Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 53.65
Liaison Melissa Cadwell
Submission Date June 15, 2018
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STARS v2.1

Syracuse University
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Melissa Cadwell
Sustainability Coordinator
Energy Systems & Sustainability Management
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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):
This website provides sustainability resources, hosts historical documentation, advertises future events, academic classes, and all campus sustainability information.

The website URL for the central sustainability website:

Sustainability Newsletter 

Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter?:
No

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A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
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The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
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Social Media Platforms 

Does the institution have social media platforms (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, interactive blogs) that focus specifically on campus sustainability?:
Yes

A brief description of the social media platforms that focus on sustainability:
Syracuse University Sustainability Management has Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts which all promote sustainability on campus and in the community. Sustainability Management also hosts several listservs to promote events and programs to specivic students, faculty and staff, including the Green Student listserv and Sustainable Campus listserv. Twitter: @SustainableSU, Facebook @SustainableSU, Instagram sustainablesu

The website URL of the primary social media platform focused on sustainability:

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:
Each semester, one or more student reporters are assigned to cover the Environment Column for Syracuse's student-operated daily newspaper, the Daily Orange.

The website URL for regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:

Student Research Publication 

Does the institution produce a vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability?:
Yes

A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
Campus as a Laboratory - On the sustainability.syr.edu website, each month stories are published about research projects students, and faculty are working on along with campus resources to develop and test new approaches to sustainability.

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The website URL for the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:

Green Building Signage 

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

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A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
LEED - recognized buildings on campus feature signage which identifies their specific green 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:
Syracuse University Food Services has signage for all recycling, waste and composting areas, host a website where they promote their sustainability relate programs. They also have areas in the dining centers for table tents, scrolling messages and posters. Information is rotated and presented intermittently, to keep student interest. There also is a pamphlet explaining their robust composting program. The facilities also has s

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

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:
The Climate Change Garden, Rain Water garden, and rain water catchment system in the Dome all have adequate signage explaining their use and how they are sustainable. More information on the programs can be found on the main sustainability website here: http://sustainability.syr.edu/news-events/news-archive/

The website URL for the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:

Sustainable Walking Map or Tour 

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

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A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
Syracuse University Green Campus Tour is a virtual walking tour of the work Syracuse University is doing to be green!

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The website URL of the sustainability walking map or tour:

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:
Information about public transit, Zipcar and carpooling is updated regularly, to reflect schedule updates and seasonal differences (e.g., based on whether classes are in session or not). Syracuse has also instituted a BusTime app, available through SU Mobile, where members of the Syracuse University community are able follow buses along their route, in real time, to see where each bus is to make it more efficient to catch a bus to campus.

The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:

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:
We have bike lanes and a bike share program. We also have the Connective Corridor with bike lanes. Our Public Safety also offers bike registration and bicycle safety recommendations. https://dps.syr.edu/crime-prevention/safety-strategies/bicycle-safety/ http://connectivecorridor.syr.edu/

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The website URL for navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:

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:
On our website we offer green living tips.

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

Other Outreach Materials 

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

A brief description of these materials or publications:
Syracuse University News Services publishes stories on sustainability relate programs and projects. Syracuse University Sustainability Management produces pamphlets on: Recycling & Waste, Sustainability at SU, and Sustainable Facilities SU Sustainability Management also helps create the handouts for the ride-share program on campus.

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