STARS
Appalachian State University is a pilot and charter participant in the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System™ (STARS) — a transparent, self-reporting framework for colleges and universities to measure their sustainability performance. The Association for Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) oversees the Sustainable Campus Index and recognizes top-performing colleges and universities.
STARS® is a sustainability-focused self reporting system that includes 45 credit areas across academics and research, campus and community engagement, campus operations, and policy and administration. Over the years, App State has consistently earned a Gold rating, showcasing the university’s commitment to sustainability and leadership in this field. App State received its initial STARS Gold rating from AASHE in 2012 and earned Gold again in 2015, 2019 and 2023.
Achievements:
- Following the Gold-rated Dec. 2023 submission, App State was recognized in the AASHE Sustainable Campus Index, ranking No.6 among Masters Institutions. App State was the only North Carolina school ranked in the top 10 across all college and university types. https://www.aashe.org/resources/sustainable-campus-index/
- From 2015-2023, App State has consistently ranked within the top 10 for various categories and among Masters Institutions.
- In May 2012, App State received its initial Gold rating. Gold status was renewed in June 2015, April 2019, and December 2023. In 2015, App State ranked the second-highest-rated university of the time.
- App State served as one of the pilot universities during the development of the AASHE STARS program.
App State STARS reporting dashboard:
