| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.14 |
| Liaison | Alexis Reyes |
| Submission Date | June 3, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Pomona College
ER-4: Sustainability Outreach and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.00 / 4.00 |
Ginny
Routhe Director Sustainability Integration Office |
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 Sustainable Pomona website provides information on Pomona's sustainability efforts, including policies, plans, and programs/projects. It also includes green living/working guides for students, staff, and faculty, and provides recent announcements, news, and opportunities. It is directly linked from the bottom of all College web pages.
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 Sustainability Integration Office sends out two e-newsletters - one to students on a bi-weekly basis, and one to staff and faculty on a monthly basis. The newsletter features a main article on sustainability topic of interest - for instance, an issue in the community, efforts on campus, alumni work - and announces new programs and policies, upcoming events, and opportunities to get involved on- and off-campus. Each issue also includes a green tip and an "mythbusters" section based on questions from the campus community .
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 Environmental Analysis program compiles student research on their website and periodically publishes the Environmental Analyis Letter, a short journal of student research. Student research concerning campus sustainability issues is available on the Sustainability Integration Office's website (see also: http://www.pomona.edu/administration/sustainability/students/projects/academic-projects.aspx)
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 :
Building signage that highlights green building features: Recently constructed LEED-certified buidings include signage to highlight green features, while all buildings receive signage about operations and programs (e.g. "where to put your wastes," "how to save paper," etc.). A new residence hall project, scheduled to open in Spring 2011, will have prominent signage in common spaces and within dorm rooms/suites, laundry rooms, kitchens, and waste areas. This site will also include signage for sustainable landscaping and site 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:
Dining Services provides informational signage about sustainability issues including trayless dining, eating lower on the food chain, local farms that supply produce, composting, and reusable to-go containers. Specific food items with environmental benefit (e.g. organic, fair trade) also receive signage. Since the creation of the Sustainable Food Coordinator position in 2010, signage has increased to daily educational posters, signs, table tents, and other methods of communicating the importance of organic/local/fair trade/vegan/etc. and the dining hall's efforts.
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 new residence hall project will include signage about stormwater management efforts, landscaping choices, and materials employed to reduce the heat-island effect on campus. Recent plantings by the student-led Ralph Cornell Society of Native Planters also include signage about native planting and the history of landscaping at the college.
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:
A Pomona College Sustainability Tour pamphlet can be found in a variety of locations around campus, including the Admissions Building and the President's Office. Sustainability locations, such as the Organic Farm, the new LEED-certified science buildings, and bioswales in the Stanley Quadrangle are identified on a map.
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:
A guide for students about alternative methods of transportation in the surrounding area as well as public transportation directions to popular local destinations. There three campus publications describing transit options - a quick brochure describing various transit systems and popular destinations; a detailed guide of activities, restaurants, and sites surronding specific transit destinations (train/bus stops); and a guide for taking transit to most of the activities on the College's popular "47 Things" list (http://www.pomona.edu/administration/campus-center/files/public-transportation-47-things.pdf and http://www.pomona.edu/administration/campus-center/files/public-transportation-guide.pdf)
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 "Little Green Book" is a student guide to engaging in sustainable living at Pomona and includes tips for waste management, energy and water conservation, computing and printing, dining, cleaning, doing laundry, hosting events, and more.
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 Student Life, Pomona's student newspaper, has one or two reporters that cover sustainability, along with other articles.
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:
Green Purchasing Guide: This guide to environmentally-friendly purchasing is distributed to all participants of the Green Office Program and is available online for the campus community.
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:
Sustainability Annual Report: Every year the Sustainability Integration Office publishes an annual report of the previous year's efforts and benchmarks (including data such as energy use, water use, waste diversion, etc.). This report is submitted to the President and posted online every year.
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:
Signage: The Sustainability Integration Office produces a wide variety of signage for offices, residence halls, and other buildings on campus, including reminders to turn off lights, information about checking out laundry racks, maps of nearby composting locations, etc.
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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:
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