| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 40.95 |
| Liaison | Kathleen Moore |
| Submission Date | Aug. 22, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
East Tennessee State University
ER-4: Sustainability Outreach and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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4.00 / 4.00 |
Kathleen
Moore Sustainability Director Sustainability |
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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:
The Department of Sustainability has a stand-alone website which serves as the main page for sustainability communication on the campus. Additional information is also available at the Facilities Management website.
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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?:
Yes
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A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
The Department of Sustainability publishes an online newsletter 6 times per year.
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The website URL for 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 :
Signs are placed at various locations around campus to highlight green building features and to acknowledge funding that was provided by the Student Campus Sustainability Fee. In addition, campus ambassadors and tour guides are presented this information so they can educate our campus visitors about ETSU sustainability initiatives.
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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:
Aramark, ETSU's food service provider, partners with the Department of Sustainability to provide information about sustainability initiatives. Aramark uses their "Green Thread" campaign materials throughout their facilities including signage, brochures, and napkin inserts. In addition, Aramark has provided various bulletin boards throughout the food service areas for use by the Department of Sustainability to communicate various events about Sustainability.
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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:
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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?:
Yes
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A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
The ETSU ECO Tour Map is available online and as a download at the Sustainability website. It includes 18 different locations on campus and highlights their sustainability features. Included is a 75,000 gallon water retention tank at our softball field that collects and recirculates water for irrigation; skylights installed in various buildings; information on our recycling and yellow bike sharing programs; a geothermal system; solar powered lights, etc.
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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:
Parking and Transportation Services produces a handout outlining the Car Pool Program policy and goals. In addition, they provide information on the local city transit routes and provide a free on-campus shuttle from various apartment complexes off-campus to encourage use of mass transit. In addition, there is a brochure and guide for the Yellow Bike Sharing program that includes basic safety information.
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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:
Basic information for green living and reducing energy use is available from the Department of Residence Life. Additional information is available at the Department of Sustainability Website.
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The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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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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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:
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (1st material):
Yes
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A brief description of this material:
Through a collaborative effort with the Department of Art and Design and the Department of Sustainability, various posters are available for download that promote everything from recycling to energy/resource conservation.
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The website URL for this material:
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (2nd material):
Yes
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A brief description of this material:
There are a variety of other materials available from the Department of Sustainability: Recycling Brochures, various ETSU Arboretum brochures, Stop Littering Information, etc.
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The website URL for this material:
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (3rd material):
Yes
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A brief description of this material:
The Facilities Management website lists and provides links to numerous related sustainability reports and efforts. This site includes information from the Campus Planning Office, Environmental Health and Safety, Campus Sustainability Fee Reports, Tennessee Board of Regents Sustainability Building Guidelines, etc.
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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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