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What is Zero Waste?

Zero Waste is about resource efficiency. Ask an engineer to define waste and the answer is "Inefficiency." Ask an environmentalist to define waste and the answer is "Pollution." Ask an economist to define waste and the answer is "Lost Revenue." Our Zero Waste Program trains individuals to work with businesses and communities to analyze their waste stream and create a plan for waste minimization. The ultimate goal: Zero Waste. The triple bottom line: People, Planet, and Profit.

We already recycle. Isn't that enough?

 

Sustainability & Resource Management

Two Semesters and You're On the Way to a Green Career!

As more cities and businesses develop recycling and zero waste policies, the need increases for personnel  who can properly manage resource use and recycling.  Utilizing resources efficiently can enable businesses to increase their economic bottom line, improve community relations, and contribute to environmental health. Recent CA State legislation (AB341) requires every business target the goal of recycling 75% of their waste by 2020. This training program will provi

IVC's 2021-22 Teachers of the Year

Teacher of the Year 2022

Congratulations to IVC’s Teachers of the Year for the 2021-22 academic year who were recognized by the South Orange County Community College District Board of Trustees on April 18. The Teacher of the Year program identifies and honors exemplary teachers, and highlights educational innovation, student learning, and the rewards of teaching.

Emily Liu: Outstanding Full-Time Teacher of the Year

Easy Being Green: IVC Proves Perfect Environment for Change-Minded Sustainability Student

Lauren Heyden

Lauren Heyden always did her best thinking out on the trails. So when it came time to ruminate on a career path, it was only natural that her mind rambled toward environmental sustainability.

Before enrolling at Irvine Valley College, Heyden spent her time backpacking, hiking, and traveling the Sierra Nevadas, and beyond. She was happiest exploring nature, but felt inclined to do more. She wanted to make a difference.

Educational Requirement for Teachers (Title 22)

As mandated by Title 22, State of California Department of Social Services, the minimum requirements for teachers in childcare centers are as follows:

Absolute Minimum:

Prior to employment, a teacher shall have completed at least six units of the education requirement specified below. After employment, a teacher hired with only six units shall complete, with passing grades, at least two units each semester until completion of 12 units in the areas specified below.

Child Development

The Child Development program is relevant for individuals pursuing various interests and goals, including early childhood education teachers, child development specialists, and recreation leaders; those interested in professional careers providing services to children and families -- in children's centers, family day-care, recreational programs, special education programs, community agencies, health programs, and child advocacy; and those interested in marketing children's books, toys, magazines, and educational software. Parents and potential parents will also benefit from the program.

Anthropology at IVC

Anthropology is the study of the organization, behavior, and development of the human species. Physical anthropology examines the fossil remains of ancestral humans and the behavior of primates in order to construct theories of how and why human beings have evolved. Cultural anthropology is concerned with the basic structures of human cultures, particularly with regard to subsistence strategies, social organization, language, religion, and political and economic systems.

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The Administration of Justice program acquaints pre-service and in-service students with the principles and practices of the criminal justice system in America and prepares students for employment in various agencies. Federal, state and local civil service regulations govern the appointment of criminal justice candidates. Eligibility for appointment depends upon performance in competitive written and oral examinations as well as education and experience.

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