Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 55.47
Liaison Briar Schoon
Submission Date Sept. 23, 2013
Executive Letter Download

STARS v1.2

Portland Community College
ER-4: Sustainability Outreach and Publications

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 4.00 / 4.00 Stephania Fregosi
Sustainability Analyst
Facilities Management Services
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Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts?:
Yes

A brief description of the central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts:

PCC's sustainability website gives detail on our sustainability news, on-campus sustainability efforts, recycling and waste reduction efforts, guiding principles, events, academics and departments as well as info on our sustainability council.


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Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter?:
Yes

A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:

The RC Sustainability team produces a sustainability newsletter highlighting the college's practices and achievements in sustainability.


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Does the institution have a vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability?:
No

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Does the institution have building signage that highlights green building features?:
Yes

A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :

We have a "green screen" at our LEED Platinum, Willow Creek building. Our green screen gives information on details related to the LEED points for that building.


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Does the institution have food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems?:
Yes

A brief description of food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:

In one of our cafeterias, we have detailed signage for our pre-consumer waste collection system as well as how our learning gardens grow produce for use in our cafeterias.


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Does the institution have signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed?:
Yes

A brief description of signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed:

Signage regarding sustainable grounds practices can be found around the campuses. For example, signage highlighting sustainable practices employed to manage stormwater runoff is displayed.


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

A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:

A video and a recurring tour at our Rock Creek campus of our "no-waste" loop is available to the public on our sustainability website as well as staff at our Rock Creek campus.


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Does the institution have a guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation?:
Yes

A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:

Our Parking and Transportation department details our intra-campus shuttle system, alternative transportation options and carpooling and biking incentives for students, faculty and staff.


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Does the institution have a guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
Yes

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

PCC does not have on-campus housing. However, the PCC Sustainability website offers resources to all aspects of green living and blogs about sustainability on campus.


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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)?:
No

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