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College of the Rockies Continues Commitment to Sustainability

submitted: Monday, April 29, 2013

College of the Rockies has recently become a member of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). Through membership in AASHE, the College will receive support in advancing its sustainability initiatives throughout the institution and in the community.

College of the Rockies’ Business Program Coordinator, Greg McCallum says, “Membership in the AASHE is a logical fit with the sustainability focus of our Bachelor of Business Administration in Sustainable Business Practices degree program and of College of the Rockies as a whole. Membership provides us with many valuable resources to help the College continue the sustainability movement on our campuses.” 

Sustainability is defined by AASHE in an inclusive way, encompassing human and ecological health, social justice, secure livelihoods and a better world for all generations.

AASHE enables higher education institutions to meet their sustainability goals by providing specialized resources, professional development, and a network of peer support.  Membership covers every individual at an institution so the entire campus community can take advantage of member benefits.

“We are delighted to have College of the Rockies on board and participating in the campus sustainability community,” said Paul Rowland, executive director of AASHE. “This shows a real commitment to playing a leadership role in some of the biggest challenges of our time, and provides the campus community with access to thousands of examples of best practices in campus sustainability.”

The Association hosts the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS), a comprehensive campus sustainability rating system that enables institutions to measure their progress and learn from others. With STARS as a roadmap, institutions can select meaningful and appropriate pathways to sustainability while conserving valuable resources, combating global warming, and building healthier communities.  AASHE also offers extensive online resources and discussion forums for professional development and sharing knowledge.

AASHE is an association of colleges and universities that are working to create a sustainable future. To further its mission of empowering higher education to lead the sustainability transformation, AASHE provides resources, professional development, and a network of support to enable institutions of higher education to model sustainability in all areas, from governance and operations to education and research.

More information on College of the Rockies Bachelor of Business Administration: Sustainable Business Practices degree program.  Information on the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education.

For more information contact:

Donna Kraus-Hagerman

Executive Director, College Relations and Marketing

College of the Rockies

Phone: 250-489-8258

e-mail: kraus-hagerman@cotr.bc.ca

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