| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 57.96 |
| Liaison | Tracey Coronado |
| Submission Date | March 15, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Missouri State University
EN-11: Inter-Campus Collaboration
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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3.00 / 3.00 |
Doug
Neidigh Sustainability Coordinator Environmental Management |
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Is the institution an active member of a national or international sustainability network?:
Yes
The name of the national or international sustainability network(s):
AASHE
Is the institution an active member of a regional, state/provincial or local sustainability network?:
Yes
The name of the regional, state/provincial or local sustainability network(s):
St. Louis Higher Education Sustainability Consortium
Has the institution presented at a sustainability conference during the previous year? :
Yes
A list or brief description of the conference(s) and presentation(s):
The Ripple Effect: Taking Hydroponic Growing From Missouri State to 32 Other Schools and Eventually the World
Taking Sustainability to the Basement: Indoor Campus Growing Solutions for any Room, any Size and any Budget
Has the institution submitted a case study during the previous year to a sustainability awards program that is inclusive of multiple campuses? :
No
A list or brief description of the awards program(s) and submission(s):
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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? :
Yes
A list or brief description of the board or committee appointment(s):
The Sustainability Coordinator is on the AASHE Advisory Council. This council provides input to the board and staff regarding the development and implementation of AASHE’s strategic plan.
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:
Campus dining services, in partnership with Chartwells, mentors colleges and universities across the nation when they are ready to introduce ZipGrow, a vertical farming technology. The mentoring team advises mentee schools on design and purchase of the vertical hydroponic growing units. Once the units arrive the team will often visit the mentee school, assisting with assembly, installation and initial planting. Ongoing mentorship is provided to help with troubleshooting issues and sourcing seeds via Skype. In addition to visiting mentees, representatives are hosted on campus for hands-on training covering the entire process from planting to harvesting.
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?:
No
A brief description of the peer review activities:
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Has the institution participated in other collaborative efforts around sustainability during the previous year, e.g. joint planning or resource sharing with other institutions? :
Yes
A brief description of other collaborative efforts around sustainability during the previous year:
The formal Missouri State University campus sustainability organization, Students for a Sustainable Future (SSF), has been a key player in MO Love, an inter-state coalition that unites campus sustainability groups from across Missouri. Through MO Love, university groups are given the opportunity to share their knowledge and progress of campus sustainability efforts, brainstorm about ways to make positive change, build bridges of communication and camaraderie, educate themselves about sustainability, and strengthen their leadership skills. Every semester, a designated university hosts an intensive student-led 3 day conference over a weekend. During these conferences, the university groups come together to share, learn, and grow.
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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