| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 37.22 |
| Liaison | Ryan Buchholdt |
| Submission Date | Aug. 2, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Alaska Anchorage
ER-4: Sustainability Outreach and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.00 / 4.00 |
Paula
Williams Sustainability Director Office of Sustainability |
Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts?:
A brief description of the central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts:
The website for the Office of Sustainability at UAA includes a list of sustainability focused and related courses that students can take; current events related to sustainability are posted here (as well as on our Facebook page - http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/UAAOfficeofSustainability); information about the history of sustainability at UAA; a list of UAA's sustainability obligations; information about UAA's sustainability efforts; information about our student-staffed recycling crew and the recycling program; among other topics.
The website URL for the central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts:
Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter?:
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
The sustainability newsletter is called "The Green Wolf." (UAA's mascot is a seawolf, which is not a real creature.) It highlights recent sustainability events and news that are happening on campus and usually has a profile of a person on campus who does sustainability work.
The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
Does the institution have a vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability?:
A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
The website URL for the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
Does the institution have building signage that highlights green building features?:
A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
Does the institution have food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems?:
A brief description of food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
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 grounds-keeping strategies employed?:
A brief description of signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed:
The website URL for signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed:
Does the institution have a sustainability walking map or tour?:
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
Our current sustainability walking map includes a tour of trees and some flora located on campus.
The website URL of the sustainability walking map or tour:
Does the institution have a guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation?:
A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
Students and employees of UAA enjoy fully subsidized rides on People Mover, the local bus service. Parking Services also offers car sharing through Connect By Hertz and carpooling through Zimride. This information is distributed in paper form to all incoming students and verbally and in writing at new student and at staff orientations. It is also available as a "Parking Brochure" on the website of our Parking Services Division.
The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
Does the institution have a guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
The brochure has 20 suggestions for students to reduce their consumption, increase recycling and reduce fossil fuel use. The brochures will be distributed by Residential Life when students move in this Fall Semester.
The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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)?:
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:
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:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (1st material):
A brief description of this material:
The University adopted an Energy Policy in 2008. This is a policy that seeks to reduce our energy use, energy costs and use of non-renewable resources.
The website URL for this material:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (2nd material):
A brief description of this material:
The New Student Orientation Office is our first green certified office on campus. Offices across campus have been sent an email asking if they would like to participate in a green office certification program. Student Life and Leadership and offices in our library have responded.
The website URL for this material:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (3rd material):
A brief description of this material:
The Office of Sustainability sends out emails and other information on the faculty and staff listservs at least monthly, and to more targeted groups with information about strategies to reduce energy use, reduce flows to the waste stream, and increase recycling.
The Office of Sustainability also maintains a sustainability listserv on which information about events occurring throughout the community related to sustainability are distributed.
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (4th material):
A brief description of this material:
The website URL for this material:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (5th material):
A brief description of this material:
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (6th material):
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):
A brief description of this material:
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (8th material):
A brief description of this material:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.