Overall Rating Reporter - expired
Overall Score
Liaison Bradley Flamm
Submission Date July 31, 2012
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STARS v1.2

West Chester University of Pennsylvania
ER-4: Sustainability Outreach and Publications

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete Reporter Paul Morgan
Professor
Professional & Secondary Education
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Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts?:
Yes

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A brief description of the central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts:
The Sustainability website at WCU serves to inform members of the university and of the surrounding community of the importance of sustainability pertaining to our social lives, economic reality, and natural environment. The website is maintained by university staff and students and provides links to a plethora of information regarding energy, waste, transportation, bio-region, etc.

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The website URL for the central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts:
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Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter?:
Yes

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A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
The sustainability E-newsletter was launched in April 2012. The newsletter was assembled by the Department of Communications and sustainability intern Emma Fitzpatrick. The newsletter highlights current events pertaining to sustainability on campus and is distributed to the entire population of students, faculty and staff.

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The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
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Does the institution have a vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability?:
Yes

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A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
Through the Office of Sponsored Research, students have the ability to present their research on sustainability at the annual Student Research Day held in the Student Union building on campus. Students are recognized for their work and may receive awards.

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The website URL for the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
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Does the institution have building signage that highlights green building features?:
No

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A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
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The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
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Does the institution have food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems?:
No

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A brief description of food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
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The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
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Does the institution have signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed?:
Yes

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A brief description of signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed:
In the Gordon Natural Area, a wildlife reserve on campus, signage throughout the GNA serves to inform pedestrians of the native plant species, fauna, and projects being carried out in the area.

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The website URL for signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed:
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Does the institution have a sustainability walking map or tour?:
No

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A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
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The website URL of the sustainability walking map or tour:
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Does the institution have a guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation?:
No

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A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
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The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
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Does the institution have a guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
No

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A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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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

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A brief description of regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper, either through a regular column or a reporter assigned to the sustainability beat:
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The website URL for regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper, either through a regular column or a reporter assigned to the sustainability beat:
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (1st material):
No

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The website URL for this material:
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (2nd material):
No

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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (3rd material):
No

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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (4th material):
No

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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (5th material):
No

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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (6th material):
No

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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (7th material):
No

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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (8th material):
No

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