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\"STARS_Silver\"The University has received word that its initiatives and research in sustainability have earned a STARS Silver Rating from the\u00a0Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE).<\/p>\n

With more than 650 participants on six continents, AASHE\u2019s STARS (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System) program is the most widely recognized framework in the world for reporting information related to a college or university\u2019s sustainability performance.<\/p>\n

The University\u2019s STARS report is publicly available at https:\/\/stars.aashe.org\/institutions\/university-of-rochester-ny\/report\/2016-01-06\/<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThe University has found great value in the AASHE STARS rating system,\u201d said Patricia Beaumont, director of support operations in University Facilities and Services. \u201cThe program assists us in identifying our areas of strength and opportunity.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Campus Engagement category\u2014providing students and staff with sustainability learning experiences outside the formal curriculum\u2014was our highest rated area where we received 100 percent of the points available, \u201d Beaumont explained. \u201cThe Medical Center\u2019s program supporting global health using big data was recognized by STARS as a best practice. The Sustainability Council is using the results of the STARS survey to identify priority areas for improvement in academics and operations as part of a year-long sustainability planning process.\u201d<\/p>\n

The\u00a0University Council on Sustainability\u2014composed of faculty, staff, and student representatives\u2014helps guide the University\u2019s progress in environmental programs in operational and academic areas. The council evaluates and recommends new sustainability initiatives that are both feasible and create an important impact, in areas including energy conservation, water stewardship, greenhouse gas emissions reduction, sustainable food preparation, and waste diversion.\u00a0 The work of the council extends to all areas of the University\u2014academic, research, patient care and health programs, campus operations, transportation and facilities, and engagement with the Rochester community.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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