| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 78.11 |
| Liaison | Kristin Larson |
| Submission Date | Oct. 23, 2023 |
San Diego State University
EN-11: Inter-Campus Collaboration
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.50 / 3.00 |
Kristin
Larson Director of Energy and Sustainability Office of Energy and 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 the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) and Second Nature.
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):
California State University - Sustainability Officers and Energy Managers Group
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):
President's Sustainability Advisory Committee Inaugural "Sustainability in Action" Update was held at SDSU on April 18th, 2023. The event showcased what sustainability activities were occurring across campus. A recording of the event is posted here: https://sustainable.sdsu.edu/highlights/news/sustainability-articles/sustainability-in-action
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):
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):
Kristin Larson, Director of the Office of Energy & Sustainability serves on the following boards/committees:
1. President's Sustainability Advisory Committee - SDSU internal committee that provides oversight and collaboration of campus sustainability initiatives. This committee reports directly to the SDSU president.
2. Solana Center for Environmental Innovation - external committee that implements sustainability initiatives in regard to soil, water and waste.
Joe Staples, Energy Analyst Student Assistant, serves on the following boards/committees:
1. Senate Committee (Sustainability Subcommittee): The Committee shall Study, track and review sustainability issues related to the campus and make recommendations to improve sustainable practices, Coordinate with campus units and the community to ensure that sustainability is taken into consideration, Communicate with the Committee on Environment and Safety and the Campus Development Committee to ensure that sustainability is taken into consideration in the deliberations of those bodies, Receive copies of Executive Orders or other instructions to the campus dealing with sustainability and report on them to the Senate, Serve as a resource to faculty, staff and students wishing to undertake research, or propose curricular changes, or pursue sustainable practices, Communicate these activities and outcomes to the Senate, campus, and the broader community.
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:
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:
SDSU Office of Energy & Sustainability peer-reviewed San Jose State University's STARS submission in September 2023.
A brief description of other inter-campus collaborative efforts around sustainability during the previous year :
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.