Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 75.35
Liaison Megan Litke
Submission Date March 30, 2016
Executive Letter Download

STARS v2.0

American University
IN-2: Innovation 2

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.00 / 1.00 Megan Litke
Sustainability Manager
Office of Sustainability
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Title or keywords related to the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
SEED (Student Environmental Educators Discussion)

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A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
American University Green Eagles organized and managed a conference that drew students from DC, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and beyond to swap peer education stories and strategies. This student run conference offered networking opportunities unique to students engaged in campus sustainability and established a network of students for continued sharing and partnerships after the conference concluded.

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A brief description of any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation (if not reported above):
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A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise:
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Which of the following STARS subcategories does the innovation most closely relate to? (Select all that apply up to a maximum of five):
Yes or No
Curriculum No
Research No
Campus Engagement Yes
Public Engagement Yes
Air & Climate No
Buildings No
Dining Services No
Energy No
Grounds No
Purchasing No
Transportation No
Waste No
Water No
Coordination, Planning & Governance Yes
Diversity & Affordability No
Health, Wellbeing & Work No
Investment No

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Other topic(s) that the innovation relates to that are not listed above:
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The website URL where information about the innovation is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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