Campus Sustainability Perspectives

Ideas and commentary from the campus sustainability community

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Sustainability as a Pedagogical Big Idea?

July 8th, 2008 by Julian Dautremont-Smith

Daniel Sherman, a Professor of Environmental Policy & Decision Making at the University of Puget Sound, has an important article in the current issue of Sustainability: the Journal of Record.  Here’s the abstract:
The concept of sustainability is gaining mainstream currency in U.S. higher education. Currently the term is primarily associated with prescribed practices for individuals […]

AASHE Interview Series: Jesse Pyles, Service-Learning & Sustainability Coordinator at Green Mountain College

July 3rd, 2008 by Niles Barnes

In this second installment of the AASHE Interview Series we have the opportunity to hear from Jesse Pyles, the Service-Learning & Sustainability Coordinator at Green Mountain College. Green Mountain College has a strong environmental mission reflected in the 37-credit Environmental Liberal Arts General Education Program that all students complete. Experiential education and service learning are […]

Call for Theses and Dissertations on Campus Sustainability

July 3rd, 2008 by Niles Barnes

AASHE needs your help! We are compiling a list of completed or in-progress theses and dissertations related to sustainability and higher education that we hope will serve as a helpful resource for those looking for academic research in this field.
If you know of dissertations or theses that we do not already have and might fit […]

The importance of understanding the philosophical underpinnings of various approaches to sustainability

July 1st, 2008 by Lisa Satin

I recently read a thought provoking article in the European Molecular Biology Organization Journal (EMBO), “How Sustainable are We?: Facing the Environmental Impact of Modern Society?” by Donald Bruce. (Note: This article was one of several on the special topic of sustainability in the journal called, EMBO reports. Access is limited to subscriptions; however, most […]

Campus Tour of Northland College

June 20th, 2008 by Niles Barnes

Nestled in the north woods of Wisconsin a few hundred meters to Lake Superior and the town of Ashland, lies Northland College. I took a tour a few weeks ago with Clare Hintz, coordinator of campus sustainability for Northland College and its Sigurd Olson Environmental Institute. The college aims “by academic excellence and sustainable practice, […]

AASHE’s Sustainability Across the Curriculum Leadership Workshop

June 18th, 2008 by elizabeth

Last week, I got to participate in AASHE’s Sustainability Across the Curriculum Leadership Workshop held at San Diego State University. AASHE hosts this energizing two-day workshop for faculty and staff in higher ed. twice a year with the help and talents of Peggy Barlett from Emory University and Geoff Chase from San Diego State University. […]

Join AASHE at the Virtual Energy Forum!

June 10th, 2008 by Julian Dautremont-Smith

Today and tomorrow is the 2008 Virtual Energy Forum.
This free, online-only event features:

Live streaming video presentations from energy thought leaders, including Leith Sharp, Director of the Harvard Green Campus Initiative, and Mary Jensen, Keene State’s Sustainability Coordinator.
A virtual exhibit floor with booths from leading energy efficiency and renewable energy businesses as well as related nonprofits […]

PCC Summit: Presidential Voices Project

June 9th, 2008 by Niles Barnes

The 2008 ACUPCC Climate Leadership Summit just wrapped up and I’m excited to present the voices of some of the signatories who were present. Venturing into the world of podcast recordings, I attempted to catch some of these busy Presidents and Chancellors in between panel sessions, meals and any spare moment […]

 
icon for podpress  President Thomashow, Unity College: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (42)

 
icon for podpress  President Brennemen, Goshen College: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (22)

 
icon for podpress  President Pfeiffer, Warren Wilson College: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (19)

 
icon for podpress  Chancellor Johnson, University of Minnesota Morris: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (29)

 
icon for podpress  Chancellor Spangler, Houston Comunity College: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (34)

Video: Presidents Climate Commitment Leadership Summit

June 6th, 2008 by Niles Barnes

AASHE is currently at the ACUPCC Leadership Summit in Grand Rapids Michigan and we have partnered with Grand Rapids Community College to record and post panel presentations on You Tube. Even if you can’t be here you can still watch and hear what is happening. Below is a quick compilation of some presentations. All videos […]

AASHE Interview Series: Susan Kidd, Director of Sustainability at Agnes Scott College

June 6th, 2008 by Niles Barnes

I’m pleased to announce that AASHE is kicking off a new interview series with sustainability leaders from campuses, businesses, and non-profit organizations that are taking the lead in advancing sustainability in higher education. Our inaugural interview is with Susan Kidd, the Director of Sustainability at Agnes Scott College. Susan became the first director of sustainability […]