| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 48.95 |
| Liaison | Rob Andrejewski |
| Submission Date | Feb. 18, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Richmond
ER-4: Sustainability Outreach and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.00 / 4.00 |
Megan
Zanella-Litke Sustainability Coordinator 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 sustainability website includes information about current programs, such as competitions, events, or speakers related to sustainability. The Climate Action Plan and related updates are available in full on the website. The site also highlights our green buildings, waste reduction efforts, educational opportunities, conservation programs, transportation initiatives, and sustainability related groups. The website provides information for individuals who wish to become more involved in sustainability efforts on campus and provides a means for individuals who wish to provide suggestions to the sustainability office.
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:
The sustainability coordinator sends out a monthly letter to those who have elected to join the sustainability email list. The letter includes information about current events on campus and highlights sustainability success stories on campus. The email letter links to new or relevant content in the sustainability website.
The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
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:
Each spring students from across the Arts and Sciences are encouraged to present their research in the Student Symposium through the use of oral and poster presentations.
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?:
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:
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:
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 sustainability website features an interactive map highlighting campus points related to sustainability activities. The map features LEED buildings, energy projects, transportation, and the community garden.
The website URL of the sustainability walking map or tour:
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 Transportation office created a "Think Outside the Car" Sustainable Transportation Initiatives pamphlet which provides information on free bus passes, the campus transportation hub which provides shuttle tracking screens, University shuttles, bike registration, and carpooling resources. All of this information is also listed on the University's transportation website.
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 sustainability website hosts a page on green living. The site includes information about packing for school, selecting items to bring, and information about sustainability options on campus.
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:
There are frequent stories related to sustainability on campus in the Collegian. All community members are invited to submit story ideas and sustainability stories are frequently covered.
The website URL for regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper, either through a regular column or a reporter assigned to the sustainability beat:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (1st material):
A brief description of this material:
The sustainability office uses social media sites (Facebook and Twitter: @BeAGreenSpider) to engage the community in current sustainability topics, events on campus, and competitions.
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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? (6th material):
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (7th 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:
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