AASHE Course: Introduction to Effective Change-Making in Higher Education
This online short course is designed to help higher education leaders develop an in-depth understanding of the various factors that affect change. By the end of the course, participants will have a change plan, which includes a sense of the power dynamics that might be at play and an awareness of the critical levers for change. The course will meet six times from 3-4:30 p.m. Eastern starting on Jan. 21.
2025 Campus Race to Zero Waste Competition
Registration is now open for the 2025 Campus Race to Zero Waste (CR2ZW) competition. The CR2ZW competition is for colleges and universities working to reducing waste on campus. It takes place over 8 weeks in the spring and offers different levels of participation depending on a school’s goals and ability to track and report weight data. Participation is free and the competition begins February 2.
APASCD Excellence in Sustainability Student Award
Offered by the American Planning Association Sustainable Communities Division (APASCD), the Student Award recognizes an outstanding class project or paper about sustainable, resilient and equitable communities. The jury may award up to one undergraduate project and one graduate project per year.
Call for Climate Justice Case Studies
As part of its Leading with Justice 2.0 project, the Intentional Endowments Network Climate Justice Taskforce encourages compelling case studies and expert insights that showcase effective strategies for advancing climate justice in the investment community. The submissions may be used in a series of comprehensive resources that empower allocators to make a meaningful impact on climate justice through their investments.
STARS Discount & 2025 STARS Support Cohort
Through the end of 2024, AASHE offers two opportunities to help institutions participate in the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS)–a cohort program and a 20 percent discount off a new STARS subscription. The deadline to sign up and use the discount is Dec. 31.
AASHE Workshop: Building a Sustainability Across the Curriculum Faculty Development Program
This two-day workshop in mid-January is designed for faculty leaders, or staff responsible for sustainability-related faculty development, to acquire the knowledge, materials and strategies to create and implement sustainability across the curriculum workshops at their own institution. Activities will explore the content, structure, timing, funding sources, partnerships, recruitment process and philosophy behind the workshop model. The deadline to register is Jan. 10, 2025.
AASHE Member Discount: 100% Off SPLC Navigator
The Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC) Navigator is a digital platform that enables procurement and sourcing professionals to develop and maintain a roadmap towards sustainable procurement over time. The platform provides sustainable procurement measurement, benchmarking, performance tracking, targeted actions and supporting resources. AASHE members are entitled to a 100 discount. The discount expires Dec. 31.
Clinton Global Initiative Fellowship
The Clinton Global Initiative Fellowship is an international year-round program for entrepreneurs and social impact leaders who are in the implementation phase of a social impact initiative. Program managers will select 25 individuals that will develop specific and measurable projects that advance solutions to critical challenges, including the climate crisis, global health inequity and humanitarian crises. The final deadline to apply is Dec. 20.
Collaborative Changemaking Certificate for College and University Students
College and university students working or volunteering with social impact-focused organizations will design their own collaborative changemaking journey using a field guide with universal and practical resources for putting empathy, equity and empowerment into action. This certificate program is offered by Collaborative Changemaking Labs, AshokaU and National Peace Corps Association.
Climate Wayfinding Facilitator Workshop
The All We Can Save Project is hosting an online facilitator training workshop for higher education faculty and staff in its Climate Wayfinding program, a program that fosters space for individual and collective navigation amidst the climate crisis. The program begins in February 2025. Applications are due Dec. 6.
Clean Earth Challenge
Organized through the National Wildlife Federation, the Clean Earth Challenge invites individuals at higher education institutions to organize a cleanup event and report the trash that was collected. The Clean Earth Challenge website also provides resources and tips on organizing a successful cleanup
Reusable To-Go Return on Investment Calculation Course
The Reusable To-Go Return on Investment Calculation Course, offered through the Post-Landfill Action Network, is a five to six week program designed for students to gain hands-on experience in financial and logistical analysis of reusable systems. Participants will collaborate to deliver to their institution a comprehensive return on investment analysis and detailed logistics plans. The deadline to apply for a seat on the cohort is Dec. 6.
Call for Data: Sustainability Across the Curriculum Initiatives Inventory
This survey is focused specifically on programs that conduct workshops to support the infusion of sustainability across the curriculum. If your institution has a team leading this effort, only one person needs to complete the survey. The organizers hope to use the data to support collaboration among institutions that have programs.
Call for Applications: AASHE Sustainability Awards
AASHE seeks applications and nominations across all categories in its newly revamped Sustainability Awards program. These awards recognize leaders and innovators transforming campuses and communities for a sustainable future. New this year is an award for mid-career professionals called the AASHE Fellows Award. Applications and nominations are due Jan. 24, 2025.
STARS Discount & 2025 STARS Support Cohort
Through the end of 2024, AASHE is offering two opportunities for institutions to participate in the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS). The STARS Cohort program is designed to guide new and returning participants through the reporting process by providing hands-on training and support. AASHE is also offering a 20 percent discount to institutions without a current STARS subscription. This offer is only applicable to new STARS subscriptions not renewals, which are already substantially discounted. The deadline to sign up for the cohort and/or the discount is Dec. 31.
The Climate Education Policy Toolkit
Released by the North American Association for Environmental Education, this toolkit is designed to support anyone advocating for educational policies that emphasize climate literacy and action, career readiness and STEM learning, skill development, or healthy and just learning environments.
AASHE Member Discount: 100% Off SPLC Navigator
The Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC) Navigator is a digital platform that enables procurement and sourcing professionals to develop and maintain a roadmap towards sustainable procurement over time. The platform provides sustainable procurement measurement, benchmarking, performance tracking, targeted actions and supporting resources. AASHE members are entitled to a 100 discount. The discount expires Dec. 31.
Carbon Footprinting Certificate Program
Offered through the University of New Hampshire, the program requires three core courses and one elective be completed within a two year window. The three required courses provide an introduction to carbon footprinting, an overview of core concepts for footprinting, and strategies for interpreting and communicating your carbon footprint results. Two elective course options are a SIMAP tutorial and scope 3 accounting.
AASHE Workshop: Program Evaluation for Sustainability & Related Programs
AASHE's six-month Program Directors Cohort begins in November, offering an invaluable opportunity for program leaders to assess and enhance sustainability degree programs. This directors cohort will pilot program learning outcomes that integrate the key competencies in sustainability framework and the best practices that support them. This is a six-month program consisting of six meetings with asynchronous and synchronous components.
Call for Volunteers: AASHE Sustainability Awards Judge
AASHE seeks volunteer judges to lend their expertise for the AASHE Sustainability Awards. Using category-specific criteria, selected judges will choose exceptional contributions to sustainability, helping to elevate the innovators and advancements happening in the movement. Judging will occur in February and judges will be recognized on the AASHE website. The deadline to sign up is Jan. 24.
STARS Discount & 2025 STARS Support Cohort
Through the end of 2024, AASHE offers two opportunities to help institutions participate in the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS)–a cohort program and a 20 percent discount off a new STARS subscription. The deadline to sign up and use the discount is Dec. 31.
Gaia Masters Student Paper Award
The international journal Gaia – Ecological Perspectives for Science and Society invites masters students to submit their results from research-based courses or masters theses in the field of transdisciplinary environmental and sustainability science. Each year, a jury will select one paper as the winner of the Gaia Masters Student Paper Award.
Call for Applications: AASHE Sustainability Awards
AASHE seeks applications and nominations for all categories in its newly revamped Sustainability Awards program. These prestigious awards recognize leaders and innovators transforming campuses and communities for a sustainable future. New this year includes a category for mid-career professionals called the AASHE Fellows Award. All applications and nominations are due Jan. 24, 2025.
Climate Advocacy Certificate Program
This 15-week Climate Advocacy Certificate Program, through Citizens’ Climate Lobby (CCL), is for anyone interested in learning and applying CCL’s methods for climate action. During the spring semester, participants learn how to lobby their members of Congress, use social media for climate advocacy, write and submit letters-to-the-editor, perform outreach, and more.
DOE Solar District Cup Collegiate Design Competition
The Solar District Cup, administered through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is a collegiate competition that challenges multidisciplinary student teams to design and model distributed energy systems for a mixed-use campus or district. The deadline to register is Jan. 16, 2025.
AASHE Workshop: Program Evaluation for Sustainability and Sustainability-Related Programs
AASHE's six-month Program Directors Cohort begins in November, offering an invaluable opportunity for program leaders to assess and enhance sustainability degree programs. This directors cohort will pilot program learning outcomes that integrate the key competencies in sustainability framework and the best practices that support them. This is a six-month program consisting of six meetings with asynchronous and synchronous components.
Call for Applications: AASHE Advisory Council
The Advisory Council is the primary mechanism for members to get involved in AASHE governance. Consisting of leaders from higher education, business, nonprofits and government, the Advisory Council provides advice and guidance on higher-level strategy as well as specific programs and services, such as STARS. AASHE especially encourages applications from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and those with expertise in racial equity and social justice. The deadline to apply is Nov. 1.
C2C Student Sustainability Leadership Training
Offered through the Graduate Programs in Sustainability at Bard College, this one-day virtual workshop on Dec. 7 will focus on key leadership skills–vision, courage, developing your network, telling your story and raising funds. It is intended for undergraduates and recent graduates aspiring to leadership work in sustainable politics, NGOs, policy, education and business. The deadline to apply is Nov. 15.
DOE 2025 Solar Decathlon Design Challenge
The U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon is an annual collegiate competition that challenges interdisciplinary collegiate teams to create efficient, resilient and sustainable buildings that meet community needs. The deadline for team registrations is Oct. 23.
AASHE Workshop: Program Evaluation for Sustainability and Sustainability-Related Programs
AASHE's six-month Program Directors Cohort begins in November, offering an invaluable opportunity for program leaders to assess and enhance sustainability degree programs. This directors cohort will pilot program learning outcomes that integrate the key competencies in sustainability framework and the best practices that support them. This is a six-month program consisting of six meetings with asynchronous and synchronous components.
Call for Applications: AASHE Advisory Council
The Advisory Council is the primary mechanism for members to get involved in AASHE governance. Consisting of leaders from higher education, business, nonprofits and government, the Advisory Council provides advice and guidance on higher-level strategy as well as specific programs and services, such as STARS. AASHE especially encourages applications from Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and those with expertise in racial equity and social justice. The deadline to apply is Nov. 1.
Sport Ecology Graduate Student Mentorship Initiative
Participants in the Graduate Student Mentorship Initiative gain access to the Sport Ecology Group's database of sport ecology research, personalized reading lists, monthly group calls to discuss research and network, direct mentoring, and more. Graduate students at any level and in any discipline who are interested in sport ecology research and teaching are invited to apply.
Vote Earth 2024
This initiative encourages students to vote and seeks to make clear to elected officials that voters demand bold action on climate change and environmental protection. The website also offers voting resources about candidates, voting locations and conducting in-class voter registration. Vote Earth 2024 is a collaboration between Earthday.org, Solve Climate by 2030, and the Student PIRGs’ New Voters Project.
Call for Interest: Endowment Impact Benchmark Cohort
Intentional Endowments Network invites participation from endowments and foundations in the 2024 Endowment Impact Benchmark cohort. The Endowment Impact Benchmark is an assessment and ratings framework that enables endowments to earn recognition for their commitment to sustainable and impact investing. The deadline to express interest is Sept. 30.
AASHE Member Discount: 100% Off SPLC Navigator
SPLC (Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council) Navigator is a digital platform that enables procurement and sourcing professionals to develop and maintain a roadmap towards sustainable procurement over time. The platform provides sustainable procurement measurement, benchmarking, performance tracking, targeted actions and supporting resources. AASHE members are entitled to a 100 discount. The discount expires Dec. 31.
Climate Emotions Study
The purpose of the research study is to explore what training and support educators, faculty and students need around climate emotions while teaching or researching climate change topics. Participants will join a 90-minute online focus group and will receive $150 for participating in the study. This research is being conducted through Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder.
WOHESC 2025 Call for Proposals
Organizers for the Washington Oregon Cascadia Higher Education Sustainability Conference (WOHESC) invite proposals for program content, sessions and speakers. Happening March 5-7, 2025, the event will focus on creating enduring communities in higher education that are environmentally conscious and socially responsible. The deadline to submit a proposal is Oct. 18.
2025 Green Chemistry Challenge Award
The Green Chemistry Challenge Awards promote the environmental and economic benefits of developing and using novel, sustainable chemistry by recognizing chemical technologies that incorporate the principles of sustainable chemistry into chemical design, manufacture and use. The U.S. EPA’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention sponsors the program in partnership with the American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Institute. The application deadline is Dec. 13.
Seeking Input on IRA Community of Practice Topics and Resources
In an effort to meet higher education institutions' needs related to the climate provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Second Nature seeks feedback about potential topics, resources, educational materials, etc., for a community of practice, which will be developed in partnership with other organizations (e.g., Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), American Council on Education (ACE), and Boston Green Ribbon Commission).
Second Nature Catalyst Grant Opportunity
Up to $7,500 will be awarded to support a wide range of climate action initiatives at Climate Leadership Network member institutions. Grant recipients will receive unrestricted funds, follow a simple reporting process, and have numerous opportunities to have their projects showcased by Second Nature's communications team. Applications are due Sept. 6.
2024 Global Sustainability Challenge
The Council On International Educational Exchange seeks proposals collaboratively designed by researchers, faculty and/or staff from at least two different universities outlining a comprehensive portfolio of immersive study abroad experiences that foster a deep understanding of climate change and its impacts on various ecosystems and communities. Finalists win a trip to Rome for a live pitch event. Grand prize winners share $250,000 in student scholarships. The deadline to submit a proposal is Sept. 20.
Youth Petition for Climate Change Education
The petition urges governments across the world to mobilize the potential of climate change education. Emphasizing the need for climate change education to be more comprehensive, holistic and effective, the petition calls on governments to embed climate change education in all subjects and at all levels of education, improve the quality of climate education, include education when developing climate solutions, monitor green content in school curricula, and meaningfully engage with youth in designing and delivering climate education. This petition is being led by the Global Education Monitoring Report in partnership with the MECCE Project, Take Global Action, and Earth Guardians.
Thomas Ehrlich Civically Engaged Faculty Award
The Thomas Ehrlich Civically Engaged Faculty Award given by Campus Compact recognizes one senior faculty member each year for their commitment to connecting their teaching, research and service to community engagement. Nominations are due by Oct. 31.
Campus Compact Student Leadership Awards
This award recognizes students who demonstrate inspiring leadership qualities through civic and community engagement. Students who receive the award are leading change on their campuses and in their communities and inspiring their peers to do the same. Nominations are Oct. 1; applications are due Oct. 31.
SWEEP for Campuses Certification Pilot
Solid Waste Environmental Excellence Performance (SWEEP), a solid waste management standard and certification organization, invites applications from higher education institutions for its pilot certification program.
Second Nature Climate Action Planning Webinar Series
This series is designed to simplify the process of creating a climate action plan, including stakeholder engagement conversations and decarbonization strategies such as geoexchange systems and offsets. The first webinar of the series begins on Aug. 29.
