Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 45.12
Liaison Stefanie Smith
Submission Date Aug. 13, 2012
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STARS v1.1

Stark State College
ER-4: Sustainability Outreach and Publications

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 3.50 / 4.00 Stefanie Smith
Sustainability Coordinator
Academic Affairs
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Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts?:
Yes

A brief description of the central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts:

The public website provides information in the following areas:
General Overview
Sustainability Task Force
Sustainabibility in the Curriculum
Campus Operations: Buildings, Waste Management, GHG Emissions
Going Green! Tips
Additional Resources

Stark State College also has an internal site on the Digital Library Course Guides that focuses on specific Campus Initiatives.


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Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter?:
Yes

A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:

The electronic newsletter is sent out every term. Back issues are currently posted on an internal site, but will soon also be available on the public website.


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Does the institution have a vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability?:
No

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Does the institution have building signage that highlights green building features?:
Yes

A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :

Each of the "Green Buildings" on campus feature educational signage.


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Does the institution have food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems?:
No

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Does the institution have signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed?:
No

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Does the institution have a sustainability walking map or tour?:
No

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Does the institution have a guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation?:
Yes

A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:

The digital guide lists alternative transportation options in Stark County including bicycling, public bus systems, car pooling, ride sharing, hypermiling and fuel efficient vehicles.


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

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

The campus green living guide includes best practices for on campus, at work and at home.


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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)?:
No

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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (1st material):
Yes

A brief description of this material:

Stark State College has regular coverage of sustainability in the main employee e-paper through regular reporting.

Back issues of the e-paper are available on an internal website.


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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (2nd material):
Yes

A brief description of this material:

Green Events and Zero Waste Event Guides were created to specifically serve individuals in Stark County.


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