Serving the Campus Sustainability Community

Association for the Advancement of Sustainability

in Higher Education

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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 info@aashe.org