| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 77.43 |
| Liaison | Elida Erickson |
| Submission Date | Feb. 28, 2022 |
University of California, Santa Cruz
EN-11: Inter-Campus Collaboration
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Ellen
Vaughan Water & Climate Action Manager Sustainability Office |
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):
UCSC is a member of the the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), the U.S. Green Building Council (GCSHE), and Second Nature.
UCSC participates in the Real Food Challenge and the Environmental Protection Agency's sustainability programs, including the Food Waste Recovery Challenge.
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):
UCSC is an active member in multiple groups within the UC system managed by the UC Office of the President (UCOP). The overarching, higher level groups include the Global Climate Leadership Council (https://ucop.edu/carbon-neutrality-initiative/global-climate-council/index.html) and the Sustainability Steering Committee (https://www.ucop.edu/sustainability/policy-areas/sustainability-steering-committee.html)
UCSC is a founding signatory and member of the Monterey Bay Regional Climate Action Compact and a member of the Central Coast Climate Collaborative.
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):
2021 GCSHE
Elida Erickson, Sustainability Director & Rebecca Hernandez, Director, American Indian Resource Center: "Moving from "Sustaina-splaining' to Inclusion"
Ellen Vaughan, Water & Climate Action Manager, Sustainability Office: "A Campus Framework for Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion-Centered Climate Resilience Planning"
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):
AASHE’s Campus Sustainability Hub
Resource title: Inclusive Sustainability: Collaborative Approaches through UC Santa Cruz’s People of Color Sustainability Collective
May 26, 2021
Content type: Case Studies
Submitter name: Elida Erickson
Link to resource: https://hub.aashe.org/browse/casestudy/24684/Inclusive-Sustainability-Collaborative-Approaches-through-UC-Santa-Cruzs-People-of-Color-Sustainability-Collective
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):
Ellen Vaughan, Water & Climate Action Manager, Sustainability Office: Advisory Council, AASHE 2020 - Present
Kristin Lee, Program Manager, Sustainability Office: Board Member, Bike Santa Cruz County, March 2018 - June 2021
Patrick Testoni, Campus Energy Manager, Board Member, Ecology Action, March 2018 - present https://ecoact.org/about-us/our-people
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:
- Elida Erickson, Sustainability Director is a mentor through AASHE's 2021-22 mentorship program for Jessica Krejcik a sustainability professional at Concordia University in Quebec.
Every year, UCSC hosts:
- 19th Annual Practical Activism Conference: https://practicalactivism.ucsc.edu/
Our day-long, student-led conference aims to further local and global change in our community by representing diverse perspectives on a variety of social justice issues, and providing hands-on tools to make practical change. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about many social-justice-related topics in student-organized workshops and special sessions. This year’s workshop topics include:
BIPOC Mental Health & Wellness
Critical Race Theory
Native American Land Stewardship
Homelessness & Housing Justice
Worker Exploitation in the Garment Industry
Social Justice in STEM
Therapeutic Activism
Voting 4 Tomorrow
-8th annual Confronting Climate Change Conference: https://news.ucsc.edu/2022/03/confronting-climate-change.htm
The public lecture series brings together scientists, artists, policy experts, and community members to discuss the planet’s wellbeing and share solutions for the future.
- 13th Annual All-California Labor Economics Conference: https://transform.ucsc.edu/13th-annual-all-california-labor-economics-conference-at-uc-santa-cruz/
The event had 100 attendees from 18 different universities and organizations. The conference is held once a year at a university or research institute in California. Labor economists and economists from related fields from all over California attend each year. The papers presented at this year’s conference covered topics that touch on issues of public interest and social good.
- Employees from UCSC's Sustainability Office participate in a UC-wide sustainability group (STARS/Metrics Coordination Working Group) that works with one another and the UC Office of the President to help identify reporting protocols and to inform the development of one another’s sustainability programs.
- Sustainability Office staff also participate in multiple other UC working groups to mentor each other and share best reporting practices. See Optional Field below.
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:
A brief description of other inter-campus collaborative efforts around sustainability during the previous year :
UCSC participates in multiple UC working groups to plan and share resources, including:
-Climate Change Working Group
-Green Building Working Group
-Sustainable Operations and Green Labs Working Group
-Sustainable Transportation Working Group
-Water Working Group
-Zero Waste Working Group
-Sustainability & Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Justice (DEIJ) Working Group
In addition, a UC Zero Waste Subcommittee recently worked to launch the UC #MyLastTrash campaign. https://zerowaste2020.universityofcalifornia.edu/
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.