| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 48.10 |
| Liaison | Jen Jones |
| Submission Date | March 3, 2023 |
College of Charleston
EN-11: Inter-Campus Collaboration
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.50 / 3.00 |
Jen
Jones Director Center for Sustainable Development |
Is the institution currently a member of a national or international higher education sustainability network?:
The name of the national or international sustainability network(s):
The College of Charleston is a proud member of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, Second Nature's Climate Leadership Network, and the Post Landfill Action Network.
CofC is also a member of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education, and Higher Education Protection Network.
Does the institution actively participate in a regional, state/provincial, or local higher education sustainability network?:
The name of the regional, state/provincial or local sustainability network(s):
The Center for Sustainable Development is an active member of the following local, state and regional networks: Charleston Area Sustainability Collaborative, Carolina Recycling Association, South Carolina Collegiate Recycling Network.
In addition, the College of Charleston is a participant in the Black History Intercollegiate Consortium, the Carolinas Chapter of the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education, and the Charleston Chapter of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History.
Has the institution presented at a higher education sustainability conference during the previous year?:
A list or brief description of the conference(s) and presentation(s):
Has the institution submitted a case study during the previous year to an external higher education sustainability resource center or awards program?:
A list or brief description of the sustainability resource center or awards program and submission(s):
Has the institution had employees or students serving on a board or committee of a sustainability network or conference during the previous three years?:
A list or brief description of the board or committee appointment(s):
Two employees are board members of the Post Landfill Action Network (PLAN).
In addition, an employee is Vice President of the Charleston Chapter of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, and an employee is an institutional representative to the Black History Intercollegiate Consortium.
Does the institution have an ongoing mentoring relationship with another institution through which it assists the institution with its sustainability reporting and/or the development of its sustainability program?:
A brief description of the mentoring relationship and activities:
Has the institution had employees or students serving as peer reviewers of another institution’s sustainability data and/or STARS submission during the previous three years?:
A brief description of the peer review activities:
A brief description of other inter-campus collaborative efforts around sustainability during the previous year :
In summer 2022, CofC hosted Coastal Carolina's Sustainability Team (total of 5 members) for a day long visit and tour as they sought advice on composting in dining halls and other sustainability initiatives.
Website URL where information about the institution’s inter-campus collaborations is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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