| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 49.53 |
| Liaison | Tanja Srebotnjak |
| Submission Date | March 1, 2019 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Harvey Mudd College
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Louis
Spanias Sustainability Program Manager Hixon Center for Sustainable Environmental Design |
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Central Sustainability Website
Yes
A brief description of the central sustainability website (optional):
The Hixon Center for Sustainable Environmental Design's page is the central sustainability website for Harvey Mudd College. It has a comprehensive documentation of the school's programs, events, research opportunities, curricular opportunities, facilities efforts, and more. Some additional information on green projects and campus sustainability is provided on the webpage of HMC's facilities and maintenance department.
The website URL for the central sustainability website:
Sustainability Newsletter
Yes
None
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
The e-newsletter of the Hixon Center for Sustainable Environmental Design delivers announcements, events, blog articles, and job/internship/research opportunities every other week during the school year and every month over the summer. Students can access archived newsletters on the Publications and Media Content page of the main sustainability website of Harvey Mudd College (the Hixon Center's website).
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The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
Social Media Platforms
Yes
A brief description of the social media platforms that focus on sustainability:
The Hixon Center for Sustainable Environmental Design uses a number of social media platforms to communicate with the Harvey Mudd and Claremont Colleges communities. These include Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Flickr, Soundcloud, and more.
The website URL of the primary social media platform focused on sustainability:
Student Newspaper Coverage
No
A brief description of the regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
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The website URL for regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
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Student Research Publication
Yes
A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
Harvey Mudd College primarily relies on the Hixon Center for Sustainable Environmental Design as a vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability. Students who engage in research through the Hixon Center via the Rasmussen Summer Research Fund submit their final reports to the center, and those reports along with their initial accompanying proposals are published on Rasmussen Fund's page on the Hixon Center website. Faculty and/or students who conduct research under internal and external sources of funding also have the opportunity to publish their research through their respective academic department websites. There are also multiple presentation days at the end of the academic year where students can present their research, some of which has to do with sustainability. In addition, the center occasionally releases technical working papers, some of which prominently feature student research and contributions.
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The website URL for the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
Green Building Signage
Yes
None
A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
Harvey Mudd College has building signage that highlights green building features throughout the college. Each LEED-certified building on campus has a sign of its certification featured at the building's entrance, as well as an informational sign that highlights green building features. These Harvey Mudd College buildings with signage include: (1) the R. Michael Shanahan Center for Teaching and Learning, (2) Drinkward Residence Hall, (3) the Hoch-Shanahan Dining Commons and (4) Sontag Residence Hall. Other information about green building features can be found on the Facilities and Maintenance webpage on campus sustainability.
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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:
To promote and encourage environmental sustainability and sustainable dining, the Hoch-Shanahan Dining Commons has signage and accompanying brochures and reading materials on most tables that feature information about sustainable food systems. There are signs as well that include information on composting, reducing food waste, purchasing local seasonal produce, and the health benefits of organic food.
None
The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
Sustainable Grounds Signage
No
A brief description of the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
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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:
While there is not a designated sustainability walking map or green tour, the admissions department has collaborated with the Hixon Center to incorporate substantial sustainability components into regular campus tours for prospective and current students and their families. These include showcasing the Hixon Center for Sustainable Environmental Design, highlighting the campus' sustainability activities, groups, and LEED-certified buildings, and discussing the sustainability-oriented academic, research, and employment opportunities available on campus.
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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 student life webpage on the Harvey Mudd College website offers some guidance in regards to sustainable modes of transportation (e.g., public transit, getting around campus, etc.). There is also a Rideshare Incentive program that encourages paid students and staff to take more sustainable modes of transportation (e.g., carpooling, bicycling, electric vehicles, public transit, etc.) to Harvey Mudd.
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:
There are signs throughout the campus that alert vehicle-users about pedestrians and bicyclists. There are also designated signs and locations on campus for bicycle and skateboard parking. Lastly, Harvey Mudd College designates "No Wheels" zones across campus for the safety of the pedestrians during rush hours and high-traffic areas on campus. In addition to physical signage, our admissions office has featured blog posts from students on bicycling, using skateboards/longboards, walking around campus, etc.
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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 Hixon Center for Sustainable Environmental Design has created and made available a Guide to Sustainable Living. The Guide is a comprehensive physical and digital booklet that educates students on the choice that they can make live more sustainably on campus. This document is available to all students on campus and touches on multiple aspects of sustainable living, including sustainable food systems, tips to save water and energy, and tips on reducing waste both on the residential and academic sides of campus. In addition, the Facilities and Maintenance links the campus community directly to the City of Claremont recycling guidelines.
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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:
The Harvey Mudd College magazine, especially over the last three years, has worked closely with the Hixon Center for Sustainable Environmental Design to help publish both center and campus-wide efforts to advance sustainability on the facilities-side and to integrate sustainability into programming and curriculum. Over the past few editions of the magazine, there have been multiple brief articles or segments dedicated to sustainability-related achievements, practices, or events on campus.
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