AASHE STARS Workshop
STARS Introductory Workshop
Sunday, October 9
Times: 8am-12pm
Host: AASHE
Fee: $75
Organizers and Presenters
Jillian Buckholz, STARS Program Coordinator, AASHE
Bert Jacobsen, Dean, Environmental and Institutional Sustainability, Kankakee Community College
Barb Kviz, Environmental Coordinator, Carnegie Mellon University
Crystal Simmons, University Program Specialist, Appalachian State University
Description
This workshop will focus on sharing basic information about the STARS Program. Join the STARS staff in exploring details of STARS like programmatic development, the STARS Governance Structure, and the benefits of being a STARS Participant. Attendees will take an in-depth look at the STARS Technical Manual, the functionality of the STARS Reporting Tool, and the applications available in the STARS Data Displays. Attendees will gain knowledge of STARS through presentations from individuals that are currently implementing STARS on their campuses. Current STARS Participants as well as those who are not yet registered are welcome to attend. This workshop is geared at those individuals that are new to STARS and are seeking a better understanding of how the system works.
STARS Advanced Workshop
Sunday, October 9
Times: 1pm-4:30pm
Host: AASHE
Fee: $100
Organizers and Presenters
Jillian Buckholz, STARS Program Coordinator, AASHE
Jack Byrne, Director, Sustainability Integration Office, Middlebury College
Clare Crosby, Outreach and Communications Coordinator, Middlebury College
Stephenie Presseller, Sustainability Manager, Moraine Valley Community College
Stephanie Sims, Sustainability Coordinator, University of Florida
Description
This workshop will feature STARS representatives from institutions that have completed their STARS Report and achieved a STARS Rating. The focus will be on discussing best practices and lessons learned. Presenters will discuss how they completed specific STARS Credits, as well as their approach to data collection. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in small group discussions on specific questions or challenges related to STARS. Attendees will also learn about improvements that are in progress for STARS. This workshop is geared at those individuals that are using STARS on their campus and are seeking a deeper understanding of the system. Individuals that participated in the Introduction to STARS Workshop and those from STARS Participant institutions are encouraged to attend.