| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 52.51 |
| Liaison | Josh Nease |
| Submission Date | May 10, 2022 |
Radford University
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Josh
Nease Sustainability Manager Academic Programs |
Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution’s sustainability efforts?:
Website URL for the central sustainability website:
Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter or social media platform that focuses specifically on campus sustainability?:
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter or social media platform:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sustainable_RU
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/B4x1G6IHkUH/
Does the institution have signage that highlights sustainability features on campus?:
A brief description of the signage that highlights sustainability features on campus:
Sustainability signage is not campus-wide, but signage does exist at LEED Certified buildings, Energy STAR buildings, and in Dalton Dining Hall. Dalton signage includes amounts of foods and beverages that qualify as sustainably and ethically produced according to Chartwells.
Does the institution provide a sustainability walking map or tour?:
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
Campus Sustainability Map – The new RU campus sustainability map was developed by a Geospatial Science student and will be updated and enhanced annually by GIS students. Already this semester it has been used by an Intro to Environmental Studies class and a University 100 course. It will be updated by GIS students each semester.
Does the institution produce a guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
A brief description of the guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
Radford University Sustainable Behaviors on Campus post cards and bookmarks: Printed materials are distributed to all new students and to all campus residents. They will also be available at standard outreach events.
A brief description of other comprehensive sustainability outreach materials and publications not covered above:
A regular Sustainability story appears on the RU website and local media. University Relations has a staff writer that covers sustainability.
All residents in LEED Certified residence halls receive an information card when they move in that explains all of the sustainability features of their building.
All other residents receive a Sustainable Behaviors card.
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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