| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 71.55 |
| Liaison | Kelsey Beal |
| Submission Date | Jan. 18, 2024 |
Indiana University Bloomington
EN-11: Inter-Campus Collaboration
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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3.00 / 3.00 |
Kelsey
Beal Sustainbility Analyst 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):
Indiana University is a member of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE).
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):
IU Bloomington collaborates with peer institutions as a member of Big 10 and Friends Sustainability Working Group.
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):
At the 2019 AASHE conference in Spokane, Indiana University attendee figures reached the mid-20s including 5 sustainability office staff, 2 academics/residential programs staff, and 4 students from the Bloomington (IUB) campus.
Full session presentations:
IUB Building Bridges through Reuse
IUB Planning for Zero Waste and Beyond
IUB Living Labs that Integrate Sustainability Education, Community Engagement & Workforce Development
Student summit presentations:
IUB Big Red Eats Green: Empowering Students to Engage in their University Food System
IUB Implementing Experiential Education to Change Food Culture in Non-Land Grant Universities
Student/campus posters:
IUB Outdoor Waste Receptacle Removal: A Creative Approach to Waste Management IUPUI Implementing a Better Deskside Recycling System
Full session presentations:
IUB Building Bridges through Reuse
IUB Planning for Zero Waste and Beyond
IUB Living Labs that Integrate Sustainability Education, Community Engagement & Workforce Development
Student summit presentations:
IUB Big Red Eats Green: Empowering Students to Engage in their University Food System
IUB Implementing Experiential Education to Change Food Culture in Non-Land Grant Universities
Student/campus posters:
IUB Outdoor Waste Receptacle Removal: A Creative Approach to Waste Management IUPUI Implementing a Better Deskside Recycling System
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):
Indiana University received the Alternative Fuel Leader – Electric award from the Greater Indiana Clean Cities Coalition during its annual awards reception. Each year, Greater Indiana recognizes outstanding contributions to those who help advance their mission.
https://today.iu.edu/live/news/617-iu-fleet-services-recognized?_gl=1*1mnopue*_ga*NDgxMzg1Mjk2LjE2OTMzMTc4MjM.*_ga_61CH0D2DQW*MTY5ODE1ODM5MS42MS4xLjE2OTgxNTk2MDAuMjQuMC4w
https://today.iu.edu/live/news/617-iu-fleet-services-recognized?_gl=1*1mnopue*_ga*NDgxMzg1Mjk2LjE2OTMzMTc4MjM.*_ga_61CH0D2DQW*MTY5ODE1ODM5MS42MS4xLjE2OTgxNTk2MDAuMjQuMC4w
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):
IU Bloomington Director of Sustainability serves on the Bloomington Sustainability Commission.
Members of the Office of Sustainability are engaged with the Indiana Chapter of USGBC.
Members of the Office of Sustainability are engaged with the Indiana Chapter of USGBC.
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:
IU Bloomington has assisted other in-state colleagues with their sustainability initiatives (such as Purdue University, Indiana State University, Butler University, Ball State University) in the role of peer mentor, free consultant, and/or providing speakers over the years. IUB regularly collaborates with other institutions in our local and regional networks.
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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