Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 48.64
Liaison Lawrence Brien
Submission Date Dec. 12, 2018
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STARS v2.1

State University of New York at Brockport
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00
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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

A brief description of the central sustainability website (optional):
The "Green is Gold" page is the main source for information about our sustainability at the College at Brockport. The website contains, SUNY sustainability policy, the Green is Gold Newsletter, the 3 Rs of recycling, a guide to the college's recycling program, energy conservation policy, and the green campus assessment report. In addition, there is links to the dining services environmental stewardship information, the Department of Environmental Health and Safety, and Parking and Transportation Services' Green Initiatives including carpooling. The site is a vehicle for publishing any new reports and initiatives related to sustainability.

The website URL for the central sustainability website:
https://www.brockport.edu/about/sustainability/

Sustainability Newsletter 

Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter?:
Yes

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A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
The "Green is Gold Newsletter" is a bi-annual publication that covers the college's sustainable practices. The latest issue includes highlights from the, college recycling program, energy efficiency, green purchasing, and the green living learning community. The Newsletter publishes sustainability information from the offices of, facilities and planing, BASC, Environmental Health and Safety, Residential Life, Information Technology, Purchasing and Procurement, and the Sustainability Task force.

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The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
https://brockport.edu/daily_eagle/doc/2012-05/item_3517_4122.pdf

Social Media Platforms 

Does the institution have social media platforms (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, interactive blogs) that focus specifically on campus sustainability?:
No

A brief description of the social media platforms that focus on sustainability:
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The website URL of the primary social media platform focused on sustainability:
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Student Newspaper Coverage 

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?:
Yes

A brief description of the regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
The student run newspaper, The Stylus, publishes on the campus events related to sustainability. These events include the Hamlin Beach Cleanup, Camps Sustainability Day, America Recycles Day, RecycleMania, and Earth Day.

The website URL for regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
http://www.brockportstylus.org/

Student Research Publication 

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

A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
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The website URL for the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
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Green Building Signage 

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

None
A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
Currently, our new LEED Gold residence hall has a plaque that describes the unique features of the building. Additionally, the residence halls have posters describing the unique features of the buildings where they reside. The LEED Silver SERC also has a plaque that describes the features of the building.

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The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
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Sustainable Food Systems Information 

Does the institution have signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems?:
Yes

A brief description of the signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
BASC Dining Services highlights their effort to buy local fruit and produce with signage in the dining halls. BASC promotes using reusable mugs, trayless dining, and eco-friendly GreenWare with signage.

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The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
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Sustainable Grounds Signage 

Does the institution have signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed?:
Yes

A brief description of the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
During winter season the grounds dept. posts signs indicating "Green and sustainable" snow plowing practices whereby many sidewalks are not plowed and people are asked to use alternative routes of travel. Historically, pesticide applicators used signage to post at our Day Care facility notifying all occupants that weed-killer was applied at minimal levels. We currently have eliminated all pesticide use at the Day Care facility and practice Integrated Pest Management throughout the campus. Information is available on the Facilities and Planning website.

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 

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

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A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
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The website URL of the sustainability walking map or tour:
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Guide for Commuters 

Does the institution produce a guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation?:
Yes

A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
Parking Services offers printed publications and online information on how to use alternative transportation. The publications include information on the Fast Trax bike borrowing program, OTS Campus shuttle bus, Rochester Genesee Regional Transportation Authority (RGRTA)bus service to the college, and the Ride-share carpooling program.

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 

Does the institution produce navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians (e.g. covering routes, inter-modal connections, policies, services, and safety)? :
Yes

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A brief description of the navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
The campus offers Brockport's Fast TRAX, a campus bike borrowing program. This program also provides information related to local biking areas and campus bike policies.

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The website URL for navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
https://www.brockport.edu/support/parking/transportation/bike

Green Living Guide 

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

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A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
There is a guide to living green by following the 3 Rs titled "The easiest way to be green is through practicing the 3 Rs,Reduce, Reuse and Recycle." This guide outlines what students can do to reduce their waster, reuse materials, and recycle properly. It also includes information on how students can get involved in sustainability on campus.

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The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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Other Outreach Materials 

Does the institution produce other sustainability outreach materials or publications not covered above?:
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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