Our colors are two shades of green
With that, we like to think Delta's founders had a plan from the start in providing a philosophy that has grown into a way of life.
Our approach to sustainability includes local and national partnerships that help
to set the foundation of our sustainability focus. Together, we create opportunities
where we can make a difference through academics, community engagement, operations
and planning and administration. Our green campus is about more than just the environment.
It's a place where people learn to create resilient communities where everyone thrives!
Our campuses are designed to support learning-centered communities where our partners
can get hands-on experience when it comes to sustainability. These are just highlights
of some things we have been working on! Contact us at sustainability@delta.edu to schedule a tour or presentation for any of our campuses.
Our campus initiatives continue to set the standard in higher education. Delta College has been recognized as the 6th top performing community college for sustainability in the USA! We earned a silver rating in the 2020 Sustainable Campus Index, which highlights the most sustainable colleges and universities in 17 impact areas and overall by institution type.
Green academics
Preparing our graduates to make a difference in the way we live and work is important. So is being mindful of the interconnectedness of people, profit and the planet.
- Ensures that our students understand ecological processes and how our choices affect the environment
- Develops student understanding of social justice and equity, encouraging involvement at the local level while considering the global population
- Teaches students that business can be designed to be profitable without the expense of the ecosystem, local or world communities.
At Delta, we are committed to investing in our faculty and staff and the Association
for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) is just one tool
we use to assist with that.
The U.S. Green Building Council provides the standards Delta uses to measure major
campus renovations and additions. Innovators of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design (LEED) certification program, Delta's Health Professions Building is Certified
LEED Gold, the new Downtown Campuses in Saginaw and Midland are both Certified LEED
Silver and we are currently seeking LEED certification for the Electronic Media Broadcasting
— A Wing renovations. Areas rated by the USGBC include:
