| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 35.74 |
| Liaison | Taryn Wilkinson |
| Submission Date | Oct. 3, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Niagara College Canada
ER-4: Sustainability Outreach and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.00 / 4.00 |
Taryn
Wilkinson Sustainability Coordinator Facilities Management 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:
The Sustainability website is a central website for everything related to sustainability at Niagara College. This includes all of the College's environmental programs and initiatives; Information on the sustainability committee, the College's sustainability policy and partnerships; NC's sustainability targets, progress and information about NC's environmental management system; Links to NC's environmental program pages; A new regularly-updates events calendar; Opportunities to get involved, including volunteer opportunities, the sustainability challenge, and the sustainability pledge; and information regarding on-campus sustainability projects, and much more.
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:
Niagara Research has a website that highlights information on student projects that include sustainability related research. The sustainability website also has a page that highlights research students have done in conjunction with the Sustainability Committee.
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 :
Niagara College has a number of sustainability signs around campus that highlight green building features including the solar panels, geothermal system, wind turbine, and the HVAC system upgrades. These signs are part of a larger sustainability sign program at the college that includes signage on projects related to energy, carbon emissions, biodiversity, education & engagement, globalization, waste, paper and water. The green building features are categorizes under energy and carbon emissions.
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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:
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:
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:
The Student Residence Handbook has information and tips for incorporating sustainability into the residential experience. Information includes tips and strategies on how to reduce negative environmental impacts related to heating and cooling, water heaters, refrigerators, stoves and ovens, washer and dryers, computers and electronics, and lighting. It also includes a detailed list of what items can be recycled in what waste streams available at the college and in the residences.
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:
Niagara News, the student newspaper at Niagara College, has a journalism student assigned to cover environmental and horticultural topics.
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:
InsideNC is a major news source at Niagara College designed for employees, which has a sustainability related article bi-weekly which highlights a variety of topics, initiatives, projects, events, campaigns, etc. relating to sustainability at Niagara College.
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:
At each hydration station, clear plastic sleeves have been installed that allows sustainability posters to be featured. They can be changed frequently to highlight a number of different activities, events, opportunities and to disseminate general information on any sustainability related topic.
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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:
Niagara College has implemented a new program called the Co-Curricular Record. This is an official Niagara College document developed to enhance your resume and career or academic portfolios by officially tracking all volunteer hours completed through Niagara College. The Co-Curricular Record website hosts an event calendar and volunteer opportunity section which is utilized to advertise all the sustainability related events, campaigns, workshops, activities and other volunteer opportunities.
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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:
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.