| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 48.92 |
| Liaison | Leslie North |
| Submission Date | Aug. 15, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Western Kentucky University
ER-4: Sustainability Outreach and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.00 / 4.00 |
Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts?:
A brief description of the central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts:
The Office for Sustainability’s website keeps students up to date with a calendar of events dealing with sustainability, provides a list of resources, as well as updates on projects and accomplishments. The website is also a resource on how to live more sustainably off as well as on campus. A list of sustainability-focused courses offered at the university can also be found on the website.
The website URL for the central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts:
Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter?:
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
There is an annual sustainability report that covers news, events, and projects that promote sustainability at WKU.
The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
Does the institution have a vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability?:
A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
We have TopSCHOLAR through the campus library where scholars can publish research in a section devoted to sustainablity.
The website URL for the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
Does the institution have building signage that highlights green building features?:
A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
The WKU Green Tour uses physical signage and a web-based virtual tour to highlight sustainability features and programs on campus.
The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
Does the institution have food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems?:
A brief description of food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
Does the institution have signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed?:
A brief description of signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed:
The WKU Green Tour offers up signage that relates to sustainable grounds-keeping strategies. For example, there is a section of the tour that speaks of Rainwater Collection. WKU uses this collected rainwater to irrigate a main garden on campus.
The website URL for signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed:
Does the institution have a sustainability walking map or tour?:
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
The WKU Green Tour is a tour that goes around the campus of WKU, describing sustainable efforts of the university. Also, for anyone interested in the Green Tour that may have a hard time walking around campus, there is a virtual tour online.
The website URL of the sustainability walking map or tour:
Does the institution have a guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation?:
A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
WKU Parking and Transportation Services has a "car-free" webpage that describes options for transportation services offered by the university and locally, carpooling, biking, walking and the benefits of leaving your car at home.
The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
Does the institution have a guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
Students can access a green guide for campus living that includes information about recycling, transportation options, food options, as well as other tips for living sustainably on campus.
The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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)?:
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:
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:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (1st material):
A brief description of this material:
There are Facebook pages for the campus sustainablity club (GreenToppers), Office of Sustainability, WKU Institute for Citizenship & Social Responsibility, and Fair Trade WKU to keep users informed of current and upcoming news, events and/or accomplishments.
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (2nd material):
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (3rd material):
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (4th material):
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (5th material):
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (6th material):
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (7th material):
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (8th material):
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