| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 69.24 |
| Liaison | Kelsey Beal |
| Submission Date | July 12, 2024 |
Indiana University Indianapolis
EN-11: Inter-Campus Collaboration
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Kelsey
Beal Sustainbility Analyst Office of Sustainability |
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):
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?:
The name of the regional, state/provincial or local sustainability network(s):
Big Ten and Friends Sustainability Network
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):
The IUPUI Office of Sustainability staff and students presented at 2023 AASHE Conference in Boston, MA. Focus topics included Green Labs and a student networking session.
CSO Jessica Davis presented at a Women in Green panel at the Indianapolis USGBC Conference in Indianapolis, IN.
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):
The IUPUI Office of Sustainability was awarded the 2022 Sustainability Innovation Award at the 2022 Midwest Regional Sustainability Summit: https://www.midwestsustainabilitysummit.org/awards https://m.facebook.com/IUISustain/photos/a.404308632939657/5194398507263955/?type=3&_rdr 2019-
In 2020 IUPUI was awarded an Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) Pollution Prevention grant award for the support and analysis of electrification of our grounds fleet.
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):
The Sustainability Director holds the following board/committee appointments during the reporting period
- Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee
- Butler University Center for Urban Ecology and Sustainability, Committee member
- 2021 NCAA March Madness, Sustainability Local Organizing Committee
- 2022 College Football Playoffs, Sustainability Local Organizing Committee
- USGBC, Market Leadership Advisory Board
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:
The IUPUI Office of Sustainability provides oversight and guidance to other IU Regional campuses, specifically IU Columbus and IU Fort Wayne, which are included in IUPUI reporting. We also participate in statewide IU efforts to collaborate and enhance Sustainability across the entire IU system and campuses. The IUPUI Office of Sustainability is a member of the local organizing sustainability committee working with the Indiana Sports Corporation.
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:
Office of Sustainability Staff reviewed the STARS submission for Butler University.
Optional Fields
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:
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.