| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 60.35 |
| Liaison | Cody Friend |
| Submission Date | May 6, 2024 |
University of Nebraska at Omaha
EN-11: Inter-Campus Collaboration
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.00 / 3.00 |
Cody
Friend ORCA Researcher 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):
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):
Omaha Area Higher Education Sustainability Alliance
The Omaha Area Higher Education Sustainability Alliance: The Omaha Area Higher Education Sustainability Alliance shares a commitment to the Omaha Metro as both citizens and stewards of community resources. As a coalition of like-minded representatives of our respective higher-education institutions who seek to strengthen our collective capacity to embody and employ sustainable practices, we are committed to working together on issues that benefit each of our institutions as well as the Omaha Metro community. Our alliance is a non-political, non-binding entity that seeks, exclusively, opportunities for shared understanding, exchange of best practices, utilizing our collective voice through civil discussion with local agencies, and generating productive, mutually-beneficial cooperation. Over the last five years, each of our institutions has enhanced its capacity for addressing sustainability issues on our respective campuses and in the delivery of our respective academic missions. Each participating member has set goals about energy conservation, building practices, waste-stream reduction and recycling, grounds and maintenance, and educational and research opportunities, among others.
NU System Sustainability Summit
The annual NU System Sustainability Summit will bring together University of Nebraska sustainability leaders and stakeholders to share with and listen to one another—in the hopes of prompting growth and understanding of our sustainable initiatives and visions. This annual gathering elevates effective, efficient, economic, equitable, and responsible use of our resources to meet our current needs—while considering the long-term implications of our choices on future generations.
Omaha Earth Day
Staff within the Office of Sustainability at UNO (A.T. Miller -UNO Chief Diversity Officer, Cody Friend -Student Woker, Susi Phung -Office of the President Sustainability Intern, and Marina Hardy -Student Worker), partnered with the Green Omaha Coalition (GOC) to give a sustainability Bike Tour around the UNO Campus; Demonstrating how sustainability can be integrated into the civic infrastructure. While this is a new partnership, UNO and GOC are planning to continue to partner during the next academic year and are official partners.
GOC DEMO TENT SCHEDULE
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11am - 12pm: Bicycle Tour: Sustainable Housing Project
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Bing Chen - UNO Sustainability Office
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BYOB (Bring Your Own Bike)
12pm - 1pm: Earthen Floor Demo
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Jim Schalles - Tallgrass Hearth & Home
1pm - 2pm: Worm Composting
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Adam Sagert
2pm - 3pm: Tour of UNO Campus
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Susi Phung - UNO Sustainability Office
3pm - 3:30pm: Solar: Clean Energy, Climate Action
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Eric Williams
3:30pm - 4pm: Repurposing Plastic Bottles to Grow
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Icon Solutions
4pm - 4:30pm: Simple Home Soil Testing
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Ben Stallings
4:30pm - 5pm: Rain Gardens: Catch Every Drop
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Ben Stallings
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The Omaha Area Higher Education Sustainability Alliance: The Omaha Area Higher Education Sustainability Alliance shares a commitment to the Omaha Metro as both citizens and stewards of community resources. As a coalition of like-minded representatives of our respective higher-education institutions who seek to strengthen our collective capacity to embody and employ sustainable practices, we are committed to working together on issues that benefit each of our institutions as well as the Omaha Metro community. Our alliance is a non-political, non-binding entity that seeks, exclusively, opportunities for shared understanding, exchange of best practices, utilizing our collective voice through civil discussion with local agencies, and generating productive, mutually-beneficial cooperation. Over the last five years, each of our institutions has enhanced capacity for addressing sustainability issues on our respective campuses and in the delivery of our respective academic missions. Each participating member has set goals pertaining to energy conservation, building practices, waste-stream reduction and recycling, grounds and maintenance, and educational and research opportunities, among others.
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):
Faculty presented at the following conferences: - USGBC Green Schools Conference/Expo - International LID Conference - North American Association for Environmental Education Conference - 8th Annual Omaha Stormwater Tour
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):
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):
Omaha By Design - Steve Rodie, Advisory Committee Mode Shift Omaha - Dr. Angela Eikenberry, Advisor & Past Board Member ORBT Planning Committee - Jason Buzzell, Committee Member WELLCOM - Dr. Bob Goeman, Board Member President's Sustainability Advisory Committee (NU System) - A.T. Miller
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:
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:
Optional Fields
Ongoing efforts between UNO and UNMC Offices of Sustainability to collaborate on more projects on both of our campuses including a cooperative waste management programming.
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.