Introduction to STARS: Chart your Course and Complete your First STARS Journey
On May 4, from 2 - 5:00 p.m. Eastern, AASHE staff members Robin Frederick and Monika Urbanski will present an introduction to the STARS assessment framework with a focus on assisting participants in STARS goal-setting and creating a plan for report submission. Additionally, the workshop will offer best practices for becoming STARS rated and using content from the report to advance change. The deadline to register is noon Eastern on May 4.
Call for Nominations: ISCN Excellence Awards
The International Sustainable Campus Network (ISCN) Excellence Awards recognize outstanding contributions made by universities to advancing sustainability initiatives, programs and projects. Submissions are due March 17.
Open Textbooks: The Billion Dollar Solution
This new report from Student PIRGs is a review of open textbook grant programs across the U.S. and provides recommendations for campuses interested in starting their own programs to expedite adoption of open educational resources (OER).
Survey Results on Higher Education and Research for Sustainable Development
The International Association of Universities released a report of the third global survey on Higher Education and Research for Sustainable Development (HESD), which was conducted in 2022. In total, 464 valid responses from higher education institutions in 120 countries were collected. The findings show that higher education and partnerships are essential to address the global challenges identified in the U.N. Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals.
Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program
The new Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program is a competition to select multiple grantmakers to reduce barriers to the U.S. grants application process and increase the efficiency of the awards process for environmental justice grants. The program is an initiative of the EPA’s Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights.
NAAEE 30 Under 30 Call for Nominations
The North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) is accepting nominations for 30 Under 30 recognition. 30 Under 30 celebrates young environmental leaders and their successes toward creating sustainable change. Both self-nominations and peer nominations are welcomed. The deadline to submit a nomination is March 29.
AASHE Member Discount: 30% Off WOHESC Registration
AASHE members can automatically save 30 percent off registration to the next Washington & Oregon Higher Education Sustainability Conference (WOHESC), which aims to inspire change, and facilitate action and collaboration. The conference theme is Mindscape/Landscape: Human Health, Social + Environmental Justice are Inextricably Linked. This event takes place March 6 - 8. The discount offer expires March 5.
