University of Texas at Austin
AC-5: Immersive Experience
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Jim
Walker Director of Sustainability, Financial, and Administrative Services University Operations |
Criteria
Institution offers at least one immersive, sustainability-focused educational study program. The program is one week or more in length and may take place off-campus, overseas, or on-campus.
To qualify, a program must have a primary and explicit focus on the concept of sustainability, the interdependence of ecological and social/economic systems, and/or a major sustainability challenge.
For-credit programs, non-credit programs and programs offered in partnership with outside entities may count for this credit. Programs offered exclusively by outside entities do not count for this credit. See the Credit Example in the STARS Technical Manual for further guidance.
Applicability
This credit applies to all institutions that offer immersive educational programs.
Scoring
An institution earns 2 points for meeting the criteria outlined above. Partial points are not available for this credit.
Measurement
Timeframe
Programs offered during the three years prior to the anticipated date of submission are eligible for this credit.
Sampling and Data Standards
Not applicable
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.