This workshop offers strategies and tools to develop and hone literacy around STARS version 3.0, with the ultimate goal of helping institutions efficiently submit, review and publish high-quality and accurate reports. 

This workshop will cover the basic principles of STARS data quality, the review and revision process, differences under version 3.0, important deadlines, and integral data quality resources. It will address common issues that apply to all credits and will include a closer review of specific credits as requested by workshop registrants. Attendees will learn about strategies for building effective partnerships between STARS institutions and report reviewers.

This workshop is specific to STARS version 3.0, and is ideal for STARS liaisons, data collectors and prospective report reviewers working under that version. Participation in this workshop is required for individuals wishing to earn a STARS Data Quality certificate (recognized under the Data Quality Certificate bonus credit). 

An asynchronous option for this workshop is available for individuals with scheduling conflicts or for those in distant time zones – the recording will be made available to all who are registered. A pay-what-you-can option is also available. Upon signing up for this workshop, you will be asked a few short questions to help us build and present content that is most valuable to you.

Key Details

Registration Fees*

AASHE workshops are usually priced as in the table below. We understand that costs can present a barrier to attendance and participation and we generally offer a scholarship program for all of AASHE’s virtual education programs. However, for this workshop, we’d like to try something different and offer a sliding scale payment model. All amounts give equal access to the workshop. To check a visual description of this model, visit Massachusetts Peace Action – Sliding Scale Guidance Page.

• If your bottle is full, consider paying the usual price listed below.
• If your bottle is half full, consider paying half the price.
• If your bottle is empty or almost empty, consider paying what you are able to.

* To check if your organization is a current AASHE member, please search the AASHE Membership Directory.

A limited number of scholarships are available to individuals who need financial assistance to participate. Please apply two weeks before the program begins (e.g., 9/12/2024) to be considered for a scholarship for this workshop.

Registration Policies:

• Registration deadline is Thursday, September 26, 12:00 p.m. ET
• Payment is accepted in the form of Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover cards.
  If you need to pay by check or ACH, please contact us at least 5 weeks prior to the event start date. Registration using these forms of payment must be received 4 weeks prior to the event start date and full payment must be received by AASHE within 2 weeks of event start date.
• Cancellation Policy: A 20% processing fee applies to any cancellation prior to January 29, 2024. No refunds will be given after September 16, 2024.
• No substitutions are allowed.
• Registered participants will receive access to the recording after the live event.
• Review all Terms & Conditions.

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Facilitator

Robin Frederick, ​STARS Liaison for IUS and AASHE STARS & Resources Intern, AASHE Robin currently interns with AASHE as their STARS & Resources intern, assisting with STARS submission reviews and providing administrative and technical assistance for AASHE’s resource development. She is pursuing a PhD in Urban and Public Affairs focusing on Sustainability and Public Administration at the University of Louisville. Robin also holds a certification as a Sustainable Excellence Associate. At UofL, Robin actively engages with the institution’s Sustainability Council, contributing to operations, planning, administration, and academic committees. Her research interests include utilizing AASHE STARS for experiential learning, STARS Assessments, GHG Reporting, and Sustainability applications in emerging technologies. Previously, Robin served as the STARS Liaison for Indiana University Southeast (IUS), introducing STARS and guiding their inaugural report to achieve a Silver rating.

Monika Urbanski, Senior Manager, Data Quality, Resources and Publications, AASHE Monika joined AASHE in Summer 2011 and manages AASHE publications, resources and STARS data quality. Monika manages the STARS collaborative review and revision process, and over her 10+ years working with STARS, Monika developed and refined data quality mechanisms and processes to enhance report accuracy and protect the credibility of STARS. Before coming to AASHE, Monika worked in institutional research, planning and assessment at Frostburg State University. During that time, she helped launch the University’s Learning Green, Living Green (LGLG) sustainability initiative and developed LGLG’s first climate action plan. Monika holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in Foreign Languages from Frostburg State.

Any questions about the workshop?

Please contact Daita Serghi, education@aashe.org

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