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Membership Benefits

Benefits of membership include:

• Discounts - Members are eligible for reduced registration fees for conferences, workshops, and other AASHE-sponsored events, and receive discounts on products and services offered though AASHE.

• Professional Awards - AASHE administers a professional award program to recognize outstanding efforts in advancing campus sustainability. The Campus Sustainability Achievement Award is presented annually to institutions that have demonstrated outstanding commitment to sustainability. The Student Sustainability Achievement Award is given each year for superior work in campus sustainability by an undergraduate from a member institution.

• Directories - AASHE maintains online directories of Campus Sustainability Coordinators and other sustainability contacts at campuses.

• Resource Center - Members can access online databases, assessment tools, fact sheets, publications, presentations, policy lists, reports, and other electronic resources.

• Publicity and Recognition - AASHE publicizes and celebrates member achievements through its newsletters, website, and other communications. The Member Spotlight on our website highlights sustainability efforts of individual campuses.

• Authorized Use of Member Logo - Members may use the AASHE Member Logo to emphasize their commitment to sustainability.  This logo may also be used on signage, reports, brochures, and other publicity or display materials. 

• Networking - AASHE events offer premier opportunities to connect with colleagues at regional, national, and international levels, to share resources, and to collaborate with others on projects and publications.

• Professional Development - AASHE offers workshops and trainings at member campuses, and Interest Groups for members to connect with others and share knowledge, ideas, and resources.

• Individual Consulting - AASHE offers individual phone and email consultation to members.

• Governance - Members can participate in AASHE governance, committees, and working groups.

In addition to the member benefits listed above, members can take advantage of the following AASHE resources:

• AASHE Bulletin - AASHE Bulletin is the premier e-newsletter on sustainability in higher education in North America. Delivered weekly, it contains the latest news, resources, opportunities, and events related to campus sustainability.

• AASHE Update - AASHE's bimonthly newsletter keeps members informed about AASHE activities, programs, new resources, special announcements, and opportunities to get involved.

• Speakers Bureau - Members may want to participate themselves in this bureau or use it to find speakers for campus events.

• Annual Conference - AASHE's annual conferences brings together every sector of higher education as well as business, government, and NGOs.

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