| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 67.31 |
| Liaison | Rob Andrejewski |
| Submission Date | Dec. 23, 2024 |
University of Richmond
EN-11: Inter-Campus Collaboration
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.50 / 3.00 |
Haley
Herrmann Sustainability Communications & Events 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):
AASHE: The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) empowers higher education faculty, administrators, staff and students to be effective change agents and drivers of sustainability innovation. We work with and for higher education to ensure that our world’s future leaders are motivated and equipped to solve sustainability challenges.
Second Nature: From its founding, Second Nature has worked to expand higher education’s ability to solve pressing sustainability challenges. They do this by mobilizing a diverse array of higher education institutions to act on bold climate commitments, to scale campus climate initiatives, and to create innovative climate solutions.
UR is a Center for Sustainability Across the Curriculum: AASHE designates institutions as Centers for Sustainability Across the Curriculum. These Centers, which are selected based on their experience organizing sustainability-oriented professional development for their own faculty, agree to organize at least one workshop or other professional development offering annually that is open to faculty from other institutions. Each Center decides for itself on the specifics of these offerings (e.g., format, topical focus, timing, registration rates) resulting in programs that can support faculty with a wide variety of needs and interests. With support from Microsoft, AASHE is working to expand the Centers program globally by recruiting new institutions to become Centers and organizing a support group to train faculty leaders from other institutions to establish sustainability across the curriculum programs.
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):
VASHE Professional Network - Virginia Sustainability in Higher Education: The VASHE Professional Network (Virginia Sustainability in Higher Education) is a network of sustainability professionals working in institutions of higher education across the Commonwealth of Virginia. Participants communicate via an email listserv, quarterly conference calls and an annual in-person day-long meeting. https://sites.google.com/site/vasheconsortium/
SESN - Southeast Campus Sustainability Network: The Southeast Campus Sustainability Network (SCSN) is a network for the primary sustainability managers from colleges and universities in the South/Southeastern U.S. from Maryland to Texas. The group operates under a democratic, shared governance model and holds a monthly conference call to collaborate and share best practices. The annual regional gathering (held since 2013) is an opportunity to meet in person to advance sustainability leadership in the southeast via facilitated discussions, best practice sharing, collaboration, and networking.
VAEEC - Virginia Energy Efficiency Council: Founded in 2012, VAEEC is a 501c3 organization headquartered in Richmond, whose goal is to facilitate discussions and share resources to advance energy efficiency throughout the Commonwealth. We engage our members to identify barriers to and opportunities for energy efficiency advancement, and to develop a strong, fact-based, and balanced industry voice before local, state, and national policymakers and regulators. Our diverse group of over 100 members includes Fortune 500 companies, nonprofits, local governments, state agencies, and more, whose vision is for energy efficiency to be an integral part of Virginia’s economy and clean energy future.
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):
Rob Andrejewski, Director of Sustainability, presented at the 2024 Higher Education Climate Leadership Summit in Long Beach, CA, with David Karlsgodt, Eera Babtiwale, Bob Mancini, & Ellen Vaughan on “Decarbonization Planning vs. Climate Action Planning” on February 12, 2024. The panel presentation covered the similarities and differences in climate action and decarbonization planning with tools, strategies, and resources for schools at various stages of their carbon reduction journey.
Daniel Hart, Associate Director of Sustainability and Environmental Justice, presented at the 2023 AASHE Conference in Boston, MA with Kaylee August from the University of Florida on Exploring Conservation Land Management at the University Level. https://hub.aashe.org/browse/types/presentation/?search=&content_type=presentation&organizations=18913&country=
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):
As a part of the 2023 International Education Week: Braiding Knowledges for a Sustainable Future, the University Dining team held a Local-Global Sustainability dinner that featured foods from Denmark, Japan, New Zealand, and South Africa. Chefs strove to balance the authenticity of the meal with sustainability by identifying two dozen local proteins, produce, and cheeses. One example is a Danish dish from locally-sourced sources called stegt flaesk med persillesovs (roast pork belly with parsley sauce).
The UR Dining team won the Residential Special Event of the Year award from the National Association of College & University Food Services for this incredible event they orchestrated.
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):
Daniel Hart, Chair of the Sustainability & Resilience Commission, City of Richmond
Rob Andrejewski - SESN - Southeast Campus Sustainability Network: The Southeast Campus Sustainability Network (SCSN) is a network for the primary sustainability managers from colleges and universities in the South/Southeastern U.S. from Maryland to Texas. The group operates under a democratic, shared governance model and holds a monthly conference call to collaborate and share best practices. The annual regional gathering (held since 2013) is an opportunity to meet in person to advance sustainability leadership in the southeast via facilitated discussions, best practice sharing, collaboration, and networking. Rob has helped organized and co-facilitate the annual summer conference for this group for multiple years.
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
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.