Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
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Overall Score | 46.82 |
Liaison | Ashley Woolman |
Submission Date | May 16, 2019 |
Executive Letter | Download |
Western Colorado University
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Ashley
Woolman Sustainability Coordinator Facilities Services |
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Central Sustainability Website
Yes
A brief description of the central sustainability website (optional):
Information about ACUPCC, Environmental Charter, history of sustainability at Western, tips for sustainable living, Sustainability Fund, LEED Buildings, etc.
The website URL for the central sustainability website:
Sustainability Newsletter
Yes
None
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
Form a variety of sources:
- Director of Sustainability writes a monthly email newsletter aimed at faculty and staff.
- Master in Environmental Management, aimed at MEM faculty and students
- forthcoming newsletter aimed at undergrads
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:
Facebook page(s)
Facilities sustainability instagram
LEAD sustainability instagram
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:
No assigned reporter, but regular columns detailing coverage on the Rocket composter, zero waste, solar development, etc.
The website URL for regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
Student Research Publication
Yes
A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
Fall Forum
Celebration of Scholarship
Spring Symposium
None
The website URL for the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
Green Building Signage
Yes
None
A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
LEED Building signage
Native plant gardens surrounding buildings
Interactive Energy Dashboard associated with PV
Sustainability Fund projects have associated signage
None
The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
Sustainable Food Systems Information
Yes
A brief description of the signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
Information (map and narrative) about local food providers and their products, featured by Sodexo
Brochure on the Rocket composter and Organics Guild.
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
Yes
A brief description of the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
Native gardens - surrounding buildings
Permaculture garden
xeriscaping
Organics Guild garden - non-native grass replaced with organic garden
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
Yes
None
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
Created by Sustainability Coordinators and Environment and Sustainability students. Highlights LEED buildings, Sustainability Fund projects, and native gardens and campus agriculture.
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:
Information about free RTA bus provided at orientation, as well as in University Center and campus bus shelter.
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:
Bike library and Wilderness Pursuits offers free bike maintenance clinics and information.
None
The website URL for navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
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Green Living Guide
Yes
None
A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
Formal residence life curriculum being created, sustainable living tips offered at new-student orientation, workshops provided by LEAD Sustainability Coordinators.
None
The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
Other Outreach Materials
Yes
A brief description of these materials or publications:
Master in Environmental Management email blast
The website URL for these materials or publications:
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