| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 45.15 |
| Liaison | Alex Roman Gonzalez |
| Submission Date | March 11, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Cincinnati
ER-4: Sustainability Outreach and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.00 / 4.00 |
Claire
Sweigart Sustainability Coordinator Office of Sustainability |
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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 sustainability website includes information on sustainability efforts in campus operations, curriculum and research, and co-curricular sustainability programs. It is regularly updated with news pieces and upcoming events.
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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?:
Yes
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A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
An electronic newsletter is sent out via a listserv to over 2,000 members.
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The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
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Does the institution have a vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability?:
Yes
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A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
UC's Office of Research encourages students at all levels to be involved in research. A publication highlighting the research being conducted at UC is produced twice each year. It can be accessed here: http://www.uc.edu/ucresearch/research_publications.html
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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?:
Yes
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A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
UC has 6 LEED certified buildings and each building includes informational signage highlighting various features of the sustainable design.
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The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
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Does the institution have food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems?:
Yes
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A brief description of food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
UC Food Services includes informational signage on vegetarian options and the Meatless Monday program. Signage also highlights the benefits of trayless dining and asking students only to take what they intend to eat in order to reduce food waste. The new food scrap composting initiative will also include educational signage.
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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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The website URL for 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:
Maps are available that highlight the LEED buildings and bike infrastructure on campus.
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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:
Via the sustainability website commuters can find information on many alternative transportation options, including free campus shuttles, reduced fare bus passes, carpooling, and bike share.
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The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
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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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The website URL for 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)?:
Yes
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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:
The student newspaper, The News Record, publishes a regular sustainability column and assigns reports and photographers to cover sustainability activities on campus.
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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):
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? (2nd 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? (3rd 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? (4th material):
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (5th material):
No
None
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):
No
None
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
None
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):
No
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A brief description of this material:
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