| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 28.74 |
| Liaison | Laurie Kman |
| Submission Date | Feb. 28, 2019 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Lewis University
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
John
Lerczak Director of Sustainability Facilities |
"---"
indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Central Sustainability Website
Yes
A brief description of the central sustainability website (optional):
The sustainability website is located through our university website. It is continuously updated and provides insight on Lewis University sustainability programs.
The website URL for the central sustainability website:
Sustainability Newsletter
Yes
None
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
The marketing team at Lewis University does a great job of capturing sustainability events on campus. Each event is captured through our social media outlets and when decided it is published through a newsletter.
None
The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
---
Social Media Platforms
Yes
A brief description of the social media platforms that focus on sustainability:
We have a Facebook page that focuses on various topics regarding sustainability and what upcoming events are taking place. We also have a twitter page and plan to implement instagram.
The website URL of the primary social media platform focused on sustainability:
---
Student Newspaper Coverage
No
A brief description of the regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
A couple times a semester the sustainability coordinator will be asked about a specific topic that will be publicized in the main student newspaper.
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:
Yes, each semester students are able to present their research for all that find interest in their topic.
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 :
In our LEED certified buildings there is signage in the main lobby areas indicating our certification and highlighting some of our green building features.
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:
They can be provided through our food service provider.
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:
Yes, we have signs for our bioswales and permeable pavers locations on campus.
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:
Yes, there is a sustainability walking map that can be produced for students who are interested to learn where all the sustainability features are on campus.
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:
Students are made aware of the public transportation methods that allow students to carpool, or use the trains and buses that service our campus.
The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
---
Materials for Cyclists and Pedestrians
No
None
A brief description of the navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
---
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:
Yes, we have recycling signage posted through resident halls as well as introducing the recycled cap project with drop-off locations in the dorms.
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:
Yes, Lewis University has had publications through the county in regards to sustainability initiatives that are taken place on campus.
The website URL for these materials or publications:
---
Optional Fields
---
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
---
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.