| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 35.08 |
| Liaison | Dr. Jill Wicknick |
| Submission Date | July 24, 2019 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Montevallo
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Susan
Caplow Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies Behavioral and Social Sciences |
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Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts?:
Yes
A brief description of the central sustainability website (optional):
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Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter?:
No
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
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The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
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Does the institution have social media platforms (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, interactive blogs) that focus specifically on campus sustainability?:
Yes
A brief description of the social media platforms that focus on sustainability:
We have twitter, facebook, and instagram for sustainability. We also have a facebook page just for the Green Fund.
The website URL of the primary social media platform focused on sustainability:
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?:
No
A brief description of the regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
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The website URL for regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
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Does the institution produce a vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability?:
No
A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
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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
A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
We require that all Green Fund projects with insfrastructure elements include a sign of some kind on the installation - depending on what it is, it might just be a sticker label, others have laminated flyers. Some have permanent signage, but not many.
The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
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Does the institution have signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems?:
Yes
A brief description of the signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
We have a general sustainability brochure that mentions the UM Organic Community Garden. We also have a big mural at the dining hall emphasizing minimizing food waste.
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 groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed?:
No
A brief description of the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
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The website URL for the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
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Does the institution produce a sustainability walking map or tour?:
Yes
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
We have an annual bike tour focusing on sustainability, and we have a "trunk show" brochure that highlights the tree species on campus.
The website URL of the sustainability walking map or tour:
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Does the institution produce a guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation?:
No
A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
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The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
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Does the institution produce navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians (e.g. covering routes, inter-modal connections, policies, services, and safety)? :
Yes
A brief description of the navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
The UMPD manages a bicycle registration program that was developed by Environmental Studies capstone students.
The website URL for navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
Does the institution produce a guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
Yes
A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
The residence halls offer many sustainability-themed events, and we have a Green Room program in which students can commit to green behaviors in the residence halls to get a Green Room certificate for their door.
The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
Does the institution produce other sustainability outreach materials or publications not covered above?:
Yes
A brief description of these materials or publications:
We put a sustainability flyer in every student orientation packet and we have a general sustainability brochure we offer at every preview day for prospective students.
The website URL for these materials or publications:
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