Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 54.99
Liaison Denice Koljonen
Submission Date Feb. 6, 2019
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STARS v2.1

Boston College
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Bruce Dixon
Sustainability and Energy Specialist
Facilities
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Central Sustainability Website 

Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts?:
Yes

A brief description of the central sustainability website (optional):
The website is maintained by the Sustainability Office. The site has information on general campus initiatives as well as student and faculty focused initiatives. Events are and news features are also posted.

The website URL for the central sustainability website:
http://www.bc.edu/sustainability

Sustainability Newsletter 

Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter?:
Yes

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A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
Student interns from the Sustainability Office write a newsletter that is published monthly. Articles include interviews with students who have worked on green projects for summer work, others include descriptions of green projects and highlights of recent competitions or events.

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The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
http://www.bc.edu/offices/sustainability/events/recent-news/newsletter.html

Social Media Platforms 

Does the institution have social media platforms (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, interactive blogs) that focus specifically on campus sustainability?:
Yes

A brief description of the social media platforms that focus on sustainability:
Office of Sustainability Facebook Page EcoPledge Facebook and Instagram pages Real Food BC Facebook page

The website URL of the primary social media platform focused on sustainability:
https://www.facebook.com/OfficeOfSustainability/?fref=ts

Student Newspaper Coverage 

Does the institution have regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper, either through a regular column or a reporter assigned to the sustainability beat?:
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 

Does the institution produce a vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability?:
Yes

A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
The student research is published on the Environmental Studies website: https://sites.google.com/bc.edu/envsundergradresearch/home. It can be found under the heading on the top right "Research by Topic." These projects are made available to the public with the hopes that the information will be useful to other universities grappling with similar environmental issues, to members of the community who seek insights into the challenges and solutions of sustainability, and to current and future students to gain inspiration and insight from their peers.

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The website URL for the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
https://sites.google.com/bc.edu/envsundergradresearch/home?authuser=0

Green Building Signage 

Does the institution have building signage that highlights green building features?:
Yes

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A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
The LEED Certification and Energy Star plaque or sticker is located in the Foyer or main entrance of the buildings.

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The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
http://www.bc.edu/offices/sustainability/campus-initiatives--test-.html.

Sustainable Food Systems Information 

Does the institution have signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems?:
Yes

A brief description of the signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
Signs located in the dining halls and website information provided by BC Dining about eating locally and sustainably

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The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
https://www.bc.edu/offices/dining/sustain0/FreshtoTable.html

Sustainable Grounds Signage 

Does the institution have signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed?:
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 

Does the institution produce a sustainability walking map or tour?:
Yes

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A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
Our virtual tour located on the office of Sustainability website displays all of our Sustainable initiatives on campus. From our University Garden, Water Bottle filling stations, Farmers Market, to Green Buildings, and more our tour provides brief information on the initiative and its location.

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The website URL of the sustainability walking map or tour:
https://www.bc.edu/offices/sustainability/

Guide for Commuters 

Does the institution produce a guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation?:
Yes

A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
BC provides a website guide on the different methods of transportation to seek ways to reduce drive-alone trips to reduce congestion and lower pollutants. BC offers preferred parking rates to commuters, bike racks and facilities for bicyclists, and easy access to the MBTA and other forms of mass transit. The University is always seeking to find ways increase sustainable methods of transportation.

The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
http://www.bc.edu/offices/transportation/commuting.html

Materials for Cyclists and Pedestrians 

Does the institution produce navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians (e.g. covering routes, inter-modal connections, policies, services, and safety)? :
Yes

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A brief description of the navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
Yes, BC provides a website where there is information for cyclists. Bicycles on campus are a common sight, whether it is a student traveling between classes or a commuter taking a day off from the grind of traffic jams on a sunny spring morning. Boston College offers many services to the bicyclist to aid in his or her commute and in securing their equipment. Both campuses have several bike rack locations and locker areas with showers to prepare for the day after a long ride.

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The website URL for navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
http://www.bc.edu/offices/transportation/commuting/bicycles.html

Green Living Guide 

Does the institution produce a guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
Yes

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A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
Run by the Residence Hall Association, this living and learning community educates students on Sustainability and encourages them to be active members of their community. Students apply at the end of their Freshman year and live on the sustainability floor during their sophomore year.

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The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
http://www.bc.edu/offices/reslife/lifeinhalls/programs/living-learning.html

Other Outreach Materials 

Does the institution produce other sustainability outreach materials or publications not covered above?:
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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Optional Fields 

Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
All information and web links are from the Boston College websites.

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