Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 61.36
Liaison Elizabeth Swiman
Submission Date Jan. 30, 2015
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STARS v2.0

Florida State University
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Elizabeth Swiman
Director of Campus Sustainability
Facilities
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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 Yes
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 No
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 No
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 FSU Sustainable Campus website is the repository for information related to a number of campus sustainability initiatives, programs, and events.


The website URL for the central sustainability website:
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:

Weekly listserv - Information (events, engagement opportunities, announcements, etc) is shared are constantly updated to reflect the most recent activities.

Year-in-Review - Produced annually, this publication highlights the year's programs, sustainability-related staff and faculty, and student engagement.


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

FSU Sustainable Campus maintains a very active social media presence through a variety of channels:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FSUsustainablecampus
Twitter: https://twitter.com/fsusustainable
Instagram: http://instagram.com/fsusustainable
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/FSUSustainableCampus
Pintrest: http://www.pinterest.com/fsusustainable/


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:

Student research is disseminated in a number of ways:
1. Sustainable Campus website and publications
2. Office of Undergraduate Research supports undergraduate research and publishes the FSU Undergraduate Research Journal (The Owl).
3. The Undergraduate Research Symposium is an annual showcase for undergraduate student researchers to present their work to the university community. The symposium is an interdisciplinary event that showcases research and creative activities from across campus. Hundreds of student researchers present their work as oral and poster presentations.


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

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The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
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A brief description of food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:

Within the residential dining facilities all sustainable items are labeled at each station. This practice is used in our retail locations when allocated within brand standards.


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

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The website URL for 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:

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The website URL of the sustainability walking map or tour:
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A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:

A combination of resources exist to educate the FSU community about alternative transportation services on and around campus. Both the Sustainable Campus and Transportation Services websites offer a list of available services (http://sustainablecampus.fsu.edu/Around-Campus/Alternative-Transportation or http://transportation.fsu.edu/other-services). Numerous publications are produced each year and distributed at various events.

Commuter Services of North Florida, stationed in the College of Business also hosts numerous resources on their site: www.commuterservices.org


The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
A brief description of the navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:

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The website URL for 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:

The FSU Green Living Guide was produced to show students how to live green and highlight choices in their shopping, transportation, energy and water use, and leisure time.


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

The FSView student newspaper regularly covers sustainability events and news. Additionally, as members of the Capital Area Sustainability Council, Sustainable Campus staff regularly contribute to “Greening Our Community,” a regular column in the Tallahassee Democrat.


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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A brief description of another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above (1st material):

State is the faculty-staff bulletin of Florida State University. As the university's internal flagship publication and document of record for campus news, State is the one source of information that is meant for all Florida State employees. Sustainable Solutions: an update or tip from the Office of Campus Sustainability is a regular feature story.


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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (2nd material):
No

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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (3rd material):
No

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n/a


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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (4th material):
No

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n/a


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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (5th material):
No

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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (6th material):
No

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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (7th material):
No

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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (8th material):
No

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n/a


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