Overall Rating Silver
Overall Score 60.56
Liaison Mari Acob-Nash
Submission Date Oct. 30, 2021

STARS v2.2

North Seattle College
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.60 / 2.00 Adam Maurer
District Sustainability Coordinator
Finance and Ops
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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:
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:

Sustainability updates are regularly provided in the weekly student leadership updates via Canvas.

https://nscstudentleadership.home.blog/


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

A brief description of the signage that highlights sustainability features on campus:

Within the new OCE&E building, a joint venture between the State and College, there is signage about its LEED Gold certification and the green construction of the building. The campus also highlights energy and water saving features, such as the cistern that collects rainwater for flushing toilets with QR codes. Other signage includes how to recycle and information about special events.

https://www.usgbc.org/projects/opportunity-center-employment-educ


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

A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:

There is a green-walking map / tour of the newest building on campus, our OCE&E building, which was a joint-venture between the school and the WA State dept. of Social and Human Services. It is a LEED Gold building and features a green roof, rain-water catchment systems, and a whole host of other features applicable to sustainability.


Does the institution produce a guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
No

A brief description of the guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:

n/a


A brief description of other comprehensive sustainability outreach materials and publications not covered above:

The Sustainability Office provides a number of handouts at its office and tabling events that include best practices in resource use reduction, community gardening, waste policies, and how and where to donate used electronics.


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