| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 72.06 |
| Liaison | Dave Barbier |
| Submission Date | March 22, 2024 |
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
EN-11: Inter-Campus Collaboration
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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3.00 / 3.00 |
Sergio
Romero Data Analyst Office of Sustainability |
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Is the institution currently a member of a national or international higher education sustainability network?:
Yes
The name of the national or international sustainability network(s):
AASHE
Second Nature
Fair Trade University and Colleges
EPA Green Power Partnership
Bee Campus USA
Bike Friendly University (Silver)
Green Sports Alliance
Second Nature
Fair Trade University and Colleges
EPA Green Power Partnership
Bee Campus USA
Bike Friendly University (Silver)
Green Sports Alliance
Does the institution actively participate in a regional, state/provincial, or local higher education sustainability network?:
Yes
The name of the regional, state/provincial or local sustainability network(s):
UW System Sustainability: It is our desire as a system of university institutions, that our commitments and behaviors be ecologically sound, economically efficient, and socially responsible now, and for future generations to come. We see a sustainable future for our system where: students, faculty and staff develop a shared ethic of responsibility; our statewide commitment to the environment is honored; and sustainable principles, practices and values are infused into the culture of our institutions as they continue to change and grow.
https://www.wisconsin.edu/sustainability/
https://www.wisconsin.edu/sustainability/
Has the institution presented at a higher education sustainability conference during the previous year?:
Yes
A list or brief description of the conference(s) and presentation(s):
Dr. Li, Dr. Franzen, Dr. Liddicoat- Midwest Environmental Education Conference
Jill Griham- Midwest Environemtal Education Conference
Dave Barbier- AASHE-UMACS Networking Event
Sergio Romero-UMACS-Applying For Bike Friendly University: The Ups, Downs, and Roundabouts
Rachel Krouse-UMACS-GROW Program
Nathan Brown-Annual Physical Therapy Education Leadership Conference-A Roadmap to Sustainability: Introducing the Key Competencies in Sustainability to Physical Therapy Professional Education\
Emily Wahlquist, Chelsea Dresen-American Camp Association-Navigating K-12 School District Partnerships for Improved University Camp Programs
Jill Griham- Midwest Environemtal Education Conference
Dave Barbier- AASHE-UMACS Networking Event
Sergio Romero-UMACS-Applying For Bike Friendly University: The Ups, Downs, and Roundabouts
Rachel Krouse-UMACS-GROW Program
Nathan Brown-Annual Physical Therapy Education Leadership Conference-A Roadmap to Sustainability: Introducing the Key Competencies in Sustainability to Physical Therapy Professional Education\
Emily Wahlquist, Chelsea Dresen-American Camp Association-Navigating K-12 School District Partnerships for Improved University Camp Programs
Has the institution submitted a case study during the previous year to an external higher education sustainability resource center or awards program?:
Yes
A list or brief description of the sustainability resource center or awards program and submission(s):
Multiple studies have been shared and published in external journals and news outlets but also remain available through the Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education. The Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education (WCEE) strives to improve the environmental, social, and economic vitality of our communities. To achieve this, we develop and deliver teacher training and resources to enhance place-based, personally-relevant hands-on opportunities and career explorations that allow for meaningful learning experiences for all students.
Some recent contributions consist of:
Mini Grants. Big Impact: KEEP Spotlights Students Stepping Up School News October 2023 Volume 78 No 3
Connect, Explore, Engage: Environmental Education Activities for Teacher Educators
Coming CLEAN - Six steps to your district's clean energy transition School News September 2021 Volume 76 No. 2
Exploring Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts of Wisconsin Environmental Education Centers: Wisconsin Association for Environmental Education July 2021
Environmental Education Activities for Teacher Educators: A Sampling from Wisconsin
https://www.uwsp.edu/wcee/wcee/publications/
Some recent contributions consist of:
Mini Grants. Big Impact: KEEP Spotlights Students Stepping Up School News October 2023 Volume 78 No 3
Connect, Explore, Engage: Environmental Education Activities for Teacher Educators
Coming CLEAN - Six steps to your district's clean energy transition School News September 2021 Volume 76 No. 2
Exploring Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Efforts of Wisconsin Environmental Education Centers: Wisconsin Association for Environmental Education July 2021
Environmental Education Activities for Teacher Educators: A Sampling from Wisconsin
https://www.uwsp.edu/wcee/wcee/publications/
Has the institution had employees or students serving on a board or committee of a sustainability network or conference during the previous three years?:
Yes
A list or brief description of the board or committee appointment(s):
Samantha Kaplan- a UWSP Professors, has been leading the efforts towards hosting the Upper Midwest Association for Campus Sustainability Conference (UMACS).
Dave Barbier- campus sustainability director collaborates each year with other Univesity of Wisconsin Sustainability offices to host the UW System Sustainability conference. Dave also assisted during the annual AASHE conference to facilitate the UMACS Networking event.
Michelle Gullickson- Research Assistant working in the Office of Sustainability is in charge of organizing and facilitating the first Campus Action and Resiliency Planning meeting. This meeting will host a large audience in an attempt to have multidisciplinary contributions.
School of Education/Office of Sustainability/Continuing Education Office - Co-hosted the Upper Midwest Association of Campus Sustainability Conference in 2021. This was a virtual event that showcased research, projects and progress towards sustainability in the UMACS region.
Dave Barbier- campus sustainability director collaborates each year with other Univesity of Wisconsin Sustainability offices to host the UW System Sustainability conference. Dave also assisted during the annual AASHE conference to facilitate the UMACS Networking event.
Michelle Gullickson- Research Assistant working in the Office of Sustainability is in charge of organizing and facilitating the first Campus Action and Resiliency Planning meeting. This meeting will host a large audience in an attempt to have multidisciplinary contributions.
School of Education/Office of Sustainability/Continuing Education Office - Co-hosted the Upper Midwest Association of Campus Sustainability Conference in 2021. This was a virtual event that showcased research, projects and progress towards sustainability in the UMACS region.
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?:
Yes
A brief description of the mentoring relationship and activities:
The UW System 13 campus sustainability offices meet monthly to collaborate, brainstorm and provide feedback to each of the other campuses. One of the working groups that we engage with has been the the UW-System AASHE stars working group. That recently presented at GCSHE and was the initial auditor of this report.
Several of our extension programs mentor other institutions and community programs. Some examples:
Center for Land Use Education specialists, with input from our partners, create learning opportunities for communities. By providing up-to-date, comprehensive training on planning and zoning taylored to address specific local needs, our specialist are able to assist towns, villages, cities and counties in making sound land use decisions.
Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education consulting with K-12 schools
Wisconsin Institute for Sustainable Technology
UW Extension Lakes work with the 766 lake organizations in Wisconsin and coordinate a number of programs and projects to assist those concerned with the future of our lakes.
Several of our extension programs mentor other institutions and community programs. Some examples:
Center for Land Use Education specialists, with input from our partners, create learning opportunities for communities. By providing up-to-date, comprehensive training on planning and zoning taylored to address specific local needs, our specialist are able to assist towns, villages, cities and counties in making sound land use decisions.
Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education consulting with K-12 schools
Wisconsin Institute for Sustainable Technology
UW Extension Lakes work with the 766 lake organizations in Wisconsin and coordinate a number of programs and projects to assist those concerned with the future of our lakes.
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?:
No
A brief description of the peer review activities:
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Optional Fields
The UW System Offices of Sustainability have a collaborative google drive of AASHE Stars data that is applicable to all campuses. We have an AASHE STARS working group that meets to train campuses in reporting and answer any questions. This working group meets once a month and is working towards standardizing some of the sustainability focused efforts across the campus.
Website URL where information about the institution’s inter-campus collaborations is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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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.