet, Yvonne Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. archived Last Updated The last time the project entry was updated. 2024-10 Affiliation The department, office, or group that is affiliated with this project. ENST Department 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 An Ecological Landscaper on CampusL A Proposal to Address Restorative Land Practices in Vassar's Climate Action Plan Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Brown, Lucy Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 9/1/2021 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource paper Language A language of the resource en climate action plan restorative land practices vassar https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/abf29a9a23143f3fe2776b88ba3f1987.pdf 010b0f3229661f72576e4b4ff1626cab https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/01713c197dbbb1b9c8d33183c77425d8.pdf e7011eae547651bd5673e2001ac0890b https://sustainabilityprojects.vassarspaces.net/files/original/dd751be24e0abc262ec2f5f9f05eb2a8.xlsx eaeb437abbb6075c24803cac937e880e 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 Class Projects Description An account of the resource Classes and the professors that teach them encourage learning and exploration for Vassar student. This collection houses projects and essays from different courses in Vassar's catalogue. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Office of Sustainability Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 10/24/2024 Class Project A project that was created for a class assignment or course. Course Code The code that is listed in the course catalogue (i.e. ENST124) ENST124 Course Title The full title of the course the project was completed for. Essentials of Environmental Science Professor The professor that taught the course you completed the project for. Cunningham; Mary Ann Status Whether a project is ongoing or completed. completed Last Updated The last time the project entry was updated. 12/2025 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 Lighting Audit of Vassar’s Academic Buildings Subject The topic of the resource Vassar Indoor Lighting Description An account of the resource To complete a lighting audit of Vassar's academic building, we gathered data from a random sample of 10 academic buildings, and in each did a weekend nighttime and weekday daytime audit. From our data, we then calculated the electricity usage and cost of these lighting, and provided recommendations for Vassar going forward. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Cai, Jessie; Mangual, Noah; Vernon, Susanna Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 12/2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource research paper Language A language of the resource en academic buildings electricity energy energy waste lightbulbs lighting utility cost vassar 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