Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
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Overall Score | 29.38 |
Liaison | Lori Chance |
Submission Date | Aug. 31, 2017 |
Executive Letter | Download |
Messiah University
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.75 / 2.00 |
Brandon
Hoover Director of Sustainability Operations |
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Central Sustainability Website
Yes
A brief description of the central sustainability website (optional):
Messiah's Sustainability website allows viewers to explore 5 specific categories that are viewed as a priority on campus. They are Food, Waste, Biodiversity, Energy and Engagement. There are also resources for off campus partners
The website URL for the central sustainability website:
Sustainability Newsletter
Yes
None
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
The sustainability blog serves as the newsletter. It alerts students to campus sustainability events, opinion pieces related to current events, and highlights of student achievement. This is emailed to students who sign up to receive this communication.
None
The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
Social Media Platforms
Yes
A brief description of the social media platforms that focus on sustainability:
Instagram: http://instaram.com/messiah.sustainability and Facebook: @MCSustainability and Blog site: https://messiahsustainabilityblog.wordpress.com/
The website URL of the primary social media platform focused on sustainability:
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Student Newspaper Coverage
Yes
A brief description of the regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
The student newspaper covers campus sustainability events and the office staff are regular contributors to the paper.
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 :
Signs are placed around campus that give information to folks interested in the garden, rain gardens, solar panels or other sustainability activity or features.
None
The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
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Sustainable Food Systems Information
No
A brief description of the signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
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None
The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
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Sustainable Grounds Signage
Yes
A brief description of the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
Our rain gardens have signs around them to talk about how the gardens function as both habitat and runoff management. Additionally, there are signs highlighting our tree campus USA designation.
The website URL for the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
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Sustainable Walking Map or Tour
Yes
None
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
A tour may be found online for a self-guided tour. Also, tours can be arranged in the office of sustainability.
None
The website URL of the sustainability walking map or tour:
Guide for Commuters
No
A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
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The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
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Materials for Cyclists and Pedestrians
No
None
A brief description of the navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
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None
The website URL for navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
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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
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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