Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 49.91
Liaison Tony Gillund
Submission Date May 9, 2017
Executive Letter Download

STARS v2.1

The Ohio State University at Marion
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.75 / 2.00 Leslie Beyer-Hermsen
Assistant Dean
Marion Campus
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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 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.

The website URL for the central sustainability website:
http://Sustainability.osu.edu/

Sustainability Newsletter 

Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter?:
Yes

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A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
A bi-weekly e-newsletter containing information on campus energy, environment, and sustainability news is sent to 550 faculty and staff. In addition, a bi-weekly e-newsletter with sustainability news for students is sent to 500 students involved in sustainability issues. Faculty/Staff enews: http://oee.osu.edu/faculty-staff-newsletter.html Student enews: http://oee.osu.edu/student-energy-and-environment-news.html

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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:
The university maintains active Facebook and Twitter accounts which publish photos and stories about campus and regional sustainability efforts. www.facebook.com/ohiostateenergy @osurecyclables (twitter) @osuenergyandenvironment (twitter)

The website URL of the primary social media platform focused on sustainability:
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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:
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The website URL for regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
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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:
Ohio State features student sustainability research news and projects on the Office of Energy and Environment webpage.

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The website URL for the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
http://www.oee.osu.edu/

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 :
All LEED certified buildings have signage highlighting the certification level and some sustainable 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?:
No

A brief description of the 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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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?:
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 is for exercise. Footsteps are painted on the sidewalk for people to follow.

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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:
Yes, we do have a commuter guide that includes information about biking and taking the bus.

The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
https://issuu.com/osum/docs/offcampusguide16

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)? :
No

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A brief description of the navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
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The website URL for navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
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Green Living Guide 

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

None
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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