| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 49.24 |
| Liaison | Stephane Menand |
| Submission Date | Sept. 10, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Missouri University of Science and Technology
ER-4: Sustainability Outreach and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.00 / 4.00 |
Angie
Rolufs Director Office of Sustainable Energy and Environmental Engagement |
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:
Office of Sustainable Energy & Environmental Engagement (OSE3) was formalized July 1, 2011. The website: ose3.mst.edu is the centralized hub for information concerning campus activities and research. It highlights the activities of students and the Green Campus Committee as well as provides links to research on campus.
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:
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 Communications department publishes student research in their news section
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 :
- Building signage is up at the Missouri S&T Solar Village to highlight the sustainability features of the solar homes within the village.
- Signage is present at the E3 Commons area to highlight the features of the sustainable infrastructure present. http://e3.mst.edu/e-cubed.html
- Signage is present at the new Innovation Park/Technology Development Center that highlights the sustainable features and designated preferred parking spots for electric, hybrid or other energy efficient vehicles
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:
- OSE3 recently distributed reusable cups to all Missouri S&T departments in an effort to reduce bottled water use on the campus. The cups included an outreach flyer with information about the campus sustainability initiatives and guidance to encourage employees to reduce bottled water consumption.
- OSE3 maintains recycling education signage throughout the campus to increase recycling and minimize campus waste. http://ose3.mst.edu/recycling/recyclingoncampus/
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:
OSE3 conducts tours of the solar village, E3 commons (hydrogen fueling station and cargo-container, renewable energy complex), and student design center
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:
website promoting green opportunities
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 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:
Other <- promote university environmental research via media relations, news site, alumni magazine – examples abound at news.mst.edu (just search for “energy,” “environment,” “environmental” or specific programs/projects “solar car” “ecocar” “solar village” etc.)
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (2nd material):
A brief description of this material:
One of many objectives of Opening Week is to focus on the university’s green initiatives. New students are made aware of the campus’ commitment to sustainability and the environment. In 2009, the “Plug into the Green Movement” program started to further demonstrate Missouri S&T’s commitment to sustainability to its new students. This program is a continued part of Opening Week activities. Instead of providing new students with plastic bags full of paper brochures and information about the campus, all information is provided to new students on a flash drive. This effort has eliminated waste and reduced Missouri S&T’s impact on the environment.
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (3rd material):
A brief description of this material:
OSE3 maintains a Facebook page to disseminate campus sustainability information to students, faculty and staff.
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (4th material):
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (5th 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):
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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