| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 51.84 |
| Liaison | Tony Gillund |
| Submission Date | Jan. 2, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
The Ohio State University at Marion
ER-4: Sustainability Outreach and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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3.50 / 4.00 |
Dave
Claborn Director of Development & Community Relations The Ohio State University at Marion |
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Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts?:
Yes
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A brief description of the central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts:
The Ohio State University hosts a sustainability webpage that serves as a clearinghouse for identifying sustainability efforts, opportunities and resources for students, faculty, staff and the public. Ohio State Marion (and The Ohio State University regional campuses) is part of the One University structure empowered to create awareness about sustainability at Ohio State.
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The website URL for the central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts:
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Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter?:
No
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A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
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Does the institution have a vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability?:
No
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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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Does the institution have building signage that highlights green building features?:
No
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A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
Green Buckeye Certification decals on the doors of all buildings.
http://footprint.osu.edu/green-buckeye-certification.html
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Does the institution have food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems?:
No
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A brief description of food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
The campus does not have an on-site dining hall or dining services.
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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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Does the institution have signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed?:
No
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A brief description of signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed:
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Does the institution have a sustainability walking map or tour?:
Yes
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A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
We have a 1 mile walking trail around campus. It’s for exercise. Footsteps painted on the sidewalk for people to follow to obtain exercise.
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The website URL of the sustainability walking map or tour:
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Does the institution have a guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation?:
Yes
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A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
Yes, we do have a commuter guide. As for bus passes, we do have a discount—60 cents per ride on Marion Area Transit for students, vs. $1.00 normally. I’m not really sure how it is disseminated. I do know the developer who is developing student housing downtown, Lois Fisher, is telling her tenants about it when they sign up for a room in her student housing project.
We also have just negotiated a YMCA discount for students--$85 per semester vs. $35/month for regular patrons. That is communicated through Buckeye Briefs (our on-campus e-mail news service).
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Does the institution have a guide for green living and 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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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
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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:
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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:
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (1st material):
Yes
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A brief description of this material:
Prairie Nature Center. The campus has signage that directs the public to the campus 11-acre restored prairie preserve
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (2nd material):
Yes
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A brief description of this material:
Green Buckeye Certification decals for all campus offices and buildings.
Students, faculty, and staff have a significant influence on sustainable practices at Ohio State through everyday activities in the office, education in the classroom, and attitudes everywhere. The Green Buckeye Certification aims at recognizing offices, departments, and faculty who incorporate sustainability into their actions. In addition, the Green Buckeye Certification creates a roadmap for those wanting to reduce, conserve, and become more efficient.
The Certification touches upon areas such as communication and education, energy efficiency and conservation, recycling and waste reduction, water conservation, and purchasing. In order to become certified, 75 percent of the actions on the application must be accomplished for 75 percent of the colleagues in the office or department. Individuals can also become certified.
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (3rd material):
Yes
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A brief description of this material:
The Ohio State University at Marion has a dedicated website for campus environmental activities. The “GO GREEN” website “osumarion.osu.edu/gogreen” focuses on campus sustainability.
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (4th material):
Yes
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A brief description of this material:
"GO GREEN" signage on trash containers. --- Ohio State Marion has adopted a "GO GREEN" Campuswide Recycling Initiative. Signage of this policy is prominently displayed on office and classroom trash containers throughout campus. The appropriate materials for this ALL-IN-ONE recycling operation are listed on each sign. Also, each sign notes the website that provides details on campus sustainability efforts and specifics on what is (and is not) recyclable.
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (5th material):
No
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (6th material):
No
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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):
No
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (8th material):
No
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