Franklin University Switzerland
PRE-4: Reporting Methodologies
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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Reporter |
Narrative outlining the data collection process used in the preparation of this report:
Our data collection process included the following:
- Peparation. In preparation for participating in the STARS data gathering process, team members underwent training that included attending the STARS Cohort program and reading through the STARS technical manual.
- Documentation. Worksheets and checklists were developed and saved to a centralized folder with shared access among team members.
- Identification.
- A list of data providers was compiled, which included the contact information of specific personnel.
- Existing data was identified, based on previous submissions to other reports, such as GreenMetrics and THE Impact Rankings.
- Communications. Presentations were made to faculty and staff meetings, to communicate in advance the STARS data collection process. Data providers were then contacted via email, with specific questions related to information needed. Follow up communications included in person meetings and emails.
- Quality check. All information provided by data providers was checked by team members for accuracy and consistency.
- Recording. Data was populated using the reporting tool on the AASHE website.
- Internal reivew was performed in connection with a campus organization, Franklin Francs, which provided students independant of the university's sustainability programs, to audit data reported.
List of personnel who led the reporting process:
Kate Taylor - Green Office Scholar, STARS Reporting Manager
Jean Wu - Director, Green Office Sustainability Programs
List of additional personnel who contributed to the reporting process:
Alexander Ribeiro, GO Scholar Campus Operations
Sawyer Villanueva, GO Scholar Education & Research, Climate Action Plan lead
Grace Meller, GO Policy Intern
Were students involved in the data collection process?:
Narrative outlining how students were involved in the data collection process:
The STARS collection process was coordinated by a Green Office Scholar STARS Reporting Manager tasked with driving the data collection process. Students worked to collect information and follow up with data providers. Students were also involved in the quality control process.
Description of the internal data quality controls used in the preparation of this report:
All information provided by data providers was checked by team members for accuracy and consistency. Once confirmed, data was then populated using the reporting tool on the AASHE website.
Internal reivew was performed in connection with a campus organization, Franklin Francs, which provided students independant of the university's sustainability programs, to audit data reported. Reviewers used the STARS 3.0 Review Template in the review process.
Were any independent audits or external assurance processes used in the preparation of this report?:
Narrative outlining the independent audits or external assurance processes used in the preparation of this report:
Notes about the information provided for this credit:
Additional documentation for this credit:
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.