| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 48.11 |
| Liaison | David Husemoller |
| Submission Date | Jan. 31, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
College of Lake County
ER-4: Sustainability Outreach and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 4.00 |
Dara
Reiff Sustainability Coordinator Educational Affairs |
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:
Our "GoGreen" website includes information on all sustainability initiatives aggregated into Campus, Curriculum, and Community sustainability efforts. The site also includes an events calendar, information on how to get involved, and a list of local resources.
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:
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:
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 :
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:
A member of the Student Senate at the college has published a "Did You Know" fact-sheet to highlight healthy choices and sustainable practices within the food services department. This information is posted outside the cafeterias and was sent to all students in email form.
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:
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:
Through a partnership with Pace Bus, links to bus route maps and schedules and "Call and Ride" service located on campus are listed on GoGreen website.
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:
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:
A student in the college Honors program works in the Sustainability Center to write articles about sustainability events and research for the student paper. A regular column by a Student Senate member often relays information about sustainability efforts on campus as well.
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:
The college holds a "Car-Free at CLC" campaign to increase awareness of alternative modes of transportation. The campaign includes outreach materials on bike paths, public transportation maps and schedules, and "Ditch-My-Car (DMC) Week" promotional materials. The DMC week materials promote a raffle for a free bike, and free bike maintenance workshops.
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:
All new faculty participate in a New Faculty Institute (NFI) series of informational sessions throughout their first semester on campus. The college Sustainability Center has developed a "Sustainability 101" publication for all faculty to receive during NFI, describing the college's sustainability efforts, ways they can get involved, and "Greening the classroom" tips.
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:
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (4th material):
A brief description of this material:
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (5th material):
A brief description of this material:
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (6th material):
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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):
A brief description of this material:
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