| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 28.74 |
| Liaison | Laurie Kman |
| Submission Date | Feb. 28, 2019 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Lewis University
EN-11: Inter-Campus Collaboration
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
John
Lerczak Director of Sustainability Facilities |
Is the institution an active member of a national or international sustainability network?:
The name of the national or international sustainability network(s):
USGBC
Is the institution an active member of a regional, state/provincial or local sustainability network?:
The name of the regional, state/provincial or local sustainability network(s):
SMHEC
Has the institution presented at a sustainability conference during the previous year? :
A list or brief description of the conference(s) and presentation(s):
The conference that Lewis University presented at was The Greentown Conference. This conference brought over 300 people from all different sectors from the region in order to address sustainability issues and be immersed in a learning environment revolving around sustainability topics. We have various experts from around the region that were able to cover most of all sustainability topics for our region. The presentation that Lewis University presented was on our waste diversion programs and how much of an impact it has been on our campus and surrounding communities.
Has the institution submitted a case study during the previous year to a sustainability awards program that is inclusive of multiple campuses? :
A list or brief description of the awards program(s) and submission(s):
Through SMHEC we submitted a case study to be recognized for the Illinois Governor Sustainability Award that we accepted on behalf of multiple institutions.
Has the institution had staff, students or faculty 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):
Lewis has a sustainability council where students, staff and faculty represent the body of the committee. Also, the sustainability coordinator is part of the SMHEC committee where it consists of a multitude of institutions within the area. These committee promote community involvement and try to advance sustainability in all aspects. The sustainability coordinator also serves on the board of directors for the Will County Regional Sustainability Network as well as the Green Town Advisory Committee group.
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:
All Institutions under SMHEC assist each other with their programs and provide insight to one another. When a new development arising for a university Lewis University will provide insight if we have already implemented a similar program at our university.
Has the institution had staff, faculty, or students serving as peer reviewers of another institution’s sustainability data (e.g. GHG emissions or course inventory) and/or STARS submission during the previous three years?:
A brief description of the peer review activities:
Has the institution participated in other collaborative efforts around sustainability during the previous year, e.g. joint planning or resource sharing with other institutions? :
A brief description of other collaborative efforts around sustainability during the previous year:
Yes, through the various sustainability committee groups that Lewis is part of we are continuously sharing resources and planning on a bi-weekly basis.
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives 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.