| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 38.32 |
| Liaison | Rachelanne Knoll |
| Submission Date | March 30, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Eastern Kentucky University
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Debbie
Namugayi Sustainability Manager Office of Sustainability |
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Central Sustainability Website
Yes
A brief description of the central sustainability website (optional):
Sustainability.eku.edu webpage is the repository for sharing information related to sustainability events, goals, commitments, progress towards those goals, and provides resources for employees and students to apply sustainable behaviors to their daily lives.
The website URL for the central sustainability website:
Sustainability Newsletter
Yes
None
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
The sustainability newsletter is a twice yearly email publication sent to all active campus email accounts and published in The Eastern Progress campus newspaper. It includes information about upcoming sustainability events, goals, programs and recent progress.
None
The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
Social Media Platforms
Yes
A brief description of the social media platforms that focus on sustainability:
The Office of Sustainability runs Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram accounts which post information about upcoming events and local and national sustainability news.
The website URL of the primary social media platform focused on sustainability:
Student Newspaper Coverage
Yes
A brief description of the regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
The Eastern Progress covers all of the EKU Office of Sustainability Events in their main news segment.
The website URL for regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
Student Research Publication
No
A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
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None
The website URL for the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
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Green Building Signage
Yes
None
A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
In EKU's Science Building, a complete self guided walking tour exists that highlights the sustainable features of the building. Over 20 signs exist and link to a virtual tour online.
None
The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
Sustainable Food Systems Information
Yes
A brief description of the signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
In EKU's main dining hall, information packets and signage exists that highlights food's nutrition, and any specific details. (i.e. cage free eggs, gluten free, local, KY Proud, food allergy notifications, etc.)
None
The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
Sustainable Grounds Signage
Yes
A brief description of the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
Signage exists that highlight rain-gardens on campus.
The website URL for the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
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Sustainable Walking Map or Tour
Yes
None
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
A campus sustainability map is given to all incoming freshmen during orientation and is available online.
None
The website URL of the sustainability walking map or tour:
Guide for Commuters
Yes
A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
The Office of Sustainability maintains a transportation sustainability webpage with a guide of transportation methods that are more sustainable than individual commuting.
The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
Materials for Cyclists and Pedestrians
Yes
None
A brief description of the navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
EKU's Sustainability Map provides a map of bikelanes of campus: http://sustainability.eku.edu/sites/sustainability.eku.edu/files/files/Sustainability%20Map.pdf
A Bike Safety guide is available for bicyclists: http://rec-dev.eku.edu/bicycle-safety-forms#_ga=2.51299553.914498457.1507060398-1141532521.1492449463
None
The website URL for navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
Green Living Guide
Yes
None
A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
The Office of Sustainability issues a Resident Sustainability Checklist to all incoming first year students.
None
The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
Other Outreach Materials
Yes
A brief description of these materials or publications:
A number of other tools and fact sheets are available online and distributed to the campus community in print. The Climate Change Overview is just one additional example.
The website URL for these materials or publications:
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