Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 68.63
Liaison Amy Dvorak
Submission Date June 30, 2017
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STARS v2.1

Lewis & Clark College
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Amy Dvorak
Sustainability Manager
Facilities
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Central Sustainability Website 

Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts?:
Yes

A brief description of the central sustainability website (optional):
LC has a sustainability website under our About Us page of our Home webpage. This page provides the primary content for our academic sustainability programs with links and brief descriptions to other components of sustainability on campus.

The website URL for the central sustainability website:

Sustainability Newsletter 

Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter?:
No

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A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
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The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
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Social Media Platforms 

Does the institution have social media platforms (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, interactive blogs) that focus specifically on campus sustainability?:
Yes

A brief description of the social media platforms that focus on sustainability:
Sustainability Council Facebook page

The website URL of the primary social media platform focused on sustainability:

Student Newspaper Coverage 

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?:
Yes

A brief description of the regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
There are regular event-based or special topic coverage of sustainability on campus in the student paper, The PioLog.

The website URL for regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
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Student Research Publication 

Does the institution produce a vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability?:
Yes

A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
Student research is disseminated through various departments websites and semi-annual poster sessions, conferences. Additionally, the undergraduate library hosts a student and faculty collaborative research page that includes all types of research in addition to sustainability-related scholarship.

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The website URL for the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:

Green Building Signage 

Does the institution have building signage that highlights green building features?:
Yes

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A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
Yes, green buildings on campus include signage describing the features of the building during construction and occupancy.

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The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :

Sustainable Food Systems Information 

Does the institution have signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems?:
Yes

A brief description of the signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
Our dining halls display information on sustainability issues associated with our food service; permanent fixtures on the wall, table tents, a website and brochure.

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The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:

Sustainable Grounds Signage 

Does the institution have signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed?:
Yes

A brief description of the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
Yes, for example, signs regarding bee cultivation and native plant projects.

The website URL for the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:

Sustainable Walking Map or Tour 

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

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A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
Sustainability features are included on our primary walking tour map. Sustainability features walking tours are provided for classes and visiting groups.

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The website URL of the sustainability walking map or tour:
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Guide for Commuters 

Does the institution produce a guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation?:
Yes

A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
The Parking and Transportation website includes links to various modes of alternative transportation including bike, shuttle, transit, walking, carpool, and rent-a-car service. Of these links several include guide maps and/or trip advisory services.

The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:

Materials for Cyclists and Pedestrians 

Does the institution produce navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians (e.g. covering routes, inter-modal connections, policies, services, and safety)? :
No

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A brief description of the navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
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The website URL for navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
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Green Living Guide 

Does the institution produce a guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
Yes

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A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
A green guide for living was developed for our newest residence hall on campus. Currently, a broader 'lifestyles' guide is being developed for the campus whole.

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The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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Other Outreach Materials 

Does the institution produce other sustainability outreach materials or publications not covered above?:
No

A brief description of these materials or publications:
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The website URL for these materials or publications:
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