| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 67.33 |
| Liaison | Scott Doyle |
| Submission Date | Nov. 25, 2019 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Ithaca College
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Rebecca
Evans Campus Sustainability Coordinator Office of Energy Management and Sustainability |
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Central Sustainability Website
Yes
A brief description of the central sustainability website (optional):
The College's sustainability website is managed by the Office of Energy Management & Sustainability and includes information on engagement opportunities, as well as resources for decreasing resource consumption on and off-campus.
The website URL for the central sustainability website:
Sustainability Newsletter
Yes
None
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
The OFfice of Energy Management & Sustainability and the Eco Reps produce monthly "Installments" - quick-read newsletters and infographics that focus on different sustainability themes each month.
None
The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
Social Media Platforms
Yes
A brief description of the social media platforms that focus on sustainability:
Sustain IC Facebook pages post news on national and global sustainability efforts, events, news, and technology. Our Eco-Reps and Ithaca College Environmentalists also have Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts.
The website URL of the primary social media platform focused on sustainability:
Student Newspaper Coverage
Yes
A brief description of the regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
Krissy Waite and Madison Fernandez covered sustainability initiatives and news for the Ithacan during the 2018-2019 academic year.
The website URL for regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
Student Research Publication
Yes
A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
Student posters and presentations from the Whalen Symposium, a celebration of student research and scholarship, are cataloged in the College's Digital Commons.
None
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 :
Within the buildings green features are explained. For example, above the low-flow toilets, there is an explanation of what they are and how to use them.
In the Park Center for Business and Sustainable Enterprise, a permanent video display features a loop of the sustainable features of the building.
None
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:
There are posters in the dining halls about sustainable eating as well as on the Dining Services sustainability website. There is also permanent signage and brochures available in the permaculture garden, which is located in the center of campus.
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:
A Sustainability Tour map was provided at the Orientation Fair for new students and families. It highlights different features and resources on campus that increase the sustainability of the institution.
None
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:
An alternative transportation guide is provided during Orientation to incoming freshmen and transfer students; the guide is also available to continuing students. Alternative transportation methods for faculty/staff are also discussed during the onboarding process. All faculty and staff are provided with free TCAT (city bus) passes.
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:
Online resources for the college's bike policy and safety measures are available. This does not cover routes or inter-modal connections.
None
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:
Eco Reps and the First Year Residential Experience (FYRE) partner to create a community council sustainability representatives program. The sustainability representatives within FYRE are tasked with developing sustainability-themed events and programming for students within their residence halls. Eco Reps serve as mentors in this program.
The College's sustainability website also includes information on available resources and suggestions for behavior change.
None
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:
- A brochure covering renewable energy used at the College
- All new students receive a postcard with information on sustainability-focused student organizations on-campus
- A map of all thrift, re-use, or second-hand stores in Tompkins County
The website URL for these materials or publications:
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