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Strategies for Building and Reinventing Effective Sustainability Committees
- New York University (NY)
Since 2006, our institution's sustainability initiatives have been shaped by a participatory, grassroots, volunteer-driven body comprised of faculty, students, and staff from across our decentralized urban campus. This Sustainability Task …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Progress along the Path of Transdisciplinary Action Research. Experiences and Challenges in the Integration of Engineering and Community Development to Address Water Quality Issues in rural Honduras.
- University of Vermont (VT)
Sustainable development presents complex, multidimensional issues that require approaches extend well beyond conventional academic disciplines. Bridging disciplinary boundaries is challenging, and sustainable development requires more than interdisciplinarity. It requires integrating …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Promoting Sustainable Agriculture Careers for Undergraduates through a Collaborative Experiential Learning and Research Program at Cornell University: The Sustainable Agriculture Scholars Program
- North Carolina State University (NC)
The number of undergraduate students majoring in agricultural fields is steadily declining, resulting in fewer trained agricultural professionals able to address complex problems concerning agricultural sustainability. We developed and piloted …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Fiduciary Duty and University Fossil Fuel Divestments
- Soka University of America (CA)
One of the founding principles of Soka University of America is to 'foster leaders for the creative coexistence of nature and humanity.' Soka University has one of the highest endowments …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2019
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Zanmi Kafe: Using payments for carbon sequestration to promote climate action on Sewanee's campus, and more sustainable agroecosystems on Haiti's Central Plateau
- Sewanee - The University of the South (TN)
Zanmi Kafe is a collaboration between Sewanee: The University of the South, and Zanmi Agrikol, a Haitian non-profit agricultural organization that promotes the adoption of more sustainable agroecosystems in the …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Reimagining Field-Based Sustainability Learning: A Journey to Active Hope
- Dalhousie University (NS)
Conventional field courses are often focused on experiencing the outside world through the lenses of the natural sciences, where students learn and practice methods to measure and compare various biological …
- Posted May 17, 2023
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Decarb Buy-In: Creating a Culture of Decarbonization
- California State University, Chancellor's Office (CA)
- University of California, Davis (CA)
- University of Washington, Seattle (WA)
- WRNS Studio (CA)
Decarbonization sits at the nexus of integrated planning. It requires thinking big and working together. Universities are uniquely positioned to model innovative planning approaches to decarbonization, revealing what's possible at …
- Posted Feb. 27, 2025
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Introductory economics courses and the university’s commitments to sustainability
- The University of British Columbia (BC)
The three largest public universities in British Columbia, Canada have signed the Talloires Declaration, committing themselves to promoting students’ environmental literacy and ecological citizenship. As a result, there is pressure …
- Posted April 7, 2016
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Written Messages Improve Edible Food Waste Behaviors in a University Dining Facility
- Kansas State University (KS)
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Sustainability and going green have become popular trends among foodservice organizations. Despite this interest, foodservice operations still produce large amounts of edible food waste and contribute significantly to waste …
- Posted Dec. 1, 2016
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The motivation and development impact of energy saving to sustainability in the construction of green campus: a case study of the Zhejiang University, China
- Zhejiang University
- University of Kitakyushu (Fukuoka)
The construction of green campus is related to the global sustainable development. Under the guidance of campus energy-saving policy, China’s green campus mainly focuses on campus’ energy saving. In contrast, …
- Posted April 21, 2021
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Social and Environmental Justice Minor
- University of Wisconsin-Platteville (WI)
Given the many ways both humans and our planet's environment suffer grievous harm, it is fitting to provide an examination of some of the major kinds of harm as well …
- Posted Nov. 20, 2018
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Plenary: Organizational Leadership for Sustainability Education
- Unity Environmental University (ME)
As president of Unity College, Dr. Stephen Mulkey is a champion of sustainability science, which he sees as the defining framework for academic programming at Unity College. In just under …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Geography BA/BS
- University of Massachusetts Amherst (MA)
Geography offers students the opportunity to study the dynamics of global and local environmental change and to place their local experience in a global perspective. Physical geography involves studying the …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Certificate in Sustainable Business Leadership
- Saint Louis University (MO)
The professional certificate in Sustainable Business Leadership is a self-paced, fully on-line course featuring insights, videos, and experiences on sustainable leadership gathered from top thought leaders, companies, sustainability professionals, and …
- Posted Nov. 11, 2016
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Videos Tell Sustainability Stories, Work toward Sustainable Futures
- University of Vermont (VT)
As an effective pedagogical approach for addressing planetary-scale Anthropocene challenges at the local level, I consider storytelling—enhanced by videos-- as a social transformation tool to work toward sustainable futures. Students …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Loyola University Chicago's Student-run Biodiesel Lab
- Loyola University Chicago (IL)
The Searle Biodiesel Lab is a student-run initiative within Loyola University Chicago’s Institute for Environmental Sustainability (IES). Since 2007, the lab has produced biodiesel and BioSoap(Loyola’s all-natural, alternative hand soap) …
- Posted May 15, 2020
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Solving Climate Change Problems: CSUF Presents Energy and Sustainability Summit
- California State University, Fullerton (CA)
More than 100 people packed the room at Cal State Fullerton’s first Energy and Sustainability Summit, held Oct. 26.
The summit, sponsored by Edison International, featured three panels of industry …
- Posted Nov. 21, 2022
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Baylor University's Centralized Irrigation System
- Baylor University (TX)
ARAMARK-Baylor Facility Services maintains all of the facilities and grounds on the Baylor University campus, including all irrigation systems. The former irrigation system for the campus of Baylor University was …
- Posted May 17, 2013
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Speed dating for scientists: Converting research to action
- Portland State University (OR)
University research is fostering innovation that can fuel the emerging sustainable economy and inform progress on thorny community problems, but the world of academia is too often disconnected from community …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Experiential Learning for MBAs in Sustainable Management
- Presidio Graduate School (CA)
Experiential learning is the process of learning from direct experience. Aristotle once said, "For the things we have to learn before we can do them, we learn by doing them”. …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Philosophy, Poetry, Sustainability: It’s all about Inspiring Deep Thinking
- Wright State University (OH)
The last few years have brought our mid-size primarily commuter school face to face with the image that we project and what we see reflected in the mirror. In the …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Who is the Post-Landfill Action Network?
- Post-Landfill Action Network (NH)
The Post-Landfill Action Network (PLAN) was founded in 2013, by a group of college students. These students witnessed a systemic waste problem on their campus and developed the first student-led, …
- Posted May 17, 2023
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Backcasting for sustainability – An approach to education for sustainable development in management
- HEC Montréal (QC)
“Utopia dynamizes action,” said Mathieu Régnier, curator of the MTL + exhibition at the Biosphere, Environment Museum in Montreal, to students of a sustainable development and management graduate course. The …
- Posted June 15, 2023
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A Model for Integrating Sustainability within Global Studies
- University of Virginia (VA)
Integrating sustainability across the curriculum is an important goal for AASHE members engaged in teaching and academic administration. While many disciplines and departments have been receptive to this change, others …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Creating A Stronger, Sustainable Campus
- California State University, Fullerton (CA)
President Gordon Signs Talloires Declaration, Presidents Climate Commitment
By Pamela McLaren
President Milton A. Gordon has joined university presidents around the world in signing the Talloires Declaration, a statement of …
- Posted July 31, 2024
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Implementing Recycling-Friendly Infrastructure in Residence Halls
- University of Dayton (OH)
This project was developed as part of the University of Dayton’s Hanley Sustainability Institute Summer Undergraduate Fellowship program and Student Leaders program. HSI was established in 2014 by a gift …
- Posted April 28, 2025
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The Environmental Caucus: Breaking Down Silos to Promote Sustainability at Northern Arizona University
- Northern Arizona University (AZ)
The Environmental Caucus (EC), a voluntary campus association, formed in 2008 as a grassroots approach to engage students, faculty, staff, and administrators in strengthening a culture of sustainability at NAU. …
- Posted July 1, 2010
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Green Practices and Learning Focus of Statewide Higher Education Sustainability Conference
- California State University, Fullerton (CA)
More than 170 presenters will discuss best practices in a wide range of sustainable and green projects ranging from construction, lighting and energy during the 15th annual California Higher Education …
- Posted May 29, 2024
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Smart Communities Initiative at UTK
- University of Tennessee at Knoxville (TN)
The Smart Communities Initiative (SCI) is a new interdisciplinary program at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville which partners faculty and students across campus with one city, county, special district, or …
- Posted June 11, 2015
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Interdisciplinary Design Strategy (Postgraduate) at the Institute Without Boundaries Program (G414)
- George Brown College (ON)
This program delves into the methods and practices of design research, strategy, sustainability and social innovation. It is a unique educational experience offered by George Brown College in partnership with …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Energy Engineering BS
- Indiana University Indianapolis (IN)
We combine courses from chemistry, mechanical engineering, physics and electrical engineering to create a strong knowledge base essential to success in this industry. Students also have the opportunity to take …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Urban & Regional Studies (BS)
- Virginia Commonwealth University (VA)
The Bachelor of Science in Urban and Regional Studies provides a solid foundation for professional work or advanced study aimed at addressing some of the most important challenges and issues …
- Posted Nov. 20, 2018
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Converting university spending to greenhouse gas emissions: A supply chain carbon footprint analysis of UC Berkeley
- University of California, Berkeley (CA)
This senior thesis study calculates a supply chain carbon footprint for UC Berkeley based on procurement expenses in fiscal year (FY) 2009. The study presents recommendations to reduce supply chain …
- Posted Feb. 24, 2016
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Engaging Faculty in Sustainability
- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (IL)
To achieve a truly sustainable campus, expertise from all corners of campus needs to be brought together, while providing learning opportunities for students. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) and the …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Emotional reactions to climate change and associated coping strategies: a grounded theory study on graduate students of sustainability-related programmes
- Uppsala University
Climate change is happening. Yet this phenomenon does not only concern the environment, but also has various notable and important psychological implications for individuals in particular and society in general. …
- Posted May 4, 2021
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Building the Next Generation of Climate Leaders
- Santa Clara University (CA)
- AASHE (MA)
In the summer of 2022, Santa Clara University and Silicon Valley Power, the City of Santa Clara’s municipal electric utility, announced a five-year Silicon Valley Power (SVP) Sustainable Futures Program …
- Posted May 30, 2024
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Sustainability Management (BS)
- State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (NY)
Sustainability Management is an online Bachelor of Science completion program, ideal for those who have or will soon earn an Associate's degrees in an applicable field, or equivalent credits. The …
- Posted Jan. 25, 2019
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Zero waste policy evaluation of college campus. A case study of University of Florida
- University of Florida (FL)
Waste generation and disposal of that waste is as big of an issue as climate change. Different factors come into play in developed and developing world. In developing countries litter …
- Posted Sept. 23, 2021
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Infusing Sustainability into the Curriculum at Swarthmore College
- Swarthmore College (PA)
Note that the full final report for this project is attached as a file at the end of this report. Please view for full in depth explanation of the project …
- Posted May 15, 2020
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Regeneration & Reclamation in Environmental Justice Projects by Contemporary Artists and Educators
- Colorado State University, Pueblo (CO)
- George Washington University (DC)
- Parsons (IL)
- ViVA Virtual Visiting Artists (OH)
For many years, internationally renowned award-winning contemporary artists around the country have been leaders of community-based social practice projects that feature creative approaches to urban renewal and communal agriculture, native …
- Posted Jan. 21, 2022
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The Razorback Food Recovery
- University of Arkansas (AR)
Food recovery – the practice of preventing surplus foodstuffs from being dumped in the trash – takes numerous forms and provides a variety of social, economic, and environmental benefits. According …
- Posted May 11, 2018
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Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Sustainability Planning
- Virginia Commonwealth University (VA)
The mission of the Certificate in Sustainability Planning is to provide students with a better understanding of society’s land use and natural resource systems, with a particular emphasis on the …
- Posted June 10, 2022
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Philosophy, Blisters, Sustainability: Deep Thinking and Dirty Hands
- Wright State University (OH)
The typical recruiter doesn’t use a line like, roll up your sleeves, come work on our campus to entice students to select their school but with an increased emphasis on …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Managing Campus Politics to Build a Sustainability Coalition
- DePauw University (IN)
On many campuses, energy and initiative for sustainability efforts begins with faculty and students. The path forward from that initial enthusiasm inevitably requires collaboration with senior administration and, given the …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Sustainability, aging, and human rights: Interconnections and inclusion for the classroom and beyond
- Indiana State University (IN)
The idea that the future is in the hands of our young people has become somewhat of a truism in sustainability dialogue. As a society, we are fortunate that our …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Developing Sustainability Literacy Among the Next Generation of Educators
- Arizona State University (AZ)
The Sustainability Science Education Project at Arizona State University aims to develop sustainability literacy among future educators. An innovative course, Sustainability Science for Teachers (SSFT), leverages the power of digital …
- Posted June 10, 2015
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Stanford Carbon Offsets to Reduce Emissions (SCORE)
- Stanford University (CA)
The Stanford Athletic Department boasts 36 varsity sports teams and over 900 student-athletes. These teams travel all over the country to compete at the highest levels of collegiate competition, but …
- Posted June 6, 2016
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Our Story of Stuff: Sharing “waste” with a campus Free Store
- University of Louisville (KY)
Like many large, urban universities with a residential population, the University of Louisville (UofL) has faced two major challenges at the heart of sustainability: an over-abundance of discarded, useful items …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Transdisciplinary Model for Sustainable Placemaking and Engagement
- James Madison University (VA)
This case study discusses an innovative faculty-led approach to investigating sustainable placemaking and community engagement for the planning, design and management of public spaces around James Madison University. The Applied …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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The Future is Collaborative: Outcomes From a Network of Sustainability Professionals in Virginia
- James Madison University (VA)
- Radford University (VA)
With an average of just 1.5 - 2.1 paid non-student sustainability staff positions at institutions of higher education, access to a broader network of sustainability professionals with common goals and …
- Posted Jan. 21, 2022
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