| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 69.13 |
| Liaison | Olivia Wiebe |
| Submission Date | Dec. 28, 2023 |
University of Idaho
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Olivia
Wiebe Sustainability Manager Office of the President |
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:
The Student Sustainability Cooperative distributes a weekly emailed newsletter to the student body and selected faculty, staff, and community partners.
https://www.uidaho.edu/current-students/sustainability/newsletter
The SSC also has an active instagram account that highlights events, initiatives and educational campaigns.
Does the institution have signage that highlights sustainability features on campus?:
A brief description of the signage that highlights sustainability features on campus:
The Integrated Research and Innovation Center and the College of Education, the university's first LEED GOLD buildings both feature LEED plaques and signage highlighting green building features.
Does the institution provide a sustainability walking map or tour?:
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
The UI Sustainability Walking Tour is designed to highlight sustainable features and accomplishments on the Moscow campus. The tour includes 11 stops and 3 off-the-map locations that encompass energy, biodiversity, water, transportation, built environment and engagement. The tour is attached to this credit.
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:
The Student Sustainability Cooperative created a Green Living Guide designed to apply to students living in dorms, on-campus apartments, chapter houses and other living situations where the students have limited influence over the structure and operation of the building. The guide focuses on individual behaviors and practices to help empower the students to make a difference in areas like water and energy conservation, chemical use, waste, second-hand furnishings and others.
Find the Green Living Guide here: https://www.uidaho.edu/current-students/sustainability/campus/living
A brief description of other comprehensive sustainability outreach materials and publications not covered above:
CALS Publishing works with UI Extension and the Idaho Agricultural Experiment Station to publish educational, research-based information for specialized audiences and the public. We publish digitally and in print, including e-books, videos, and multimedia curricula.
Topics include forestry, water, food, small acreage farming and much more.
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
CALS Publications: https://www.uidaho.edu/extension/publications
Olivia Wiebe, Sustainability Manager, Office of the President
CALS Publications: https://www.uidaho.edu/extension/publications
Olivia Wiebe, Sustainability Manager, Office of the President
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.