University of Dayton
ER-4: Sustainability Outreach and Publications

Institution produces outreach materials and/or publications that foster sustainability learning and knowledge.  The publications and outreach materials may include the following:  

• A central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution’s sustainability efforts
• A sustainability newsletter
• A vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability
• Building signage that highlights green building features
• Food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems
• Signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping strategies employed
• A sustainability walking map or tour
• A guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation
• A guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience
• Regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper, either through a regular column or a reporter assigned to the sustainability beat
• Other

This credit applies to all institutions.

Institutions earn 0.5 points for each publication and/or outreach material described above.  Institutions with eight or more publications or outreach materials earn the maximum of 4 points available for this credit. 

Timeframe

Report on currently used outreach materials and publications only. 

Sampling and Data Standards

Not applicable