STARS Workshop: Improving Sustainable Practices in Higher Education
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Join students, faculty, and staff to brainstorm practical solutions and drive sustainability across Adelphi. Collaborate on high-impact eco-friendly projects while establishing key environmental priorities for our campus. Your participation will directly shape our green future and support Adelphi’s upcoming AASHE STARS report!
Adelphi University is preparing for the AASHE STARS report and invites all undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff to participate in advancing sustainability initiatives.
What is STARS?
The Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) is a comprehensive framework developed by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) to assess and improve sustainability practices in higher education. By participating in STARS, Adelphi University can be recognized for their commitment to sustainability and transparency.
How It Works:
- Learn about the goals of AASHE STARS and sustainability initiatives at Adelphi University.
- Review the updated criteria for STARS reporting.
- Learn about sustainability project demand and requests identified by the EAC student group.
- Assess the feasibility of proposed sustainability projects through group discussions.
- Identify and document potential sustainability projects and opportunities for collaboration.
Who Can Apply?
This workshop is open to all Adelphi University undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff.
Students and faculty members from all majors and academic disciplines are welcome to participate.
Why Participate?
- Contribute to Adelphi University’s preparation for the AASHE STARS report.
- Brainstorm and support the implementation of sustainability projects.
- Build opportunities for collaboration among students, faculty, and staff.
- Identify priority areas and practical solutions to strengthen sustainability at Adelphi University.
For more information, please contact Dr. Kyungmin Lee at kylee@adelphi.edu, or Dr. Aaren Freeman at afreeman@adelphi.edu.
Adelphi University’s STARS project is supported by the Office of Sustainability and the Department of Environmental Studies and Sciences.