Overall Rating Silver
Overall Score 62.18
Liaison Jesse Carswell
Submission Date Jan. 6, 2025

STARS v2.2

Southern New Hampshire University
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Jesse Carswell
Sustainability Data Analyst
Sustainability
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Central sustainability website 

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:
https://www.snhu.edu/about-us/social-impact/sustainability-at-snhu

Sustainability newsletter or social media platform

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 Sustainability News section on the internal website that focuses on campus sustainability. 


Signage

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

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

  • Our dining contractor does rotate signage, some of which is sustainability oriented. 

  • Campus wide there are waste centralization stations with trash and recycling signage.  

  • Throughout the year, there are Aframes with signage with QR codes that are linked to videos about key sustainable initiatives campus wide.  


Sustainability map or tour

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

A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:

https://www.snhu.edu/about-us/social-impact/sustainability-at-snhu

Here, you'll find the team that pushes SNHU’s eco efforts forward — The Office of Sustainability. You’ll also spot the SNHU Arboretum, spanning 25 acres of forested wetland, and the sea of facilities we’ve optimized to save energy. Plus, this map will come in handy when you’re on the hunt for water refill stations, electric vehicle chargers and more.


Green living guide 

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:

The Sustainable Living Guide explains how to be sustainable while living on campus. It is broken down in the following:

  • Why is Sustainability Important?
  • Recycling and Waste Centralization
  • Sustainability in Your Room
  • Sustainability in Your Bathroom
  • Transportation
  • Dining and Sustainability 
  • Sustainability Swaps
  • Getting Involved on Campus
  • Office of Sustainability 

Guide was uploaded as attachment as those outside of SNHU cannot see our sharepoint sites. 

https://snhu.sharepoint.com/sites/Sustainability/SitePages/Guide-to-Sustainable-Living.aspx 


Optional Fields

A brief description of other comprehensive sustainability outreach materials and publications not covered above:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
GuideToSustainableLiving_1.pdf

Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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