| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 68.64 |
| Liaison | Kimberly Post |
| Submission Date | Feb. 22, 2022 |
Saint Joseph's College - ME
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Kimberly
Post Community-Based Learning Director Community-Based Learning |
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:
@CSC_SJC
twitter account to share sustainability-related news both on campus and in the rest of the world.
@sjcpollinatorgarden
instagram account to share the pollinator garden beauty
@sjc_freight_farm
instagram account to share all things hydroponic and freight farm
@sjc.batcommunity
instagram account to raise awareness of the decreasing bat population in New England
Does the institution have signage that highlights sustainability features on campus?:
A brief description of the signage that highlights sustainability features on campus:
The walls of the cafeteria display beautiful drawings, images, and prose related to sustainability of local food systems.
There is extensive educational signage along the walk from the cafeteria to the pollinator garden about the role of pollinators in both food systems and a healthy environment.
We are currently installing educational signage for the new observation hive that further highlights the vital role of pollinators, specifically the honeybee.
Does the institution provide a sustainability walking map or tour?:
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
While not limited to sustainability only, the college is in process of creating a walking tour with multiple stops for mindfulness and prayer, that highlight the natural beauty of the campus and bring participants' attention to features such as the pollinator garden, lake, streams, pond, various trees, plantings, etc.
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:
A printed guide is given to incoming students. Tips from the guide are posted on the sustainability bulletin board. Additionally the website offers resources for the students to better understand recycling, composting, energy conservation, etc.
A brief description of other comprehensive sustainability outreach materials and publications not covered above:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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