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Environmental Studies Minor
- Colgate University (NY)
Colgate's environmental studies minor is designed to enhance awareness of the complexity of regional and global environmental issues and to underscore the consequences and impacts of the human experience on …
- Posted April 12, 2018
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Remote Sensing (Certificate)
- The University of Texas at Dallas (TX)
A 15 semester credit hours certification by the School of Economic, Political and Policy Sciences. Remote sensing provides reliable and cost-effective means of studying the Earth's surface for urban planning, …
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Business Case for Campus Efficiencies and Climate Change
- National Association of College & University Business Officers (NACUBO) (DC)
Questions from NACUBO's Sustainability Advisory Panel for business/finance officers to ask about the future. One of 41 posters presented at the NACUBO 2015 Annual Meeting, July 18-21, 2015.
- Posted April 28, 2016
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VA-NC Alliance Summer Research Program
- University of Virginia (VA)
The VA-NC Alliance summer research program's goal is to increase the quantity and quality of underrepresented minority students who pursue degrees and careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.The program …
- Posted Sept. 14, 2016
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6 kW Rooftop Array: Hannon Library
- Southern Oregon University (OR)
The 6-kilowatt PV system on Hannon Library consists of 24 solar panels connected together to send power that feeds directly into the City of Ashland's 3-phase power grid, at 220 …
- Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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Center for Sustainable Business Practices
- University of Oregon (OR)
Part of the Business Innovation Institute at the Lundquist College of Business and housed in one of the nation's most environmentally friendly business school facilities, the Center for Sustainable Business …
- Posted May 20, 2016
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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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MS in Environmental Education
- Florida Institute of Technology (FL)
The master's degree program includes coursework in an environmental content concentration. Each concentration is designed around a unifying theme for the purpose of expanding environmental knowledge and skills pertinent to …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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BS Environmental Engineering
- Cornell University (NY)
The collaborative undergraduate program in Environmental Engineering is supported by excellent teaching and research facilities including: laboratories for the analysis of water chemistry, physical/chemical/biological processes, biochemistry and microbiology. Cornell University …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Waste: the Cornerstone of the Environmental Movement
- Northern Arizona University (AZ)
My presentation will discuss why waste must be the first problem in universities and cities to combat before other campaigns can be successfully complete. Waste is at the foundation of …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Ensured Tuition Coverage for Native American Undergraduates
- University of Arizona (AZ)
The new University of Arizona Native Scholars Grant program, the first of its kind for a public Arizona university, guarantees that tuition and mandatory fees for Native, Arizona Resident, undergraduate …
- Posted Aug. 31, 2023
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325 kW Rooftop Array: Lewis Hall
- Washington and Lee University (VA)
- Secure Futures LLC (VA)
- Solar Energy Solutions, LLC (KY)
- Southern Energy Management (NC)
Two solar PV arrays were installed at Washington and Lee University in 2012. The larger of the two, an installation of 1,016 SunPower solar PV panels, is on the roof …
- Posted April 13, 2012
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120 kW Canopy Array: Parking Deck
- Washington and Lee University (VA)
- Standard Solar
- Secure Futures LLC (VA)
- Solar Energy Solutions, LLC (KY)
Two solar PV arrays were installed at Washington and Lee University in 2012. The smaller installation features 540 Sanyo solar PV panels rated at 119 kilowatts. It is installed on …
- Posted April 13, 2012
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30-foot "Helix" Wind Turbine Installation
- Indiana State University (IN)
The idea for a campus wind turbine grew out of the university's strategic plan as part of the Unbounded Possibilities Initiative and its offshoot, the Institute for Community Sustainability. ISU …
- Posted April 10, 2013
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Easier Said Than Done: Developing a Replicable Framework for Implementing CAP's in Higher Ed
- California State University, East Bay (CA)
- California State University, Northridge (CA)
When beginning to execute a Climate Action Plan it becomes apparent that there isn't a 'one-size-fits-all' solution or a readily available replicable framework. Having to create your own tools can …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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MA/MS in Interdisciplinary Studies: Concentration in Sustainability
- University of Louisville (KY)
The large-scale goal of the Master of Arts/Science in Interdisciplinary Studies: Concentration in Sustainability Degree program is to prepare students to address complex regional, state, national and global challenges posed …
- Posted April 14, 2016
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Determinants of pro-environmental behavior: A comparison of university students and staff from diverse faculties at a Swiss University
- KTH Royal Institute of Technology
- ETH Zurich (Zurich)
- École Polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL)
In the context of an initiative to become a carbon neutral campus, an online survey (N = 1864) of students, scientists, and administrative and technical staff of the Swiss Federal …
- Posted May 18, 2020
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Earth Fest Oklahoma State University
- Oklahoma State University (OK)
Oklahoma State University's 2017 Earth Fest, organized by students of the SGA Sustainability Committee, was held on campus April 20th and open to the public. Organizations had exhibits on sustainability …
- Posted April 27, 2017
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Cornell University Campus
- Cornell University (NY)
Cornell University in Ithaca, NY is a public land-grant institution taking bold leadership action to ensure a climate-resilient and sustainable future for our campus, New York State, and the world. …
- Posted Oct. 13, 2020
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Citizen science sustainability at the University of Tasmania
- University of Tasmania (TAS)
As part of her paid internship through the Sustainability Integration Program for Students (SIPS), Zoe Bucher-Edwards organised a wild pollinator count with the University of Tasmania's entemologist and PhD Candidate …
- Posted Aug. 19, 2021
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How Sustainability Shapes Pedagogical Approaches to Building Equity and Diversity Competencies at McGill University
- McGill University (QC)
This presentation will examine lessons about the relationship between social justice and sustainability that the staff at McGill University's SEDE (Social Equity and Diversity Education) Office have learned through many …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Encouraging social norms when there are none: promoting unpopular sustainable behaviors
- Michigan State University (MI)
Research has shown the importance that social norms hold in influencing a person's behavior. Our own research has found this positive influence specifically in regards to undergraduate students and sustainable …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Standardizing Greenhouse Gas Protocols in the 14-member Ivy+ Sustainability Consortium
- Duke University (NC)
- Harvard University (MA)
- Stanford University (CA)
- Yale University (CT)
- GreenerU (MA)
- The Climate Registry
One of the most challenging issues facing the higher education sustainability movement is how to track and report greenhouse gas emissions in ways that allow for benchmarking and comparison while …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Students Powering the Energy Transition
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
How can students make a positive impact on public policy and decision makers to help our energy system transition to a sustainable future? Ellen Anderson, former energy advisor to Governor …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Bridging the Gap: Building High Performing K-12 Schools That Ready Students for Sustainability in Higher Education
- Carnegie Mellon University (PA)
Healthy school environments are an important part of maintaining the safety, health and well-being of students in their everyday lives in both K-12 and higher education. Higher education institutions have …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Waste Reduction Strategies and Building Community Through Food Donations
- Northern Arizona University (AZ)
NAU Campus Dining uses several strategies to reduce food waste; tracking with LeanPath, composting, staff training and cooking techniques. The University received an Award of Recognition from the EPA's Food …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Seed Diversity and Locality: Using seed libraries to explore the importance of regional crop diversity in the past and future
- University of South Dakota (SD)
Since the Green Revolution, modern agriculture has shifted from a local to a more global industry. In order to provide food for the growing population, monocultures, or large swaths of …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Advancing Collaboration and Student Engagement in the Sustainability Curriculum
- University of Texas at San Antonio (TX)
This paper is based on the premise that integrating sustainability issues into educational curricula is best achieved through activities that encourage students to take an active role in addressing real …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Stimulating Behavioral Change through Visual Media Campaign
- University of Colorado Denver - Anschutz Medical Campus (CO)
Auraria's Sustainable Campus Program (SCP) is funded and led by students at Community College of Denver, Metropolitan State College of Denver and the University of Colorado Denver which all share …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Pushing energy sustainability through innovative partnerships
- University of Wyoming (WY)
We will share the challenges and rewards of working toward energy sustainability through an innovative partnership. In April 2010, we began working with the Jackson Hole Energy Sustainability Project (JHESP). …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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WMU EcoMug: An Initiative to Reduce Disposable Cups on Campus
- Western Michigan University (MI)
Western Michigan University spends over $32,000 annually on foam cups, paper cups, and plastics lids. There are additional "upstream" environmental and energy costs associated with manufacturing these products and "downstream" …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Multidisciplinary Education and Outreach: Partnerships in Sustainability
- Kansas State University (KS)
The Urban Operations Laboratory (UOL), comprised of Kansas State University, M2 Technologies, and CABEM Technologies, performs environmental research, training, assessment, and product development. One of UOL's tasks is to assist …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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The Furman Sustainable Agriculture Project
- Furman University (SC)
At a small liberal arts school in upstate South Carolina, a quarter acre garden of vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers is being cultivated and promises to be integral to Furman …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Establishing a Bike Co-op: Case Study
- Truman State University (MO)
This presentation will give a detailed account about a two and a half year struggle with the University Administration to create an institutional space on Truman's campus to devote to …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Adaptation and Sustainability Planning for Metro Davidson County Tennessee
- Lipscomb University (TN)
The City of Nashville experienced a historic flood in 2010 that resulted in $2 billion in estimated damages to private property; rainfall that exceeded 17 inches, highest in 140 years …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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The Advantages and Challenges of Incorporating Greek Life into an Eco-Rep Program
- Lehigh University (PA)
Lehigh University's Greek Eco-Rep Program was established in Fall 2011, after the incorporation of sustainability into Greek accreditation requirements, and alongside an expanded Residential Eco-Rep Program which began Fall 2010 …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Solutions for Evaluating Projects: Quadruple Bottom Line & Financial Models for Climate Neutrality
- Cornell University (NY)
It's time to move the conversation beyond 'financing climate neutrality.' In order to move away from traditional financial, single bottom line decision making for large capital investments, institutions must create …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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Resource Management Contracting- How It Can All Go Wrong When You Do Everything Right
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (WI)
With stagnant recycling and diversion rates, the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee sought to get aggressive with its haulers, data collection, and its plan for waste reduction. UWM set out to achieve …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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Athletics, Activism & Action: Partnering to Creatively Communicate Sustainability
- University of Kentucky (KY)
Communication can be difficult on a Campus. Utilizing partnerships on campus, UK Recycling, Sustainability and Energy Research created a new way to engage campus - WholeSum- a blog that encourages …
- Posted Jan. 21, 2022
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Creating a Space for Collaboration and Cohort Building through Community Based Student Work Experiences
- Furman University (SC)
Furman University has a very strong Student Sustainability Fellowship Program through the David E. Shi Center for Sustainability. This program provides students with project-focused, sustainability related work experiences at a …
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
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UT Austin Campus Environmental Center: Student-led Environmental Action
- University of Texas at Austin (TX)
Bridging the gap between student interest and administrative support can be challenging in a bureaucratic university, especially when students seek operational changes towards sustainable practices. The UT Austin Campus Environmental …
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
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A Fresh Start: From Soil-Grown Greenhouse to Hydroponics
- Dominican University (IL)
The study of the sciences occupy a prime place in Dominican University's curriculum. In the late 1930s, Dominican sister, Hilaire Ryan, OP built a greenhouse to provide botany students with …
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
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Motivating Students to Achieve 20% Electricity and Hot Water Savings in Campus Apartments
- Clarkson University (NY)
Through Clarkson University's Smart Housing Project, we've shown 20% savings in daily electricity and hot water use for students receiving utility use interventions compared to students not receiving the interventions. …
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
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Promoting Sustainability Teaching and Research at the Augustana Miquelon Lake Research Station, Canada
- University of Alberta (AB)
Built in 2015, the Augustana Miquelon Lake Research Station's (AMLRS) mission is to promote research, enhance teaching, and develop partnerships for sustainability. Located in central Alberta's Prairie-Boreal ecotone within Miquelon …
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
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Growing Healthy Kids: The Intersection of Health, Justice, and Sustainability
- Trinity University (TX)
The Pollinator Education Action and Sustainability (PEAS) program, is an extension of Trinity University's Biology department. The mission of PEAS is to establish native pollinator sanctuaries in urban areas throughout …
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
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Fast-tracking a Comprehensive Responsible Leadership Initiative Highlighting the UN 2030 SDGs
- Kent State University (OH)
The College of Business Administration at Kent State University became an advanced signatory to PRME and an associate member of GRLI in Spring 2017. We introduced our Responsible Leadership Initiative …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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Peer-to-Peer Educator Programs: Examining Four Common Styles
- Northern Michigan University (MI)
- Pomona College (CA)
- University of Colorado Boulder (CO)
- University of Michigan (MI)
- University of Vermont (VT)
Based on overwhelmingly positive feedback on the EcoReps Networking Session last year, a team of sustainability staff members from four institutions has come together to provide another opportunity for further …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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Signaling Change: Studying the effect of price signals on disposable hot beverage cup consumption
- Tufts University (MA)
Every year, American food service businesses give away over 52 billion disposable paper coffee cups. Interestingly enough, the monetary and environmental costs of the production, purchase, and disposal of these …
- Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Integrated Management: How Sustainability Creates Value for Any Business
- Duquesne University (PA)
Endorsed by the CEO of Unilever Paul Polman, John Elkington, Scholars from Harvard, MIT, Boston College, American University, The Aspen Institute, The Living Futures Institute and industry consultants. No cost …
- Posted Sept. 10, 2019
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Decoupling responsible management education: Do business schools walk their talk?
- Berry College (GA)
- Georgia Institute of Technology (GA)
- Kennesaw State University (GA)
- Seattle University (WA)
- University of Mississippi (MS)
- Western Michigan University (MI)
Corporate scandals in recent decades have prompted business schools to advance programs to better develop the next generation of responsible business leaders. Despite these efforts, some scholars have raised concerns …
- Posted Feb. 19, 2021
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