| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 63.24 |
| Liaison | Victoria Ho |
| Submission Date | Feb. 8, 2024 |
OCAD University
EN-11: Inter-Campus Collaboration
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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3.00 / 3.00 |
Victoria
Ho Advisor, Strategic Sustainability Office of Diversity, Equity & Sustainability Initiatives |
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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):
Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE)
Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design (AICAD), which hosts sustainability-themed programming.
Association of Independent Colleges of Art and Design (AICAD), which hosts sustainability-themed programming.
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):
OCAD U is a member of Ontario Colleges and University Sustainability Professionals (OCUSP) and served on the Board of Directors from 2020-2022.
www.ocusp.org
OCUSP has 4 primary activities:
- Networking for Sustainability Professionals
- Sharing of ideas and best practices between institutions
- Monitoring the environmental performance of institutions
- Advocating for collective action and policy positions for sustainability related issues in post secondary education in Ontario.
Who are our members
Our members consist of University and College professionals representing the majority of academic institutions in Ontario. All members have job duties that are directly or indirectly relevant to sustainability on a post-secondary campus.
OCUSP annually hosts a multi-day AGM with keynote speakers and conference sessions to address the pressing issues and priorities faced by sustainability officers in higher ed.
Regular (monthly) learning opportunities are hosted online, such as lunch n learns on topics such as on zero carbon buildings, and a decolonizing sustainability series.
www.ocusp.org
OCUSP has 4 primary activities:
- Networking for Sustainability Professionals
- Sharing of ideas and best practices between institutions
- Monitoring the environmental performance of institutions
- Advocating for collective action and policy positions for sustainability related issues in post secondary education in Ontario.
Who are our members
Our members consist of University and College professionals representing the majority of academic institutions in Ontario. All members have job duties that are directly or indirectly relevant to sustainability on a post-secondary campus.
OCUSP annually hosts a multi-day AGM with keynote speakers and conference sessions to address the pressing issues and priorities faced by sustainability officers in higher ed.
Regular (monthly) learning opportunities are hosted online, such as lunch n learns on topics such as on zero carbon buildings, and a decolonizing sustainability series.
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):
OCUSP AGM - sustainable procurement, a session on how a Sustainability Office can collaborate with the Finance Department to develop an integrated sustainable procurement strategy and processes.
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):
OCAD U co-authored with California State University Monterey Bay the case study essay "A Call for Solidarity: Integrating Equity and Sustainability Through a Joint Office" to AASHE's 2022 Anthology on Racial Equity and Social Justice.
https://www.aashe.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/RESJ-Anthology-2022-Essay-6b.pdf
https://www.aashe.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/RESJ-Anthology-2022-Essay-6b.pdf
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):
OCAD U served on the Board of Ontario College and University Sustainability Professionals from 2020-2022.
OCAD U also served on a committee of Toronto universities providing climate-related research and recommendations to the City of Toronto.
OCAD U also served on a committee of Toronto universities providing climate-related research and recommendations to the City of Toronto.
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:
OCAD U and California State University Monterey Bay (CSUMB) have a mutually supportive relationship that began with OCAD U providing CSUMB mentorship towards integrating equity and sustainability. The relationship has continued towards bi-monthly calls to discuss emerging issues and opportunities.
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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A brief description of other inter-campus collaborative efforts around sustainability during the previous year :
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Website URL where information about the institution’s inter-campus collaborations 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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