Governance

STARS is a highly collaborative project and AASHE offers multiple opportunities for stakeholder engagement.

Governance Applications

Applications are currently closed.

STARS Steering Committee

The STARS Steering Committee (SC) approves updates and revisions to the technical content of STARS, including each new version, and also advises on program policy, finances, and strategic positioning.  SC members serve a three-year term and may be re-appointed for a second term. 

Current SC Members

• Tamara Wallace (Chair), Sustainability Programs Manager, California State University  Office of the Chancellor (term ends Dec. 2022)
• Amy Butler (Vice Chair), Director of Sustainability, Michigan State University (term ends Dec. 2022)
• Julian Dautremont, AASHE Director of Programs (ex-officio)
• Carol Dollard, Energy Engineer, Colorado State University (2nd term ends Dec. 2021)
• Aaron Durnbaugh, Director of Sustainability, Loyola University Chicago (2nd term ends Dec. 2021)
• Mike Harrington, Assistant Director, Tishman Environment and Design Center, The New School (term ends Dec. 2022)
• Áine Keogh, Director, Sustainability Reporting & Engagement, University of Calgary (2nd term ends Dec. 2023)
• Camille Kirk, Director of Sustainability and Campus Sustainability Planner, University of California, Davis (2nd term ends Dec. 2023)
• Teddy Lhoutellier, Sustainability Manager, University of Miami (term ends Dec. 2023)
• Benjamin Newton, Environmental Sustainability Director, Central Community College (term ends Dec. 2023)
• Chris Pelton, STARS Program Manager, AASHE (ex-officio)
• Dr. Carmen Primo Perez, Division of the Chief Operating Officer, University of Tasmania (term ends Dec. 2023)
• Rebecca Watts Hull, Service Learning and Partnerships Specialist, Center for Serve-Learn-Sustain, Georgia Institute of Technology (term ends Dec. 2023)

• Read SC meeting minutes
• Access SC standard operating procedures
• Review the qualifications and criteria for becoming an SC member

Technical Committees

Technical Committees of the AASHE Advisory Council (AC) are the primary source for input and insight regarding the content of STARS credits. The Technical Committees also play an adjudicatory role when questions about the information reported through STARS are not otherwise resolved. There are four Technical Committees:

• Academics
• Engagement
• Operations
• Planning & Administration

• Meet the current Advisory Council
• Review the qualifications and criteria for becoming an advisor 

Partner Organizations

STARS Partner Organizations are higher education associations and other non-profit organizations that provide value to the development and promotion of STARS.  To inquire about becoming a partner organization, email stars@aashe.org.