| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 53.05 |
| Liaison | April Thompson |
| Submission Date | Sept. 22, 2023 |
Creighton University
EN-11: Inter-Campus Collaboration
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.50 / 3.00 |
April
Thompson Project and Reporting Coordinator Office of Sustainability |
Is the institution currently a member of a national or international higher education sustainability network?:
The name of the national or international sustainability network(s):
Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities
Does the institution actively participate in a regional, state/provincial, or local higher education sustainability network?:
The name of the regional, state/provincial or local sustainability network(s):
The Sustainability Leadership Presentation Series consists of local universities and colleges in Omaha. The group collaborates on sustainability presentations for the community.
Has the institution presented at a higher education sustainability conference during the previous year?:
A list or brief description of the conference(s) and presentation(s):
Has the institution submitted a case study during the previous year to an external higher education sustainability resource center or awards program?:
A list or brief description of the sustainability resource center or awards program and submission(s):
Spirit of Laudat Si' Award The award honors students, staff, faculty, or groups that work to develop a culture of sustainability at Creighton in keeping Laudato Si', a 2015 papal encyclical that urges "care for our common home" through environmental stewardship.
Has the institution had employees or students serving on a board or committee of a sustainability network or conference during the previous three years?:
A list or brief description of the board or committee appointment(s):
Dr. Samantha Senda-Cook is on the board for the International Environmental Communication Association: https://theieca.org/; Dr. Dan DiLeo does consulting work for the Catholic Climate Covenant: http://www.catholicclimatecovenant.org/
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?:
A brief description of the mentoring relationship and activities:
The university is a member of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities which meets once a month to discuss projects and strategies happening on various campuses.
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?:
A brief description of the peer review activities:
A brief description of other inter-campus collaborative efforts around sustainability during the previous year :
One of Creighton's women's soccer player organized a pair of "Green Games" during the men's and women's home soccer season, where campus and community organizations promoted sustainability and environmental best practices. She has also worked alongside campus food service provider, Creighton/Sodexo, and Creighton's Office of Sustainability Programs to introduce compostable products. Yackley also led efforts to provide a sustainable single-use cup for weight and training rooms while organizing an athletics Department-wide service project to celebrate Earth Day.
The Omaha Area Higher Education Sustainability Alliance shares resources between local institutes of higher education in Omaha. The Alliance meets quarterly to discuss opportunities to collaborate on campus sustainability improvements and how to navigate barriers to change. In between meetings, communication between the institutions.
Website URL where information about the institution’s inter-campus collaborations is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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.