The timeline and manner in which STARS may be revised is detailed in the Technical Development Policy. Essentially, there are three types of potential changes to the Technical Manual: Administrative edits and clarifications that may occur as often as quarterly. Substantive changes (e.g. 2.1, 2.2) that may occur as often as once a year. Major […]
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Why is executive contact information required?
Requiring executive contact information helps to promote the visibility of sustainability within the campus community and encourages administrative involvement in STARS. The executive contact will receive notification upon initial program registration and a copy of the certificate of rating by email when a STARS report is published.
What is the difference between basic and full (paid) access?
Two levels of access are provided make it possible for any higher education institution in the world to publicly report and share its campus sustainability data through STARS: Basic access is available at no cost and allows an institution to document data in the online STARS Reporting Tool, with the option to publish an unscored […]
Can we get an extension on our subscription?
Extensions are not available, however early renewals (purchased within 90 days of the expiration date) receive a 40 percent discount. Many participants take full advantage of the discounted rate by maintaining an annual subscription. If an institution renews its subscription prior to expiration, one full year is added on to the end of the current […]
Community Partnerships
For details about this credit, including the criteria, reporting timeframe, applicability, scoring, and more, please review the full credit language. Frequently Asked Questions What is the definition of a formal community partnership? The intent of the credit is to highlight formal partnerships with community organizations, rather than institutional initiatives that benefit the community. Formal partnerships […]
Campus as a Living Laboratory
For details about this credit, including the criteria, reporting timeframe, applicability, scoring, and more, please review the full credit language: AC 8: Campus as a Living Laboratory – version 2.2 Frequently Asked Questions How has this credit changed between STARS 2.1 and 2.2? Minor changes to the criteria were made for consistency with the Academic […]
Incentives for Developing Courses
For details about this credit, including the criteria, reporting timeframe, applicability, scoring, and more, please review the full credit language: AC 7: Incentives for Developing Courses – version 2.2 Frequently Asked Questions How has this credit changed between STARS 2.1 and 2.2? Minor changes to the criteria were made for consistency with the Academic Courses […]
Undergraduate Program
For details about this credit, including the criteria, reporting timeframe, applicability, scoring, and more, please review the full credit language: AC 3: Undergraduate Program – version 2.2 Frequently Asked Questions How has this credit changed between STARS 2.1 and 2.2? Minor updates to definitions were made for consistency with other Academic credits. A comprehensive list […]
Serving Underrepresented Groups
This is an optional Innovation & Leadership credit. These credits recognize exemplary practices and performance above and beyond what is recognized in standard credits and may not be relevant to every institution. Scoring in the Innovation and Leadership section is capped at 4 bonus points total. For details about this credit, including the criteria, reporting […]
Campus Pride Index
This is an optional Innovation & Leadership credit. These credits recognize exemplary practices and performance above and beyond what is recognized in standard credits and may not be relevant to every institution. Scoring in the Innovation and Leadership section is capped at 4 bonus points total. For details about this credit, including the criteria, reporting […]