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Webinar: The Power of Collaboration in the Path to STARS Gold and Beyond, With Insights on STARS 3.0
October 23 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
In this webinar, we highlight how the University of Southern California (USC) and the University of Virginia (UVA) conducted STARS report peer-reviews, and we detail the processes by which we each achieved our STARS Gold Ratings in 2024. We first detail each of our separate paths toward achieving our recent STARS Gold ratings and emphasize the power of collaboration (internal and external) and the use of STARS to leverage institutional sustainability goals. Then, we discuss how we coordinated our peer-review process and lessons learned from the valuable peer-review feedback. We also discuss the final report review process by AASHE staff and outline what to expect in this final review process.
Finally, looking ahead to future STARS reports, we each discuss how USC and UVA are preparing for the new STARS 3.0 version and highlight critical areas of action for each of our institutions in the path toward STARS platinum ratings. The webinar will conclude with sufficient time for questions and insights from participating attendees.
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Julie Hopper, Sustainability Data Analyst, University of Southern California Dr. Julie Hopper leads data collection, analysis and reporting for research and administrative projects at USC to support campus sustainability on all fronts. Julie also recently led efforts in the completion of USC’s 2024 STARS Gold Report and the creation and implementation of several sustainability data dashboards at USC. Julie brings over 10 years of experience in data analysis and visualization, project management, experiential learning, and scientific communication. Prior to this position, Julie conducted research and taught undergraduate courses in Environmental Studies and Ecology at USC. Julie holds a PhD in Environmental Science, Policy and Management from the University of California, Berkeley. Her dissertation and postdoctoral research focused on sustainable management of invasive pests and weeds via biological control. Julie is passionate about environmental sustainability, with more recent research projects focused on the processes leading to marine plastic pollution and relevant solutions. |
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Andrea Trimble, Sustainability Director, University of Virginia Andrea Trimble is the Sustainability Director at the University of Virginia and has been a leader in sustainability in higher education for over 18 years. Andrea leads UVA’s Office for Sustainability team, with focus on pan-University strategic planning and programs in engagement, communication, analysis, and sustainable operations on a range of scales and across impact areas. Prior to joining UVA in November 2013, she managed Harvard University’s sustainable building program, taught university courses in design and sustainability, and worked in architecture, historic preservation and sustainability consulting. Andrea holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Virginia Tech, a Master of Liberal Arts in sustainability and environmental management from the Harvard Extension School, and Master of Science in historic preservation from Columbia University. Andrea is co-chair of the Ivy+ Sustainability Consortium and a member of the DOE Better Buildings Alliance Higher Education Sector Group Steering Committee. |