Overall Rating Bronze - expired
Overall Score 37.70
Liaison Karen Marin-Hines
Submission Date Feb. 28, 2018
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STARS v2.1

Texas Tech University
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.50 / 2.00 Lisa Simmons
Section Coordinator
Planning & Administration
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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 Office of Sustainability is an effort made up of Texas Tech departments, faculty/staff members, and students — as well as the Lubbock community. The Office of Sustainability is more than a green effort, but is helping Texas Tech become more efficient (including energy management strategies). The Office of Sustainability can only be successful with your help! Become a Partner and help keep Texas Tech green, clean, and proficient.

The website URL for the central sustainability website:
https://www.depts.ttu.edu/services/sustainability/

Sustainability Newsletter 

Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter?:
Yes

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A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
The Texas Tech University Student Housing monthly newsletter is intended to engage and educate all those within the Housing Department the importance of becoming a more sustainable community.  It is sent out electronically and can be found on our website.

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The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
http://www.depts.ttu.edu/housing/gogreen/index.php

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:
Texas Tech University's Climate Science Center utilizes facebook to promote events and sustainable practices.

The website URL of the primary social media platform focused on sustainability:
https://www.facebook.com/TTUClimateScienceCenter/

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?:
No

A brief description of the regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
The Texas Tech University student newspaper, the Daily Toreador, features articles that are written on an ad hoc basis for accomplishments, awards, and general sustainable information.

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

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?:
No

None
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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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:
Hospitality Services includes signage in all foodservice locations to promote and encourage sustainable nutritional and waste disposal choices.

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The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
http://www.depts.ttu.edu/hospitality/green_it.php

Sustainable Grounds Signage 

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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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:
Transportation & Parking Services provides a references for pedestrian, bus, and bicycle travel on campus in an attempt to reduce the number of students who drive to school.

The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
http://www.depts.ttu.edu/parking/

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:
Transportation and parking provides published materials with every bike registration that has a map of campus showing Fixit stations and bike parking areas along with the basic rules for bikes on campus.

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The website URL for navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
http://www.depts.ttu.edu/parking/InformationFor/Bicycling.php

Green Living Guide 

Does the institution produce a guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
No

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