Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 59.04
Liaison Nancy Wilkin
Submission Date Sept. 14, 2010
Executive Letter Download

STARS v1.0

Royal Roads University
ER-4: Sustainability Outreach and Publications

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 3.00 / 4.00 Madelyne Cosme
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science Candidate
Student
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Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts?:
No

A brief description of the central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts:
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Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter?:
Yes

A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:

The InRoads newsletter, which is available in hardcopy and online, is a community report for Royal Roads University that focuses on sustainable news and events on campus.


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Does the institution have a vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability?:
Yes

A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:

Research in Action, another Royal Roads publication that is available to students and staff, is a guide to the sustainable research that is ongoing at Royal Roads University. It documents the various staff, departments and professors involved in sustainability project. This publication is available at http://www.royalroads.ca/NR/rdonlyres/613F93A2-2A52-462A-95D6-8883A386BE88/0/Royal%20Roads%20University_ResearchInAction_Web.pdf


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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 :

Information brochures by the Royal Roads University Legacy Campaign are available in several of the buildings on campus. Pamphlets describe the Robert Bateman Center and the Royal Roads University campaign to transform the campus into a living laboratory for sustainability in action and describe several upcoming sustainability projects.


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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:

Habitat Café has wall and table signage outlining the sustainable practices used in the cafeteria including the use of biodegradeable containers, recycled paper napkins and the fact that it is Green Table certified and makes ocean-friendly buying decisions as a member of Ocean Wise. Information regarding this enterprise is available at http://www.royalroads.ca/about-rru/the-university/news-events/inroads-newsletter/2009-april/café-is-earth-friendly.htm


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Does the institution have signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed?:
No

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Does the institution have a sustainability walking map or tour?:
No

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Does the institution have a guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation?:
No

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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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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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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (1st material):
Yes

A brief description of this material:

The Royal Roads Student Handout is given to all students when they arrive at the school; there is a section on sustainability initiatives and principles at Royal Roads University.


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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (2nd material):
Yes

A brief description of this material:

The Sustainability Plan is available to all students and faculty and details Royal Roads University’s policy to be a leader in sustainability.


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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (3rd material):
No

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