| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 70.57 |
| Liaison | Kelsey Beal |
| Submission Date | Dec. 14, 2020 |
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Deborah
Ferguson Assistant Director Office of Sustainability |
Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution’s sustainability efforts?:
Website URL for the central sustainability website:
Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter or social media platform that focuses specifically on campus sustainability?:
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter or social media platform:
IUPUI Sustainability puts out a monthly e-newsletter featuring sustainability-related news, internal and external events, and highlights sustainability student, faculty, and staff research, initiatives and accomplishments. https://sustainability.iupui.edu/resources/newsletter/index.html
Social Media Platforms:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/IUPUISustain
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IUPUISustain
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iupuisustain/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpuAYz8JvSBNogrAsxASBQw
Does the institution have signage that highlights sustainability features on campus?:
A brief description of the signage that highlights sustainability features on campus:
The interactive IUPUI Campus Map has an index that includes the following location types that provides a digital map layer with related content & highlights: https://map.iu.edu/iupui/index.html
- Sustainability at IUPUI
- Arts & Humanities
- Emergency & Safety
- Healthy IU Walking Paths
- Accessibility
- Transit
- Self Guided IUPUI Walking Tour
https://map.iu.edu/iupui/index.html
All of the LEED buildings on campus have interior signage to educate general public about their green building features. Additionally, all campus water bottle refill stations feature digital counters, which communicate the number of plastic water bottles diverted from waste.
IUPUI Food Services has signage in the main dining hall that highlights sustainable dining practices and food options.
Healthy IU places signage in campus building elevators to promote personal health promotions, incentives and campaigns.
https://healthy.iu.edu/campus-programs-services/iupui/index.html
Digital Signage is available for Registered student organizations and university departments to submit their advertisements for events, services, classes, and more. The Digital signage screens are located in various locations across campus.
https://studentaffairs.iupui.edu/campus-center/advertise/digital-signage.html
Democracy Plaza is a series of physical spaces located under the SPEA/Business breezeway and the Campus Center. Social Justice Scholars maintain these boards and put up weekly questions to engage the IUPUI community in current issues. The mission of Democracy Plaza is to support the development of well-informed and engaged students through critical thinking and civil discourse on political, cultural, and societal issues through a social justice lens.
https://diversity.iupui.edu/offices/mc/socialjustice/scholars.html
Does the institution provide a sustainability walking map or tour?:
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
The interactive IUPUI Campus Map has an index that includes the following location types that provides a digital map layer with related content & highlights: https://map.iu.edu/iupui/index.html
- Sustainability at IUPUI
- Arts & Humanities
- Emergency & Safety
- Healthy IU Walking Paths
- Accessibility
- Transit
- Self Guided IUPUI Walking Tour
https://map.iu.edu/iupui/index.html
On October 23, 2019, the Student Sustainability Council at IUPUI, in partnership with the IUPUI Office of Sustainability, hosted a sustainability tour of campus. The campus featured our gardens, solar panels, electric grounds tools, solar powered umbrellas, beehives, and other sustainable features on campus.
https://go.iu.edu/3jU2
Does the institution produce a guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
A brief description of the guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
The IUPUI Office of Sustainability website features a page on the Housing Sustainability Coordinators, which includes Sustainable Living Tips in the areas of Food, Energy, Purchasing, Transportation, Waste, and Water. The Sustainability Coordinators are responsible for sharing this information to all residents.
https://sustainability.iupui.edu/engagement/rha-sustainability-coords/index.html
https://housing.iupui.edu/academics-leadership/get_involved/rha.html
A brief description of other comprehensive sustainability outreach materials and publications not covered above:
The Student Sustainability Council has been the student-led driving force for our campus' sustainability initiatives. The SSC publicizes sustainability news and events through their Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and The Den, the campus student activity page.
https://theden.iupui.edu/organization/studentsustainabilitycouncil
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iupuissc/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ssc_iupui/
Sustainability in the News at IUPUI:
https://sustainability.iupui.edu/resources/news/index.html
Hashtag: #jagsgogreen
News at IU: Tag:Sustainability
https://news.iu.edu/tags/sustainability
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