Overall Rating Silver
Overall Score 62.28
Liaison Dave Barbier
Submission Date Nov. 5, 2021

STARS v2.2

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.60 / 2.00 Molly McGuire
Special Projects Coordinator
Office of 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 College of Natural Resources produces an educational podcast for students and faculty in the college. The podcast discusses topics related to soils, waste, wildlife, fisheries, and more.
https://anchor.fm/cnrreporterpodcast

The College of Natural Resources also produces a weekly CNR Reporter. This discusses campus events and updates related to sustainability as well as employment opportunities.
https://www.uwsp.edu/cnr/ssc/Pages/CNR%20Reporter.aspx

The Office of Sustainability at UWSP posts on Facebook daily of sustainability news on a local, regional, and national scale.
https://www.facebook.com/sustainability.uwsp


Does the institution have signage that highlights sustainability features on campus?:
Yes

A brief description of the signage that highlights sustainability features on campus:

Albertson Hall has hardy plants growing on its roof to cut energy costs. There is a large sign in Albertson Hall that highlights the benefits of the green roof as well as the history of the project.

Any project funded by Greenfund is also recognized with signage such as the cover bike storage, Theatre equipment storage space, and the electric vehicle charging station.


Does the institution provide a sustainability walking map or tour?:
Yes

A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:

A sustainability tour is also available online, highlighting areas of campus that are normally pointed out on the walking tour.
https://tourbuilder.withgoogle.com/tour/ahJzfmd3ZWItdG91cmJ1aWxkZXJyEQsSBFRvdXIYgIDAnPjapAkM

Imbedded in every campus tour are aspects of sustainability as well. Student tour guides discuss the solar panels on our residential halls, that we run on 100% electricity, we have native planting landscapes, our composting and recycling opportunities for students, and more.


Does the institution produce a guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
No

A brief description of the guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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A brief description of other comprehensive sustainability outreach materials and publications not covered above:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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