Overall Rating Silver
Overall Score 47.06
Liaison Daniela Shebitz
Submission Date Dec. 11, 2023

STARS v2.2

Kean University
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.60 / 2.00 Sarah Coykendall
Managing Assistant Director
Diversity Council on Global Education and Citizenship
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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:
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:

In Kean's Urban Impact podcast, the complex issues facing urban communities are examined through meaningful conversations with scholars, community leaders and others who are driving change.

Urban Impact is recorded and produced on campus at Kean, New Jersey’s urban research university.

https://www.kean.edu/urban-impact


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

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

There is signage in the dining areas on campus that labels compost bins, recycling and landfill waste and ask students to compost. Students and faculty are often involved with waste audits to determine how much effectively gets composted:
https://www.tapinto.net/towns/westfield/sections/green/articles/kean-researchers-seek-environmental-solutions-in-the-trash


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

A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:

Clicking on this link will give a full insight into the map:
https://www.kean.edu/media/sustainability-map


Does the institution produce a guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
No

A brief description of the guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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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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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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