Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 63.89
Liaison Carly Thibodeau
Submission Date July 7, 2016
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STARS v2.0

Endicott College
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications

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Does the institution produce the following outreach materials and/or publications that foster sustainability learning and knowledge? :
Yes or No
A central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution’s sustainability efforts Yes
A sustainability newsletter No
Social media platforms that focus specifically on campus sustainability Yes
A vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability Yes
Building signage that highlights green building features Yes
Food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems Yes
Signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed No
A sustainability walking map or tour Yes
A guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation Yes
Navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians No
A guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience Yes
Regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper, either through a regular column or a reporter assigned to the sustainability beat Yes
Other sustainability publications or outreach materials not covered above No

A brief description of the central sustainability website:

The website is maintained by the Office of Sustainability. It is off the main College web page and includes information about Energy, Buildings, Reycling, Dining, Grounds, Purchasing as well as resources. It also has links to the relevant academic pages.

In addition the campus map has a dedicated "layer" that highlights the green features of every campus location.


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A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
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A brief description of the social media platforms that focus specifically on campus sustainability:

We have a twitter @SustainableGull that tweets green tips and facts about sustainability on the Endicott campus.


The website URL of the primary social media platform that focuses on sustainability:
A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:

List of student thesis topics related to sustainability from 2016


The website URL for the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :

There is comprehensive signage in all buildings on recycling.
Information on vending machines, etc.
There are LED screens located in all buildings on campus. These screens display Green Tips, recycling information and data on sustainability initiatives at Endicott.
In the past, the museum of the college incorporated a 6 month exhibit on the greening of Endicott. This was a location on tours etc.


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A brief description of food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:

Napkin dispensers are used for sustainability information. Also, Sodexo has its statement of principles posted in every dining location.
There are LED screens in all buildings on campus, including multiple screens in the dining hall. These screens display Green Tips, recycling information and data on sustainability initiatives at Endicott.


The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
A brief description of signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies:
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A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:

Our green guide shows a map of the campus which highlights the sustainability elements in each building. Follow the link below and click on the map PDF under "Going Green"


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A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:

The Student Activities web site and the Sustainability web site have links to public transportation and Zip Car.


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A brief description of the navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
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A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:

We have a guide that explains green aspects of various buildings on campus including residential halls.

We are in the process of updating our Sustainable Endicott brochure which will be available to students, faculty, staff and prospective students.


The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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:

Regular articles appear in the newspaper and the College "Soundings". In addition, the College TV station has run a series of green spots called "The Green Lens".


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