Overall Rating Silver
Overall Score 51.07
Liaison Adam Maurer
Submission Date March 31, 2021

STARS v2.2

South Seattle College
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.60 / 2.00 Adam Maurer
District Sustainability Coordinator
Office of Sustainability
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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:

The South Seattle Sustainability Committee produces a newsletter in fall, winter, and spring quarters to update campus on campus sustainability initiatives.


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

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

In select new buildings on campus there is signage which describes the sustainable materials and operations of the buildings. In the UNI building at the main campus placards are placed around the building which describe energy efficient lighting, water conservation technology, and sustainable building materials. At the Colin building at the Georgetown satellite campus similar placards are used, as well as an energy dashboard which shows the buildings energy usage compared to averages. There are several placards in Cascade Hall, LEED certified building, which highlight several sustainability features.


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

A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:

1) At the Georgetown satellite campus the Colin Building offers a "sustainability tour" which highlights the sustainable materials and operations of the building, which is LEED Silver.

2) In 2016, the Sustainability Committee completed a functional campus map with a few sustainability features on it, including bike racks, water bottle refill stations, bus stops, and EV charging stations. https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1QRUgfkp7XqFcLV-aLXH72Ns266o&ll=47.54732244645675%2C-122.35333357322463&z=17


Does the institution produce a guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
No

A brief description of the guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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A brief description of other comprehensive sustainability outreach materials and publications not covered above:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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