Overall Rating Gold
Overall Score 72.94
Liaison Jim Dees
Submission Date Dec. 5, 2023

STARS v2.2

Appalachian State University
EN-9: Staff Professional Development and Training

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.25 / 2.00 Lee Ball
Faculty
Technology
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Does the institution make available professional development and training opportunities in sustainability to all non-academic staff at least once per year?:
Yes

Does the institution wish to pursue Part 2 of this credit (the rate of staff participation in sustainability professional development and training)?:
Yes

Estimated percentage of regular, non-academic staff that participates annually in sustainability professional development and training:
1-24%

A brief description of any internal sustainability professional development and training opportunities that the institution makes available to non-academic staff:

The Past, Present, and Future of Sustainability: Appalachian State has a long history of supporting sustainability at every level. We are a national leader, but still have a lot of work to do. This workshop is a survey of our past successes, current commitments, and future vision related to sustainability in campus operations, academics, research, and student engagement. Facilitated by Dr. Lee Ball, University Sustainability

Sustain Yosef: Are you trying to find a way to encourage and promote sustainability in the workplace? Appalachian State University strives to continue to expand our sustainability education by offering faculty and staff the opportunity to become more sustainable in the workplace. Come join us to learn more about this certification program and ways to implement it in your office suite.
So what is Sustain Yosef Green Workplace Certified? This certification is meant to be a tool to educate and develop habits that promote a more sustainable office environment. The program recognizes campus work spaces that have taken extra steps to ensure they are contributing to the sustainability goals of App State by greening their space, and lowering their daily impact.
Use the certification as a way to promote sustainable actions within your workplace!


A brief description of any external professional development and training opportunities in sustainability that are supported by the institution :
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Estimated percentage of regular non-academic staff for which sustainability is included in performance reviews:
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A brief description of how sustainability is included in staff performance reviews :
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Website URL where information about staff professional development and training in sustainability is available:
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