| Overall Rating | Silver |
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| Overall Score | 53.56 |
| Liaison | Georgeann Moss |
| Submission Date | Dec. 22, 2021 |
Dallas College
EN-11: Inter-Campus Collaboration
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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3.00 / 3.00 |
Georgeann
Moss Senior Director of Sustainability Sustainability Department |
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Is the institution currently a member of a national or international higher education sustainability network?:
Yes
The name of the national or international sustainability network(s):
Dallas College is a member of the following national and international higher education sustainability networks:
- Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE)
- Global Citizenship Alliance (GCA)
- Global Council for Science and the Environment (GCSE)
- Second Nature
- Second Nature Resilience Working Group
- United Nations University Institute for Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS) Regional Centers for Expertise in Education for Sustainable Development Americas Region (RCE Americas)
Dallas College is a member of many higher education associations and public-private networks where sustainability is inclusive by mission or by a committee or working group. For example, the Association for International Educators (NAFSA) and the - National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) have Sustainability Committees that members can join.
- Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE)
- Global Citizenship Alliance (GCA)
- Global Council for Science and the Environment (GCSE)
- Second Nature
- Second Nature Resilience Working Group
- United Nations University Institute for Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS) Regional Centers for Expertise in Education for Sustainable Development Americas Region (RCE Americas)
Dallas College is a member of many higher education associations and public-private networks where sustainability is inclusive by mission or by a committee or working group. For example, the Association for International Educators (NAFSA) and the - National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO) have Sustainability Committees that members can join.
Does the institution actively participate in a regional, state/provincial, or local higher education sustainability network?:
Yes
The name of the regional, state/provincial or local sustainability network(s):
Dallas College is a member of the following local, regional and state higher education sustainability networks:
- Texas Regional Alliance for Campus Sustainability (TRACS)
- United Nations University Institute for Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS) Regional Centers for Expertise in Education for Sustainable Development (RCE) North Texas (RCE North Texas)
- Texas Regional Alliance for Campus Sustainability (TRACS)
- United Nations University Institute for Advanced Study of Sustainability (UNU-IAS) Regional Centers for Expertise in Education for Sustainable Development (RCE) North Texas (RCE North Texas)
Has the institution presented at a higher education sustainability conference during the previous year?:
Yes
A list or brief description of the conference(s) and presentation(s):
Dallas College staff, faculty and students have presented at the annual AASHE conference in workshops and poster sessions since 2012, and the annual TRACS Summit hosted by the Texas AASHE affiliate Texas Regional Alliance for Campus Sustainability (TRACS).
Has the institution submitted a case study during the previous year to an external higher education sustainability resource center or awards program?:
Yes
A list or brief description of the sustainability resource center or awards program and submission(s):
The AASHE Hub includes 39 presentations of Dallas College sustainability initiatives by students, faculty and staff.
Dallas College campuses and programs have received numerous sustainability awards across its academic, engagement, operations, planning and administration areas.
The awards received from external higher education awards programs include:
- Earth X Environmental Impact Award to Dallas College
- Green Source DFW Sustainable Leadership Award for Large Business or Nonprofit for Dallas College Sustainability Summit
- Green Source DFW Environmental Leadership Lifetime Achievement Award to Georgeann Moss
- Green Source DFW North Texas Heroes and Community Leader Award to Brandon Morton
- RecycleMania / Campus Race to Zero Waste Champions, North Lake Campus and Richland Campus
- EPA Region 6 WasteWise and Recycling Community Leader to North Lake Campus and Richland Campus
- Tree Higher Education Campus USA, Brookhaven Campus, Eastfield Campus, Irving Center, North Lake Campus, Richland Campus
- Friends of Coppell Nature Park, North Lake Campus
- Keep Irving Beautiful, North Lake Campus
- Keep Mesquite Beautiful, Eastfield Campus
- AASHE Campus Achievement Award, Cedar Valley Campus
- NISOD Innovation of the Year, North Lake Campus
- Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Award, Cedar Valley Campus and Richland Campus
- National Geographic Chasing Genius Finalist, North Lake Campus
- City of Dallas Green Business Award, Richland Campus
Dallas College campuses and programs have received numerous sustainability awards across its academic, engagement, operations, planning and administration areas.
The awards received from external higher education awards programs include:
- Earth X Environmental Impact Award to Dallas College
- Green Source DFW Sustainable Leadership Award for Large Business or Nonprofit for Dallas College Sustainability Summit
- Green Source DFW Environmental Leadership Lifetime Achievement Award to Georgeann Moss
- Green Source DFW North Texas Heroes and Community Leader Award to Brandon Morton
- RecycleMania / Campus Race to Zero Waste Champions, North Lake Campus and Richland Campus
- EPA Region 6 WasteWise and Recycling Community Leader to North Lake Campus and Richland Campus
- Tree Higher Education Campus USA, Brookhaven Campus, Eastfield Campus, Irving Center, North Lake Campus, Richland Campus
- Friends of Coppell Nature Park, North Lake Campus
- Keep Irving Beautiful, North Lake Campus
- Keep Mesquite Beautiful, Eastfield Campus
- AASHE Campus Achievement Award, Cedar Valley Campus
- NISOD Innovation of the Year, North Lake Campus
- Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Award, Cedar Valley Campus and Richland Campus
- National Geographic Chasing Genius Finalist, North Lake Campus
- City of Dallas Green Business Award, Richland Campus
Has the institution had employees or students serving on a board or committee of a sustainability network or conference during the previous three years?:
Yes
A list or brief description of the board or committee appointment(s):
Dallas College's Office of Sustainability supports student leadership in local and international sustainability networks. Several students serve on the leadership committee and special topic committees of RCE North Texas and RCE Americas. Students have also participated in co-presenting college sustainability initiatives at internal and external events.
The Senior Director of Sustainability, Georgeann Moss, has served on the Texas Regional Alliance for Campus Sustainability (an AASHSE affiliate) Executive Committee for three years.
The Senior Director of Sustainability, Georgeann Moss, has served on the Texas Regional Alliance for Campus Sustainability (an AASHSE affiliate) Executive Committee for three years.
Does the institution have an ongoing mentoring relationship with another institution through which it assists the institution with its sustainability reporting and/or the development of its sustainability program?:
Yes
A brief description of the mentoring relationship and activities:
Dallas College's Senior Director of Sustainability participated in the AASHE Mentorship Program, serving as mentor for Valencia College's Sustainability Director. Dallas College Assistant Director of Sustainability Operations participates in the AASHE Mentorship Program, serving as a mentee with Appalachian State University's Chief Sustainability Officer.
As mentioned above, the Senior Director of Sustainability for Dallas College serves on the TRACS Executive Committee. TRACS members assist each other in sharing best practices and lessons learned for all sustainability challenges including leadership development and mentoring. Dallas College also participates in the Global Council for Science and the Environment (GCSE) Communities of Practices, working groups for peer-to-peer mentorship to advance sustainability in areas of education, infrastructure and research.
As mentioned above, the Senior Director of Sustainability for Dallas College serves on the TRACS Executive Committee. TRACS members assist each other in sharing best practices and lessons learned for all sustainability challenges including leadership development and mentoring. Dallas College also participates in the Global Council for Science and the Environment (GCSE) Communities of Practices, working groups for peer-to-peer mentorship to advance sustainability in areas of education, infrastructure and research.
Has the institution had employees or students serving as peer reviewers of another institution’s sustainability data and/or STARS submission during the previous three years?:
No
A brief description of the peer review activities:
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