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Serving the Campus Sustainability Community
Association for the Advancement of Sustainability
in Higher Education
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What is AASHE?
Association of colleges & universities working to create a sustainable future. Nearly 900 institutional members.
Participants from every sector of campus. Professional home for campus sustainability officers.
Mission: Empower higher education to lead the
sustainability transformation Enable institutions to model sustainability in all
their operations, including governance, education, research, engagement.
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How AASHE Defines Sustainability
Inclusive, encompassing human and ecological health, social justice, secure livelihoods, and a better world for all generations
Three spheres - not just about the "environment."
Incorporates the triple bottom line: profit, people, and planet.
Draws on Brundtland definition: a better world for all generations.
Credit: Cornell U. Sustainability Hub
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AASHE's Vision
AASHE envisions a prosperous, equitable, and ecologically healthy world.
In such a world, higher education plays a vital role in ensuring that people have: an understanding of the inter-
dependencies between environmental, social, and economic forces; and
the skills and abilities to meet sustainability challenges
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AASHE's Structure
Non-profit organization - 501(c)(3) Board of Directors - 11-17 members from
across U.S., including business leaders, academics, administrators and students
Staff – approx 25 in 10 states (offices in Lexington, KY and Denver, CO)
Advisory Council – 50-60 members Senior Council – 10-15 members Members are non-voting
04/20/23
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AASHE Member Benefits
Access to member-only resources Consultations with AASHE staff Networking and information sharing Discounts on AASHE-sponsored events Eligibility for professional awards and
recognition Publicity for your campus's efforts Professional development opportunities
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Professional Development
Annual Conference
Workshops , Webinars - opportunities to meet others, share resources, and collaborate on projects.
Co-sponsored Conferences, Events - discounts for AASHE members.
Interest Groups - facilitate learning, networking.
Awards & recognition
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Online Sustainability ResourcesPlans & Policies – master plans, strategic plans;
extensive policy databank
Publications – articles, reports, fact sheets, books, etc.
Operations Resources – buildings, food, energy, etc.
Curriculum – academic programs, centers, degrees, syllabi
Campus Culture – outreach, surveys, alumni networks
Sustainability Websites – at over 200 campuses
Sustainability Officers – directory & job descrip’s.
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Publications
AASHE Bulletin – weekly news, events, jobs, resources. Archives in Resource Center.
HE Campus Sustainability Review – annual review of campus sustainability based on Bulletin items.
Campus Sustainability Perspectives (blog) - news and views from AASHE staff and guest bloggers.
Events Calendar - campus sustainability happenings
How-to Guides and Reports
Climate Action Planning Wiki
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Major Projects
STARS – Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System.
ACUPCC* – American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment.
HEASC* – Higher Education Associations Sustainability Consortium. Coordinated by Second Nature.
DANS* – Disciplinary Associations Network for Sustainability
*Partnerships
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What You Can Do
Sign up for AASHE Bulletin Attend sustainability conferences, workshops Communicate sustainability across campus Develop institution-wide sustainability plan Join the AASHE community as a campus
member Celebrate success! Questions? Email [email protected]