STARS 2.2

Virginia Wesleyan University

Norfolk, VA, US


Rating Score Valid Through Liaison Submitted
Silver 53.11 March 19, 2026 Elizabeth Malcolm Jan. 19, 2023
Curriculum
24.87 / 37.00
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Credit Status Points
Academic Courses Complete 11.45 / 14.00
Learning Outcomes Complete 3.42 / 8.00
Undergraduate Program Complete 3.00 / 3.00
Graduate Program Not Applicable 0.00 /
Immersive Experience Complete 2.00 / 2.00
Sustainability Literacy Assessment Complete 1.00 / 4.00
Incentives for Developing Courses Not Pursuing 0.00 / 2.00
Campus as a Living Laboratory Complete 4.00 / 4.00
Research
13.85 / 18.00
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Credit Status Points
Research and Scholarship Complete 11.85 / 12.00
Support for Sustainability Research Complete 2.00 / 4.00
Open Access to Research Not Pursuing 0.00 / 2.00
Campus Engagement
8.33 / 21.00
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Credit Status Points
Student Educators Program Not Pursuing 0.00 / 4.00
Student Orientation Complete 1.63 / 2.00
Student Life Complete 1.50 / 2.00
Outreach Materials and Publications Complete 1.20 / 2.00
Outreach Campaign Complete 4.00 / 4.00
Assessing Sustainability Culture Not Pursuing 0.00 / 1.00
Employee Educators Program Not Pursuing 0.00 / 3.00
Employee Orientation Not Pursuing 0.00 / 1.00
Staff Professional Development and Training Not Pursuing 0.00 / 2.00
Public Engagement
9.21 / 18.00
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Credit Status Points
Community Partnerships Complete 2.00 / 3.00
Inter-Campus Collaboration Complete 2.50 / 3.00
Continuing Education Not Pursuing 0.00 / 5.00
Community Service Complete 3.38 / 5.00
Participation in Public Policy Complete 1.33 / 2.00
Trademark Licensing Not Applicable 0.00 /
Air & Climate
6.73 / 11.00
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Credit Status Points
Emissions Inventory and Disclosure Complete 2.40 / 3.00
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Complete 4.33 / 8.00
Buildings
0.00 / 8.00
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Credit Status Points
Building Design and Construction Not Pursuing 0.00 / 3.00
Building Operations and Maintenance Not Pursuing 0.00 / 5.00
Energy
4.18 / 10.00
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Credit Status Points
Building Energy Efficiency Complete 4.17 / 6.00
Clean and Renewable Energy Complete 0.01 / 4.00
Food & Dining
1.23 / 8.00
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Credit Status Points
Food and Beverage Purchasing Not Pursuing 0.00 / 6.00
Sustainable Dining Complete 1.23 / 2.00
Grounds
3.19 / 4.00
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Credit Status Points
Landscape Management Complete 1.19 / 2.00
Biodiversity Complete 2.00 / 2.00
Purchasing
1.25 / 6.00
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Credit Status Points
Sustainable Procurement Complete 0.50 / 3.00
Electronics Purchasing Not Pursuing 0.00 / 1.00
Cleaning and Janitorial Purchasing Complete 0.75 / 1.00
Office Paper Purchasing Not Pursuing 0.00 / 1.00
Transportation
4.10 / 7.00
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Credit Status Points
Campus Fleet Complete 0.29 / 1.00
Commute Modal Split Complete 3.61 / 5.00
Support for Sustainable Transportation Complete 0.20 / 1.00
Waste
2.96 / 10.00
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Credit Status Points
Waste Minimization and Diversion Complete 2.46 / 8.00
Construction and Demolition Waste Diversion Not Pursuing 0.00 / 1.00
Hazardous Waste Management Complete 0.50 / 1.00
Water
1.00 / 7.00
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Credit Status Points
Water Use Not Pursuing 0.00 / 5.00
Rainwater Management Complete 1.00 / 2.00
Coordination & Planning
5.88 / 9.00
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Credit Status Points
Sustainability Coordination Complete 1.00 / 1.00
Sustainability Planning Complete 4.00 / 4.00
Inclusive and Participatory Governance Complete 0.88 / 3.00
Reporting Assurance Not Pursuing 0.00 / 1.00
Diversity & Affordability
5.10 / 10.00
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Credit Status Points
Diversity and Equity Coordination Complete 1.56 / 2.00
Assessing Diversity and Equity Complete 0.75 / 1.00
Support for Underrepresented Groups Complete 0.67 / 3.00
Affordability and Access Complete 2.12 / 4.00
Investment & Finance
3.00 / 6.00
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Credit Status Points
Committee on Investor Responsibility Not Pursuing 0.00 / 2.00
Sustainable Investment Complete 3.00 / 3.00
Investment Disclosure Not Pursuing 0.00 / 1.00
Wellbeing & Work
1.87 / 7.00
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Credit Status Points
Employee Compensation Not Pursuing 0.00 / 3.00
Assessing Employee Satisfaction Not Pursuing 0.00 / 1.00
Wellness Program Complete 0.75 / 1.00
Workplace Health and Safety Complete 1.12 / 2.00
Credit Status Points
Campus Pride Index Complete 0.50 / 0.50
Diversity and Equity Recognition Complete 0.50 / 0.50
Grounds Certification Complete 0.50 / 0.50
Sustainability Projects Fund Complete 0.50 / 0.50
Voter Education and Support Complete 0.50 / 0.50
Innovation A Complete 0.50 / 0.50
Innovation B Complete 0.50 / 0.50
Innovation C Complete 0.50 / 0.50
Innovation D Complete 0.50 / 0.50

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