Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 55.91
Liaison Andrew Bernard
Submission Date July 26, 2019
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STARS v2.1

Central New Mexico Community College
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Molly Blumhoefer
Campus as a Living Lab and Sustainability Project Manager
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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):
Website offers general information about all sustainability efforts (operational, academic and user-based). It is updated regularly by CNM's Campus Living Lab and Sustainability Project Manager.

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

Sustainability Newsletter 

Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter?:
No

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A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
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The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
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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:
CNM's Campus Living Lab and Sustainability Project Manager manages the Sustainability (@sustainability) Instagram Account, which is an additional account to the general college media platforms. There is NO way to put the Instagram Handle in the field below.

The website URL of the primary social media platform focused on sustainability:
https://www.instagram.com/cnmsustainability/

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?:
Yes

A brief description of the regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
The Marketing and Communications Office (MCO) has established a working relationship with CNM's Campus Living Lab and Sustainability Project Manager to report sustainability news on campus in both Suncat Times (Student News Paper), as well as the employee newspaper. It is an online publication (and is not archived). Here is an a blurb (for example) that went out in March, 2019 in the SunCat Times: Come See How You and Others Helped Reduce Waste Contamination at CNM on March 21 Over the past five weeks, the CNM community has been participating in RecyleMania, a national college recycling competition. On March 21 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Smith Brasher Hall, CNM’s Sustainability Curriculum Committee will host an educational event where experts will give talks on the economic, social and environmental impact issues related to recycling. Waste Management will be on site assisting students with a live audit of our recycling stream to determine the real contamination rate from Westside, Montoya and Main Campuses! All CNM students are invited to the finale at Smith Brasher Hall. The first 100 students to sign the “Pledge to Refill”, an effort to reduce plastic bottle waste, will receive a free stainless-steel water bottle. There are a few articles that have been archived, such as this: https://www.cnm.edu/news/learn-about-economic-social-and-environmental-impacts-of-recycling-at-recyclemania-grand-finale-march-21

The website URL for regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
https://www.cnm.edu/depts/mco

Student Research Publication 

Does the institution produce a vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability?:
No

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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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 :
2019 Update: In all LEED Certified Buildings, there are wall plaques that highlight sustainable features. There is not a link that "shows" all of these signs, but there is a self-guided brochure that highlights the types of things that are on the signs (see link). They also serve the function of Campus as a Living Lab. In 2019, Educational Recycling/Waste Signage was also added to ALL buildings across ALL campuses.

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The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
https://www.cnm.edu/about/sustainability/documents/src-self-guided-leed-tour.pdf

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:
2019 Update: There is educational information at the aquaponics lab that is in a common area of the Student Resources Building (SRC) that receives a lot of student foot traffic.

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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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Sustainable Grounds Signage 

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

A brief description of the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
2019 Update: As a part of the Water in the Desert series, "NO DUMPING. DRAINS TO RIVER" signs are being placed on all storm drains on campus. Additionally, the educational signage in LEED buildings also shows information about the landscaping. There is also a nature trail path going in at Rio Rancho Campus (to be completed end of summer 2019) that highlights sustainable landscaping features (xeriscaping, native vegetation, berms, detention ponds)

The website URL for the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
https://www.cnm.edu/news/faculty-and-staff-news/signs-remind-cnm-community-that-storm-water-drains-lead-to-rio-grande-so-avoid-polluting-the-ground-1

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:
2019 Update: The Wayfinding Project is a path project that loops around main campus. It is linked to the "Wellness Loop" and Campus as a Living Lab features (Garden Beds, Solar Panels, etc). There is also educational signage along the path. A similar path is currently being designed at the RIo Rancho Campus, but with "nature trail" signage highlighting the natural environment. The contract is in place and this will be completed by the end of Summer 2019.

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The website URL of the sustainability walking map or tour:
https://www.cnm.edu/campuses/main-campus/wellness-path

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:
2019 Update: There is general information on the parking page (below) about sustainable transportation methods, but the college also has a partnership with the City and an MOU with Zagster who has installed several PACE bike share stations around the campus. The bike share app has information about this program and routes. CNM has also supported these partnerships/services by providing their own marketing vide and several articles/media outreach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3112lQGQS-4. ALL students and staff also receive FREE bus passes which may also be used for the RAIL RUNNER (regional train) which is useful to students coming from surrounding pueblos (reservations) and cities.

The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
https://www.cnm.edu/depts/parking/alternate-transportation

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:
2019 Update: CNM hosts a student-run initiative to educate the community more on how to get to and from campus at several locations. There is also a link to the city's bike map on the information page that hosts student generated maps. Additionally to make sure students ride safe and store their bikes safely, there is a YouTube Video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRyBtjfZSz0

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The website URL for navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
https://www.cnm.edu/about/sustainability/alternative-transportation

Green Living Guide 

Does the institution produce a guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
No

None
A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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Other Outreach Materials 

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

A brief description of these materials or publications:
There are vermicomposting bins up at all campuses in faculty lounges. They are used as an educational outreach tool. A publication has been developed for students and faculty alike. It explains what vermicomposting is and how someone can make their own bin at home. A display case at the compost/garden site is now up, so that instructors and students can demonstrate their projects with educational signage. This is mandatory in upcoming academic year (2016/2017).

The website URL for these materials or publications:
https://www.cnm.edu/about/sustainability/worm-composting-vermicomposting

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