| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 60.54 |
| Liaison | Jane Stewart |
| Submission Date | March 1, 2024 |
Washington and Lee University
EN-11: Inter-Campus Collaboration
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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2.50 / 3.00 |
Jane
Stewart Energy Specialist Treasurer's office |
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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 and Second Nature
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):
Virginia Sustainability in Higher Education Consortium
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):
The Director of Sustainability participated as a presenter in the State of Corporate Responsibility Webinar in 2023.
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):
We have a case study under review with "Issues in Accounting Education" which presents the use of W&L's Climate Action Plan and sustainability reporting as an educational resources in a Sustainable Accounting course.
Has the institution had employees or students serving on a board or committee of a sustainability network or conference during the previous three years?:
No
A list or brief description of the board or committee appointment(s):
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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 Virginia Sustainability in Higher Education (VASHE) Consortium brings together sustainability professionals from colleges and universities in the state to share expertise and best practices as well as questions and struggles. The network typically holds quarterly calls and an annual in-person meeting for information-sharing and support. W&L is a frequent presenter - and always a grateful listener! - at these gatherings.
Mentoring is also one of the purposes of the VASHE network. Any new members are encouraged to reach out and visit other campuses. W&L has hosted new sustainability officers either in person or on the phone on several occasions.
W&L also makes opportunities for engagement with our campus garden and composting program available to neighboring Virginian Military Institute, which does not have equivalent facilities.
Mentoring is also one of the purposes of the VASHE network. Any new members are encouraged to reach out and visit other campuses. W&L has hosted new sustainability officers either in person or on the phone on several occasions.
W&L also makes opportunities for engagement with our campus garden and composting program available to neighboring Virginian Military Institute, which does not have equivalent facilities.
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
W&L is engaged with GRITS programming and participates regularly in presentations and discussions.
Website URL where information about the institution’s inter-campus collaborations is available:
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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.