JMU earned a STARS Gold rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE)

Contact Information

CJ Hartman

Description

JMU earned a STARS Gold 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. STARS is a comprehensive sustainability rating system for colleges and universities that addresses the environmental, social, and economic dimensions of sustainability. You may read JMU's 296-page report to STARS here and see a graphic below.

JMU has a long history of sustainability efforts across the university. The recent performance that is documented in the STARS report reflects the continued work of JMU’s faculty, staff, and students.

Involvement

Involves Faculty, Involves Staff, Involves Students, Involves Participants External to JMU

Scope

JMU Campus Scope, Harrisonburg/Local/VA, National Scope

Date

2019

Frequency

One Time Only

Areas of Engagement

Community Engagement, Engaged Learning

Format

Award