Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
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Overall Score | 34.87 |
Liaison | DeLayne Miller |
Submission Date | June 30, 2017 |
Executive Letter | Download |
Tennessee Technological University
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.50 / 2.00 |
DeLayne
Miller Sustainability Manager Facilities:Office of Sustainability |
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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 (optional):
The TTU Office of Sustainability website offers a brief explanation of what the Office of Sustainability and Sustainable Campus Committee does on campus. The site also informs students of the sustainable programs and projects across campus that are being implemented. Students can visit the site to see how they can get involved.
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Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter?:
Yes
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
A quarterly newsletter sent to interested and involved students to update on accomplishments and highlighted events and show opportunities for new students to get involved.
The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
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:
TTU Sustainability is on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Students can easily find information on sustainable programs across campus, when events are happening, and see pictures of students getting involved in sustainability, all on platforms that are accessible and familiar.
The website URL of the primary social media platform focused on sustainability:
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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
A brief description of the regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
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The website URL for regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
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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:
Tennessee Tech hosts an annual Research and Creative Inquiry Day to promote student research.
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Does the institution have building signage that highlights green building features?:
No
A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
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The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
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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:
Posters containing information on sustainable eating habits.
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 groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed?:
No
A brief description of the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
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The website URL for the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
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Does the institution produce a sustainability walking map or tour?:
No
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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Does the institution produce a guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation?:
No
A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
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The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
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Does the institution produce navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians (e.g. covering routes, inter-modal connections, policies, services, and safety)? :
Yes
A brief description of the navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
Tennessee Tech offers a BikeShare Program which includes educational pamphlets on bike safety and policies and bike repair stations on campus for students to use.
The website URL for navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
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Does the institution produce a guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
No
A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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Does the institution produce other sustainability outreach materials or publications not covered above?:
No
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