| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 35.50 |
| Liaison | Tracey Coronado |
| Submission Date | March 23, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Missouri State University
ER-4: Sustainability Outreach and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.50 / 4.00 |
Tamera
Jahnke Dean College of Natural and Applied Sciences |
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:
The central sustainability website at Missouri State University highlights current sustainable practices, the official sustainability statement, recycling information, a calendar of any sustainable events, a list of campus resources (such as contact for the Sustainability office, information about the Environmental Science and Policy minor, and the on-campus sustainable club), as well as lists links of local and regional sites that are committed to sustainability.
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:
Missouri State does not yet meet this criteria.
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:
The Undergraduate Research Fair and Graduate Interdisciplinary Forum both exhibit student projects of all types and includes any sustainability-related research. The annual Sustainability Fair showcases student research in sustainability.
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 :
Missouri State does not yet meet this criteria.
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:
In the dining locations, signs display sustainable practices by the company, such as trayless dining, phosphate-free dish washing detergents, and composting.
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:
Missouri State grounds have a strict no-signage policy.
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:
Missouri State does not yet meet this criteria.
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 for the Department of Safety and Transportation has information about biking, including bike safety, bike paths, and bike registration.
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:
In the main Guide to Residence Hall Living distributed by Residence Life and Services, there is a section about how to live more sustainably asking, "What can you do to be more sustainable?" and includes recommendations to conserve energy, water, and paper, reduce waste, utilize public transportation, recycle using the bins provided in every residence hall room, and to reuse or donate items you don't use anymore.
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:
In the main student newspaper at Missouri State, there is no regular coverage of sustainability. However when new policies and programs arise, it is well covered.
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:
The website URL for this material:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (4th 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? (5th 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? (6th material):
A brief description of this material:
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (7th 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? (8th material):
A brief description of this material:
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