| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 36.09 |
| Liaison | Susan Dorward |
| Submission Date | Aug. 5, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Raritan Valley Community College
ER-4: Sustainability Outreach and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.50 / 4.00 |
Susan
Dorward Sustainability and Energy Coordinator Facilities and Grounds |
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Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts?:
Yes
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A brief description of the central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts:
The faculty Sustainability Committee developed a web site that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts. At the time of this writing, there are pages detailing our sustainability awards and agreements, courses, activities, community service, facilities, gardens, the Sustainability Committee, recycling, food, transportation, and news.
http://www.raritanval.edu/community/forum/sustain/home.html
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The website URL for the central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts:
http://www.raritanval.edu/uploadedFiles/community/forum/sustain/AASHE_STARS_sustainability_links.pdf
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Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter?:
No
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A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
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The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
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Does the institution have a vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability?:
Yes
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A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
Each year Raritan Valley Community College's "Nota Bene" celebrates the power of imagination by showcasing outstanding student work from across our curriculum. The science-related entries in the 2010 Nota Bene include a paper about earthquakes and a student-authored lab manual.
Students can also publish their work on RVCC's sustainability web site. Slides from Angela Bodino's "Focus on Nature" English composition class's 2011 presentations are linked to from the News page.
http://www2.raritanval.edu/notabene/
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The website URL for the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
http://www.raritanval.edu/uploadedFiles/community/forum/sustain/AASHE_STARS_sustainability_links.pdf
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Does the institution have building signage that highlights green building features?:
No
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A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
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The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
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Does the institution have food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems?:
Yes
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A brief description of food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
Our food service is outsourced to CulinArt, which has posters and signs prominently displayed in the cafeteria and cafe detailing their sustainability efforts. They also have brochures about composting. CulinArt will provide students with coffee grounds for composting, and gives a discount to students who bring reusable containers for their coffee. They feature organic blend and fair trade coffees and local produce, use biodegradable and eco-friendly disposable containers (no Styrofoam), collect organics for off-site composting, reclaim used cooking oil for biofuel conversion, and reduce water usage and waste.
http://www.raritanval.edu/community/forum/sustain/food_services.html
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The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
http://www.raritanval.edu/uploadedFiles/community/forum/sustain/AASHE_STARS_sustainability_links.pdf
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Does the institution have signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed?:
Yes
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A brief description of signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed:
Signs are posted about our no-mow grassy areas, native plant garden, rain garden, and butterfly garden.
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The website URL for signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed:
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Does the institution have a sustainability walking map or tour?:
No
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A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
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Does the institution have a guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation?:
Yes
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A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
Information about bus service and a carpooling tool are available on the RVCC sustainability web site.
http://www.raritanval.edu/community/forum/sustain/transportation_and_parking.html
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The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
http://www.raritanval.edu/uploadedFiles/community/forum/sustain/AASHE_STARS_sustainability_links.pdf
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Does the institution have a guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
No
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A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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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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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:
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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:
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (1st material):
No
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (2nd material):
No
None
A brief description of this material:
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (3rd material):
No
None
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (4th material):
No
None
A brief description of this material:
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (5th material):
No
None
A brief description of this material:
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (6th material):
No
None
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (7th material):
No
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (8th material):
No
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