| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.43 |
| Liaison | Greg Maginn |
| Submission Date | June 30, 2023 |
The Ohio State University
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Mike
Shelton Associate Director Office of Energy & Environment |
Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution’s sustainability efforts?:
Website URL for the central sustainability website:
Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter or social media platform that focuses specifically on campus sustainability?:
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter or social media platform:
Yes. A bi-weekly e-newsletter containing information on university sustainability research, education, outreach and campus operations news is sent to university faculty, staff and students. In addition, a quarterly e-newsletter covering sustainability topics is sent to external recipients. Finally, numerous university social media channels feature sustainability information throughout the year, including @ohiostsustain on Twitter and Instagram. Signup for either of the e-newsletters is available here: https://si.osu.edu/
Does the institution have signage that highlights sustainability features on campus?:
A brief description of the signage that highlights sustainability features on campus:
Yes. All LEED certified buildings have signage highlighting the certification level and some sustainable features. In addition, the university has installed outdoor signage highlighting prominent sustainability projects instituted by the university including a solar array, geothermal field, zero waste efforts, river restoration, and energy efficiency. These signs serve as informational and teaching opportunities for the Ohio State community as well as to visitors to campus.
Does the institution provide a sustainability walking map or tour?:
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
Yes. The university maintains a detailed map of sustainability sites and research activities on its campus and, in some cases, in communities where it works. The map is searchable and organized by designated icons for each type of site. The map is updated at least annually, and available here: https://si.osu.edu/sustainability-action-map
Does the institution produce a guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
A brief description of the guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
Yes. In conjunction with a new campus sustainable building design and construction policy, the university launched a companion campus user guide providing education and resources to help university stakeholders, including students, achieve the university’s sustainability goals. That document is available here: https://si.osu.edu/sites/default/files/CampusUserPositiveActions092220revforWebsite.pdf
Further, the Office of Student Life provides education for student residents on sustainable behaviors: https://housing.osu.edu/living-well/be-a-green-buckeye/
A brief description of other comprehensive sustainability outreach materials and publications not covered above:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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