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Institutional Membership: Campuses in U.S., Canada, Mexico

An institutional membership connects your campus with leading edge colleges, universities and organizations working toward a sustainable world.  Membership covers every individual at your institution - so the entire campus can take advantage of AASHE member benefits. This type of membership is virtually unique among higher education associations, but necessary since all sectors of campus must work collaboratively and learn from each other in advancing sustainability.  Join the AASHE community today!

• Application and Renewal Form - click to open, or right click and select "Save Target As" to download.  Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader 7 or Higher.
  
• List of AASHE Members
• Dues
  
• Press Release Template (doc) - to announce your institution's AASHE membership 

Special offer!  60% discount on membership for first-time AASHE members that are US Dept of Education Title III or V institutions.  Offer ends March 1, 2010.

Benefits for Institutional Members

AASHE membership provides excellent value for a campus.  It can enhance your institution's public image and position it as a leader in one of the key social movements of the 21st century.   Benefits range from improved student recruitment and retention to enhanced community engagement, as well as new streams of alumni donations.  Your school's staff and students gain access to AASHE's extensive collection of online resources as well as professional development opportunities (see below).  You will be joining a community of institutions working toward similar goals, sharing information and collaborating on projects. Let AASHE support your college or university in reaching its sustainability goals!

Listed here are many other benefits of membership:

• Event Discounts - members receive discounts on AASHE's annual conference, workshops, and other AASHE-sponsored events throughout the year.
   
• Product & Service Discounts - take advantage of special discount offers on a variety of products and services offered by AASHE's business members and other members.
  
  
• Program Discounts - members pay a discounted registration fee for STARS (Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System), a nationally recognized, standarized self-assessment tool for campuses to benchmark and track their sustainability progress over time and compare with other institutions..
   
• Access to Member-only Resources - AASHE's Resource Center is a rich and comprehensive clearinghouse for campus sustainability information. It contains example policies and plans incorporating sustainability; assessment tools, surveys and reports; publications and how-to guides; job descriptions for campus sustainability staff, sustainability profiles of campuses, extensive publications and databases, and many other resources.  Most of these resources are member-only, including an online directory of campus sustainability staff.
   
• Awards - AASHE administers a professional awards program to recognize outstanding efforts in advancing campus sustainability.  Student awards are included.
   
• Publicity  - AASHE publicizes and celebrates member achievements through its newsletter, blog, publications, and other communications. In addition:
  • The Member Spotlight feature on our website highlights sustainability efforts of member campuses. 
  • The AASHE Member Logo may be used on your website, brochures, and other publicity materials to emphasize your commitment to campus sustainability.
  • The Press Release Template may be used to announce your institution's membership
     
• Professional Development - opportunities for professional development include workshops, webinars, and trainings as well as Discussion Forums for sharing knowledge and resources.  AASHE's annual conference & expo  brings together individuals from all sectors of higher education, and includes a student summit.  Our events offer premier networking opportunities - you can connect with your colleagues at regional, national, and international levels to share ideas and collaborate on projects.
   
• Open Space Conference Calls -  take advantage of AASHE's free Open Space Conference Call Line to host discussions on topics related to campus sustainability.  Any campus member may organize a conference call and AASHE will promote it to the designated audience. Topics range from climate action to system office issues. The Conference Call Archive contains recorded calls.
   
• Free Consultation - individual phone or email consultations are offered to members.
   
• Governance Opportunities - Members may participate in AASHE governance, committees, and working groups.

• Newsletters - AASHE Bulletin is the premier e-newsletter on sustainability in higher education in North America. Published weekly, it contains the latest news, resources, opportunities, and events related to campus sustainability.  In addition, AASHE members are automatically subscribed to AASHE Announcements for key updates on AASHE programs and operations.  Members may also wish to subscribe to STARS Update.

Annual Dues for Institutions