| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 34.02 |
| Liaison | Julia Carlow |
| Submission Date | Sept. 16, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
American University of Sharjah
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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Central Sustainability Website
Yes
A brief description of the central sustainability website (optional):
The Office of Sustainability has a website in which it explains what the Sustainability office is and does. It's located on the University's official website and could be accessed by anyone.
The website URL for the central sustainability website:
Sustainability Newsletter
No
None
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
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None
The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
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Social Media Platforms
Yes
A brief description of the social media platforms that focus on sustainability:
The Office of Sustainability has three social media platforms. Facebook: @AUSSustainable, Twitter: @AUS_Sustainable, Instagram: @AUSSustainability.
The social media platforms provides updates and news regarding any events being hosted by the Sustainability Office and accomplishments that has to do with Sustainability in the University.
The website URL of the primary social media platform focused on sustainability:
Student Newspaper Coverage
No
A brief description of the regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
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The website URL for regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
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Student Research Publication
No
A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
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None
The website URL for the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
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Green Building Signage
No
None
A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
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None
The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
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Sustainable Food Systems Information
No
A brief description of the signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
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None
The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
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Sustainable Grounds Signage
No
A brief description of the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
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The website URL for the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
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Sustainable Walking Map or Tour
Yes
None
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
The AUS Sustainability Map was created to highlight all the sustainable features of the AUS Campus such as public water coolers, bike racks, bus stops, recycling locations and sustainability landmarks.
None
The website URL of the sustainability walking map or tour:
Guide for Commuters
Yes
A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
Transportation Services General Information:
Buses
On Campus
AUS provides a free bus service on campus with various pick up and drop off points around the university, including convenient stops for both the men’s and women’s dorms.
The Blue Route - Local Line and Red Route - Local Line operate on regular class days and final examination days.
Off Campus (to and from AUS to Sharjah and other emirates)
Services to Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain require a bus pass.
The university also operates a free of charge service, on Sunday and Wednesday evenings from the campus to the nearby Sharjah Co-op (supermarket) and Matajer (a neighborhood shopping center), and back. Timetables and routes can be downloaded from the website and are displayed at the bus stops.
The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
Materials for Cyclists and Pedestrians
No
None
A brief description of the navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
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None
The website URL for navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
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Green Living Guide
No
None
A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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None
The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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Other Outreach Materials
No
A brief description of these materials or publications:
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The website URL for these materials or publications:
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