STARS Timeline

Oct. 2006 – Sept. 2007: AASHE gathers feedback from workshop participants at several campus sustainability conferences, including AASHE 2006, the 2007 Rocky Mountain Sustainability Summit (pdf), the 2007 Smart and Sustainable Campuses Conference (pdf), and the 2007 Greening of the Campus Conference.

Sept. 2007: AASHE releases STARS 0.4, a draft version of the rating system that includes potential credits. View STARS 0.4 (pdf).

Sept. – Dec. 2007: Experts from throughout the sustainability and higher education communities provide feedback on the draft system. View feedback provided (pdf) and survey results (pdf).

Oct. – Dec. 2007: AASHE conducts focused conference calls with experts and interested parties. View call schedule and notes.

Feb. 2008: Phase one of the STARS pilot project begins. View Guide to STARS Pilot Phase One (pdf) and information about the pilot project.

April 2008: AASHE releases STARS 0.5 (pdf), which opens a public comment period that lasts until May 30, 2008. View feedback received (pdf).

March – Dec. 2008: AASHE conducts sessions at campus sustainability conferences to gather input.

Fall 2008: AASHE releases phase two of the STARS pilot project.

Dec. 31, 2008: STARS pilot period ends.

2009: STARS 1.0 is released. Campuses can use STARS to achieve a sustainability score.

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