For details about this credit, including the criteria, reporting timeframe, applicability, scoring, and more, please review the full credit language: AC 11: Open Access to Research – version 2.2 Frequently Asked Questions How has this credit changed between STARS 2.1 and 2.2? Substantive changes have been made to this credit. Criteria and scoring have been […]
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Support for Research
For details about this credit, including the criteria, reporting timeframe, applicability, scoring, and more, please review the full credit language: AC 10: Support for Research – version 2.2 Frequently Asked Questions How has this credit changed between STARS 2.1 and 2.2? Minor changes were made. The title of the credit was revised, and definitions for […]
Research and Scholarship
For details about this credit, including the criteria, reporting timeframe, applicability, scoring, and more, please review the full credit language: AC 9: Research and Scholarship – 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. A brief description of each individual’s research […]
Sustainability Literacy Assessment
For details about this credit, including the criteria, reporting timeframe, applicability, scoring, and more, please review the full credit language: AC 6: Immersive Experience – version 2.2 Frequently Asked Questions How has this credit changed between STARS 2.1 and 2.2? Minor changes to recognize assessments for which a “substantive portion” focuses on student knowledge. A […]
Academics and Demographics
For details about this credit, including the criteria, reporting timeframe, applicability, scoring, and more, please review the full credit language: PRE-5: Academics and Demographics (v2.2) Frequently Asked Questions What’s the difference between headcount and FTE? Whereas headcount refers to the absolute number of individuals, full-time equivalents are adjusted to reflect the intensity of participation or […]
Operational Characteristics
For details about this credit, including the criteria, reporting timeframe, applicability, scoring, and more, please review the full credit language: PRE-4: Operational Characteristics (v2.2) Frequently Asked Questions Are there there other credits that ask for the same information? The gross floor area and energy intensive space figures are required to pursue the Greenhouse Gas Emissions, […]
Institutional Boundary
For details about this credit, including the criteria, reporting timeframe, applicability, scoring, and more, please review the full credit language: PRE-3: Institutional Boundary (v2.2) Frequently Asked Questions How do we determine our institution type? The following institution types are recognized in STARS: Associate/Short-cycle, Baccalaureate, Doctoral/Research, Master’s, and Other (STARS 2.2 and higher). You should report […]
Executive Letter
A cover letter from the institution’s president, chancellor or other high-ranking official (VP, provost, etc.) should be submitted with each scored report. Frequently Asked Questions What is the best way to acquire an executive letter for our STARS submission? Acquiring an executive letter may take some time. AASHE encourages institutions to notify the administration about […]
Inclusive and Participatory Governance
For details about this credit, including the criteria, reporting timeframe, applicability, scoring, and more, please review the full credit language: PA 3: Inclusive and Participatory Governance – 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. A requirement […]
Support for Underrepresented Groups
For details about this credit, including the criteria, reporting timeframe, applicability, scoring, and more, please review the full credit language: PA 7: Support for Underrepresented Groups – version 2.2 Data Accuracy Video Frequently Asked Questions Has this credit changed from STARS 2.1 to 2.2? No changes were made for this credit between STARS 2.1 and […]