| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 45.79 |
| Liaison | Larry Cook |
| Submission Date | Dec. 4, 2020 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of South Carolina
EN-11: Inter-Campus Collaboration
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Caroline
Zerhusen Project Coordinator Office of Sustainability |
Is the institution an active member of a national or international sustainability network?:
The name of the national or international sustainability network(s):
Post Landfill Action Network, Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, EcoReps, College and University Recycling Coalition
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):
City of Columbia, SC Climate Protection Action Campaign, Sustainable Midlands, Conservation Voters of South Carolina, Coastal Conservation League, The Local chapter of the Sierra Club, Trout Unlimited, Environmental Educators Association of South Carolina.
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 University of South Carolina Office of Sustainability hosts the Sustainability Showcase each fall, at which the majority of presentations revolve around sustainability related topics. Presenters include students, faculty, staff, and community members. Each year we have over 30 presenters at the showcase.
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):
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):
Audrey Jones is on the board for Sustainable midlands. Larry Cook is on College and University Recycling Coalition and the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control Corporate Recovery Coalition, Austin Sutherland and Larry Cook both served on both on Climate Protection Action Campaign, Laura Anne Hunt served on the Southeastern EcoReps Board.
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:
The University of South Carolina Office of Sustainability works closely with the Connecticut College Office of Sustainability to share ideas about growing sustainability on campus and assist each other with STARS reporting.
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:
Austin Sutherland, Senior Coordinator for Reporting and Finance, conducted a peer review for Connecticut Colleges STARS report, working with Margaret Bounds.
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:
Austin Sutherland is an instructor for Sustainability Across the Curriculum workshops on behalf of the University of South Carolina that aid many institutions with advancing their sustainability-orientated training for professional development.
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.