Overall Rating Gold
Overall Score 65.91
Liaison Elizabeth MacKenzie
Submission Date June 25, 2024

STARS v2.2

University of Iowa
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Gaby Maymi Nieblas
Intern
Office of Sustainability and the Environment

Criteria

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

  • A central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution’s sustainability efforts

  • A newsletter or social media platform (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, or interactive blog) that focuses specifically on campus sustainability

  • Signage that highlights sustainability features on campus

  • A sustainability walking map or tour

  • A guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience

This credit is focused on ongoing outreach efforts. Materials and publications designed to promote a specific event or time-limited campaign are excluded and covered by other credits in Campus Engagement.


Applicability

This credit applies to all institutions.


Scoring

Institutions earn 0.4 points for each type of publication and/or outreach material described above, regardless of how many of each type are produced. Institutions with all five types of publications or outreach materials earn the maximum of 2 points available for this credit.  


Measurement

Timeframe

Report on currently used outreach materials and publications at the time of submission.

Sampling and Data Standards

Not applicable.

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.