| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 58.33 |
| Liaison | Jessica Bilecki |
| Submission Date | March 14, 2024 |
University of the Pacific
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Kelsey
Smith Sustainability Coordinator Sustainability |
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Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution’s sustainability efforts?:
Yes
Website URL for the central sustainability website:
Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter or social media platform that focuses specifically on campus sustainability?:
Yes
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter or social media platform:
The Sustainability Champions newsletter is published monthly and highlights noteworthy actions, upcoming events, sustainable living tips and volunteer opportunities across the three campuses. It is available to students, faculty and staff.
Sustaining Pacific also hosts a Facebook page and an Instagram page. Both are used to market Pacific sustainability related events and programs, post tips and encourage students to incorporate sustainable living into their daily routines. Additionally, the Office of Sustainability regularly collaborates with University Strategic Communications to cross-post on the main university newsletter and social feeds.
Facebook: facebook.com/sustainingpacificuop
Instagram: instagram.com/sustaining_pacific
Does the institution have signage that highlights sustainability features on campus?:
Yes
A brief description of the signage that highlights sustainability features on campus:
Signage is featured in buildings certified with LEED new construction. This includes the DeRosa University Center, the Chambers Technology Center; and the Vereschagin Alumni House. Bon Appetit continually refreshes signage in the University Center including: large format banners, large format digital display screens, and table top informational brochures highlighting sustainable practices.
Does the institution provide a sustainability walking map or tour?:
Yes
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
The tour is a double-sided brochure available to view or download online (https://www.pacific.edu/about/sustainability under "Engage with Sustainability"). The map highlights operational and programmatic sustainability features of Pacific's Stockton campus. Highlighted physical features include: the Ted & Chris Robb Garden, Kitchen Co-op, LEED buildings, hydration stations, bike storage, skateboard racks and gender-neutral bathrooms. Highlighted university initiatives that support sustainability at the Pacific include: sustainability minor, offices that support DEI initiatives and the Food Resource Center.
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/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
The Office of Sustainability has a Sustainable Living Guide with tips to help students incorporate more environmentally friendly practices into their lives. https://issuu.com/sustainingpacific/docs/sustainable_living_guide_final_4.9.21
A Sort Smart Guide is provided to each residential apartment/dorm at the start of Fall semester. Links to further education are included on the guide.
Sustainability sends out a monthly newsletter to students who opt-in. The newsletter includes upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, job opportunities, sustainable living tips and more.
Sustainability also presents regularly to residential life staff to teach them about programs and receive feedback on how to best support sustainability programming. Trainings are at least once per year and sometimes more.
A brief description of other comprehensive sustainability outreach materials and publications not covered above:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Facebook: facebook.com/sustainingpacificuop
Instagram: instagram.com/sustaining_pacific
Digital resources are available to Pacificans through the internal site: https://my.pacific.edu/pages/sustainability-at-pacific
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