| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 56.72 |
| Liaison | Christie-Joy Hartman |
| Submission Date | May 12, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
James Madison University
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.75 / 2.00 |
Christie-Joy
Hartman Executive Director ISNW |
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Central Sustainability Website
Yes
A brief description of the central sustainability website (optional):
The website provides information about JMU's sustainability reporting and efforts. The site links to many other resources on campus that address sustainability and emphasizes ways to participate.
The website URL for the central sustainability website:
Sustainability Newsletter
No
None
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
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None
The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
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Social Media Platforms
No
A brief description of the social media platforms that focus on sustainability:
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The website URL of the primary social media platform focused on sustainability:
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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
No
A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
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None
The website URL for the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
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Green Building Signage
Yes
None
A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
Student Success Center and Wayland Hall both have signage that highlights green building features.
None
The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
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Sustainable Food Systems Information
Yes
A brief description of the signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
Dining Services on campus posts signage in their dining locations throughout the year highlighting local and third-party certified sustainable offerings, waste management practices, and animal welfare commitments. In addition, Dining Services posts information about local food and why students should seek out local products.
None
The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
Sustainable Grounds Signage
Yes
A brief description of the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
As part of the environmental stewardship tour, signage at the East Campus Hillside, Sibert Creek Rain Garden and Newman Lake feature information about stormwater efforts and naturalization. https://www.jmu.edu/stewardship/tour/hillside.shtml http://www.jmu.edu/stewardship/tour/sibert-creek-rain-garden.shtml https://www.jmu.edu/stewardship/tour/newman-lake.shtml
The website URL for the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
Sustainable Walking Map or Tour
Yes
None
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
James Madison University's Environmental Stewardship Tour highlights some of the sites on campus where facilities, environmental stewardship and learning are interconnected. Visitors are challenged to consider the interdependence of humans and the environment; the health, socio-economic and ecological dimensions of environmental stewardship; the way in which environmental problems are explored and solutions are developed and implemented; and how environmental stewardship is and can be integrated into our lives.
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:
The website provides up to date information and resources on the variety of services and programs that promote alternatives to driving alone.
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:
The websites provides up to date information and resources on the variety of services and programs that JMU provides to support bikers and pedestrians on campus. http://www.jmu.edu/transportation/bicycletravel.shtml http://www.jmu.edu/transportation/walking.shtml
None
The website URL for navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
Green Living Guide
No
None
A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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None
The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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Other Outreach Materials
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A brief description of these materials or publications:
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The website URL for these materials or publications:
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Optional Fields
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Information for this credit provided by the Office of Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability. Entered by Melissa Altman.
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.