Overall Rating Gold
Overall Score 66.23
Liaison Jody Jones
Submission Date March 18, 2024

STARS v2.2

Mount Royal University
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Jorden Dye
Program Admin
IES
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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

Website URL for the central sustainability website:

Sustainability newsletter or social media platform

Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter or social media platform that focuses specifically on campus sustainability?:
Yes

A brief description of the sustainability newsletter or social media platform:
The Canadian Parks Collective for Innovation and Leadership (CPCIL), an initiative through the Institute for Environmental Sustainability (IES) puts out a newsletter monthly. The newsletter features recent news regarding parks and protected areas, upcoming events or conferences, research and publications, and job postings.

Signage

Does the institution have signage that highlights sustainability features on campus?:
Yes

A brief description of the signage that highlights sustainability features on campus:
Low flush toilets - bathrooms which have undergone renovations include low flush toilets. In each of the stalls there is permanent signage that describes the use and purpose of the low flush toilets.
LEED buildings - newly constructed buildings such as the Riddell Library and Learning Center which have obtained a LEED Rating have postings regarding such rating.
Showers are located in the Riddell Library and Learning Center for cyclists commuting to campus.
Recycle/Compost signage is present throughout campus to encourage staff, students and faculty to demonstrate and encourage sustainable waste management on campus.
Ablution facilities are new to campus and allow for washing before prayer, signage for ablution facilities are located near each facility.

Sustainability map or tour

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

A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
Facilities Management at Mount Royal University offers tours based on demand when they are contacted.

Green living guide 

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

A brief description of the guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
The Residence Handbook, provided to each person living in residence mentions briefly energy conservation and their efforts to recycle, compost, and turn the lights off when away or not in use. It also provides a campus walking map for students.

Optional Fields

A brief description of other comprehensive sustainability outreach materials and publications not covered above:
Our Community Newsletter
Every two weeks, Mount Royal University publishes a newsletter to staff, faculty, and student subscribers which details events and opportunities happening around campus. The newsletter often includes sustainability outreach material including waste management campaigns, sustainability events on campus, and building initiatives.

Homepage Stories
The Mount Royal University's homepage of their website offers Stories relating to the Mount Royal Community. Stories often include alumni success stories, faculty or student research stories and other engagement pieces which often include sustainability related topics.

Additional documentation to support the submission:
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