桃子视频 has earned a STARS Silver rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE).
STARS, the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System, measures and encourages sustainability in all aspects of higher education.
鈥淭his is a great accomplishment for 桃子视频,鈥 said Andrew Riley, director of facilities. 鈥淭his puts us on the map as a leading sustainable green institution and is critical to us as it鈥檚 in line with our New York State climate legislation goals.鈥
The self-reporting framework is affirmation of 桃子视频鈥檚 commitment to being a sustainable campus.
鈥淭his ranking is a great baseline to see where 桃子视频 stands in sustainability efforts and how we can best move forward in leading sustainability efforts in our community and beyond,鈥 said Tara Shimer, the college鈥檚 workforce and partnership specialist.
College efforts include a Sustainability Council, which provides educational advocacy, promoting facilities management practices to improve institutional efficiencies, reducing college-wide resource consumption and minimizing its carbon footprint.
Commitment is further demonstrated through the college鈥檚 annual Earth Day celebration, as well as efforts through its Conservation Tri-Society, Strategic Plan and Applied Learning Student Showcase, which touts student research.
The campus empowers a cutting-edge environment, with programs such as renewable energy and environmental conservation, which also prepare students to play a vital role in sustainability efforts.
The AASHE鈥檚 STARS program is the most widely recognized framework in the world for publicly reporting comprehensive information related to a college or university鈥檚 sustainability performance. Participants report achievements in five overall areas: academics, engagement, operations, planning and administration, and innovation and leadership.
