| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 46.90 |
| Liaison | Hannes Gerhardt |
| Submission Date | March 30, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of West Georgia
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Hannes
Gerhardt Sustainability Director Department of Geosciences |
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Central Sustainability Website
Yes
A brief description of the central sustainability website (optional):
This website informs about sustainability events as well as posts relevant data and sustainability tips.
The website URL for the central sustainability website:
Sustainability Newsletter
Yes
None
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
UWG maintains a bi-yearly sustainability student newsletter. The newsletter consists entirely of contributions from students and is posted on the Center for Sustainability website.
Here is a sample of the most recent one: https://www.westga.edu/academics/cosm/sustainability/assets/docs/SustBull.pdf
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The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
Social Media Platforms
Yes
A brief description of the social media platforms that focus on sustainability:
The Center for Sustainabiliyt has a facebook, twitter, and instagram account, which it uses on a regular basis. The #GowestGogreen is used on twitter to inform and create discussions around sustainability events on campus.
The website URL of the primary social media platform focused on sustainability:
Student Newspaper Coverage
No
A brief description of the regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
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The website URL for regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
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Student Research Publication
No
A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
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None
The website URL for the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
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Green Building Signage
No
None
A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
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None
The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
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Sustainable Food Systems Information
Yes
A brief description of the signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
UWG creates a brochure that it distributes at events and to first year students that contains basic information on sustainable food systems and choices.
None
The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
Sustainable Grounds Signage
No
A brief description of the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
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The website URL for the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
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Sustainable Walking Map or Tour
Yes
None
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
Yes, UWG has a sustainability map that can be accessed via google maps. The map can be used to navigate all the sustainability features on campus. The map is also advertised to orientation leaders to help inform their campus tours.
None
The website URL of the sustainability walking map or tour:
Guide for Commuters
Yes
A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
UWG creates a brochure that it distributes at events and to first year students that contains basic information on how to avoid regular single passenger car trips to campus.
The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
Materials for Cyclists and Pedestrians
Yes
None
A brief description of the navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
The Center of Sustainability maintains the bicycle info pager, which addresses routes, connections, services, and safety.
None
The website URL for navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
Green Living Guide
Yes
None
A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
UWG has a sizable sustainability handbook that is available online, and is printed in limited amounts. The handbook is full of green living tips for on and off campus users.
None
The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
Other Outreach Materials
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A brief description of these materials or publications:
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The website URL for these materials or publications:
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