Riverside Community College District was honored at the 2023 Energy and Sustainability Awards hosted by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors. The event, held in November in Sacramento, celebrated innovative leaders and programs dedicated to advancing sustainability in line with the California Community Colleges Chancellor Office’s Vision 2030 strategic plan.
RCCD was honored in multiple award categories:
- Excellence in Energy and Sustainability – Innovative Project (Large District): The Riverside Community College District Sustainability and Climate Action Plan received accolades for its comprehensive sustainability approach. The plan extends beyond environmental considerations to encompass social and economic dimensions, fostering positive change for the community, the environment, and future generations.
- Excellence in Energy and Sustainability – Faculty/Student Initiatives: Tonya Huff, Ph.D., professor of Biology at Riverside City College, was recognized for spearheading a food waste recycling program at the Cafeteria. The program played a key role in implementing on-site solar and battery projects at District sites and contributed to development of associate degrees in sustainability.
- Excellence in Energy and Sustainability – Sustainability Champion: Hussain Agah, associate vice chancellor of Facilities Planning & Development, was recognized for his role in creating a districtwide Sustainability and Climate Action Plan.
"These awards reflect the dedication and innovation of our Riverside Community College District and Riverside City College teams,” Wolde-Ab Isaac, Ph.D., chancellor, said. “This recognition reminds us of our responsibility to the Inland Empire community we serve. Our commitment to sustainability extends beyond our campuses; it resonates with the broader vision for a resilient and vibrant Inland Empire."
