| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 37.63 |
| Liaison | Emma Shipalesky |
| Submission Date | March 23, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology
ER-4: Sustainability Outreach and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.50 / 4.00 |
Dana
Bennet Coordinator Student 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:
NAIT hosts a centralized sustainability website that offers on campus members (Staff and students) and public communities the opportunity to view NAIT’s commitment to sustainability. This site is continuously being updated with NAIT’s sustainable initiatives, events, and future developments.
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 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 :
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:
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:
NAIT has a no smoking policy for anywhere on Campus indoors and outdoors. There is signage declaring NAIT as a Smoke Free Campus.
This policy began on July 1, 2009, making NAIT among the first post-secondary in Alberta to go smoke-free.
This policy arose out of a desire for a healthy, safe, clean and respectful learning environment for all of the Institute's stakeholders.
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 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:
The Department of Marketing and Communications publishes NAIT’s flagship publication, Techlife magazine twice a year, and publishes content to techlifemag.ca on an ongoing basis. Publication objectives are 1. To create a unique publication that would resonate not only with readers who have a strong relationship with NAIT, but also with stakeholders in business, industry and government with whom NAIT must advocate for continued and increased financial support and funding; and 2. To increase recognition of the NAIT brand, raise the value of a NAIT education and dispel blue-collar stereotypes by promoting NAIT’s progressive, personable and innovative brand through interesting and unexpected stories featuring NAIT stakeholders and technology. The magazine’s circulation is about 110,000 per issue.
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:
The Department of Marketing and Communications publishes NAIT’s internal staff newsletter, NAITLine. The editorial policy is:
• To provide NAIT staff with up-to-date information about what
is happening in and around our campuses
• To build support for institute priorities
• To acknowledge and celebrate the accomplishments of staff
The website URL for this material:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (3rd material):
A brief description of this material:
ecoNAIT is a website that expresses the grassroots effort by staff and students to help NAIT become a more environmentally sustainable institution.
With the vision to involve students, staff and management in improving the quality of their environment while enhancing the financial and environmental sustainability of NAIT.
The site includes tips on several ecological sustainability issues.
The website URL for this material:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (4th material):
A brief description of this material:
The website URL for this material:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (5th material):
A brief description of this material:
The website URL for this material:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (6th material):
A brief description of this material:
The website URL for this material:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (7th material):
A brief description of this material:
The website URL for this material:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (8th material):
A brief description of this material:
The website URL for this material:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The NAITLine website can only be accessed by internal staff.
The NAITLine website can only be accessed by internal staff.
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