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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 ...
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Sustainable Development and Quality Assurance in Higher Education: Transformation of Learning and Society
To help address the challenges of sustainable development, higher education institutions must transform themselves, bringing together best practice in quality management for tertiary education with best practice in education for ...
- 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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Sustainability within Collegiate Athletics: Recommendations For Sustainable Improvement
- Clark University (MA)
This paper addresses the current day issue involving the lack of sustainable efforts occurring in collegiate athletic departments and their respective facilities. Based on the general nature of athletics, sustainability ...
- 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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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 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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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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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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STARS Quarterly Review: Spring 2012
- AASHE (MA)
The Spring 2012 SQR: Framing Campus Sustainability, features stories that frame the evolving concept of sustainability in higher education. Included in this issue are a snapshot of ratings-to-date, a focus ...
- Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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2012 Higher Education Sustainability Review
- AASHE (MA)
The 2012 Higher Education Sustainability Review outlines 2012 AASHE Bulletin trends in three areas: New Developments, Changing Dynamics, Areas of Prevalence. Highlights from over 40 institutions are included, summarizing innovative ...
- Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Student Sustainability Educators: A Guide to Creating and Maintaining an Eco-Rep Program
- National Wildlife Federation (VA)
- AASHE (MA)
Co-published by AASHE and National Wildlife Federation’s Campus Ecology program, this step-by-step guide takes readers through the design, implementation and evaluation stages of an Eco-Rep program. It includes case ...
- Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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STARS 2010: A Year in Review
- AASHE (MA)
This report details the sustainability efforts found in the inaugural submissions to the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment, Rating & System (STARS), such as sustainability research opportunities, sustainable dining efforts, and campus-wide ...
- Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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2011 Higher Education Sustainability Review
- AASHE (MA)
Looking through the lens of AASHE Bulletin stories in 2011, this year's review reveals an increased focus on higher education access, affordability, and success; more green building efforts than ...
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Best Practices for Starting Sustainable Food Cooperatives in University Communities
- University of California, Berkeley (CA)
This study makes recommendations for starting new student-run food co-ops (grocery stores, cafes, delis and other eateries), based on the findings of an investigation on seven co-ops in university communities ...
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2010 Higher Education Sustainability Review
- AASHE (MA)
Revealing new ways of thinking about and incorporating sustainability into campus operations, planning and curriculum, the "2010 Campus Sustainability Review" takes a look at the higher education sustainability movement through ...
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Are Canadian Universities Taking Sustainability Seriously? A case study analysis of sustainability initiatives at three Canadian campuses and the lessons decision-makers can learn from these efforts
- Carleton University (ON)
This study attempts to answer the question 'are universities taking sustainability seriously'? Specifically, this paper examines the extent higher education institutions have institutionalized sustainability into their decision-making processes. It investigates ...
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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 ...
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AASHE Digest 2009
- AASHE (MA)
Includes over 1,250 stories that catalog a broadening and deepening commitment to campus sustainability by colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada. The 380-page report categorizes stories ...
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The Sustainable Learning Community: One University’s Journey to the Future
- University of New Hampshire (NH)
University communities have the potential to serve as models in the development and application of sustainability principles and practices, not only by what they teach and study, but also by ...
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Guide to Climate Action Planning: Pathways to a Low-Carbon Campus
- National Wildlife Federation (VA)
- Society for College and University Planning (MI)
Increasing numbers of schools have started—or soon will start—planning to reduce their net emissions. Whether prompted by state law, grassroots demand, administrative mandate, requirements of the American College ...
- Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Campus Climate Planning: A Best Practices Guide
- Washington University in St. Louis (MO)
The purpose of this guide is to provide decision makers at colleges and universities with best practices for developing climate plans at their campuses in order to avert dire consequences ...
- Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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The Campus Climate Challenge Best Practices Guide for On-Campus Wind Energy
- University of New Hampshire (NH)
The purpose of this guide is to assist colleges and universities by providing relevant information necessary to determine the feasibility of an on-campus wind turbine project. The guide presents an ...
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Organizing Residence Hall Conservation Competitions: A Guide for Students
- Furman University (SC)
Since as early as 1990, colleges and universities have been holding competitions to encourage energy and water conservation and waste reduction in college residences. These competitions reward on-campus residents for ...
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On-Campus Solar Photovoltaic: A Best Practices Guide
- University of New Hampshire (NH)
Sunlight is an abundant source of energy that will be around for years to come. While non-renewable fuels, for the time being, are far cheaper, and burn relatively efficiently, their ...
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AASHE Digest 2008
- AASHE (MA)
Includes over 1,350 stories that illustrate the continued expansion of sustainability practices into every sector of campus. Initiatives from nearly 700 institutions are organized into 28 chapters, spanning education ...
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Best Practices Guide for Purchasing Green Power
- Energy Action Coalition
Many colleges and universities are searching for ways to improve their sustainability performance. One popular method to demonstrate commitment to the sustainability is green power purchasing. Purchasing green power is ...
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AASHE Digest 2007
- AASHE (MA)
Includes over 800 stories about higher education institutions that are leading the way to a sustainable future. It is organized into 24 chapters spanning education, research, campus operations, administration, and ...
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AASHE Digest 2006
- AASHE (MA)
Includes over 600 stories about higher education institutions that are leading the way to a sustainable future. It is organized into 8 chapters covering: 1) institutional change, 2) education and ...
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Energy Service Companies as a Component of a Comprehensive University Sustainability Strategy
- Clarion University of Pennsylvania (PA)
- Pennsylvania State University (PA)
This paper aims to quantify and critically analyze the best practices of a comprehensive environmental stewardship strategy (ESS), which included a guaranteed energy savings program (GESP) that utilized an energy ...
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AASHE Digest 2005
- AASHE (MA)
Includes almost 250 stories about higher education institutions that are leading the way to a sustainable future. It is organized into 8 chapters covering: Institutional Change; Education & Outreach; Social ...
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