Overall Rating	Gold - expired
Overall Score	69.47
Liaison	Ken Foster
Submission Date	March 4, 2021

STARS v2.2

Vassar College
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications

Status	Score	Responsible Party
	2.00 / 2.00	Cora Kenfield Director of Sustainability Office of Sustainability

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Central sustainability website

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:

http://sustainability.vassar.edu/

Sustainability newsletter or social media platform

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 news letter is sent out frequently to its mailing list. The mailing list consists of member of the Vassar community, including students, faculty, and staff. Anyone may opt to receive the letter via the Sustainability website. It contains highlights from the website, upcoming sustainability events, distinct ways to get involved and updates from the College Committee on Sustainability. It is published by the Sustainability Office.

Signage

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

Yes

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

Sustainability features are highlighted in a number of places across campus including signs in sustainable academic buildings describing their benefits, information about food sourcing and vegetarian option in dining halls, and information on bottle filling stations about their benefits.

Sustainability map or tour

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

Yes

A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:

The campus arboretum is available with a map and guide, available online here: https://arborscope.com/mapDisplay.cfm?inventory=Manage&id=08CCC6C7§ion=Map%20Display

Green living guide

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:

Each year, Freshmen are sent a note from the Sustainability Office detailing the different sustainability efforts of the college and suggesting ways that they can become involved. Suggestions range from efficient light bulbs and appliances to minimizing packaging and boxes for transporting their belongings. Sustainability programming has also been increasingly incorporated into Freshman orientation programming, with an emphasis on recycling in the dorms and reducing waste.

Optional Fields

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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