| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 55.06 |
| Liaison | Susan Powers |
| Submission Date | Nov. 30, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Clarkson University
ER-4: Sustainability Outreach and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.00 / 4.00 |
Susan
Powers Director of the Institute for a Sustainable Environment ISE |
Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts?:
A brief description of the central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts:
The sustainability web site highlights what we've accomplished and avenues for getting involved in the sustainability effort through classes, research, funded projects or our sustainable office certification program.
The website URL for the central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts:
Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter?:
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
Monthly (typically) to communicate to all campus employees and students about on-going events and initiatives.
The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
Does the institution have a vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability?:
A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
Student research on sustainability is disseminated through our annual ISE poster session and the Symposium of Undergraduate Research (SURE). These works are also highlighted in the student newspaper and archived on the campus’ green web pages.
The website URL for the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
Does the institution have building signage that highlights green building features?:
A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
Technology Advancement Center has display about LEED Gold attributes. This facility has a walkway with visible system components (e.g., rainwater collection and treatment) and a display that describes the green features and energy savings. These features are also described on our web site.
The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
Does the institution have food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems?:
A brief description of food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
Information about the Chose to Reuse waste reduction program Adirondack Kitchen line of to go food that is made from local ingredients is available through signage and the website.
The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
Does the institution have signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed?:
A brief description of signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed:
The website URL for signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed:
Does the institution have a sustainability walking map or tour?:
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
Sustainability Scavenger hunt. An app (SCVNG Trek) for a handheld device provides a scavenger hunt of sustainable systems on campus
The website URL of the sustainability walking map or tour:
Does the institution have a guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation?:
A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
Does the institution have a guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
Green packing information A guide for freshmen describes what to bring to a new dorm room – including explanations for the items that promote sustainability
The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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)?:
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:
Specific articles about sustainability events and initiatives are regularly included in the newspaper. During AY11 and AY12, the editor agreed to a full page spread that focused on these issues.
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:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (1st material):
A brief description of this material:
There is extensive sustainability coverage in the annual alumni magazine. This URL presents one edition of the annual magazine with several sustainability related stories. The annual magazine is now also printed in an e-reader friendly format to reduce the production and mailing of paper copies.
The website URL for this material:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (2nd material):
A brief description of this material:
Videos about our sustainability efforts are included in our own web site (www.clarkson.edu/green) as well as disseminated to national sites (e.g., planet forward).
The website URL for this material:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (3rd material):
A brief description of this material:
The Institute for a Sustainable Environment publishes an annual report for external partners, alumni and peers. This newsletter is dedicated to sustainability related education and research activities. The URL included here is one example of this annual report.
The website URL for this material:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (4th material):
A brief description of this material:
The website URL for this material:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (5th material):
A brief description of this material:
The website URL for this material:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (6th material):
A brief description of this material:
The website URL for this material:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (7th material):
A brief description of this material:
The website URL for this material:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (8th material):
A brief description of this material:
The website URL for this material:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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