| Overall Rating | Bronze |
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| Overall Score | 34.83 |
| Liaison | Katie Wall |
| Submission Date | March 24, 2022 |
Lees-McRae College
PA-2: Sustainability Planning
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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2.00 / 4.00 |
Katie
Wall Program Coordinator Outdoor Recreation Management |
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Part 1. Measurable sustainability objectives
Academics
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to academics and the plan(s) in which they are published:
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Engagement
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to engagement and the plan(s) in which they are published:
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Operations
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to operations and the plan(s) in which they are published:
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Administration
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives related to administration and the plan(s) in which they are published:
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Part 2. Sustainability in institution’s highest guiding document
Yes
The institution’s highest guiding document (upload):
Website URL where the institution’s highest guiding document is publicly available:
Which of the following best describes the inclusion of sustainability in the highest guiding document?:
Major theme
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Website URL where the institution's sustainability plan is publicly available:
Does the institution have a formal statement in support of sustainability endorsed by its governing body?:
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The formal statement in support of sustainability:
From President King:
https://youtu.be/16fX_Vu3wjc
https://youtu.be/16fX_Vu3wjc
The institution’s definition of sustainability:
In the Mountains, Of the Mountains, For the Mountains—these words are more than a motto to Lees-McRae. They define our place in the community and the world. They guide our decision-making and campus operations.
Since our founding, Lees-McRae has depended on the careful use of the resources found in our mountain home to thrive. The Rev. Edgar Tufts relied on local labor and local materials to build his school, and in turn provided his neighbors with more educational opportunities, better medical care, and access to electricity. It is in this same spirit of mutual benefit that we continue to prioritize sustainability today.
Since our founding, Lees-McRae has depended on the careful use of the resources found in our mountain home to thrive. The Rev. Edgar Tufts relied on local labor and local materials to build his school, and in turn provided his neighbors with more educational opportunities, better medical care, and access to electricity. It is in this same spirit of mutual benefit that we continue to prioritize sustainability today.
Is the institution an endorser or signatory of the following?:
| Yes or No | |
| The Earth Charter | No |
| The Higher Education Sustainability Initiative (HESI) | No |
| ISCN-GULF Sustainable Campus Charter | No |
| Pan-Canadian Protocol for Sustainability | No |
| SDG Accord | No |
| Second Nature’s Carbon Commitment (formerly known as the ACUPCC), Resilience Commitment, and/or integrated Climate Commitment | No |
| The Talloires Declaration (TD) | No |
| UN Global Compact | No |
| Other multi-dimensional sustainability commitments (please specify below) | No |
A brief description of the institution’s formal sustainability commitments, including the specific initiatives selected above:
Upcoming Sustainability Priorities
STARS Report | 2021–22
During the 2021–22 school year, Lees-McRae will complete the STARS (Sustainable Tracking Assessment and Rating System) Report, administered by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). STARS is a transparent, self-reporting framework for colleges and universities to measure their sustainability performance. The framework encompasses long-term sustainability goals for already high-achieving institutions, as well as entry points of recognition for institutions that are embarking on more sustainable practices.
STARS Report | 2021–22
During the 2021–22 school year, Lees-McRae will complete the STARS (Sustainable Tracking Assessment and Rating System) Report, administered by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). STARS is a transparent, self-reporting framework for colleges and universities to measure their sustainability performance. The framework encompasses long-term sustainability goals for already high-achieving institutions, as well as entry points of recognition for institutions that are embarking on more sustainable practices.
Website URL where information about the institution’s sustainability planning efforts is available:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.