| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 46.17 |
| Liaison | Jamey Pavey |
| Submission Date | Feb. 26, 2019 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Earlham College
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Jamey
Pavey Director of the Integrated Program in Sustainability Sustainability and Environmental Studies |
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 (optional):
Earlham's sustainability website contains information on sustainability programming, sustainability planning, and student sustainability projects and research.
The website URL for the central sustainability website:
Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter?:
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
The Environmental Leadership Program publishes an occasional newsletter with updates and news on campus sustainability. The newsletter reaches students, faculty, and interested alumni.
The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
Does the institution have social media platforms (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, interactive blogs) that focus specifically on campus sustainability?:
A brief description of the social media platforms that focus on sustainability:
The Student Sustainability Corps maintains a presence on facebook and instagram.
The website URL of the primary social media platform focused on sustainability:
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 the regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
The website URL for regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
Does the institution produce 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 signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems?:
A brief description of the signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
The dining hall utilizes digital displays to highlight local foods on the menu, composting information, and other sustainability highlights in the dining hall.
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 groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed?:
A brief description of the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
The Rain Garden on campus has signage on the native plants it utilizes and the principles of rain gardening.
The website URL for the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
Does the institution produce a sustainability walking map or tour?:
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
Sustainability Tours are offered annually during Homecoming weekend and as requested for major admissions events. The tour highlights sustainability programs, projects, and features of campus.
The website URL of the sustainability walking map or tour:
Does the institution produce a guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation?:
A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
Does the institution produce navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians (e.g. covering routes, inter-modal connections, policies, services, and safety)? :
A brief description of the navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
The Earlham College Sustainability Office partnered with Bike Richmond in 2013 to update the Richmond Bicycle Map, which is available free of charge to students and community members in the Student Center.
The website URL for navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
Does the institution produce a guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
The Earlham Student Handbook contains a section regarding "Environmental Responsibility" at Earlham. It details steps students can take on an individual level to make their experience at Earlham more sustainable. Suggested actions range from choosing to bike or walk to recycling to conserving dorm energy by turning off lights and shutting windows. The guide stresses that students take sustainability into their own hands, and provides details on the recycling system at Earlham.
The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
Does the institution produce other sustainability outreach materials or publications not covered above?:
A brief description of these materials or publications:
We regularly utilize digital displays around campus to promote sustainability events and information.
The website URL for these materials or publications:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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