| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 53.15 |
| Liaison | Sara McIntyre |
| Submission Date | Dec. 20, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Sewanee - The University of the South
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Lauren
Newman Sustainability Fellows Coordinator Office of Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability |
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Central Sustainability Website
Yes
A brief description of the central sustainability website (optional):
Sustainability initiatives can be explored from the central website for the Office of Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability. The Our Team tab is where you can read about everyone working in the Office. On the Domain, Farm, and Headwaters Initiative tabs you can learn about programming for their respective initiatives. On the Opportunities tab, students can learn about the various ways to get involved in campus sustainability initiatives. Lastly, the news tab hosts articles published by the Office about different events and activities pertaining to the OESS.
The website URL for the central sustainability website:
Sustainability Newsletter
Yes
None
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
The Newsletter, Green Ink, is sent out 4-5 times a year. Everyone from the Office of Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability contributes to the newsletter as well as some students who are involved in the office as work studies, interns, or sustainability fellows.
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The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
Social Media Platforms
Yes
A brief description of the social media platforms that focus on sustainability:
Sustain Sewanee has a Facebook Page, Twitter, and Instagram account.
https://www.instagram.com/sustain_sewanee/
https://twitter.com/sustainsewanee/
https://www.facebook.com/sustainsewanee/
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:
The Sewanee Purple hosts semi-regular coverage of sustainability via the Green Column. There are several students currently contributing sustainability content for the newspaper. This content can be found by typing either Green Column or Sustainability into the search bar on the Sewanee Purple's website, provided below.
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:
All Environment and Sustainability seniors are required to present their final capstone projects at Scholarship Sewanee every year, either as an oral presentation or a poster. The abstracts for these projects from the most recent Scholarship Sewanee can be found at the link provided.
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 :
Snowden Hall: LEED Gold plaque
Spencer Hall: LEED Silver plaque
Ayres Hall: LEED Silver plaque
Sewanee Inn: Wood sustainably harvested from Domain
None
The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
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Sustainable Food Systems Information
Yes
A brief description of the signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
McClurg Dining Hall features a wide selection of local foods from the South Cumberland Food Hub as well as from our very own University Farm. These local foods are advertised in the daily email written by Chef Rick Wright as well as on the display glass at each food station.
None
The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
Sustainable Grounds Signage
No
A brief description of the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
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The website URL for the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
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Sustainable Walking Map or Tour
No
None
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
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None
The website URL of the sustainability walking map or tour:
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Guide for Commuters
No
A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
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The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
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Materials for Cyclists and Pedestrians
Yes
None
A brief description of the navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
The Sewanee Outing Program (SOP) provides all this information. Their office is located in the Bishops Common. At the SOP you can find various trail maps to explore the 50+ miles of trail on campus by biking, hiking, or running. You can also find a safety statement. The SOP leads several trips a week for varying levels of experience to allow everyone the chance to take advantage of all the Domain has to offer.
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:
A guide for incoming Freshman that lays out sustainability at Sewanee (resources, how to get involved, etc)
None
The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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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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