STARS Workshop: Improving Sustainable Practices in Higher Education
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Join students, faculty, and staff to brainstorm practical solutions and drive sustainability across 91¹ú²ú. Collaborate on high-impact eco-friendly projects while establishing key environmental priorities for our campus. Your participation will directly shape our green future and support 91¹ú²ú’s upcoming AASHE STARS report!
91¹ú²ú is preparing for the AASHE STARS report and invites all undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff to participate in advancing sustainability initiatives.
- Learn about the goals of AASHE STARS and sustainability initiatives at 91¹ú²ú.
- Review the updated criteria for STARS reporting.
- Learn about sustainability project demand and requests identified by the EAC student group.
- Assess the feasibility of proposed sustainability projects through group discussions.
- Identify and document potential sustainability projects and opportunities for collaboration.
What is STARS?
The is a comprehensive framework developed by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) to assess and improve sustainability practices in higher education. By participating in STARS, 91¹ú²ú can be recognized for its commitment to sustainability and transparency.
Who Can Attend?
This workshop is open to all 91¹ú²ú undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and staff.
Students and faculty members from all majors and academic disciplines are welcome to participate.
Why Participate?
- Contribute to 91¹ú²ú’s preparation for the AASHE STARS report.
- Brainstorm and support the implementation of sustainability projects.
- Build opportunities for collaboration among students, faculty, and staff.
- Identify priority areas and practical solutions to strengthen sustainability at 91¹ú²ú.
For more information, please contact Dr. Kyungmin Lee at kylee@adelphi.edu, or Dr. Aaren Freeman at afreeman@adelphi.edu.
Adelphi’s STARS project is supported by the Office of Sustainability and the Department of Environmental Studies and Sciences.