Overall Rating Gold
Overall Score 71.99
Liaison Aaron Klemm
Submission Date Jan. 19, 2024

STARS v2.2

San Jose State University
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Debbie Andres
Utilities & Sustainability Analyst
FD&O
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Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution’s sustainability efforts?:
Yes

Website URL for the central sustainability website:
Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter or social media platform that focuses specifically on campus sustainability?:
Yes

A brief description of the sustainability newsletter or social media platform:

There is a monthly newsletter that the Office of Sustainability sends out that covers upcoming events, workshops, and tips on how to live a more sustainable lifestyle.

There is an SJSU Green Campus Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook that has daily posts and reaches over 2500 people.

https://www.instagram.com/sjsugreencampus


Does the institution have signage that highlights sustainability features on campus?:
Yes

A brief description of the signage that highlights sustainability features on campus:

The LEED green features of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library and the SRAC Athletic Center highlight the interconnections of buildings, community, and self.

https://www.sjsu.edu/sustainability/campus-action/buildings-landscaping.php


Does the institution provide a sustainability walking map or tour?:
Yes

A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:

The Office of Sustainability offers campus sustainability tours to classes and for off-campus requests.

https://events.sjsu.edu/event/sustainability_walking_tour


Does the institution produce a guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
Yes

A brief description of the guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:

SJSU housing has a theme community that is dedicated to sustainable living. Additionally, all student sustainability workshops are hosted in the residence halls to promote green living.


A brief description of other comprehensive sustainability outreach materials and publications not covered above:

There is a biannual sustainability report that covers all areas of campus sustainability and is available online on our website and in print.

https://www.sjsu.edu/sustainability/reports-and-policies/index.php


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