For details about this credit, including the criteria, reporting timeframe, applicability, scoring, and more, please review the full credit language: OP 2: Greenhouse Gas Emissions – version 2.2 Data Accuracy Video Frequently Asked Questions How has this credit changed from STARS 2.1 to 2.2? Substantive changes have been made to this credit. It has been […]
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How do I share a credit with a data provider?
There are several different ways to share credits with individuals who are responsible for providing data without having to send them the entire STARS Technical Manual. Add data providers as users in the Reporting Tool and share credit URLs with them. You can add as many users as you like from the My Summary section […]
How do I add or delete users and responsible parties?
Users You may add as many users as you wish to help enter and/or review data in the Reporting Tool. Observers can view the information saved in completed credits. For example, you could give your provost or department head Observer status so that she can preview a report before you submit it. Data entry users […]
What are the different sections of the Reporting Tool?
When you log in to the STARS Reporting Tool, you will see a menu on the left side of the page that it is organized into the following sections. Some sections are only accessible to users with Administrator privileges. My Summary. Administrators can add and manage users and Responsible Parties, update contact information, and share and […]
What does credit status mean?
By default, each credit in the Reporting Tool is marked “Not Started”. When you are ready to save the information you have documented in a credit, you will have the following options. You will be able to go back and edit credits, including changing the status of individual credits, up until you submit your report. In […]
How should we select a reporting timeframe or performance year for STARS credits?
Each credit in STARS has a specific timeframe from which the reported information must be drawn. The majority of STARS credits use the following two timeframes; however, you should reference the Credit Checklist and Technical Manual to determine the specific timeframe for each credit because there are some exceptions: Report current information as of the […]
How should we approach the reporting process?
Collecting data for STARS is going to look different on every campus. It will vary based on how many people you have on your team, who you have to ask for data, which credits you pursue, what process works best for you, and many other factors. VIDEO: Introduction to Data Collection Below are some resources […]
How is the overall score calculated?
The table below summarizes the minimum overall score required for each STARS rating: Bronze Silver Gold Platinum 25 45 65 85 An institution’s STARS score is based on the percentage of points it earns by pursuing relevant credits across the four main categories: Academics (AC), Engagement (EN), Operations (OP) and Planning & Administration (PA). In […]
How long does it take to complete STARS?
STARS provides a great deal of flexibility so that you can tailor the reporting process to meet your institution’s needs, goals and timeline. Therefore, the amount of time it takes to complete a STARS submission varies considerably depending on how you choose to approach the reporting process. Some institutions use STARS as a tool to […]
Is my institution eligible to participate?
Any college or university may participate in STARS. Other types of secondary, post-secondary and tertiary educational institutions are also welcome (e.g., high schools, professional and technical schools, and adult education institutions). An institution is defined by having a separate and distinct administration (e.g., president or chancellor). Institutions that are part of a larger system must […]