| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 77.43 |
| Liaison | Elida Erickson |
| Submission Date | Feb. 28, 2022 |
University of California, Santa Cruz
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Alessandra
Alvares Office Manager Sustainability Office |
Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution’s sustainability efforts?:
Website URL for the central sustainability website:
Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter or social media platform that focuses specifically on campus sustainability?:
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter or social media platform:
Managed by the UCSC Sustainability Office, it provides monthly news and events for campuswide activities, distributed to almost 4,000 recipients from October-June.
The Sustainability Office also has Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts with a growing audience as outreach efforts continue.
Does the institution have signage that highlights sustainability features on campus?:
A brief description of the signage that highlights sustainability features on campus:
The LEED GOLD certified Cowell Student Health Center features signage for the building that highlights its green building features.
In 2021, we rolled out new signage for recycling, composting and landfill on hundreds of bins, carts, and dumpsters across campus on the continuous journey towards Zero Waste. This new signage incorporates best practices for accessibility and user experience. Images of the new signage can be found here: https://sustainability.ucsc.edu/initiatives/zero-waste/index.html.
Does the institution provide a sustainability walking map or tour?:
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
At UCSC, we value practical education for building a thriving, sustainable world. We see our campus as a living lab where problem-based teaching, research and applied work combine to develop actionable solutions that improve the sustainability of our campus and the greater community. From vibrant student-run gardens to innovative green buildings, this map highlights many of the spaces for experiential sustainability education on our campus. Living Labs Map: https://ucsc.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Shortlist/index.html?appid=5d13175cc8364eefa1b9125316008e03
Does the institution produce a guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
A brief description of the guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
In 2012, Colleges, Housing and Educational Services started the Student Sustainability Advisors (SSA) program which provides a sustainability advisor for each of the 10 colleges on campus. The SSAs educate the resident assistants about green practices and help them incorporate sustainable principles into their college events and programs.
A brief description of other comprehensive sustainability outreach materials and publications not covered above:
The People of Color Sustainability Collective, the American Indian Resource Center and Chicanx Latinx Resource Center (El Centro) put out frequent electronic newsletters with events, classes, meetings and opportunities for collaboration and learning. They also have a social media presence.
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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