| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 34.79 |
| Liaison | Matt Wolsfeld |
| Submission Date | Oct. 24, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Saskatchewan
ER-4: Sustainability Outreach and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.00 / 4.00 |
Margret
Asmuss Sustainability coordinator The office of 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 U of S sustainability website includes pages on "What is sustainability," "What campus is doing," "Campus Sustainability Map," "What you can do," and "Contacts." One of the highlights is the “What is Sustainability?” video. In the video, a wide range of people from the campus community talk about what sustainability means to them and the world we all share. The “What is sustainability page” is also where you will find University of Saskatchewan reports and publications on topics like purchasing power, culture, economics, lifestyles, technology, and so on. Throughout the website sustainability heroes from the campus community are highlighted along the top of the various pages.
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 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:
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 :
A standard sign draws attention to the features through the use of a consistent visual identity and a brief (one or two sentences) description. The categories of signage are based on LEED categories. This initiative started with the construction of our first LEED building, the College of Law Addition. The signage that was developed for that project is now incrementally being expanded to other sustainable operational initiatives throughout campus.
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:
Food Services provides signage to indicate locally sourced food.
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 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 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 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 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:
PAWS (Personalized Access to Web Services) offers U of S students, faculty, employees, and alumni secure, personal, and customizable access to a host of services they need to access online—everything from email and online calendars to checking tuition balances and making payments. PAWS has over 17,000 users every day. The Office of Sustainability has added the PAWS system to their communications toolbox to get the word out about sustainability-related news and events. The Sustainability channel in PAWS is like a digest of everything that is going on, on campus and in the community surrounding campus.
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (2nd material):
A brief description of this material:
The Sustainability Button is part of the fleet of useful buttons on the very popular iUsask app for iPhones and iPod Touches. The first university in Canada to offer an iPhone app, the University of Saskatchewan is leading the way in hand-held technology. More than 6,500 people have downloaded the iUsask app since it was launched last year. The iUSASK app features a number of different buttons that link to U of S sites and services. All of the information in the Sustainability portion of the iUsask app is hot-linked, so all you need to do is tap on a phone number or website link to connect directly with the source. There is even a link to make suggestions about existing sustainability initiatives or to share new ideas surrounding the campus.
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (3rd material):
A brief description of this material:
Sustainability events, information and videos are routinely featured on plasma screens throughout campus.
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (4th material):
A brief description of this material:
Every year to mark Campus Sustainability Day, an overview of the highlights of the last year is published. This is made available through existing campus publications and is made available on-line.
The website URL for this material:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (5th material):
A brief description of this material:
The "What is Sustainability Video" features members from throughout the campus community reflecting on what sustainability means to them. The video is posted on Youtube, is on the Sustainability Website and on the sustainability link on the iUsask app. As well, the video is regularly used as an introduction when Office of Sustainability staff are asked to speak to classes or campus groups.
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (6th material):
A brief description of this 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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