| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 59.76 |
| Liaison | Lindsey MacDonald |
| Submission Date | June 6, 2023 |
Western Washington University
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.60 / 2.00 |
Lindsey
MacDonald Associate Director Sustainability Engagement Institute |
Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution’s sustainability efforts?:
Website URL for the central sustainability website:
Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter or social media platform that focuses specifically on campus sustainability?:
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter or social media platform:
The newsletter is distributed on a quarterly basis. It highlights sustainability stories from across campus. These stories include events, operational innovation, book recommendations, tips for conserving, and more. The hope is that the newsletter inspires more action, builds community, and elevates important stories. https://us2.campaign-archive.com/?u=a2ba0a43538b808e13ab223be&id=8021634cad We also use Instagram to engage a broader community. Our Instagram content is focused on events and the target audience is a bit more student focused than our newsletter, which is broadly appealing to our campus community.
Does the institution have signage that highlights sustainability features on campus?:
A brief description of the signage that highlights sustainability features on campus:
Prior to COVID-19, there was signage associated with all operational projects associated with the Sustainability, Equity, and Justice Fund. Some of that signage still remains on campus, but adding new signage has not been a regular practice since returning to campus post COVID-19 restrictions.
Does the institution provide a sustainability walking map or tour?:
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
The Campus map (https://www.wwu.edu/map/) includes sustainable features such as LEED certification, water bottle filling stations, and compost locations.
The Sustainability Engagement Institute offers two - three sustainability walking tours per year, which include current and past sustainability projects, features within the built environment, and more depending on the audience.
Does the institution produce a guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
A brief description of the guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
The Housing Sustainability program aims to provide on-campus residents with educational programming and initiatives that value and prioritize sustainability in the residential experience. In alignment with Western’s Sustainability Action Plan and University Residences Initiative for Student Engagement (URISE), our programming is designed to prepare students for life after on-campus living, educate students on sustainability, reduce on-campus waste, and help students save money through programs like the Resident Checkout Program.
https://housing.wwu.edu/life-on-campus/housing-sustainability
A brief description of other comprehensive sustainability outreach materials and publications not covered above:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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