Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 50.80
Liaison Aldo Pierini
Submission Date March 27, 2018
Executive Letter Download

STARS v2.1

Villanova University
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00
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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

A brief description of the central sustainability website (optional):
The Villanova sustainability website is designed to provide accurate, easy to find information for both the campus community and those outside the University. The homepage has rotating information regarding upcoming events and opportunities for Villanova community members. The rest of the site is split into four main areas: About Us, Academics and Research, Campus, and Get Involved. Information on the website is regularly updated by the sustainability manager.

The website URL for the central sustainability website:
http://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/sustainability.html

Sustainability Newsletter 

Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter?:
Yes

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A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
Villanova has a monthly newsletter that is posted on our website, sent out in the campus wide daily email, and individuals can sign up to have the newsletter sent to them directly. The newsletter includes new sustainability initiatives on campus, faculty interviews, events, opportunities such as internships or conferences, and anything in the news about Villanova's sustainability efforts.

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The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
http://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/sustainability/GetInvolvedSustainability/StayInformedSustainability.html

Social Media Platforms 

Does the institution have social media platforms (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, interactive blogs) that focus specifically on campus sustainability?:
Yes

A brief description of the social media platforms that focus on sustainability:
The Facebook page "Sustainability at Villanova" was created to help better advertise events, as well as provide timely information on sustainability initiatives on campus and around the world. Currently we have 700 likes. There is also the VU Sustainability twitter and instagram page. All social media pages are managed by students in the Presidents Environmental Sustainability Committee.

The website URL of the primary social media platform focused on sustainability:
https://www.facebook.com/VUSustainability?ref=hl

Student Newspaper Coverage 

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?:
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 

Does the institution produce a vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability?:
Yes

A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
Information about student research on sustainability is listed on the sustainability website (see link below). Also, during our annual Earth Day celebration students have the opportunity to share their class sustainability projects though a poster session.

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The website URL for the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
http://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/sustainability/students.html

Green Building Signage 

Does the institution have building signage that highlights green building features?:
Yes

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A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
One of our LEED buildings has a touch screen in the main entrance area with information on the building's green features. The screens contain sustainable design information as well as energy data.

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The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
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Sustainable Food Systems Information 

Does the institution have signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems?:
Yes

A brief description of the signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
Apart from Dining Services extensive web based information on their sustainability efforts, they also clearly label all sustainable food items on the menu every day, including vegan and vegetarian. In addition to labeling at each food station, there are also TV monitors in the dining halls with rotating information on sustainable dining initiatives. Throughout the dining halls posters are on display communicating health/ sustainable eating options.

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The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
http://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/services/dining/sustainability.html

Sustainable Grounds Signage 

Does the institution have signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed?:
No

A brief description of the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
Though there is not signage posted on the campus grounds, Villanova does have a tree map that is available in print form in the admissions office and digitally on our website.

The website URL for the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
https://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/sustainability/CampusSustainabilityBuildingsGroundsStormwaterDiningRecycling/GroundsSustainability.html

Sustainable Walking Map or Tour 

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

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A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
A campus tree tour map is available on the sustainability website for download or in the admissions office. Additionally, we host a number of tree tours throughout the year and hand out maps to the attendees.

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The website URL of the sustainability walking map or tour:
https://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/sustainability/CampusSustainabilityBuildingsGroundsStormwaterDiningRecycling/GroundsSustainability.html

Guide for Commuters 

Does the institution produce a guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation?:
Yes

A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
Linked from the sustainability website, Public Safety has a page dedicated to transportation options for students, (and is also applicable to staff and faculty). The page includes information on how to use the public transit system in the area, SEPTA. There is another page dedicated to the University provided campus Shuttle that runs on and off campus. On the sustainability website there is also a map of bike racks on campus.

The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
https://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/parking/transportoptions.html

Materials for Cyclists and Pedestrians 

Does the institution produce navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians (e.g. covering routes, inter-modal connections, policies, services, and safety)? :
Yes

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A brief description of the navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
The sustainability website has a page dedicated to alternative transportation options, and includes bike rack campus maps and local biking trails map.

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The website URL for navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
http://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/sustainability/CampusSustainabilityBuildingsGroundsStormwaterDiningRecycling/TransportationSustainability.html

Green Living Guide 

Does the institution produce a guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
Yes

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A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
The sustainability website has a whole page dedicated to sustainable living, directed towards students. The site includes general information on how to live sustainability in the dorms including energy efficiency, recycling and ways to get involved on campus.

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The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
https://www1.villanova.edu/villanova/sustainability/CampusSustainabilityBuildingsGroundsStormwaterDiningRecycling/HousingSustainability.html

Other Outreach Materials 

Does the institution produce other sustainability outreach materials or publications not covered above?:
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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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