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Watershed UGA; A living laboratory transforming campus and community through teaching, research and service.
- University of Georgia (GA)
This case study will introduce a new initiative at the University of Georgia, Watershed UGA, designed to engage the campus community in sustainability through campus watersheds. This transformative university-wide model …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Fossil Fuel Free Fish House
- Bemidji State University (MN)
For the past year, the Bemidji State University Sustainability Office has been working with several partners to create a fossil fuel-free fish house. The house will eventually be placed on …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Short-Term Internships In Higher Education: Creating Ambassadors for Sustainability Through Leadership and Experiential Learning
- Western Michigan University (MI)
The Wesustain Internship Program is a semester-long, paid, and highly competitive opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students at Western Michigan University to gain leadership experience and explore global sustainability challenges. …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Putting the Equity in Sustainability Curriculum
- University of Texas at Austin (TX)
This session will address some of the successes and struggles of modifying environmental curriculum to address social justice. The Environmental Justice Collective of the University of Texas at Austin's Campus …
- Posted Jan. 21, 2022
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Designing a model to estimate the level of university social responsibility based on rough sets
- University of Southern Denmark
- University of Tehran
- Yonsei University
- Shanghai Maritime University
- Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (VILNIUS TECH)
The social responsibility of universities is conceived as an ethical and integral administration model that promotes a mutual benefit for both universities and societies. Despite the scholars and decision-makers acknowledging …
- Posted May 11, 2022
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External facilitators as ‘Legitimizers’ in designing a master's program in sustainable business at a Swedish business school – A typology of industry collaborator roles in RME
- Örebro University
This article offers new knowledge on the role of industry as external facilitators in the case of designing responsible management education (RME). Drawing on a case of a Swedish business …
- Posted May 13, 2020
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Managing from the Side: a Sustainability Officer's Role Institutionalizing Campus Civic Engagement
- Emory University (GA)
As the contentious 2018 mid-term elections approached, our sustainability office looked across the campus landscape for a coordinated, unified entity raising up voter registration and education, improving voter access, and …
- Posted Nov. 15, 2021
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Solar Thermal Systems on Campus, Seven years of hard knock lessons learned.
- Appalachian State University (NC)
Appalachian State University has been installing renewable energy systems on campus since 2006. This has been largely due to the student led REI (Renewable Energy Initiative) that adds a $5 …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Coming to a Screen Near You: Creating Original Videos to Engage your Audience
- University of Michigan (MI)
(LED) lights, (solar-powered) camera, (sustainability) action! Film is a powerful medium for communicating your message, and in today's media landscape, no campaign is complete without it. In this session, participants …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Sustainability Engagement through Dining Partnerships and Programming
- Florida Gulf Coast University (FL)
- Aramark (PA)
Want to get more people engaged in the sustainability conversation on your campus? Let's face it, food connects us all and everyone needs to eat. Your campus dining partner can …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Innovations in building renewable biomass energy infrastructure for effective operational and academic performance
- University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh (WI)
The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh has been increasingly expanding its renewable energy infrastructure on campus during the past decade. The university's renewable energy portfolio now includes geothermal, solar thermal, solar …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Developing a sustainability brand and visual identity guide for your campus
- Lehigh University (PA)
In this workshop, participants will learn to develop and apply an unique sustainability brand and visual identity for their campus. We will discuss strategies for leveraging this brand to engage …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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1.1 MW Solar Arrays: 6 Systems
- Santa Clara University (CA)
- Perpetual Energy Systems (CA)
The Santa Clara University campus is currently home to 1,100 kilowatts of photovoltaics. 1 MW solar array installation on the roofs of Leavey and Pat Malley, and as sun shade …
- Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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Managing a Global Resource: Campus Water Management Practices
- University of Illinois Chicago (IL)
The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) is located approximately 2 miles from Lake Michigan, one of the six Great Lakes. The Great Lakes are the largest surface freshwater system …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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UCSB Water Action Plan
- University of California, Santa Barbara (CA)
Water use and water shortages have the ability to create economic, social, and political conflicts. Over much of California, water management issues are magnified by the state's growing population and …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Student Green Fee Management and Project Implementation
- Carnegie Mellon University (PA)
- Green Mountain College (VT)
- University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (IL)
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (NC)
- University of Vermont (VT)
Carnegie Mellon University has instituted environmental education across its curriculum over the past five years. The latest course addition, "The Environment Today," was spearheaded by student organizations at Carnegie Mellon. …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Assessing the Sustainability of Carbon Sequestration through Reforestation
- George Mason University (VA)
Ashley Mott, M.S.
George Mason University, 2010
Project Director:
Dr. Sharon DeMonsabert
George Mason University began to address its greenhouse gas emissions with its Climate Action Plan commitment to climate …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Using the Analytical Hierarchy Process to Perform a Materiality Study on the SDGs
- Villanova University (PA)
To effectively 'ignite change' in regards to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, a university must first determine which of them are applicable and material to the organization. This process …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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Escaping the Silos and Generating Collaborations: A Sustainable Faculty Development Program
- Furman University (SC)
The Faculty Affiliates Program gives faculty from all departments on our campus opportunities to meet monthly during the academic year to share ideas, generate resources and foster interdisciplinary connections throughout …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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Global Perspectives for a Sustainable Campus Master Plan
- Seattle University (WA)
- Mithun (WA)
The growth in sustainable initiatives on campuses has focused on the physical environment with an emphasis on green buildings. As the President's Climate Commitment collects a growing list of signatories, …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Zero Waste Programs on Campus: How Low Can We Go?
- University of Colorado Boulder (CO)
A renewed emphasis on waste prevention is signaling an exciting shift among a growing number of college campuses, off-campus communities, and leading corporations internationally. Zero waste is no longer an …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Sustainability Strategic Planning: Where to Start and How to Get Going
- Lehigh University (PA)
Strategic planning can often be a daunting process, particularly with limited staffing and resources. The Office of Sustainability at Lehigh University recently led a year-long strategic planning process to develop …
- Posted Jan. 21, 2022
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Improving Campus Sustainability With RenewSU
- Seattle University (WA)
With the goal of reaching zero waste by 2025, our group teamed up with Seattle University's Center for Environmental Justice and Sustainability and the Facilities Department to create a platform, …
- Posted Jan. 21, 2022
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From Cars to Bikes - A Campus Transformation
- Purdue University (IN)
- Rundell Ernstberger Associates (REA) (IN)
The transformation of physical environments on college campuses typically comes in the form of a formal master planning effort with great vision and fanfare. BUT there are other, more granular, …
- Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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Implementation Strategies for Campus Green Revolving Funds
- Agnes Scott College (GA)
- University of New Hampshire (NH)
- AASHE (MA)
- ICF International (VA)
Many colleges and universities have begun to adopt or seriously consider the green revolving fund model to help finance urgently needed energy efficiency upgrades on campus. This webinar will provide …
- Posted April 3, 2018
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Duke Carbon Offsets Initiative
- Duke University (NC)
The Duke Carbon Offsets Initiative (DCOI) was established in 2009 in order to help Duke University achieve carbon neutrality by 2024. Duke University is one of the only universities in …
- Posted June 29, 2012
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Innovative Programs from UNC's Center for Sustainable Enterprise
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (NC)
UNC's Center for Sustainable Enterprise at the Kenan-Flagler School of Business has developed two innovative sustainability programs: 1) CSE Consulting is a one of a kind, award-winning program that leverages …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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We All Have a Part to Play: The Influence of Multiple Stakeholders on the Path to Operational Sustainability at Michigan State University
- Michigan State University (MI)
Michigan State University is working to become a leader in sustainability initiatives among land grant universities in the United States. As part of that effort, there are multiple campus-based groups …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University: A Case Study in Sustainability
- Saint John's University (MN)
College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University (CSB/SJU) embarked actively on incorporating sustainability into operations and education by declaring 2010-2011 as the Year of Sustainability. This focus was a …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Fiber Science and Apparel Design (BS)
- Cornell University (NY)
The multidisciplinary approach of the Department of Fiber Science & Apparel Design at Cornell University combines design, art, biology, chemistry, engineering and social science concepts and methods. The department faculty …
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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JD/Master in Environmental Law
- Yale University (CT)
In cooperation with other schools and departments of Yale University, the Law School offers programs leading to a master's degree and a JD (Juris Doctor) or to a doctorate and …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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Environmental Science & Policy (BS)
- University of South Florida St. Petersburg (FL)
The B. S. in Environmental Science and Policy was approved in 1995. This interdisciplinary program is housed in the College of Arts and Sciences. All students must complete the University’s …
- Posted April 12, 2018
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Arbor Day Tree Planting
- University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (IL)
To celebrate National Arbor Day and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign's second certification as an official "Tree Campus USA," students, faculty and staff gathered to hear a proclamation of …
- Posted May 1, 2017
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Making Bike Powered Smoothies on Earth Day
- University of Iowa (IA)
On Earth Day, The University of Iowa Office of Sustainability set up a bike with a blender attachment at the Iowa Physicians for Social Responsibility's Earth Day event at the …
- Posted May 1, 2018
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Stan State Eco Challenge 2023
- California State University, Stanislaus (CA)
During Earth Month, Stan State University's Capital Projects & Facilities Management (CPFM) part-takes annually in Eco Challenge! Here is our stat during Earth Day! As a team we practice mindful …
- Posted April 24, 2023
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11 kW Rooftop Array: Science Center, Faculty of Arts & Sciences
- Harvard University (MA)
Harvard’s Schools and administrative departments have installed a wide variety of renewable and alternative energy systems on campus and on University-owned property. The alternative energy installations (such as solar thermal …
- Posted Dec. 4, 2016
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6 kW Rooftop Array: Facilities Building
- Southern Utah University (UT)
The newly implemented 6kW photovoltaic system on the facilities building west of campus produces power through 175-watt monocrystalline photovoltaic panels that feed to two, 4500 watt inverters for the university's …
- Posted Aug. 11, 2011
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Bike racks in front of Macdonald Engineering Building
- McGill University (QC)
Bike racks set up outside the Macdonald Engineering Building at McGill University on a sunny summer day.
McGill's Ride & Refresh program makes it easier for McGill students, full-time staff …
- Posted July 23, 2024
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Celebrating hosting the SSLS conference
- Bentley University (MA)
This is a photo of Bentley's Office of Sustainability team celebrating the hosting of the Student Sustainability Leadership Symposium a regional student led conference for colleges and universities in the …
- Posted July 25, 2024
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UMass Lowell: Growing garlic and minds in the heart of the city!
- University of Massachusetts Lowell (MA)
The Asian American Center for Excellence and Engagement (AACEE) at UMass Lowell is dedicated to supporting the university's growing Asian American community. AACEE provides a variety of resources tailored to …
- Posted April 3, 2025
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Don't Mess with Mansfield: A Community Litter Clean Up
- University of Connecticut (CT)
The University of Connecticut and the Town of Mansfield coordinate two litter clean ups around UConn's flagship campus annually. Attracting over 300 students and dozens of town residents, the events …
- Posted Aug. 11, 2025
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Walton Sustainability Solutions Initiatives
- Arizona State University (AZ)
The Walton Sustainability Solutions Initiatives utilize the brightest minds in sustainability science to develop solutions to real-world problems throughout the globe. A program administered by Arizona State University's Global Institute …
- Posted Feb. 25, 2016
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David R. Atkinson Center for a Sustainable Future
- Cornell University (NY)
The Atkinson Center funds cutting-edge research on energy, environment, and economic development, including pioneering work on climate change, sustainable cities, planetary health, and environmental justice. It builds on Cornell University's …
- Posted May 8, 2018
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Campus as Lab Webinar Series - 2021-5-14 - Archiving Campus Sustainability Efforts
- University of Utah (UT)
This Campus as Lab webinar focuses on the University of Utah's efforts to create a campus wide hyper-local archive for sustainability knowledge that is available to all campus and community …
- Posted July 14, 2021
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The Development of Sustainability Education at ASU - A Case Study
- Arizona State University (AZ)
This video highlights the development of the School of Sustainability and the future of sustainability at Arizona State University. Dr. Boone describes the program's objectives, competencies, and initiatives including how …
- Posted May 20, 2022
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Experiences of environmental professionals in practice
- Utrecht University
The purpose of this paper is to explore the labor market position of environmental science graduates and the core competencies of these environmental professionals related to their working practice.
The …
- Posted June 19, 2017
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Campus Sustainability Progress Report - Fiscal Years 2019 & 2020
- Tufts University (MA)
This progress report is a summary of Tufts University's progress on sustainability over two school years: 2018 - 2019 and 2019-2020. It includes qualitative and quantitative data on Academics & …
- Posted Oct. 6, 2021
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Student Sustainability Centers and Offices' 3 R's: Resources, Roles, and Revenue
- University of California, Berkeley (CA)
This round table session seeks to share the successes, challenges, and lessons learned related to founding and managing student focused sustainability resource centers. Discussion topics will include: Topic 1: Revenue …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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President's Commission on Sustainability Annual Budget
- California State University, Long Beach (CA)
The President’s Commission of Sustainability (PCS), formerly the Sustainability Task Force (STF), was established by the university’s President to integrate sustainability into all aspects of campus life. As part of …
- Posted Sept. 21, 2021
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A Service Learning Course that Engages a Student Workforce to Help Implement Stanford's Sustainability Programs
- Stanford University (CA)
As a leader in resource management, demonstrated through infrastructural improvements and efficiency programs, Stanford has great potential to couple operational achievements with program-based local actions that promote both resource conservation …
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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