Inspiring higher education to lead the sustainability transformation
Announcements
AASHE’s 2024 Call For Proposals is now open! This is your opportunity to contribute to AASHE’s annual in-person conference or offer a virtual educational program, such as a webinar, virtual workshop, or online course. Submit your proposal by April 12 to shape the sustainability landscape in higher ed – we are excited to review your submissions!
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Read AASHE’s 2023 Annual Report, a compilation of insights that summarize a year of remarkable achievements toward advancing sustainability in higher education. None of the transformative work showcased in this report would be achievable without the invaluable support of our Board of Directors, STARS Steering Committee, Advisory Council, strategic partners, and dedicated staff. Dive into the report to discover how AASHE champions sustainability and supports institutions in their pursuit of a more sustainable future.
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Join us for the AASHE Sustainability Education Forum 2024 on June 6 & 7, building upon the success of our inaugural 2023 event. This year, we continue to explore urgent questions in higher education: How do we teach sustainability amidst global challenges, and can we reshape systems rather than revert to pre-pandemic norms? Utilizing Open Space Technology, the Sustainability Education Forum offers a space for open discussion, providing a platform to share expertise, co-create the future, and advance sustainability education across disciplines. Whether you’re a faculty member, curriculum developer, instructional designer, or anyone passionate about sustainability education, this event promises authentic conversations, professional connections, and a chance to recharge your efforts. Register today!
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Discover practical solutions to campus food waste challenges by attending our upcoming virtual workshop, Toolkit Resources to Help Understand and Manage Campus Food Waste, on March 14 from 2:00-5:00 pm ET. Led by expert presenters, this workshop is designed for sustainability offices, dining services, facility operations, and students united by a common goal of reducing food waste on campus. By attending this workshop, you will gain an understanding of food waste generation and will be empowered to create a comprehensive food waste management plan. Throughout the workshop, we will delve into key aspects of food waste management, such as identifying sources of food waste, auditing or estimating generation, understanding campus attitudes, and exploring relevant collection, recovery, or recycling options.
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Faculty leaders can now apply to join the Global Sustainability Across the Curriculum Program Development Support Group. Participants will engage in dynamic discussions, share strategies, receive one-on-one consultations with experienced leaders, and access modest grants of up to $5,000 to enhance curriculum development. Thanks to Microsoft Philanthropies, there’s no registration cost. The application deadline is April 12, and the accepted participants will begin meeting in July 2024.
Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) is a transparent, self-reporting framework for colleges and universities to measure their sustainability performance.
The largest stage to share effective models, policies, research, collaborations and transformative actions which advance sustainability in higher education.
A one-stop shop for toolkits and resource collections on all aspects of sustainability in higher education.
A weekly e-newsletter that delivers the latest in campus sustainability news, resources, opportunities, events, and jobs and internships.
Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS)
About AASHE
AASHE empowers higher education faculty, administrators, staff and students to be effective change agents and drivers of sustainability innovation. AASHE enables members to translate information into action by offering essential resources and professional development to a diverse, engaged community of sustainability leaders.
By sharing knowledge, cooperating on projects and fostering meaningful relationships, partners in the Mentorship Program help advance the field of higher education sustainability.
As the campus sustainability movement has evolved, a wide variety of networks of campus sustainability advocates have emerged. These networks, which are often formed along state, provincial and/or regional lines, share many goals with AASHE. For this reason, we have formalized a collaborative relationship with many of these networks through our Affiliates Program.
AASHE has partnered with 13 Centers for Sustainability Across the Curriculum on a pilot basis to offer workshops and other professional development opportunities on sustainability in the curriculum in an effort to increase the accessibility and diversity of sustainability-oriented training for faculty.