Overall Rating	Gold - expired
Overall Score	74.94
Liaison	Yumiko Jakobcic
Submission Date	March 5, 2021

STARS v2.2

Grand Valley State University
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications

Status	Score	Responsible Party
	2.00 / 2.00	Yumiko Jakobcic Campus Sustainability Coordinator Office of Sustainability Practices

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Central sustainability website

Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution’s sustainability efforts?:

Yes

Website URL for the central sustainability website:

http://www.gvsu.edu/sustainability/

Sustainability newsletter or social media platform

Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter or social media platform that focuses specifically on campus sustainability?:

Yes

A brief description of the sustainability newsletter or social media platform:

The Office of Sustainability Practices submits a variety of sustainability-themed articles to the monthly Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies newsletter. The Annis Water Research Institute creates a monthly and annual newsletter as well. The office also creates a standalone newsletter specifically addressing sustainability on campus.

Signage

Does the institution have signage that highlights sustainability features on campus?:

Yes

A brief description of the signage that highlights sustainability features on campus:

Each LEED Building has signage for LEED recognition and flyers with the buildings green characteristics.

Sustainability map or tour

Does the institution provide a sustainability walking map or tour?:

Yes

A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:

GVSU offers numerous digital tours of LEED certified facilities, physical maps for personal buildings tours, and a Sustainability Map that features more than 30 locations on campus.

Green living guide

Does the institution produce a guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:

Yes

A brief description of the guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:

The Office of Housing and Residence Life is committed to being sustainable. LEED Certified Buildings, energy efficient appliances, campus recycling, residential energy savings competitions, community garden, and the campus connector transportation systems are all initiatives that are becoming a way of life in our on-campus residential areas as well as the campus community at large. Sustainable living is included in our residential services guide.

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A brief description of other comprehensive sustainability outreach materials and publications not covered above:

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Additional documentation to support the submission:

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