| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 28.79 |
| Liaison | William Ghrist |
| Submission Date | May 23, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Washtenaw Community College
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.75 / 2.00 |
Bill
Ghrist Manager of Energy and System Integration Energy Services |
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Central Sustainability Website
Yes
A brief description of the central sustainability website (optional):
The College's website was developed to promote a better understanding of how students and staff can work and study in ways to promote sustainability on our campus. It is also used to showcase the efforts that the campus has achieved.
The website URL for the central sustainability website:
Sustainability Newsletter
No
None
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
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None
The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
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Social Media Platforms
Yes
A brief description of the social media platforms that focus on sustainability:
Students for Sustainability club maintains a facebook page.
Other sustainability information is posted on the main college facebook page and Flickr
For example:
https://www.facebook.com/WashtenawCC/videos/10156482404167122/
and https://www.flickr.com/photos/washtenawcc/sets/72157692473693042/
The website URL of the primary social media platform focused on sustainability:
Student Newspaper Coverage
Yes
A brief description of the regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
The Student Voice has featured many articles that promote sustainability.
e.g. https://www.washtenawvoice.com/2018/01/08/pedestrian-pathway-funding-approved/
https://www.washtenawvoice.com/2017/03/06/tree-campus-usa-growing-greener-tomorrow/
https://www.washtenawvoice.com/2017/09/11/slow-moving-disaster/
The website URL for regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
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
Yes
None
A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
Various buildings have signage, flyers, and plaques to indicate the our commitment to sustainability.
None
The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
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Sustainable Food Systems Information
No
A brief description of the signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
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None
The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
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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
No
None
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
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None
The website URL of the sustainability walking map or tour:
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Guide for Commuters
Yes
A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
The College provide literature to encourage and inform students and staff on more sustainable ways to get both on and off campus.
http://www.wccnet.edu/about-us/visiting/bus-information/
http://www.wccnet.edu/about-us/visiting/bicycling-directions/
Share the Ride https://www.commuterconnectmi.com/Public/Home.aspx
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:
http://www.wccnet.edu/about-us/visiting/bicycling-directions/
at Welcome Day and Earth Day, information on bike routes is provided by Washtenaw Biking and Walking Coalition
None
The website URL for navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
Green Living Guide
No
None
A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
Not applicable. No residence on campus.
None
The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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Other Outreach Materials
Yes
A brief description of these materials or publications:
tips provided with links for personal and campus related practices. brochure passed out at events 3x per year.
http://webfiles.wccnet.edu/Sustainable/Web/Help_WCC_be_More_Sustainable.pdf
The website URL for these materials or publications:
Optional Fields
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Information related to specific events throughout the year is posted and distributed around campus. For example, the Library has been sponsoring a Seed Library each spring and there are events and information relating to that such as a recent garlic planting and garlic cooking workshop.
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