Professional Organizations
- Elizabethtown College is a member of the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). AASHE is an organization of colleges and universities in the U.S. and Canada working to create a sustainable future. Its mission is to promote sustainability in higher education through education, communication, research and professional development. AASHE wants to advance the efforts that the college campus by uniting diverse initiatives and connecting practitioners to resources and professional development opportunities. AASHE defines sustainability in an inclusive way, encompassing human and ecological health, social justice, secure livelihoods, and a better world for all generations.
- On this website you are able to look at many of AASHE’s projects and programs. You are also able to sign up for a weekly e-bulletin that contains the latest news, resources, opportunities, and events related to campus sustainability. Through AASHE’s resource center, you are able to view many college individual projects. Some things that can be looked at are institutional commitments, academics, operations- such as building, energy and global warming, and campus culture. Since our college is now part of this website, you will eventually be able to see what our campus is doing to maintain our sustainability once it is updated. Check out this site to learn more!
* In order to become a member of AASHE follow the following steps:
- Go to http://www.aashe.org/members/memberlogin.php
- Click on Create a New Account
- Enter all the information it asks for. Your user name will be your email address for Elizabethtown College.
- Click on Create Account.
- Check your email account for a password that they will send to you. After you receive the password, go back to the website and enter your email address and password.
- Click Login.
