Voorhees College

School details:
Full-time enrollment: 730
Part-time enrollment: 30
Location: Denmark, South Carolina

Administration

• Voorhees has written a formal sustainability policy.
• The President’s Executive Cabinet and College Planning Council implements sustainability programs on campus.
• The Vice President of Institutional Advancement acts as the college’s sustainability coordinator.
• Voorhees is working on a formal green purchasing policy.

Green Building

• The college is working on a formal green building policy.
• All buildings will be retrofitted with upgraded lighting and HVAC systems, water conservation strategies, and insulation.
• To reduce energy use, some campus buildings have energy-efficient lights and double-paned windows.
• Some buildings have low-flow faucets, showerheads, and toilets to save water.

Climate Change & Energy

• The college was awarded a grant to assess building energy use and develop reduction strategies.
• Voorhees is exploring the option of using solar hot water systems.

Recycling

• Many traditional materials are recycled, including aluminum, cardboard, paper, and all plastics.
• The school also recycles used batteries, computers, light bulbs, and aerosol cans.

Dining

• Local foods are offered in the dining halls.

Student Involvement

• The college was awarded a grant to create an environmental science academic major.