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8 kW Solar Homestead Bifacial Solar Canopy
- Appalachian State University (NC)
The Solar Homestead is Appalachian State University's entry in the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011. Inspired by the pioneer spirit of the early settlers in the mountain region …
- Posted Oct. 23, 2012
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CEER: Center for Environmental and Energy Research
- Alfred University (NY)
The Center for Environmental and Energy Research (CEER) at Alfred University is a multidisciplinary research and education program. CEER utilizes Alfred's expertise in ceramic engineering, materials science/engineering, and related programs …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Centre for Engineering in Society
- Concordia University (QC)
The Engineering department at Concordia University is made up of a team of dynamic faculty members at the forefront of their fields who are creating new and exciting next-gen approaches …
- Posted Sept. 22, 2020
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Empowering Physical Plant as Sustainability Ambassadors
- Xavier University (OH)
The Office of Physical Plant as Xavier University has 85 professionals, serving a campus community of 8,000 plus. The Sustainability Program was quietly effective, but the department's humility meant that …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Finding Funding Resources in Sustainability
- Ball State University (IN)
Many colleges and universities find creating a strong research agenda utilizing external funding in areas of sustainability a difficult challenge. This briefing will review trends in sustainability funding at the …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Enacting Sustainable Initiatives on Campus
- Appalachian State University (NC)
- Perkins+Will (NY)
Environmental responsibility is embedded in our way of life and work - come find out how! Join us for an in depth look at sustainability through the lens of four …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Calling the Question: Is Higher Education Ready to Commit to Community Engagement?
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (WI)
This document reflects the collaborative work of the assembled participants of the 2004 Wingspread conference: Institutionalizing University Engagement. It notes that, despite a decade of calls to action, engagement has …
- Posted May 23, 2016
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Getting Started with STARS 2.1
- University of Vermont (VT)
- AASHE (MA)
Watch this webinar for an overview of STARS 2.1, AASHE's Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System launched Spring 2016. STARS 2.1 includes a number of new features to help participants …
- Posted March 7, 2017
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Sustainability Learning Outcomes: Are You Writing Them?
- University of Wisconsin-Madison (WI)
For one reason or another, course syllabi at many colleges and universities now must include Learning Outcomes (LOs). Has your institution written a set of LOs for sustainability-focused or sustainability-related …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Social Ecological Economic Development Studies (SEEDS) Sustainability Program at the University of British Columbia
- The University of British Columbia (BC)
Over the past 15 years, the SEEDS (Social Ecological Economic Development Studies) Sustainability Program has created partnerships between students, faculty and staff to enable hundreds of innovative and impactful sustainability …
- Posted June 11, 2015
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Environmental Science & Management Graduate Program
- Duquesne University (PA)
Duquesne University's Center for Environmental Research and Education (CERE) offers graduate level courses to students pursuing a Master's Degree in Environmental Science and Management, as well as to students pursuing …
- Posted May 18, 2020
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Measuring Change in Pro-environmental Behavior: SJSU's Ecological Footprint Challenge
- San Jose State University (CA)
In 2009, the Sustainability Initiative at San Jose State University created two unique programs to engage its 25,000 students, faculty, and staff in understanding and taking action on the impact …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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DON'T PUNT ON RECYCLING! What your recycling program can mean to your school's curriculum, eco-identity, & bottom-line!
- Loyola Marymount University (CA)
This presentation offers a macro-view lens of Sustainability Programs as one of the only truly new tools traditional fixed-sight Higher Education Administrators have to answer the dot-edu on-line degree program …
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
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CU Boulder Tests Behavior-Tracking Platform's Effect on Student Engagement in Sustainability
- University of Colorado Boulder (CO)
- PIPS Education Fund (NY)
What if a more engaged student was also a more successful student?' Research in fact bears this out. And 'what if there were an App that helped to deepen engagement …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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Building Off of Prior Knowledge... Even When it's Wrong
- Michigan State University (MI)
Higher education has been designated by scholars as the most promising mechanism for preparing future generations to engage in sustainable living. But however encouraging the infusion of sustainability into higher …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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How We Became Carbon Neutral Certified: Charles Sturt University and University of Tasmania
- University of Tasmania (TAS)
Climate change remains one of the single greatest environmental and social challenges we face. Tertiary education organizations can take positive action and be part of the global response that is …
- Posted Nov. 15, 2021
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Harvard College Women's Center Commitment Environmental Justice
- Harvard University (MA)
The Harvard College Women’s Center values environmental sustainability in our programming and office work/space/management. We acknowledge that neglect and destruction of the natural environment disproportionately affects women and people of …
- Posted Oct. 8, 2020
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Furman University's Sustainability Living Learning Communities
- Furman University (SC)
Furman University has had a long standing commitment to promoting engaged learning through the development of academic learning experiences beyond the traditional classroom setting. As part of Furman’s ongoing commitment …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Funding & Incentivizing Energy Conservation at the University of Texas
- University of Texas at Austin (TX)
In February 2011, the University of Texas at Austin's (UT) President Power's Sustainability Steering Committee identified the need to reduce demand-side energy consumption and create new, consistent funding sources to …
- Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Curriculum for (re)Conceptualizing the University Campus as an Ecosystem
- University of Utah (UT)
Can the planning and operations of a university campus be reconceptualized with an ecological and systems approach, viewing the campus environment as analogous to an ecosystem? If so, then an …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Working Within the World: How The New School brings real-world projects into the classroom
- The New School (NY)
In line with its dedication to interdisciplinary coursework and giving students hands-on experience, The New School presents two recent projects that exemplify working within the world. Empowerhouse brought together students …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Duke University Carbon Offsets Initiative - Working with students, staff, and faculty to reduce GHG emissions through rooftop solar
- Duke University (NC)
In Spring 2015, Duke University launched a pioneering, renewable energy discount program for University employees. This program, developed by the Duke Carbon Offsets Initiative (DCOI) and its partners, helps reduce …
- Posted June 10, 2015
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Student Governments and the Power Purchase Agreement: A Tool for Financial Sustainability
- Southern Oregon University (OR)
Students at Southern Oregon University are exploring the potential for their student government to invest in solar panels and sell the resulting electricity back to the university, cutting the university's …
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
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Environmental Science (BA)
- University of Denver (CO)
The bachelor's degrees in Environmental Science are designed to give students a strong foundation in the natural and physical sciences in order to better understand the science behind environmental issues …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Environmental Science (BS)
- University of Denver (CO)
The bachelor's degrees in Environmental Science are designed to give students a strong foundation in the natural and physical sciences in order to better understand the science behind environmental issues …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Renewable (Solar) Energy Option, Energy Engineering (MS)
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
The UMass Lowell graduate program in Energy Engineering offers professional training at the master's degree level designed to prepare the student to perform state-of-the-art work on energy systems.
- Posted April 12, 2018
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Urban Studies (BA)
- University of Pittsburgh (PA)
In such a rapidly changing world, Pitt's Urban Studies major enables students to explore the fascinating complexities of urban environments, in the U.S. and internationally, to understand the complex problems …
- Posted Oct. 23, 2018
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Forestry Minor
- University of Tennessee at Knoxville (TN)
The Forestry minor requires 9 credit hours from Forestry courses or approved Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries courses at the 500-level or above. The student's committee must include a member of …
- Posted Jan. 12, 2019
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Minor in Sustainability Studies (BA)
- University of North Carolina, Greensboro (NC)
The Environmental and Sustainability Studies Program's minor builds on the unique definition of sustainability at UNCG, where "Academics, operations, and outreach are conducted with careful attention to the enduring interconnectedness …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Landscape Contracting
- University of Massachusetts Amherst (MA)
The Landscape Contracting program develops a student's ability to design, implement, and maintain landscape projects. In two years, students build professional skills in plant healthcare, design, estimating, installation and project …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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106 kW Carport Arrays: Storm Nasatir Hall
- San Diego State University (CA)
- Sullivan Solar Power (CA)
The 106 kW photovoltaic canopy installation, installed by Sullivan Solar Power, generates enough energy to offset the building's utility bills to permit a savings of $28,560 a year.
- Posted Dec. 16, 2016
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8 kW Roof Mount MorningStar
- Pennsylvania State University (PA)
An 8 kW array which is roof mounted onto our MorningStar home, which was PSU's 2007 entry into the Solar Decathlon. This array is mono-crystalline silicon panels with a grid-tied …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2021
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Patricelli Center for Social Entrepreneurship
- Wesleyan University (CT)
The PCSE supports students and alumni interested in creating and sustaining programs, businesses, and organizations that advance the public good. It offers workshops and trainings, specialized counseling and networking services, …
- Posted March 3, 2016
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Developing Integrated Research, Education, and Outreach Programs in Sustainable Agriculture at NC State University: A Model for Land Grant Universities
- North Carolina State University (NC)
Land grant universities (LGUs) play a vital role in educating students and training extension agents in organic and sustainable agriculture. Incorporating research, education and extension outreach into their missions, LGUs …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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The Institutionalization of Sustainability at Willamette University A Case Study
- Willamette University (OR)
This case study will explore how Willamette evolved from its early beginnings in environmentalism, with various independent projects throughout campus, to becoming nationally recognized for its cohesive institutions that facilitate …
- Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Northern Arizona University Sustainable Citizens Program
- Northern Arizona University (AZ)
We have been quite concerned about the general lack of climate science and sustainability knowledge that students have when they graduate from higher education institutions. We know that climate change …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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The Meatless Revolution: A Case Study of the Nation's First Vegan Dining Hall
- University of North Texas (TX)
- The Humane Society of the United States (MD)
College students are increasingly concerned about their health, the environment, and animal welfare. According to report by foodservice marketing research firm Technomic, 21 percent of college students limit their meat …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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American University Solar Installation
- American University (DC)
Photo Submission for the 2020 Sustainable Campus Index.
In this image, contractors install solar panels on the School of International Service at American University in Washington, DC. American University uses …
- Posted Oct. 14, 2020
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Sustainability Curriculum Integration Discussion
- Santa Clara University (CA)
- Western Washington University (WA)
How do we integrate sustainability into the curriculum? What are the best practices for teaching sustainability? How are the key competencies for sustainability assessed? This networking session is for those …
- Posted Feb. 21, 2024
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Partnering With Utilities for Energy Efficient Dorms - Water Heating Project Study and Other Ways to Reduce Energy
- Pepperdine University (CA)
- Enovative Group Inc
Higher Education Institutions are continually striving to reduce energy consumption for both environmental and cost reasons. As concerns rise with the cost of tuition, the institutions need to look at …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Powered By Sweat: Engaging Athletes and Campus Recreation in Meaningful, Incremental Steps
- Santa Clara University (CA)
Our campus does not have workout machines that generate electricity or charge an iPod. This presentation will explain why we're OK with that, and how we went beyond the "green" …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Net-Zero Study on a Community College
- University of Dayton (OH)
During the 1960's and early 1970's, on average, of one community colleges was opened every week (Breneman & Nelson). Therefore, colleges in the same regions are likely to have similar …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Advancing ESD Curriculum Development & Faculty Development through a Consortium Approach
- Pennsylvania State University (PA)
- Ramapo College of New Jersey (NJ)
- Sustainability Curriculum Consortium (MD)
- Green Whys Consulting (TX)
At AASHE 2015, we convened a dialogue to identify sustainability educators' challenges and recommendations to address critical needs. That successful workshop informed the launch of the Sustainability Curriculum Consortium. At …
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
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Building a Campus Culture of Sustainability
- Western Michigan University (MI)
Western Michigan University and its Office for Sustainability apply social learning to leverage behavior change and bridge the "gap" between people's stated aspirations for a sustainable world and their generally …
- Posted April 10, 2014
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Social Learning for Sustainability
- Western Michigan University (MI)
Western Michigan University and its Office for Sustainability apply social learning to leverage behavior change and bridge the "gap" between people's stated aspirations for a sustainable world and their generally …
- Posted May 17, 2013
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Internal Energy Auditing to Meet Portfolio-Wide GHG Reduction Goals at 3 Institutions
- Colby College (ME)
- Harvard University (MA)
- University of Virginia (VA)
Universities worldwide are committing to greenhouse gas reduction goals and implementing climate action plans. Optimizing building efficiency is often identified as a central strategy to achieving these ambitious goals. To …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Maintaining Momentum with Energy and Water Conservation Projects and Campaigns
- Metropolitan State University of Denver (CO)
- University of Colorado Denver - Anschutz Medical Campus (CO)
The Auraria Campus, in downtown Denver, home to the Community College of Denver, Metropolitan State College of Denver and the University of Colorado Denver is now a leader in water …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Greening Operations & Maintenance: Implementing LEED for Existing Buildings in a Campus Setting
- University of California, Office of the President (CA)
- University of California, Santa Cruz (CA)
While many campuses cite new LEED certified buildings as evidence of their commitment to sustainability, the higher education sector has been slow to adopt the US Green Building Council's LEED …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Recycling plastic bottle initiative at the University of Sharjah, College of Medicine
- University of Sharjah (Sharjah)
The aim of this project was to raise awareness about recycling plastic bottles due to the increased use of plastic bottles - and subsequently, the amount of discarded plastic bottles …
- Posted June 6, 2025
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Utility-Scale Solar Farm for University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (IL)
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is proud of its sustainability initiatives, and Facilities & Services (F&S) is honored to support the campus wide Illinois Climate Action Plan (iCAP). The …
- Posted June 10, 2016
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