| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 47.80 |
| Liaison | Kate Witte |
| Submission Date | Feb. 17, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Keene State College
ER-4: Sustainability Outreach and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 4.00 |
Mary
Jensen Sustainability Consultant via KSC Provost's Office |
Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts?:
A brief description of the central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts:
We have the main website, listed below, which has information about the college's sustainability efforts. The Recycling Program has a separate website, with additional information about those programs.
The website URL for the central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts:
Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter?:
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
We have a blog, called the Compost, which features upcoming events, activities of interest and human interest stories.
The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
Does the institution have a vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability?:
A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
Each year, the campus holds an academic symposium to promote academic research, including research on sustainability related topics. The event, typically held in April, is a weekend long showcase of some of the best research on campus. Last year's Academic Showcase featured sustainability topics such as:
- Assessing Bioremediation Potential of Microbial Communities in a Polluted Intertidal Marsh
- Global Efforts to Build Schools and Promote Education
- Overlooked: A Report on Families and Children below the Poverty Line
- Monitoring Invasive Plant Species on Conservation properties in Keene, NH
The website URL for the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
Does the institution have building signage that highlights green building features?:
A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
Does the institution have food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems?:
A brief description of food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
The dining commons features signage indicating local foods and signage with nutrition information (serving size, fat, sodium and other content information). The food "court" has posters highlighting many of the sustainable practices including compostable disposal-ware, reusable mugs and regional foods.
The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
Does the institution have signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed?:
A brief description of signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed:
The website URL for signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed:
Does the institution have a sustainability walking map or tour?:
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
The Grounds Supervisor and Arborist lead tree walks on campus for classes on an off campus, several times a year. Our campus has a unique and interesting tree inventory
The Sustainability Officer leads sustainability tours for Environmental Studies classes several times a year. Those tours take students through the buildings and grounds, highlighting our sustainable features and encouraging students to pay attention to their surroundings.
The website URL of the sustainability walking map or tour:
Does the institution have a guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation?:
A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
Does the institution have a guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
Does the institution have regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper (either through a regular column or a reporter assigned to the sustainability beat)?:
A brief description of regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper, either through a regular column or a reporter assigned to the sustainability beat:
The Sustainability Officer and Recycling Coordinator are regularly interviewed for the student newspaper and TV channel, usually as part of class projects.
The website URL for regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper, either through a regular column or a reporter assigned to the sustainability beat:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (1st material):
A brief description of this material:
The website URL for this material:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (2nd material):
A brief description of this material:
The website URL for this material:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (3rd material):
A brief description of this material:
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (4th material):
A brief description of this material:
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (5th material):
A brief description of this material:
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (6th material):
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (7th material):
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (8th material):
A brief description of this material:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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