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Regional STARS: Challenges and Opportunities
- Indiana University Bloomington (IN)
- Indiana University South Bend (IN)
- Indiana University Southeast (IN)
Do you work at a regional campus whose main campus has a STARS designation? Does your regional campus intend to pursue a STARS designation of its own? Should you? Hear …
- Posted Jan. 21, 2022
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Sustainability Advisory Council - Lessons Learned in Setting a Sustainability Strategy
- University of Wisconsin-Madison (WI)
The UW-Madison Sustainability Advisory Council (SAC) convened in the fall of 2020 in order to leverage the results of the University's first STARS report to develop strategic sustainability recommendations to …
- Posted Jan. 21, 2022
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Lessons Learned from a Homegrown STARS Support Group with Peer Institutions
- University of Wisconsin-Green Bay (WI)
- University of Wisconsin-Madison (WI)
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (WI)
- University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (WI)
Staring fixedly at new STARS credits? Not sure where to start? Need to assign the daunting task of completing STARS to a student but can't provide all of the support …
- Posted Jan. 21, 2022
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Advancing Indigenization Through AASHE STARS Adaptation
- British Columbia Institute of Technology (BC)
The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) provides a Sustainability Tracking and Reporting System (STARS) to measure progress by participating post-secondary institutions in their sustainability efforts. …
- Posted Jan. 21, 2022
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Assessing Campus Sustainability Literacy and Culture: How Are Universities Doing It and To What End?
- George Mason University (VA)
Assessing student, staff, and faculty sustainability literacy and culture poses a challenge to many higher education institutions (HEI). The assessments are essential for providing an understanding of campus sustainability knowledge, …
- Posted Jan. 21, 2022
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Summarizing Your STARS Report for Senior Leadership
- Boston University (MA)
- AASHE (MA)
Building off of the “Conversations on STARS as a Strategic Tool for Advancing Sustainability” 2020 GCSHE presentation, this webinar will dive into the creation of the STARS Report Summary (presented …
- Posted Dec. 9, 2021
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Biodiversity Assessment for Non-Biologists: Tools for Completing the STARS Credit
- University of Dayton (OH)
Are you intimidated by the STARS Biodiversity Assessment credit? If so, you're not alone. Thirty percent of STARS reporters do not complete this credit. And yet biodiversity loss and habitat …
- Posted Nov. 15, 2021
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Conversations on STARS as a Strategic Tool for Advancing Sustainability
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Boston University (MA)
- AASHE (MA)
- GreenerU (MA)
This panel will dive into the different opportunities that exist to use AASHE's STARS as a tool to advance sustainability within an institution. Each panelist will dive into their work …
- Posted Nov. 15, 2021
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The Voluntary University Review: Linking AASHE STARS to the Sustainable Development Goals
- Carnegie Mellon University (PA)
This session will consist of a presentation from Alexandra Hiniker, the Executive Fellow for Sustainability Initiatives at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), who will share her experience developing the Voluntary University …
- Posted Nov. 15, 2021
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Traveling Through STARS to Foster Sustainability on Commuter Campuses
- Indiana University South Bend (IN)
Commuter campuses face unique challenges building a strong sustainable campus culture. Traditional colleges tend to have strong campus cultures that have been cultivated over time and may even be the …
- Posted Nov. 15, 2021
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We Can Submit: An Authentic Discussion of a First Time STARS Submission
- Oklahoma State University (OK)
- University of Mississippi (MS)
Calling all STARS wannabes! Do you feel overwhelmed when you think about starting the STARS process? Has your office tried to submit and is yet to be successful? Are other …
- Posted Nov. 15, 2021
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How universities understand sustainability and its implications for action
- University of Wisconsin-Madison (WI)
The integration of sustainability across Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) has produced an emerging field around defining sustainability. Despite the increase in universities transitioning towards more sustainable institutions, and the importance …
- Posted Nov. 15, 2021
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Sustainability Rankings: Comparing STARS with Times Higher Education University Impact Ranking
- University of Calgary (AB)
STARS has long been the key performance indicator for sustainability in UCalgary's Eyes High strategic vision. It is also the most broadly used sustainability assessment tool in higher education in …
- Posted Nov. 15, 2021
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Sustainability in Universities: way to STARS
- Universidad EAN
Several universities that have been implementing sustainability on their campuses are not yet part of the STARS system, but they can follow other indicators and sustainability management systems. The idea …
- Posted Nov. 15, 2021
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Big Schools, Big Headaches: Completing STARS and Catalyzing Change at Large Universities
- University of Wisconsin-Madison (WI)
- AASHE (MA)
Large universities can pose large and unique challenges to completing a STARS (Sustainability Tracking Assessment and Rating System) report and using the results to drive change. From siloed departments to …
- Posted Nov. 15, 2021
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STARS Town Hall
- Elon University (NC)
- University of Calgary (AB)
- AASHE (MA)
This session will provide an opportunity for attendees to participate in a high-level discussion about potential improvements to STARS. This will be a great opportunity to learn more about the …
- Posted Nov. 15, 2021
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2021 Sustainable Campus Index
- AASHE (MA)
The 2021 Sustainable Campus Index (SCI) recognizes top-performing colleges and universities overall by institution type and in 17 sustainability impact areas, as measured by the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating …
- Posted Nov. 8, 2021
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2020 Sustainable Campus Index
- AASHE (MA)
The 2020 Sustainable Campus Index (SCI) recognizes top-performing colleges and universities overall by institution type and in 17 sustainability impact areas, as measured by the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating …
- Posted Aug. 7, 2021
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Signaling sustainability: impact that learning how to report has on enrollment, endowment and emissions of North American higher education institutions
- Robert Morris University (PA) (PA)
- Connecting Environmental Professionals Ottawa
The purpose of this paper is to develop an integrated model assessing the frequency and timing between reports on the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) …
- Posted May 28, 2021
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Signaling sustainability: impact that learning how to report has on enrollment, endowment and emissions of North American higher education institutions
- Robert Morris University (PA) (PA)
- Connecting Environmental Professionals Ottawa
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to develop an integrated model assessing the frequency and timing between reports on the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher …
- Posted May 21, 2021
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Campuses as living labs for sustainability problem-solving: trends, triumphs, and traps
- Princeton University (NJ)
Colleges and universities around the world are increasingly using their campuses as living laboratories for sustainability problem-solving and engagement. “Campus-as-lab” (CAL) projects emphasize experiential learning and campus sustainability through the …
- Posted May 5, 2021
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A study of development mode in green campus to realize the sustainable development goals
- Zhejiang University
- University of Kitakyushu (Fukuoka)
The purpose of this paper is to focus on the way to achieve the sustainable development goals (SDGs). Through the introduction and learning of a specific case, this paper summarizes …
- Posted May 5, 2021
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A case study on the suitability of STARS for green campus in China
- Zhejiang University
With the continuous development of China's green campus, its future construction should learn from foreign advanced development experience and achievements. On the one hand, STARS, a global advanced green campus …
- Posted April 22, 2021
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Collegiate athletics environmental sustainability efforts within STARS reporting
- Texas A&M University (TX)
- University of Tennessee at Knoxville (TN)
The purpose of this paper is to examine higher education institutions’ participation in association for the advancement of sustainability in higher education’s (AASHE’s) Green Athletics category in the sustainability tracking, …
- Posted Feb. 9, 2021
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An Analysis of Greenhouse-Gas Reduction Commitment, Diffusion and Success in the Higher Education Sector
- North Carolina A&T State University (NC)
This research evaluates the GHG reduction progress of higher-education institutions (HEIs) working with these organizations. Data on these HEIs was analyzed statistically to answer four questions: First, do the HEIs …
- Posted Oct. 23, 2020
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Sustainability Performance in American Higher Education: A Multiple Case Study of Four Exemplary Institutions That Participated in the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System
- Florida Atlantic University (FL)
The purpose of this study was to describe the campus sustainability performance at four exemplary higher education institutions, i.e., Doctoral, Master’s, Baccalaureate, and Associate’s, as measured by the Sustainability Tracking, …
- Posted Oct. 23, 2020
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STARS Aligned: Using the Sustainability Tracking Assessment & Rating System to Report on Contributions to the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals
- AASHE (MA)
This guide demonstrates how institutions can use the Sustainability Tracking Assessment & Rating System (STARS) to report on their contributions to the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals.
- Posted July 13, 2020
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STARS: A Student Reports for Duty
- Swarthmore College (PA)
Project Name: STARS Name: Jasmine Xie Project Mentors: Carr Everbach, Brenna Leary Project Board Members, Faculty Advisor, and Sustainability Sage: Jason Martin, Andy Feick, Pattie Kim-Keefer, Sibelan Forrester, Heather Hassel-Finnegan …
- Posted May 18, 2020
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Sustainability Assessment and Benchmarking in Higher Education Institutions—A Critical Reflection
- Universidad Autonoma de Madrid (Madrid)
- Universidade Aberta
- Universidade NOVA de Lisboa
Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) play a crucial role in implementing practices for Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). This implementation should be done in different dimensions according to a holistic and …
- Posted May 13, 2020
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Comparing Levels Of Environmental Literacy Between Stars- and Non-Stars-Rated Universities
- San Jose State University (CA)
The Sustainability Tracking, Assessment, and Rating System (STARS) is a program that measures university sustainability levels. STARS ranks university campuses based on the number of points received from individual specifications …
- Posted April 17, 2020
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The Real Food Database
- AASHE (MA)
- Real Food Challenge (AZ)
What food products are Real? Which vendors are verified as fair, ecological, and/or humane? Now, institutions of higher education can find out through the Real Food Database! Compiled from years …
- Posted March 25, 2020
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STARS 2.2 Data Quality Boot Camp Webinar
- AASHE (MA)
The STARS 2.2 Data Quality Boot Camp webinar will help you submit a high-quality STARS Version 2.2 report in time for the March 6, 2020, data sharing deadlines for the …
- Posted Feb. 3, 2020
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Gender Pay Assessments Ensure Co-Created Economic Empowerment for Women Too
- Emory University (GA)
- Wake Forest University (NC)
No matter how you define it, women are generally paid less than men. In the United States, for example, the unadjusted average female's annual salary has commonly been cited as …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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STARS 101: Completing Your First Report
- Baldwin Wallace University (OH)
- University of Montana (MT)
- University of St. Thomas (MN)
- AASHE (MA)
In this session, hosted by AASHE staff, first-time STARS participants will share information about how they approached the reporting process. This will be a great opportunity to learn strategies for …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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STARS Town Hall
- Elon University (NC)
- Loyola University Chicago (IL)
- University of California, Davis (CA)
- AASHE (MA)
This session will provide an opportunity for attendees to participate in a high-level discussion about potential improvements to STARS. This will be a great opportunity to learn more about the …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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STARS Reporting Assurance: Multiple Paths to Quality Data
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Knox College (IL)
- University of Colorado Colorado Springs (CO)
- University of South Carolina (SC)
- University of Wisconsin-River Falls (WI)
- GreenerU (MA)
With the launch of STARS 2.2, the system for ensuring data quality in STARS reporting continues to evolve and mature. This session will consist of a brief traditional panel paired …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Sustainability Misconceptions in Higher Education: How AASHE STARS Reporting May Drive Innovation
- Indiana University Southeast (IN)
Institutions of Higher Education have the capacity and capability to become leaders in sustainability, and potential agents of change. Sustainability conversations have been occurring at colleges and universities over the …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Utilizing STARS for Shared Language and Data-Focused Collaboration: A Replicable Model
- University of Massachusetts Dartmouth (MA)
- UMass Chan Medical School (MA)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
In order to make progress campuses must be able to benchmark themselves and utilize that data to make informed decisions. This becomes exponentially important when campuses across a university system …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Sustainability Reporting at Universities with Multiple Platforms
- Southern New Hampshire University (NH)
With the addition of online students, many schools now have over 100,000 students spread across multiple platforms. While much has been said about the academics of these institutions, fewer sources …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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From a Rating to Results: Strategies for Aligning Sustainability Goals with Campus Priorities
- Arizona State University (AZ)
- Clemson University (SC)
- University of New Haven (CT)
- Gordian (SC)
Each institution has myriad opportunities for improving its environmental, social, and economic sustainability. Some are poised at the outset of a burgeoning discussion around sustainability while others have been long-committed …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Sustainable Institutions and Campus Success Metrics: Useful Narratives for Appealing to Stakeholders
- University of Wisconsin-Madison (WI)
The relationships between investment in campus sustainability and success metrics that are not typically associated with sustainability is poorly understood. We are interested in exploring the relationship between institutions with …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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STARS as a Meaningful Student Learning Opportunity
- Weber State University (UT)
- Westminster University - Utah (UT)
- Williams College (MA)
Engaging students in the STARS process can provide valuable student learning and ease the data collection burden on sustainability staff. This interactive panel discussion offers examples and lessons learned from …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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2019 Sustainable Campus Index
- AASHE (MA)
The 2019 Sustainable Campus Index (SCI) recognizes top-performing colleges and universities overall by institution type and in 17 sustainability impact areas, as measured by the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating …
- Posted Nov. 6, 2019
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Canada's colleges and universities among the greenest in the world
- University of Saskatchewan (SK)
- Dalhousie University (NS)
- Thompson Rivers University (BC)
- AASHE (MA)
- Nova Scotia Community College (NS)
- Mohawk College (ON)
CBC News shares the news that college and university campuses across Canada are some of the greenest schools in the world according to the 2019 Sustainable Campus Index.
- Posted Sept. 30, 2019
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STARS Incorporation into Capability-Based Gen Ed Curriculum
- Eureka College (IL)
- AASHE (MA)
This session will cover incorporating STARS data collection AND report segments into an introductory sustainability course that fulfills a capability-based general education requirement (Sustainable Practices and Environmental Conscience). We will …
- Posted Aug. 8, 2019
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Step Away from the Spreadsheet: Online Tools are Making Sustainability Management in Higher Education Easy
- University of New Hampshire (NH)
- Sustainable Endowments Institute (MA)
- Second Nature (MA)
- AASHE (MA)
- US Green Building Council - San Diego Chapter (CA)
Management of sustainability data in higher education has experienced an exciting evolution over the last few years. Whereas spreadsheets used to dominate, there are now a variety of online tools …
- Posted Aug. 7, 2019
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Sustainable CT Voluntary Certification Program -
- Eastern Connecticut State University (CT)
In 2018, Eastern Connecticut State University's Institute for Sustainable Energy launched Sustainable CT, a voluntary municipal sustainability certification program to recognize thriving and resilient Connecticut communities. The program offers a …
- Posted July 25, 2019
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University of Richmond - 2019 SCI
- University of Richmond (VA)
This photo is to be considered for University of Richmond's highlight in the 2019 Sustainability Index.
- Posted July 25, 2019
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Understanding the limits of assessing sustainability at Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ, Ecuador, while reporting for a North American system
- Universidad San Francisco de Quito - USFQ (Pichincha)
Purpose Universidad San Francisco de Quito, USFQ, completed an assessment study to understand its performance in sustainability in 2012. This study aims to recognize the limitations of applying a North …
- Posted July 19, 2019
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