| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 46.14 |
| Liaison | Casey Romero |
| Submission Date | Jan. 12, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Oklahoma State University
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Ilda
Hershey Sustainability Coordinator OSU Physical Plant |
Does the institution produce the following outreach materials and/or publications that foster sustainability learning and knowledge? :
| Yes or No | |
| A central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution’s sustainability efforts | Yes |
| A sustainability newsletter | No |
| Social media platforms that focus specifically on campus sustainability | Yes |
| A vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability | --- |
| Building signage that highlights green building features | Yes |
| Food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems | Yes |
| Signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed | Yes |
| A sustainability walking map or tour | Yes |
| A guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation | Yes |
| Navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians | Yes |
| A guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience | Yes |
| Regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper, either through a regular column or a reporter assigned to the sustainability beat | Yes |
| Other sustainability publications or outreach materials not covered above | Yes |
A brief description of the central sustainability website:
OSU's central sustainability website was built in 2012 and has been expanded to include 11 menu items plus numerous sub pages on Curriculum, Research, Operations, How to Get Involved (students, faculty and staff), News, Videos, Links, Events and more. It is a clearing house of sustainability information about and for the OSU community.
The website URL for the central sustainability website:
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
A brief description of the social media platforms that focus specifically on campus sustainability:
We are actively using Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Vine to focus on campus sustainability.
The website URL of the primary social media platform that focuses 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:
A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
The Student Union features two touchscreen monitors that highlight the LEED green building features of the recent Student Union renovation (the building is being rated for LEED certification).
The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
A brief description of food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
The Healthy Dining brochure lists sustainability programs of University Dining Services including Farm Fresh (locally grown produce), Organic Items, Made In Oklahoma, Vegetarian Options and other sustainability efforts such as trayless dining and eco-friendly disposable products.
The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
A brief description of signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies:
Signage across campus highlights native trees and plants. Many signs include a small QR code that can be scanned with a smartphone, launching a web page with more about the greenery and its sustainable attributes such as native species selection. Landscape Services also created an Instagram account to share photos of their projects.
The website URL for signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies:
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
The OSU sustainability walking tour starts in the Student Union, which has been renovated to LEED standards, and takes you through and around to our quad area (native landscape, rain barrels, recycle bins), bike repair stations, water bottle refilling stations, eco-friendly cafes, bike shop rental, and bus transportation center. The tour can be downloaded from this page of the OSU Sustainability Website: https://sustainability.okstate.edu/WalkingTour
The website URL of the sustainability walking map or tour:
A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
The Office of Sustainability created a webpage called "How to Ride the Bus Like a Pro" http://sustainability.okstate.edu/how-to-ride-the-bus-like-a-pro and promotes it via social media. The Office of Parking & Transit also created a video on riding the bus and a guide for forming and registering carpools.
The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
A brief description of the navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
Parking & Transit require all cyclists to watch a video on bicycle guidelines and take a quiz on bicycle and pedestrian safety.
The website URL for navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
Within the "Get Involved - Students" section of the OSU Sustainability website, there is a specific guide called "Living Space" that is geared toward campus residents. It includes green living tips for the living room, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, laundry and dining out.
The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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 O'Colly student newspaper assigns a "Sustainability Beat" reporter each year who reports on campus sustainability activities, initiatives and events. Recent articles include OSU Gets the Word Out For America Recycle Day, Environmental Club Aims to Build Legacy, SGA Group Recycles Tailgating Trash for a Cause, and OSU Expands Green Campus Options.
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:
A brief description of another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above (1st material):
A series of "Sustainability Snapshots" runs on monitors around campus. These highlight various sustainability efforts being carried out by various campus units as well as tips for the campus community. The Snapshots appear on campus closed circuit television.
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (2nd material):
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The Utlities Department created vertical banners that feature photos and information about OSU's Energy Conservation Program, Sustainability Program and Cowboy Wind Farm. These banners are featured at special events and exhibits.
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (8th material):
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