| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 35.62 |
| Liaison | Allison Jenks |
| Submission Date | Sept. 7, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
New Mexico State University
ER-4: Sustainability Outreach and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.00 / 4.00 |
joni
newcomer Mgr. Env. Policy and Sustainability Facilities and Services |
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:
Our website contains many different items of interest campus wide having to do with sustainability, such as News and Events, how to get involved, an events calendar, Sustainability Council, STARS report, and a list of resources for research, transportation, and energy reduction. We are currently changing vendors for our Facilities and Services websites and the sustainability update is, unfortunately, last on the list, so it is a bit behind in updated photos on the home page. We have FaceBook and Twitter on our home page as well to connect directly with the students as well as an "email us your sustainability ideas" button. The emails go directly to the Sustainability Manager's inbox.
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:
We strive to update people on the projects that are sustainably oriented, whether being worked on by the Office of Sustainability or elsewhere on campus. Summer 2011 is our first issue. We are issuing it online through our "NMSU Hotline" and "NMSU Student Hotline" as well as attaching it to the minutes and agenda of the Sustainability Council. Since our website is under construction we have attempted to get it as a link there but so far have been unsuccessful. Reminders to check out the newsletter will be put on our Facebook as well as our Twitter accounts.
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 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 :
I have designed, priced, located, and gotten approval for signs, but the Campus Planning Committee must approve and they don't meet again until end of September 2011, so this will be a resounding YES! in 2012.
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:
Sodexo is our new Dining Services vendor. They have posters in our many food service areas that advertise their commitment to the planet and sustainability. The posters advertise their “14 Commitments for Action” and “The Better Tomorrow Plan”. Links below:
http://www.sodexo.com/group_en/corporate-citizenship/priorities/objectives.asp
http://www.sodexousa.com/usen/citizenship/thebettertomorrowplan/thebettertomorrowplan.asp
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:
We are in the heart of the Chihuahuan Desert. We have a Chihuahuan Desert garden that has all local native plants with a beautiful walking path through it. Each plant is identified with a brief description of its value in the desert. It is on one of the major malls that dissects campus. We also have signs across campus that give the names of local trees in English and their Latin names.
Once approved by our Campus Planning Committee, the day after this report is due, we will have signs in our xeriscaped areas talking about desert landscaping.
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:
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:
Associated Students for NMSU is our student government organization. They manage our Aggie Transit system that encourages student faculty/staff commuters to park at the free parking lot at the east end of campus and take the bus into campus. At the central campus bus stop there is a solar-powered sign advertising sustainability at NMSU in regard to transportation and other topics.
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:
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:
Our coverage with our own assigned reporter goes across campus, not just to students. It is called "@NMSU" and a monthly (or more often if necessary) article is done on sustainability issues. Articles written in the last year have included LEED buildings that are approved for certification, bio-algae fuels and research on campus, cotton seed research including a bio fuels machine, solar research, and the opening of the new Sustainability Office in July 2010.
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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:
As an agriculture school, and one of the oldest land grant universities west of the Mississippi, we consider ourselves steeped in ecology and taking good care of our planet. The URL below gives a long list of the publications on rangeland and grasses sustainability.
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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:
The Border Epidemiology & Environmental Health Center (BEC), founded in 1998, is an international, collaborative research center led by Dr. Hugo Vilchis, MD, MPH, director and associate professor, College of Health and Social Services, and Molecular Biology Graduate Program, at New Mexico State University.
The BEC supports and applies scientific research to reduce health disparities among minority populations through research, intervention, evaluation, training, and dissemination.
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (4th material):
A brief description of this material:
As an agriculture school, and one of the oldest land grant universities west of the Mississippi, we consider ourselves steeped in ecology and taking good care of our planet. The URL below gives a long list of the publications on Wildlife Ecology.
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (5th material):
A brief description of this material:
As an agriculture school, and one of the oldest land grant universities west of the Mississippi, we consider ourselves steeped in ecology and taking good care of our planet. The URL below gives a long list of the publications on horticulture.
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (6th material):
A brief description of this material:
"@NMSU" is a monthly publication for news on campus. Our dedicated reporter, Mark Cramer, is assigned to do articles on sustainability topics. Here is one article: http://www.nmsu.edu/atnmsu/joni-newcomer.html
Using the URL below and the "Search by Topic" link, you can find many articles related to NMSU sustainability such as the following: http://www.nmsu.edu/ucomm/atnmsu/cur/stormwaterprogram.html
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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:
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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:
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.