| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 52.63 |
| Liaison | Amy Kadrie |
| Submission Date | Jan. 6, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Rochester
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Karen
Berger Ph.D. Earth and Environmental Sciences |
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Does the institution produce the following outreach materials and/or publications that foster sustainability learning and knowledge? :
| Yes or No | |
| A central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution’s sustainability efforts | Yes |
| A sustainability newsletter | Yes |
| Social media platforms that focus specifically on campus sustainability | Yes |
| A vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability | Yes |
| Building signage that highlights green building features | No |
| Food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems | Yes |
| Signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed | No |
| A sustainability walking map or tour | Yes |
| A guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation | Yes |
| Navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians | Yes |
| A guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience | Yes |
| Regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper, either through a regular column or a reporter assigned to the sustainability beat | No |
| Other sustainability publications or outreach materials not covered above | Yes |
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A brief description of the central sustainability website:
The University of Rochester Sustainability Website includes a description of the University's commitment to sustainability. It provides links and contact information for the different student and faculty organizations, and links to the different sustainability achievements and initiatives at the University of Rochester.
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The website URL for the central sustainability website:
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A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
UR GreenNews is a bi-monthly publication which highlights the University's latest efforts and achievements towards becoming a more sustainable institution.
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The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
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A brief description of the social media platforms that focus specifically on campus sustainability:
UR Sustainable is a Facebook page that regularly post helpful sustainability tips as well as promotes local communities. They also post links to sustainability related articles to educate students about different sustainability initiatives on campus as well as around the world.
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The website URL of the primary social media platform that focuses on sustainability:
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A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
The University of Rochester's Journal of Undergraduate Research is released each semester and publishes outstanding original student research in any field, including sustainability in all of it's permutations and applications.
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The website URL for the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
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A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
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The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
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A brief description of food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
The University of Rochester, as part of the Pride of New York program, makes a tremendous effort to include more locally grown food in their dining options. These local offerings are clearly labeled, as are the vegan and vegetarian options that are made available at every dining hall.
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The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
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A brief description of signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies:
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The website URL for signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies:
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A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
University Facilities and Services is offering a tour the week of April 20 for students to get an inside look towards sustainable achievements on campus. Renovation projects in multiple buildings will be highlighted.
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The website URL of the sustainability walking map or tour:
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A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
University of Rochester Facilities and Services offers an online guide to educate students, visitors, and faculty/staff about the various sustainable transportation options offered at the University. The site includes a short description and information about taking advantage of each option.
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The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
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A brief description of the navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
Both the Medical Center and the River campus have maps available to employees and students to show where all of the bicycle racks are on campus. Brochures about bicycle safety and how safely load and unload your bike from a shuttle are also available. Bicycle safety workshops sponsored by the NY State Bike Coalitionare are offered to University members as well.
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The website URL for navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
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A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
All students are exposed to the Eco-boards, which are installations created and maintained by the EcoReps in order to educate students on how to minimize their environmental impact living in university housing.
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The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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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:
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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:
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A brief description of another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above (1st material):
The Green Dandelion is a sustainability-focused blog maintained by the University of Rochester Facilities and Services. It discusses broader environmental issues in addition to specific initiatives and advances.
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The website URL for this material (1st material):
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (2nd material):
Yes
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A brief description of this material (2nd material):
The University of Rochester's dining department showcases their commitment to sustainability through a blog called "Green Food". It describes their efforts to divert more waste, use local produce, and embrace more efficient design in our dining facilities.
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The website URL for this material (2nd material):
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (3rd material):
No
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A brief description of this material (3rd material):
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The website URL for this material (3rd material):
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (4th material):
No
None
A brief description of this material (4th material):
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The website URL for this material (4th material):
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (5th material):
No
None
A brief description of this material (5th material):
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The website URL for this material (5th material):
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (6th material):
No
None
A brief description of this material (6th material):
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The website URL for this material (6th material):
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (7th material):
No
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A brief description of this material (7th material):
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The website URL for this material (7th material):
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (8th material):
No
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A brief description of this material (8th material):
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The website URL for this material (8th material):
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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