| Overall Rating | Reporter - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | |
| Liaison | Kathy Dhanda |
| Submission Date | March 22, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
DePaul University
ER-4: Sustainability Outreach and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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Reporter |
Scott
Kelley Assistant Vice President for Vincentian Scholarship Mission and Values |
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Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts?:
Yes
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A brief description of the central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts:
At DePaul, sustainability means embracing the environmental and social challenges to building a sustainable learning community, showing “the way of wisdom” from our Catholic, Vincentian, and Urban mission.
The website provides information on initiatives occurring at the university such as alternative transportation, energy efficiency, recycling, future plans, etc.
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The website URL for the central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts:
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Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter?:
No
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A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
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Does the institution have a vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability?:
No
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A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
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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 :
Building signage is in place at our LEED Gold McGowan South Chemistry & Biological Sciences building which describes all of its green features. We also have placed signage at miscellaneous other locations where we have introduced certain green features or measures, though not as broadly based or in place as our LEED facility. The signs placed within McGowan highlight each element of criteria associated with LEED Gold and run anywhere from describing the dual flush bathroom fixtures and the savings in fresh water consumption to the planted green roof and the positive environmental impact that it provides at several levels.
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The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
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Does the institution have food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems?:
Yes
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A brief description of food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
Our food service operation does post signage and distribute information related to sustainable food systems and practices. The signage and information on the website indicate the ongoing commitment to sustainability through dining services. The signage and information provide detail in to the food and products purchased.
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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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Does the institution have signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed?:
No
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A brief description of signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed:
The university does not have signage on the grounds, but does offer information on the Facility Operations website on strategies and best practices.
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The website URL for signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed:
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Does the institution have a sustainability walking map or tour?:
No
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A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
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Does the institution have a guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation?:
Yes
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A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
The central sustainability website provides information on transportation use at DePaul including the U-Pass Program, "I-Go" Sharing partnership, campus bike rack information, etc.
DePaul is a major user of the CTA’s U-Pass program. Each undergraduate student is provided a bus/rail pass as part of their tuition and fee package. This pass allows unlimited use of CTA buses and trains. Over the past several years DePaul students utilized U-Pass for an average of 1.5 million transit rides per academic year – a significant level of use that keeps many cars off the street.
DePaul has partnered with the “I-Go” car sharing program which houses three hybrid vehicles on campus for students and staff to lease for anywhere from an hour to a week. We are currently looking at expanding the I-Go program.
Biking to and around campus has become a more friendly activity with an increase in campus bike parking spaces to just under 1,000. One recent development is the placement of rental bikes at campus recreation for those who do not have a bike on campus.
Public Safety now has several hybrid vehicles as part of its overall fleet.
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The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
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Does the institution have a guide for green living and 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:
At the beginning of the 2010-2011 academic year, DePaul's Department of Housing Services provided all on-campus residents with a Chelsea Green Guide on Climate Change by Jon Clift and Amanda Cuthbert. The Climate Change Guide was a resource for on-campus residents to engage in simple activities that can offset one's carbon footprint.
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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
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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:
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (1st material):
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (2nd material):
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (3rd material):
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (4th material):
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (5th 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):
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