| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 48.81 |
| Liaison | Beth Klein |
| Submission Date | Feb. 29, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
State University of New York at Cortland
ER-4: Sustainability Outreach and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.00 / 4.00 |
Byron
Norelius Sustainability Coordinator Biology |
Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts?:
A brief description of the central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts:
A hub for links to SUNY Cortland's various environmental and sustainability initiatives and achievements.
The website URL for the central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts:
Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter?:
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
"Keeping It Green," a monthly sustainability newsletter, is published electronically and distributed to all Faculty, Staff and Students.
The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
Does the institution have a vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability?:
A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
The Campus has 3 vehicles to do this:
1.Biweekly "sandwich" seminars are hosted by the President's Office, providing a forum for Students, Faculty and Staff to present sustainability-focused research to the Campus at large.
2.The Campus celebrates a week of sustainability events that coincides with Earth Day in April. This event includes numerous presentations on the current and recent sustainability-related research.
3.The Campus observes/celebrates "Scholar's Day" every year, showcasing student research including efforts in sustainability.
The website URL for the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
Does the institution have building signage that highlights green building features?:
A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
Does the institution have food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems?:
A brief description of food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
In the locations where compost bins and compostable materials (food containers, compostable utensils, etc) are in place, large, colorful signage helps remind students about sustainability in the food-based waste stream.
The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
Does the institution have signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed?:
A brief description of signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed:
An acre of turf grass surrounding the SUNY Cortland Service Group complex is not being trimmed to save energy, reduce fuel emissions and encourage natural habitats. The knee-high grass near the athletic fields on the southwest end of the main campus, now known as a “no mow zone", represents the College’s latest sustainability effort.
A dozen white signs are posted across the SUNY Cortland campus to inform people of the no mow zone and why areas of fallow land can be a sustainability solution.
The website URL for signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed:
Does the institution have a sustainability walking map or tour?:
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
SUNY Cortland offers eight campus walking trails ranging from 0.4 to 2.3 miles.
Some of these walking trails are through various areas of sustainability efforts-IE-"No Mow Zones"; City Waterworks preserve.
The website URL of the sustainability walking map or tour:
Does the institution have a guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation?:
A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
Cortland Tompkins County Transportation Council has recently instituted a program called "Way2Go," which assists the entire Cortland Community including the Campus in using alternative methods for commuting to Campus.
The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
Does the institution have a guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
This is done as part of the Green Reps program(See ER-1). Brochures and a materials kit are given with a presentation on small changes and habits that add up to a more sustainable lifestyle.
Date Revised: March 12, 2012
The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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)?:
A brief description of regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper, either through a regular column or a reporter assigned to the sustainability beat:
The website URL for regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper, either through a regular column or a reporter assigned to the sustainability beat:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (1st material):
A brief description of this material:
The Student Affairs Sustainability Committee provides a newsletter for students on a periodic basis.
The website URL for this material:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (2nd material):
A brief description of this material:
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (3rd material):
A brief description of this material:
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (4th material):
A brief description of this material:
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (5th material):
A brief description of this material:
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (6th material):
A brief description of this material:
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (7th material):
A brief description of this material:
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (8th material):
A brief description of this material:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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