Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 56.90
Liaison Cody Friend
Submission Date March 19, 2019
Executive Letter Download

STARS v2.1

University of Nebraska at Omaha
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Sarah Burke
Sustainability Coordinator
Student Affairs
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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):
This site was created to consolidate information and inform our campus community and stakeholders what has been done, what is being done, and where to go for additional information. It is intended as a one-stop clearinghouse of sustainability information.

The website URL for the central sustainability website:
Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter?:
Yes

A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
The sustainability newsletter provides up-to-date information about sustainability activities occurring at UNO and in the City of Omaha. Each month is themed and provides general information and tips focused on the theme.

The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
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:
The UNO Sustainability has Facebook and a Twitter account

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?:
Yes

A brief description of the regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
Regular coverage is afforded sustainability efforts and events on campus. Though there is not a columnist or column assigned to sustainability, regular coverage is given. The sustainability website contains a news section that includes all of the known articles produced by The Gateway (along with all sustainability news stories created by the University Communication office). http://www.unomaha.edu/sustainability/news-updates.php

The website URL for regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
Does the institution produce a vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability?:
Yes

A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
While not solely for sustainability research, the Research and Creative Activity Fair is an annual, student-centered showcase of scholastic endeavors and achievements. The fair is open to all students from all disciplines and departments and allows students to showcase their work as demonstrations/exhibits, oral presentations, performances, and posters.

The website URL for the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
Does the institution have building signage that highlights green building features?:
Yes

A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
Mammal Hall (the LEED Gold Certified home of the College of Business) has signs throughout the building highlighting the many features of the building.

The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
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:
UNO Food Services & Catering advertises that a product they are serving is from a local vendor.

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 groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed?:
Yes

A brief description of the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
Hayden House Rain Garden: has a lighted sidewalk and signage to explain the garden and how it works.

The website URL for the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
Does the institution produce a sustainability walking map or tour?:
Yes

A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
Walking Maps are provided for our Dodge and Scott Campuses highlighting the distance for a number of different routes in hopes to encourage students, faculty, and staff to get out of the buildings on a beautiful day for a quick break. https://www.unomaha.edu/about-uno/buildings-and-maps/_assets/img/uno-walking-map-dodge-campus.pdf https://www.unomaha.edu/about-uno/buildings-and-maps/_assets/img/uno-scott-campus-walking-map.pdf

The website URL of the sustainability walking map or tour:
Does the institution produce a guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation?:
Yes

A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
The Sustainability website provides information on the alternative transportation options available to the University. This information is also included in the Welcome Guide (provided to all new students at orientation) and is presented on during New Employee Orientation.

The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
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 University provides bike safety information and a list of the bike rack locations on campus.

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:
We still provide a move-in guide that includes information about transportation options on and off campus. Resident guides also provide some information about recycling and energy/water conservation. RHA held two programs, "Campus Carnival" and "World Awaits" on how to be sustainable and recycle. Programs provided information and quizzed students on sustainability and recycling. While limited, a Move-In Guide is provided to all on-campus students that include information about transportation options on and off campus. Resident guides also provide some information about recycling and energy/water conservation.

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Does the institution produce other sustainability outreach materials or publications not covered above?:
No

A brief description of these materials or publications:
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