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Ohlone CollegeA World of Cultures United in Learning

Ohlone College provides Affordable education, Accredited, diverse curriculum, Advancement opportunities, And new beginnings.

Teaching environmental stewardshipthrough responsible, sustainable practices:

• Energy conservation

• Solar energy generation

• Geothermal heating and cooling

• Recycling/Reuse techniques

• Healthy building materials

• Maximizing natural lighting

• Ergonomic furnishings

• Soils and watershed conservation

• Drought-resistant/native plants

Featuring state-of-the-art systems tocreate a powerful, student-centeredlearning environment:• Multiple modes of collaborative learning o Multi-media, wireless learning technologies o Web-enhanced learning systems o Portable recording whiteboards o Global connectivity (distance learning) o “Web-sters” (interactive, large screen computers) o Group study clusters and work booths• Research-based environments designed to optimize learning• Hour-to-hour classroom adaptability• Mobile, ergonomic furnishings• 24 hour access to electronically distributed courses

Responding to a broad diversity ofstudent needs and backgrounds:• “Digital Age” younger students• Re-entry and delayed-entry older students • Immigrants and others with English as a second language• Students acquiring basic skills for college success• Currently employed students seeking career enhancement• Students preparing to enter the workforce• Students planning to transfer to a four-year university• Life-long learners seeking personal enrichment

Presenting a 21st Century, market-driven Curriculum:• Rapid response to emerging market needs• Productive partnerships with local businesses• Streamlined transfers to CSU and UC systems• Technical training to the latest standards• Team and project-based learning• Cross-disciplinary coursework• Experiential, on-the-job learning

Campus of the Future

Classrooms of the Future Students of the Future

Curriculum of the Future

A National Model ofGreen Architecture and Resource EfficiencyWill meet requirements forLEED Gold certification for sustainable building.

Photovoltaic solar panels

High performance glassEstuary observation tower

High recycled content materials

“Green” spec modular furniture

Water conserving fixtures

Geothermal heating and coolingNatural air ventilation

Maximized interior daylight

Low emission finishes

High-efficiency lighting

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• Flexible scheduling to meet student needs• Faculty/students co-construct course material• Representative curriculum includes: o Biotechnology o Nursing and Health Sciences o Information Technology o Environmental Studies

The First “Green”Community College Campus

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The First “Green”Community College Campus

in the Nation

Wetland reclamation and preservation

Outdoor environmental lab

Low water consumptionlandscaping

Native plants and land features

Brownfield reclamation

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