| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 50.85 |
| Liaison | Srinivasan Raghavan |
| Submission Date | Feb. 25, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Missouri
ER-4: Sustainability Outreach and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.00 / 4.00 |
Josh
Baniak Graduate Assistant 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 university has two websites devoted to sustainability efforts. One is maintained by the MU Sustainability Office and the other is devoted to student-oriented sustainability initiatives and maintained by Student Life: http://studentsustainability.missouri.edu/
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:
Our weekly newsletter includes updates on activities at the MU Sustainability Office, the broader MU Campus and in the local community with a focus on ways to become involved in sustainability activities. The newsletter also includes educational events, scholarships, volunteer and job opportunities.
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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:
Footprint is a sustainable living magazine published by Sustain Mizzou and includes articles on sustainability and research related to sustainability, including that done of the University's students.
Footprint’s mission is to present local students and Columbia residents with information that will help them to live more sustainably.
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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:
-Can the Waste: encourages students to be more conscious of the amount of food wasted.
-Going Trayless: program implemented by the dining halls that eliminated the use of trays.
-Earthright: publication put together by the campus dining service that educates on food waste and includes tips to reduce waste.
-Signage on waste receptacles to discern between recyclable materials and landfill materials
-Local to Missouri: identifies local foods
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:
-Plants of Merit--thrive with minimal care (sustainability related)
-Native Plant Garden--plants native to Missouri
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:
The Tree Trails are a part of the Mizzou Botanic Garden's mission to provide educational opportunities for the campus community and its visitors. The campus boasts many gardens and horticultural diversity to be enjoyed by all.
The trails consist of three loops — the Jesse Hall Loop, through the historic Francis Quadrangle; the Lowry Mall Loop, centering on Ellis Library and areas popular with students; and the Memorial Union Loop, which meanders among early 20th century white limestone buildings.
Trees on each loop are identified by sequentially numbered plaques, as shown below. The numbers on the plaques correspond to loop numbers. The number of trees, approximate distance and walking times are shown at the top of each loop map.
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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:
The University encourages and promotes many sustainable transportation practices including but not limited to biking, shared-car programs, bus services, and use of alternative fuel vehicles. These programs are highlighted on the Sustainability Office website and also includes a link to the campus bike map.
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 Dashboard Program website incudes green living and sustainability guidelines for residents to follow and commit to.
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 Maneater regularly covers sustainability related topics and articles can be easily accessed through the Maneater website through searching keywords/tags such as "sustainability"
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (1st material):
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (2nd material):
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (3rd 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):
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (8th 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.