| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 61.88 |
| Liaison | Lindsey Kalkbrenner |
| Submission Date | Jan. 31, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Santa Clara University
ER-4: Sustainability Outreach and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.00 / 4.00 |
Lindsey
Kalkbrenner Director Center for Sustainability |
Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts?:
A brief description of the central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts:
SCU's sustainability website is built upon the framework set by the University's Comprehensive Policy on Sustainability. The website categorizes information into Stewardship (campus operations), Education (curriculum, research, and co-curricular education), and Outreach (community partnerships). The website also highlights the University's Climate Neutrality Action Plan, service learning opportunities, FAQs, as well as upcoming events on campus and in the community. The website is a resource for students along with faculty and staff that helps foster a culture of sustainability throughout campus.
The website URL for the central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts:
Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter?:
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
Santa Clara University's Office of Sustainability publishes a monthly "Sustainability Update" online, which is e-mailed to most students, faculty, and staff. The Sustainability Update highlights sustainability-related projects, news and events around campus, and throughout the community. The e-newsletter also profiles students, faculty and staff that go out of their way to promote sustainability, and offers tips and information on how to live more sustainably.
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Does the institution have a vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability?:
A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
The sustainability website features student research across the curriculum.
The website URL for the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
Does the institution have building signage that highlights green building features?:
A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
The Commons at Kennedy Mall is SCU's sustainable design demonstration building. The Commons is a living lab that the University uses for classes, meetings, as well as a testing ground for sustainable components that may be used in upcoming projects. Signs throughout the building highlight the sustainable building features.
The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
Does the institution have food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems?:
A brief description of food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
Throughout the Marketplace, SCU's main dining hall, Dining Services by Bon Appetit posts signs about local agriculture and other ways diners can reduce their carbon footprint through the way they eat. Bon Appetit also provides brochures about their sustainable food initiatives, including the Circle of Responsibility (Farm to Fork, In Balance, Low Fat, Organic, Seafood Watch, Vegan, Vegetarian, and Well Being options).
The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
Does the institution have signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed?:
A brief description of signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed:
Signage throughout campus indicates that landscaping is watered with recycled water.
The website URL for signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed:
Does the institution have a sustainability walking map or tour?:
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?:
A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
Yes, SCU Transportation website provides commuters with an alternative transportation guide.
The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
Does the institution have a guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
At the beginning of the school year, both on-campus residents and off-campus residents are given sustainable living guides. Guides are distributed to incoming freshmen during Summer Orientation. Guides for off-campus student residents were distributed in 2010 via Student Life's Fall quarter door-knocking project.
Off-Campus student houses can also participate in "Living Green in the Neighborhood," a sustainability certification program for homes. Residents are given a Sustainability Scorecard that outlines sustainable living practices for college-aged renters.
The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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)?:
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:
The paper is not set up for a beat system. However, environmental/sustainability issues are frequently covered in both the news and opinion sections.
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:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (1st material):
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (2nd material):
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (3rd material):
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (4th material):
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (5th material):
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (6th material):
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (7th material):
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (8th material):
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.