| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 50.92 |
| Liaison | Gary Cocke |
| Submission Date | Feb. 26, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Baylor University
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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2.00 / 2.00 |
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Getterman Assistant Director of Sustainability and Special Projects Office of Sustainability |
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Does the institution produce the following outreach materials and/or publications that foster sustainability learning and knowledge? :
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| A central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution’s sustainability efforts | Yes |
| A sustainability newsletter | Yes |
| Social media platforms that focus specifically on campus sustainability | Yes |
| A vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability | No |
| Building signage that highlights green building features | Yes |
| Food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems | Yes |
| Signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed | No |
| A sustainability walking map or tour | Yes |
| A guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation | Yes |
| Navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians | Yes |
| A guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience | Yes |
| Regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper, either through a regular column or a reporter assigned to the sustainability beat | Yes |
| Other sustainability publications or outreach materials not covered above | Yes |
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A brief description of the central sustainability website:
The sustainability website features up to date news and information concerning campus sustainability efforts, it covers any awards and recognition the university has received as a result of our sustainability efforts, and highlights students and student group sustainability interest and initiatives. It also hosts the sustainability annual report, where people can go to download a pdf version of the most recently publish Baylor University Sustainability Annual Report.
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The website URL for the central sustainability website:
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A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
Each semester a group of students from a Writing & Editing class compiles the Sustainability Newsletter. This newsletter highlights campus wide efforts that have occurred during the semester. While not made publicly available, a digital copy is made available to members of the University Sustainability Committee for them to distribute as they see fit.
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The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
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A brief description of the social media platforms that focus specifically on campus sustainability:
The Office of Sustainability uses all major forms of social media to engage the campus community and beyond. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Tumblr are the main social media platforms put to use to showcase our sustainability efforts.
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The website URL of the primary social media platform that focuses on sustainability:
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A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
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The website URL for the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
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A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
All LEED and EnergyStar rated buildings feature the appropriate accompanying signage.
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The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
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A brief description of food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
Throughout the residence hall cafeterias, signs and posters are put on display indicating organic food, vegetarian options, and information about the sustainable practices our food services team currently engages in.
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The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
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A brief description of signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies:
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The website URL for signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies:
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A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
We provide a walking tour of the East Village Complex which features three LEED certified buildings and grounds with sustainable features built in. The tour highlights the specific features found at the East Village Complex while also bringing attention to similar features found elsewhere on campus.
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The website URL of the sustainability walking map or tour:
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A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
The Baylor University Shuttle system has maps all over campus to inform students, visitors, and faculty and staff about the campus shuttle system and how to take advantage of it as an alternative to single car commuting.
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The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
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A brief description of the navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
Students are provided information at orientation regarding cycling options and best practices. Campus bike lanes are clearly marked for navigational and safety purposes.
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The website URL for navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
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A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
Available on the sustainability website is a 10 Ways to Go Green While on Campus flier for faculty, staff, and students to reference while living and working on campus.
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The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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A brief description of regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper, either through a regular column or a reporter assigned to the sustainability beat:
The student newspaper assigns a beat reporter to the sustainability beat each semester. This has resulted in regular coverage in the student newspaper, the Baylor Lariat.
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The website URL for regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper, either through a regular column or a reporter assigned to the sustainability beat:
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A brief description of another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above (1st material):
We have a very active Facebook page where we update our followers with photos from campus events, information on the latest sustainability happenings, and tips and tips on how to live a greener life.
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (2nd material):
Yes
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A brief description of this material (2nd material):
We have a very active Twitter account that gives live updates on the every day happenings of the Office of Sustainability and news updates as they become available.
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The website URL for this material (2nd material):
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (3rd material):
Yes
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A brief description of this material (3rd material):
The Baylor Energy Awareness Program sponsors the Baylor Energy Madness Residence Hall Competition each fall to see which residence hall can save the most energy. Students compete as a residence hall team to earn points for energy reduction in their residence hall and participation in games throughout the season. The competition is not only aimed at encouraging students to conserve electricity and water (environmental resources), but it is also designed to provide feedback on more efficient ways to save energy on campus. Residence halls teams earn points for saving energy and for participating in bonus point activities.
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (4th material):
Yes
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A brief description of this material (4th material):
The Baylor Energy Awareness Program distributes tips sheets about how to save energy on campus as.
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (5th material):
Yes
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A brief description of this material (5th material):
The Baylor Energy Awareness Program has an active FaceBook page to help engage students in the Baylor Energy Madness Competition as well as engaging them in ways to save energy on campus.
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The website URL for this material (5th material):
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (6th material):
Yes
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A brief description of this material (6th material):
The Baylor Energy Awareness Program also has an active Twitter account that tweets energy saving tips and updates about the competition.
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (7th material):
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (8th material):
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