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Community-based climate action planning as an act of advocacy: a case study of liberal arts education in a rural community
- Colgate University (NY)
The current lack of comprehensive federal climate policy highlights the critical need for effective subnational climate policy and programs. We describe our efforts to create and cultivate a community-based multi-stakeholder …
- Posted April 8, 2021
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Creating Transdisciplinary Teaching Spaces. Cooperation of Universities and Non-University Partners to Design Higher Education for Regional Sustainable Transition
- United Nations University
- Universität Duisburg-Essen
- Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen
Teaching formats involving non-university partners are increasingly gaining importance to deliver key competencies needed in higher education for sustainable development. Such teaching formats may also create new transdisciplinary spaces that …
- Posted May 5, 2021
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Students’ Innovation in Education for Sustainable Development—A Longitudinal Study on Interdisciplinary vs. Monodisciplinary Learning
- University of Hamburg
- Goethe University Frankfurt
Innovative ideas are essential to sustainable development. Students’ innovative potential in higher education for sustainable development (HESD) has so far been neglected. Innovation is often associated with an interdisciplinary approach. …
- Posted May 28, 2021
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Healthy Settings: Barriers and Facilitators to a Healthy Campus Community
- University of Texas at Austin (TX)
- McMaster University (ON)
- St. Francis Xavier University (NS)
This paper provides a synopsis of findings from the first two phases of a larger campus-based participatory action research study, which examines the factors that contribute to health within a …
- Posted May 11, 2022
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CSR Implication and Disclosure in Higher Education: Uncovered Points. Results from a Systematic Literature Review and Agenda for Future Research
- Università di Bologna
- Coventry University
- University of the West of Scotland (Scotland)
This research reviews and analyzes prior corporate social responsibility (CSR) studies centered on its implications and disclosure in higher education institutions (HEIs). Nine major databases were analyzed to review research …
- Posted May 11, 2022
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Inclusion and social justice in sustainable higher education: An integrated perspective through the lens of public engagement
- Sapienza Università di Roma
- Università di Roma LUMSA
- Università degli Studi del Sannio
The objective of this paper is to investigate the commitment of universities in terms of inclusion and social justice in the light of the opportunities offered by university public engagement …
- Posted June 15, 2023
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Archiving the Campus as Living Laboratory : Preserving a long memory for transformative change
- University of Utah (UT)
This is part of the Campus as Lab webinar series. To see the full series visit our YouTube Channel.
Sustainable change on campus is often driven by student-led projects, project-oriented …
- Posted July 26, 2021
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Nature Rx: Using Collaborations to Highlight and Harness the Healing Power of Nature
- University of Kentucky (KY)
- AASHE (MA)
Nature, even just a view of green space, is healing and restorative in many ways. Public and campus greenspaces represent preventative resources, available to all, that can help combat historic …
- Posted Feb. 3, 2022
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Pregnant and Parenting Students Belonging and Thriving Framework
- California Polytechnic State University (CA)
- AASHE (MA)
College success for pregnant and parenting students has important implications for racial, ethnic, and economic equity in higher education. Among students of color, one in three black students, one in …
- Posted May 11, 2023
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The Working Farms Fund: Partnership to Build a Sustainable Local Food System
- Emory University (GA)
Emory University and The Conservation Fund have formed a new partnership to support next-generation farmers in Georgia and help build the local food supply across metro Atlanta with a first-of-its-kind …
- Posted May 11, 2020
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Current Issues in Online Sustainability Education
- Indiana University South Bend (IN)
The future is online. Over the last five years, there has been an increased demand for hybrid and online courses. Online learning can offer multiple ways of learning and supporting …
- Posted Jan. 21, 2022
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How old is our Campus? – measure the environmental benefit of adaptive reuse of existing building
- University of Maryland, College Park (MD)
This project will generate three renovation and adaptive-reuse strategies for one worst performed building, environmental impact reduction benefit of adaptive reuse will be quantified and the used as a benchmark …
- Posted March 5, 2018
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ReCycle Bikes
- Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TX)
ReCycle Bikes is a bike rental program designed to allow students, who demonstrate a need, access to free, eco-friendly transportation in exchange for sustainability project-related volunteer hours and peer-to-peer education. …
- Posted June 11, 2016
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From Farm to Food Pantry
- California State University, Fullerton (CA)
The Fullerton Arboretum and CSUF Campus Garden keep the ASI Food Pantry stocked with fresh fruits and vegetables.
JADA FONSECA HOLDS A PAIR OF PRUNERS IN ONE HAND and gently …
- Posted May 28, 2024
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Lowell Canal Bridges TIGER Grant: Campus-Community Partnerships Leveraging Transformative Change
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
The University of Massachusetts Lowell (UMass Lowell) is a fast growing university nestled within our host community of the City of Lowell, Massachusetts. Lowell enjoys an authentic urban character structured …
- Posted June 9, 2016
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Creating a Composting Culture at Colorado State University
- Colorado State University (CO)
As Colorado State University (CSU) students, many of us were drawn to this school because of its unique ability to institutionalize sustainability. However, during our time here, we have often …
- Posted May 21, 2018
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Environmental Policy and Decision Making major, BS in Environment and Natural Resources
- The Ohio State University (OH)
Environmental policy and decision making explores the protection of long-term natural resource use and environmental quality through changes in human behavior and policy. Students study the economic and social forces …
- Posted Feb. 3, 2020
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Environmental Studies
- Sarah Lawrence College (NY)
Environmental studies at Sarah Lawrence College is an engagement with human relationships to the environment through a variety of disciplines. Sarah Lawrence’s environmental studies program, a critical component of a …
- Posted July 10, 2020
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Sustainable Marine Aquaculture (Certificate)
- University of Massachusetts Boston (MA)
UMass Boston’s Sustainable Marine Aquaculture Certificate focuses on preparing you to successfully address key issues and challenges facing the aquaculture industry to ensure sustained growth. It’s designed for professionals already …
- Posted Oct. 9, 2025
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Efforts in Making Tuition More Sustainable
- Sewanee - The University of the South (TN)
Recently, Sewanee has taken three tuition actions in an effort to make the cost of an excellent college education more sustainable. In January 2012, the University announced that it would …
- Posted July 11, 2012
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Williams College Reusable To-Go Ware Case Study
- Williams College (MA)
This reusable container program was rolled out when students returned to campus in the Fall of 2020 and was proposed with both sustainability and cost savings in mind. What differentiates …
- Posted Feb. 1, 2022
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Voices from Minnesota's Youth Climate Movement: Organizing at the Intersection of Climate Change & Social Justice
- Macalester College (MN)
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
- Will Steger Foundation (MN)
- Grand Aspirations (MN)
- MN Neighborhoods Organizing for Change (MN)
- Minnesota Public Interest Research Group (MN)
This panel discussion will feature stories from 6 vibrant Minnesota youth organizations working at the intersection of climate change and social justice. Across the state, youth are leading campaigns and …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Food Reliability + Urban Resilience = Innovative Living Lab at Mountain View College
- Dallas College (TX)
The Living Labs at Mountain View College is an innovative model for conservation, sustainability and nutrition education where both students and the community engage in hands-on practices and field research. …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Sustainability Officers: The Dream, The Sometimes Harsh Reality, The Reasons You Want Us on Your Leadership Team (Video Shoot!)
- Green Mountain College (VT)
Vanishing budgets, departmental silos, outdated policies, lack of training, lack of access to decision-makers, skewed perceptions of what our jobs entail sustainability officers face serious challenges in the highly dynamic …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Strengthening Rural Community Health through Collaboration
- Black Hills State University (SD)
Nestled in the northern Black Hills of South Dakota, Spearfish is a small town of about 10,000 and home to Black Hills State University (BHSU). BHSU is spearheading a community-wide …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Effects of Behavioral Signage on Dormitory Recycling Rates
- Boston University (MA)
Data shows that pairing recycling and trash containers leads to higher recycling rates. However, many older buildings do not have space for more than a trash container, especially in residential …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Bridging the Information Gap in Campus Energy Management: Submetering Buildings for Energy Use Reduction
- American University (DC)
- Cadmus Group, Inc. (FL)
Colleges and universities often prefer the simplicity of measuring the energy use of many buildings, or even an entire campus, with a single meter installed at minimal expense. However, as …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Building Automation Systems - A New Program for Sustainability and Technical Education
- Georgia Piedmont Technical College (GA)
A two-year vocational college located just outside of Atlanta, GA is developing innovative academic programs to serve energy efficiency technology industries. In particular, the Building Automation Systems (BAS) program has …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Illinois Green Economy Network- Greening Your Curriculum Faculty Development Program
- Green Economy (MA)
This panel presentation will address the role of higher education in sustainability and green economy education. In 2010, in partnership with 14 Illinois community colleges, the Illinois Green Economy Network …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Sustainable Citizens, Governments, and Colleges 2.0: Engaging in the Twitterverse and Beyond
- Presidio Graduate School (CA)
"Creating Sustainable Campuses and Communities" goes far beyond student recycling campaigns, and Earth Day fairs; nowadays, social media is engaging others in the best sustainability practices. This study summarizes the …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Implementing a Sustainable Campus Master Plan
- SmithGroup (MI)
A major state university's 2010 Campus Master Plan establishes an innovative approach to environmental stewardship that minimize the effects on natural resources by mandating sustainable design strategies for all new …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Demographics and Outcomes of the Interdisciplinary Foundations of Sustainability Minor at the University of Arkansas
- University of Arkansas (AR)
In March 2011, the University of Arkansas implemented an interdisciplinary undergraduate minor in 'Foundations of Sustainability' administered under the Provost's office. The minor requires 18 hours coursework: 2 gateway courses, …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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National Council for Science & the Environment (NCSE): Building Community, Creating Solutions
- Global Council Science and the Environment (DC)
NCSE has many programs and offers high-quality resources for those working to advance sustainability at colleges and universities:
• NCSE provides more than 150 University Affiliates with resources to strengthen …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Sustainability planning within broader university planning - collaboration around collective goals
- Vancouver Island University (BC)
Vancouver Island University (VIU) is located on Canada's West Coast and includes campuses in four communities as well as other research and teaching sites. Previously called Malaspina University-College, the BC …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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sustainability and the arts of democracy, innovating engaged learning
- Northern Arizona University (AZ)
this four person panel showcases an innovative engaged learning project. attached to graduate and undergraduate courses with parallel content, the project brings first year students, graduate students, faculty, and community …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Student Sustainability Fees: What Do We Do When They Pass?
- Western Michigan University (MI)
In our March 2010 student government elections, after a wide-reaching and creative campaign, Western Michigan University (WMU) students voted to support a fee to finance campus sustainability initiatives. In April, …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Live, Work and Learn Locally—Creating a Sustainable Campus Community
- The University of British Columbia (BC)
Innovation occurs when students, faculty and staff can work shoulder to shoulder. For a commuter campus surrounded by high-priced real estate, the battle is getting the best and the brightest …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Accomplish More, Work Less
- University of Denver (CO)
The University of Denver Undergraduate Student Government Sustainability Committee (SUSCOM) has evolved into an efficient and well-organized platform for organizing and implementing student-led sustainability initiatives. This, however, was not always …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Happiness: A Vital Part of Sustainability
- University of Michigan (MI)
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has said that, “We need a new economic paradigm that recognizes the parity between the three pillars of sustainable development. Social, economic and environmental well-being are …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Enhancing Social Sustainability on Campus: Starting a Happiness Initiative in Your Community
- University of Michigan (MI)
In 2011, a nonprofit called The Happiness Initiative (Seattle, WA), launched a survey measuring well-being of residents of Seattle. To their surprise, they found that the college-aged responders were the …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Transparency and Efficiency in Sustainability Implementation
- Ohio University (OH)
Since your institution has adopted a sustainability and/or climate action plan, have you felt you spend more time on data collection and reporting than on actual implementation and outreach? The …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Sustainability Practicum: Making a Seamless Transition from Classroom to Career
- Indiana University South Bend (IN)
Typically, the transition from classroom to career has been seen as the primary responsibility of the students themselves, perhaps with some support (if available) from student affairs and the ‘Career …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Pilot-to-Institutionalization Methodologies for Campus Community Greening Funds
- New York University (NY)
A sharply increasing number of universities have implemented Campus Community Greening Funds (CCGFs) which offer students, and sometimes staff and faculty, modest funding for campus sustainability initiatives. This briefing will …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Building a World-Class Bicycle Commuter Program in an Age of Austerity
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
- Dero Bike Rack Co. (MN)
Imagine a $4 electronic bicycle tag that automatically and reliably verifies and logs bike trips in real time. And then imagine: Health insurance companies that give payments to bicyclists; Retailers …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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IGEN Career Pathways: Building Partnerships to Prepare Learners for High-Skill and High-Demand Green Jobs
- College of Lake County (IL)
- Heartland Community College (IL)
Discover how the Illinois Green Economy Network (IGEN) Career Pathways Initiative, a collaboration of 17 Illinois community colleges, will develop, share and implement more than 30 online-hybrid associate degrees and …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Green Funds at Community Colleges: Unique Approaches to Engaging Students
- College of Lake County (IL)
- Johnson County Community College (KS)
Connecting students to a community college's sustainability efforts presents distinct challenges. Community colleges strive for a standard of quality education that is affordable and accessible to all types of students. …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Campus Carbon Calculator Transformed: A New Era in Campus Climate Action
- University of New Hampshire (NH)
- Gordian (SC)
- Clean Air-Cool Planet (NH)
Over a decade of standardized measurement and reporting of greenhouse gas emissions has played a critical role in advancing the ability of higher education to provide leadership in climate action. …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Combining Bottled Water Reductions with Outreach: E-Signage for Hydration Stations at The University of British Columbia
- The University of British Columbia (BC)
In order to reduce purchases of bottled water at The University of British Columbia (UBC), the Alma Mater Society (AMS) installed two Waterfillz hydration stations in the UBC Student Union …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Maximizing Reuse and Recycling Diversion Opportunities Through Campus Partnerships
- University of California, Berkeley (CA)
This presentation describes a case study of a significant reuse and recycling intervention at UC Berkeley that was successful largely due to the heavy collaboration between student organizations and various …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Carbon Valuing Menus...Creating Sustainable Behavioral Change in a Campus Community
- Northern Arizona University (AZ)
One of Northern Arizona University's newest additions to campus dining is the Green Scene Café opened in Fall 2011. Take a look at how the café's carbon valued menus have …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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