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Accelerating Campus Climate Initiatives

  • Furman University (SC)
  • Luther College (IA)
  • University of Colorado Boulder (CO)
  • AASHE (MA)

This panel highlights inspiring examples from the book, "Accelerating Campus Climate Initiatives," a collaborative project by RMI and AASHE. Panelists from Furman University, Luther College, and University of Colorado at ...

  • Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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STARS 101 (2010)

  • Delta College (MI)
  • State University of New York at New Paltz (NY)
  • AASHE (MA)

Since 2006, the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), a membership organization of colleges and universities committed to building a sustainable world, has engaged in a ...

  • Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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AASHE, USGBC, NWF and Second Nature Announcement

  • National Wildlife Federation (VA)
  • Second Nature (MA)
  • U.S. Green Building Council (DC)
  • AASHE (MA)

Meghan Fay Zahniser from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), Julian Keniry from the National Wildlife Federation (NWF), Jaime Van Mourik from the U.S ...

  • Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Top Ten AASHE Bulletin Stories of 2015

  • AASHE (MA)

To celebrate the campus sustainability community’s accomplishments in 2015, AASHE has compiled a list of the 10 most clicked AASHE Bulletin stories in 2015.

  • Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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AASHE Attends the White House’s American Campuses Act on Climate Round Table

  • AASHE (MA)

On Nov. 19, I joined college and university executives, student leaders, nonprofit representatives and Obama administration officials at the American Campuses Act on Climate Round Table organized by the White ...

  • Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Opportunity - Upcoming White House Day of Climate Action to Feature Campus Climate Leadership

  • AASHE (MA)

On November 19th, the White House and the State Department will bring together leadership from higher education institutions, including school administrators and student leaders, to collectively call for action on ...

  • Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Collaborating for the Future of Higher Education Sustainability

  • National Wildlife Federation (VA)
  • U.S. Green Building Council (DC)
  • AASHE (MA)

Last week Julian Keniry from the National Wildlife Federation (NWF), Jaime Van Mourik from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Tim Carter from Second Nature and I came together ...

  • Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Universities, Colleges and Students Mobilize for Paris Climate Action

  • AASHE (MA)

The time to address climate change is now. AASHE believes the higher education community is poised to find and implement solutions to the drastically changing climate patterns that are sure ...

  • Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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2015 Sustainable Campus Index

  • AASHE (MA)

The 2015 Sustainable Campus Index highlights top-performing colleges and universities in 17 areas, as measured by the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS). The Index also highlights best practices ...

  • Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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2015 Higher Education Sustainability Staffing Survey

  • AASHE (MA)

AASHE has been conducting a survey of campus sustainability staff since 2008. This report presents the results of the 2015 Higher Education Sustainability Staffing Survey. It examines the nature of ...

  • Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Ten Tips for Students to be Sustainable on Earth Day and Beyond

  • AASHE (MA)

Happy Earth Day to everyone! To commemorate this important day we are highlighting the impact students can have to advance sustainability efforts at their institution and reduce their individual carbon ...

  • Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Listening Project Report: Recap

  • AASHE (MA)

Through the ongoing Listening Project (LP), the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) is working to instill a listening culture throughout our programs and operations. However ...

  • Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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AASHE Visits England at the EAUC Conference

  • AASHE (MA)
  • Environmental Association for Universities & Colleges (EAUC) (Gloucestershire)

I was proud to represent the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) at the Environmental Association for Universities and Colleges (EAUC) annual conference at the University ...

  • Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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AASHE’s Board Retreat Insight

  • AASHE (MA)

The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) held a board retreat in early March at Stanford University. At the retreat we honed in on AASHE's ...

  • Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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The Role of Collaborative Review in Achieving STARS Platinum

  • Colorado State University (CO)
  • AASHE (MA)

Colorado State University (CSU) has become the first institution to earn a Platinum rating in the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS). This achievement highlights the continuous improvement that ...

  • Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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The AASHE Collaborative Vision Tree – A Study in Creative Assessment and Feedback Processes

  • Portland State University (OR)
  • AASHE (MA)

To build a resilient sustainability movement in higher education, we need to bring together diverse perspectives and work to design collaborative solutions. This paradigm shift includes refining the processes by ...

  • Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Guide to Creating & Managing Sustainability Internship Programs

  • Connecticut College (CT)
  • University of Richmond (VA)
  • AASHE (MA)

This How-To Guide explores best practices for establishing and managing highly effective Sustainability Internship Programs (SIPs). It presents information for individuals seeking guidance on creating new SIPs (Chapter 2), or ...

  • Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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STARS 2014 Annual Review

  • AASHE (MA)

The STARS 2014 Annual Review highlights recent sustainability innovations and best practices from over 100 colleges and universities worldwide. The publication features 105 higher education institutions that earned a STARS ...

  • Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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2014 Higher Education Sustainability Review

  • AASHE (MA)

During its annual analysis of the higher education sustainability movement, the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) found a significant increase in sustainability planning, campus living ...

  • Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Sustainable Procurement Toolkit

  • AASHE (MA)
  • Ray C Anderson Foundation (GA)

With support from the Ray C. Anderson Foundation, AASHE is pleased to provide this sustainable purchasing toolkit which includes resources that support sustainable procurement at higher education institutions. Included in ...

  • Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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How-to Guide: Campus Green Fund Implementation

  • AASHE (MA)
  • University of Vermont (VT)
  • Northern Arizona University (AZ)
  • University of California, Berkeley (CA)
  • Butler University (IN)
  • University of Texas at Austin (TX)
  • McGill University (QC)

Developed in partnership with the Campus Green Funds Collaborative, the Guide outlines best practices and lessons learned in designing, managing, promoting, and evaluating campus green funds and their respective projects ...

  • Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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STARS 2013 Annual Review

  • AASHE (MA)

The STARS 2013 Annual Review discusses the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS), providing a look back at STARS and a glimpse at what is in store with the ...

  • Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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AASHE Interview Series: Sam Hummel, Director of Outreach, Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council

  • AASHE (MA)
  • Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (MA)

Last fall, AASHE partnered with the Green Products Roundtable (GPR) on a pilot project that examined the impacts associated with an average higher education institution's spending. One of the ...

  • Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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2012 Higher Education Sustainability Staffing Survey

  • AASHE (MA)

Campus sustainability staff positions are growing fast on campuses, according to the latest Salaries & Status of Sustainability Staff in Higher Education report by AASHE. Sponsored by Aramark Higher Education ...

  • Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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The University of Hawai'i System Heads Toward its First Sustainability Policy

  • Hawaii Pacific University (HI)
  • University of Hawaii Maui College (HI)
  • University of Hawaii at Hilo (HI)
  • AASHE (MA)

This month AASHE was invited to give a keynote presentation and overview of its Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) at the first-ever Hawai’i Sustainability in Higher Education ...

  • Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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AASHE @ Clinton Global Initiative University

  • AASHE (MA)

President Clinton launched the Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) in 2007 to engage the next generation of leaders on college campuses around the world. Each year, CGI U hosts ...

  • Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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How-to Guide: Promoting Sustainable Campus Landscapes

  • AASHE (MA)
  • Arbor Day Foundation (NE)

The campus landscape, like its buildings, can be seen as the physical embodiment of a college’s values. It is a vital part of the life of a campus, providing ...

  • Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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2013 Higher Education Sustainability Review

  • AASHE (MA)

This year’s Higher Education Sustainability Review highlights the achievements of more than 60 institutions across the globe. You’ll find inspiring examples of regional and global partnerships for sustainability ...

  • Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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STARS Findings on Campus Infrastructure and Sustainable Development

  • AASHE (MA)

This article looks at infrastructure development among colleges and universities participating in STARS. Data related to building construction and maintenance, GHG emissions, and energy consumption can shed light on how ...

  • Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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How Many Dots to Connect? Defining Sustainability in the Curriculum Pt. 2

  • AASHE (MA)

In part 1 of this post, I examined current practices for identifying sustainability courses and found that definitions of sustainability-focused and -related courses tend to leave too much room for ...

  • Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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How Many Dots to Connect? Defining Sustainability in the Curriculum Pt. 1

  • AASHE (MA)

In an effort to track progress in sustainability education and promote sustainability courses, many colleges and universities have attempted to identify which courses they offer integrate sustainability concepts. As Alfred ...

  • Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Green Revolving Funds: An Introductory Guide to Implementation and Management

  • Sustainable Endowments Institute (MA)
  • AASHE (MA)
  • ICF International (VA)

Co-published by the Sustainable Endowments Institute (SEI) and AASHE, the Guide provides practical guidance for designing, implementing, and managing a green revolving fund (GRF) at a college or university. Based ...

  • Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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STARS Quarterly Review: Winter 2012

  • AASHE (MA)

The Winter 2012 SQR: Recap & A Look Ahead, reviews recent developments related to the evolving concept of global campus sustainability and introduces changes that can be expected for STARS ...

  • Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Can Higher Ed Lead Institutional Green Procurement into a New Era?

  • AASHE (MA)

Sustainable procurement work has never been more exciting. New data, science and processes are coming together with years of on-the-ground experience to create a new paradigm. A higher education pilot ...

  • Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Five Fabulous Ways Schools Celebrated Campus Sustainability Day 2012

  • AASHE (MA)

I'm delighted to report that the 10th anniversary of Campus Sustainability Day Oct. 24 saw record participation from colleges. More than 150 institutions - triple the number from last year ...

  • Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Assessing Sustainability Literacy: Challenges, Current Research, and Opportunities for Collaboration

  • The Ohio State University (OH)
  • AASHE (MA)

Sustainability literacy is a topic of increasing interest among a growing number of higher education sustainability staff and faculty. Formal education programs and courses that address sustainability are becoming increasingly ...

  • Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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STARS Quarterly Review: Fall 2012

  • AASHE (MA)

The Fall 2012 SQR: The Role of Institutional Diversity, explores how the diversity of STARS institutions has changed over time and how participation in STARS according to institution type compares ...

  • Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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The Power of Partnerships - Reporting on the 2012 International Sustainable Campus Network (ISCN) Symposium

  • AASHE (MA)

How often does an international conference that you’ve always wanted to attend come to your very own back yard? Luckily for me, this was the case with the 2012 ...

  • Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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STARS Blog: Sustainable Choices for Students in the Upcoming Academic Year

  • AASHE (MA)

During the month of August, recent high school graduates across North America are completing final preparations for college and university life. New students face countless decisions, such as what to ...

  • Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Rio+20 Outcomes Document-What will it say?

  • AASHE (MA)

As the heads of state have been meeting in Rio the past two days there appears to be little effort or desire to take on changing the text of the ...

  • Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Rio+20 Has Officially Begun

  • AASHE (MA)

Earlier this morning the official opening of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (Rio+20) occurred amid dreams, hopes and disappointment. The watering down of the language to achieve ...

  • Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Rio+20 - Fear and Hope

  • AASHE (MA)

As the negotiations continue at both Rio+20 and the G-20 Summit I'm seeing reports of both hope and fear. The hope seems to be coming from the non-government ...

  • Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Rio Update – Monday June 18, 2012

  • AASHE (MA)

The international sustainability scene is getting increasingly complex. Not only is UNCSD aka Rio+20, the world’s biggest meeting on sustainability, taking place this week but the agenda for ...

  • Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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What’s going on at Rio+20

  • AASHE (MA)

As we go into the last few days before the official Rio+20 conference, I think it is important to reflect on not only what is happening there but how ...

  • Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Global Green Campus Forum in Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

  • AASHE (MA)

Last week, I participated on AASHE’s behalf in the 3rd annual Gyeonggi Green Campus Global Forum, held at Kangnam University in the Gyeonngi province of South Korea. The theme ...

  • Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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STARS Blog: Advancing Sustainability during the Summer Transition

  • AASHE (MA)

Today more than ever, summer is a season of intense transition and opportunity at colleges and universities – an ideal time for advancing campus sustainability. While a new cohort of graduates ...

  • Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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STARS Quarterly Review: Summer 2012

  • AASHE (MA)

The Summer 2012 SQR: Innovations in Campus Sustainability, explores the critical linkages between education, innovation, and sustainability. This issue highlights new and ground-breaking practices within the Innovation (IN) category of ...

  • Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Higher Education Sustainability in Pittsburgh

  • AASHE (MA)
  • Carnegie Mellon University (PA)
  • Chatham University (PA)
  • Duquesne University (PA)
  • Pennsylvania State University (PA)
  • University of Pittsburgh (PA)

Supported by the Heinz Endowments, this AASHE publication profiles the sustainability innovations of the Pittsburgh institutions that hosted campus tours during the AASHE 2011 conference. Profiled innovations include green building ...

  • Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Building and Applying the Discipline of Sustainability

  • AASHE (MA)

A few weeks ago, AASHE Executive Director Paul Rowland and I were in the nation’s capital for the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Symposium: Science, Innovation, and Partnerships for ...

  • Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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STARS Facts: Strengths and Challenges for Two Year Institutions

  • AASHE (MA)

Gearing up for the launch of STARS 2.0 in 2013, the STARS team is developing and refining ideas for STARS that will raise the bar for advancing sustainability in ...

  • Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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