| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 58.92 |
| Liaison | Caitlin Steele |
| Submission Date | June 8, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
San Francisco State University
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Nick
Kordesch Sustainability Coordinator Office of Sustainability |
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Central Sustainability Website
Yes
A brief description of the central sustainability website (optional):
The Office of Sustainability maintains a central website that serves as an introduction to sustainability activities at the university. It focuses on describing sustainability goals, data showing progress towards goals, and ways for the community to get involved through student groups, green teams, and events.
The website URL for the central sustainability website:
Sustainability Newsletter
Yes
None
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
SF State has a Sustainability email listserv for staff and faculty. Sustainability news is also included in the main campus newsletter, the Campus Memo. The Administration and Finance department newsletter includes a regular sustainability corner.
None
The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
Social Media Platforms
Yes
A brief description of the social media platforms that focus on sustainability:
The Office of Sustainability maintains Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram accounts that publicize events, highlight sustainable behavior, and educate the campus about sustainability. https://www.facebook.com/greensfsu, https://twitter.com/greensfsu, https://instagram.com/greensfsu/
The website URL of the primary social media platform focused on sustainability:
Student Newspaper Coverage
Yes
A brief description of the regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
Each semester, a student reporter from the Golden Gate Xpress newspaper is assigned to the Environment/Sustainability beat. Coverage includes events, new sustainability initiatives, and investigations in to new sustainability opportunities. http://goldengatexpress.org/topic/office-of-sustainability/
The website URL for regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
Student Research Publication
Yes
A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
Urban Planning students have started their own journal that focuses on student projects in Urban Planning.
None
The website URL for the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
Green Building Signage
Yes
None
A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
SF State's first LEED certified building, the Mashouf Wellness Center has signage that highlight green building features like sustainable material, water recycling, and renewable energy. This signage helped earn LEED credits for the building.
None
The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
Sustainable Food Systems Information
Yes
A brief description of the signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
Sodexo, the company that operates SF State's dining center publishes signage, digital screens, and brochures that highlight sustainable food choices, origins of their food, and information on decreasing food waste.
None
The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
Sustainable Grounds Signage
Yes
A brief description of the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
SF State's Grounds department is cultivating a landscape that maintains urban biodiversity, requires no irrigation with drinking water, and exports no green waste. Signage throughout campus teaches visitors about all the sustainable practices that are in place.
The website URL for the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
Sustainable Walking Map or Tour
Yes
None
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
SF State maintains print and digital copies of sustainability maps that allow visitors to find sustainable features on campus.
http://sustain.sfsu.edu/content/librarys-landscape-learning-laboratory-5
None
The website URL of the sustainability walking map or tour:
Guide for Commuters
Yes
A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
SF State maintains a transportation website that details how to take transit, carpool, walk, or bike to campus. The website is advertised throughout campus on buses and digital screens.
The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
Materials for Cyclists and Pedestrians
Yes
None
A brief description of the navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
SF State maintains a portion of the Parking and Transporation website that focuses on bicycle commuters. Associated Students also has a bicycling page that highlights bicycle events and educational events.
http://www.sfsustudentcenter.com/sustainability/
None
The website URL for navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
Green Living Guide
Yes
None
A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
SF State publishes a green guide for residents and provides training each semester to resident assistants.
None
The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
Other Outreach Materials
No
A brief description of these materials or publications:
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The website URL for these materials or publications:
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