| Overall Rating | Gold |
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| Overall Score | 65.15 |
| Liaison | Emma Blandford |
| Submission Date | Feb. 29, 2024 |
Georgia Institute of Technology
EN-11: Inter-Campus Collaboration
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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3.00 / 3.00 |
Emma
Blandford Portfolio Manager Office of Sustainability |
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Is the institution currently a member of a national or international higher education sustainability network?:
Yes
The name of the national or international sustainability network(s):
AASHE:
Georgia Tech is an organizational member of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.
University Global Coalition:
Georgia Tech President Ángel Cabrera chairs the steering committee of the University Global Coalition, a coalition of colleges and universities throughout the world that are committed to infusing the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals into the curriculum and operations of their institutions. Through quarterly committee meetings and annual membership meetings, they share best practices and determine actionable ideas that can be instituted at the college or university.
https://universityglobalcoalition.org/about/
Georgia Tech is an organizational member of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.
University Global Coalition:
Georgia Tech President Ángel Cabrera chairs the steering committee of the University Global Coalition, a coalition of colleges and universities throughout the world that are committed to infusing the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals into the curriculum and operations of their institutions. Through quarterly committee meetings and annual membership meetings, they share best practices and determine actionable ideas that can be instituted at the college or university.
https://universityglobalcoalition.org/about/
Does the institution actively participate in a regional, state/provincial, or local higher education sustainability network?:
Yes
The name of the regional, state/provincial or local sustainability network(s):
Georgia Tech individuals are part of the Georgia Community of Practice on Teaching with the SDGs (RCE-GA Project). The group consisting of universities in GA meets 2x/semester for cross-institutional and inter-disciplinary collaboration.
https://serve-learn-sustain.gatech.edu/serve-learn-sustain-and-center-teaching-and-learning-share-instructor-created-resources-and-launch
RCE Greater Atlanta is a regional sustainability network acknowledged by the United Nations University on December 18, 2017 as a Regional Centre of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development. Georgia Tech served as one of the founding institutions for RCE Greater Atlanta, and continues to serve in a leadership role. RCEs support implementation of the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals at the regional level through education and training. The designation makes Atlanta one of only eight RCEs in the U.S. and 174 worldwide. RCE Greater Atlanta brings together nine universities and colleges with nonprofit, community, government, and business partners - and we are the only RCE in the U.S. with strong leadership and participation from HBCUs.
RCE Greater Atlanta focuses especially on equity and justice issues inherent in sustainable development. We aim to create a new regional model for collective impact, by harnessing higher education capacity and knowledge for regional benefit – and in the process, better preparing our students to be sustainable development changemakers, in Greater Atlanta and beyond.
https://serve-learn-sustain.gatech.edu/rce-greater-atlanta
https://serve-learn-sustain.gatech.edu/serve-learn-sustain-and-center-teaching-and-learning-share-instructor-created-resources-and-launch
RCE Greater Atlanta is a regional sustainability network acknowledged by the United Nations University on December 18, 2017 as a Regional Centre of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development. Georgia Tech served as one of the founding institutions for RCE Greater Atlanta, and continues to serve in a leadership role. RCEs support implementation of the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals at the regional level through education and training. The designation makes Atlanta one of only eight RCEs in the U.S. and 174 worldwide. RCE Greater Atlanta brings together nine universities and colleges with nonprofit, community, government, and business partners - and we are the only RCE in the U.S. with strong leadership and participation from HBCUs.
RCE Greater Atlanta focuses especially on equity and justice issues inherent in sustainable development. We aim to create a new regional model for collective impact, by harnessing higher education capacity and knowledge for regional benefit – and in the process, better preparing our students to be sustainable development changemakers, in Greater Atlanta and beyond.
https://serve-learn-sustain.gatech.edu/rce-greater-atlanta
Has the institution presented at a higher education sustainability conference during the previous year?:
Yes
A list or brief description of the conference(s) and presentation(s):
In May 2023, Presented 2023 Georgia Climate Conference on multiple topics such as Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse in Resilient Buildings, Climate Vulnerabilities in Metro Atlanta: Climatic and socio-economic spatial analysis, Climate Vulnerabilities in Hawaii, and more.
https://www.2023georgiaclimateconference.org/_files/ugd/62fc18_36de0381554f4410ac153e1fb1d39c7f.pdf
In September 2023, GT hosted the RCE Americas meeting for 2023. GT presented on topics such as Renewable bioproducts and Advancing SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy Through Community- University Partnerships.
https://www.2023georgiaclimateconference.org/_files/ugd/62fc18_36de0381554f4410ac153e1fb1d39c7f.pdf
In September 2023, GT hosted the RCE Americas meeting for 2023. GT presented on topics such as Renewable bioproducts and Advancing SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy Through Community- University Partnerships.
Has the institution submitted a case study during the previous year to an external higher education sustainability resource center or awards program?:
Yes
A list or brief description of the sustainability resource center or awards program and submission(s):
Georgia Tech presented a webinar about the Sustainability Next Plan on February 22, 2023.
https://hub.aashe.org/browse/video/27066/Integrating-Sustainability-Plans-and-Capital-Campaigns
Case study of the Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design.
https://hub.aashe.org/browse/casestudy/24624/The-Kendeda-Building-for-Innovative-Sustainable-Design-A-Certified-Living-Building
Case Study for Styrofoam recycling in research facilities pilot.
https://hub.aashe.org/browse/casestudy/23872/Piloting-Styrofoam-Recycling-in-Research-Facilities-at-Georgia-Institute-of-Technology
https://hub.aashe.org/browse/video/27066/Integrating-Sustainability-Plans-and-Capital-Campaigns
Case study of the Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design.
https://hub.aashe.org/browse/casestudy/24624/The-Kendeda-Building-for-Innovative-Sustainable-Design-A-Certified-Living-Building
Case Study for Styrofoam recycling in research facilities pilot.
https://hub.aashe.org/browse/casestudy/23872/Piloting-Styrofoam-Recycling-in-Research-Facilities-at-Georgia-Institute-of-Technology
Has the institution had employees or students serving on a board or committee of a sustainability network or conference during the previous three years?:
Yes
A list or brief description of the board or committee appointment(s):
Jenny Hirsch – AASHE Board of Directors, President
https://www.aashe.org/about-us/who-we-are/board-of-directors/
https://www.aashe.org/about-us/who-we-are/board-of-directors/
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?:
Yes
A brief description of the mentoring relationship and activities:
Associate Vice President of Sustainability Jennifer Chirico has regularly scheduled meetings with her counterparts at the University of Georgia, Kennesaw State University, and Georgia State University. All four universities are part of the larger University System of Georgia. Therefore, they fall under the same governing structure. They meet to discuss common barriers / challenges, best practices, lessons learned, and opportunities to collaborate on projects / grants.
In addition, Shan Arora (Director, Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design, a fully certified Living Building) routinely mentors peer institutions seeking to learn more about Living Buildings. He is currently assisting Appalachian State University with questions they have regarding their proposed Living Building Challenge project.
In addition, Shan Arora (Director, Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design, a fully certified Living Building) routinely mentors peer institutions seeking to learn more about Living Buildings. He is currently assisting Appalachian State University with questions they have regarding their proposed Living Building Challenge project.
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?:
No
A brief description of the peer review activities:
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A brief description of other inter-campus collaborative efforts around sustainability during the previous year :
● In August 2023, Hosted Mississippi State University architecture students at the Kendeda to learn about sustainable architecture and living buildings.
● In August 2023, Hosted a gathering with Auburn University’s Office of Sustainability to discuss GT’s Climate Action Plan, best practices, sustainability advice, and more.
● In August 2023, Hosted a gathering with Auburn University’s Office of Sustainability to discuss GT’s Climate Action Plan, best practices, sustainability advice, and more.
Website URL where information about the institution’s inter-campus collaborations is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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