Overall Rating	Silver
Overall Score	48.20
Liaison	Lauren Poole
Submission Date	Dec. 10, 2021

STARS v2.2

Colorado School of Mines
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications

Status	Score	Responsible Party
	2.00 / 2.00	Lauren Poole Sustainability Coordinator EHS

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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

Website URL for the central sustainability website:

http://mines.edu/sustainability

Sustainability newsletter or social media platform

Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter or social media platform that focuses specifically on campus sustainability?:

Yes

A brief description of the sustainability newsletter or social media platform:

The Sustainability Office sends out a monthly newsletter as well as messages via social media on twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. We also have a "Keep Current" section on our People Power Planet website where students can visit at their convenience to get information on Sustainability events and educational topics. The Green Team also sends out a weekly "Green Flash" to members.

Signage

Does the institution have signage that highlights sustainability features on campus?:

Yes

A brief description of the signage that highlights sustainability features on campus:

Yes, we have posted some signs at the entrances of some buildings to highlight the sustainability features of the buildings. In some cases, a digital interactive signs allows students to find out more about the sustainable features of the building. We continue to add signs each year.

Sustainability map or tour

Does the institution provide a sustainability walking map or tour?:

Yes

A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:

We also have a green building tour on our website. https://www.mines.edu/sustainability/campus-buildings-green-tour/

Students have also developed a beta app that is an interactive tour of campus. https://www.linkedin.com/in/julianna-valenzuela-20b873170/

Green living guide

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

Yes

A brief description of the guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:

We integrated some sustainability guidance into the Residence Life Handbook. We also created a Green Dorm Room guide. https://www.mines.edu/sustainability/green-dorm-rooms/. In addition, we met with RAs and had them talk to their floors about energy and water conservation on campus.

Optional Fields

A brief description of other comprehensive sustainability outreach materials and publications not covered above:

Our People Power Planet campaign produced posters to put up in offices and kitchens for staff to learn about energy and water conservation. We did educate speak to department heads and had sustainability committee members speak to their departments. I'm not sure if this counts as a peer-to-peer program.

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