| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 47.57 |
| Liaison | Keaton Schrank |
| Submission Date | June 9, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Westminster University - Utah
ER-4: Sustainability Outreach and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.00 / 4.00 |
Kerry
Case Environmental Director Environmental Center |
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 Environmental Center website includes detailed information centrally located under "campus sustainability." It describes what actions are being done on campus, ways for students to get involved. It also includes ACUPCC reports.
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:
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:
All students are encouraged to present their research at the annual Undergraduate Research Fair. The 2010-2011 fair featured more projects related to sustainability than any other single topic.
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 new LEED Platinum Meldrum Science Center includes both printed signs and interactive touch screens that provides detailed information about the building's sustainable features, as well as sustainability on campus as a whole.
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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 Shaw Center cafeteria, managed by Sodexo, includes signage and brochures on organic, local, and GMO-free food.
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:
As part of the campus demonstration gardens, there are numerous signs describing the importance of sustainable grounds-keeping strategies such as native plants, xeriscaping, and water catchment.
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Does the institution have a sustainability walking map or tour?:
A brief description 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?:
A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
The Environmental Center website provides detailed information about transit, carsharing, ridesharing, cycling, and other forms of alternative transportaion.
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:
The Griffen Green Living Pledge is a guide for green livng and sustainability that is given to all students that live in the residence halls. Additionally, online resources are available on the Environmental Center website.
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 Green Scene, a monthly green column is published in the student newspaper describing sustainability happening on campus.
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:
The Center for Civic Engagement sends out a monthly email about projects being worked on and projects coming up that students can participate in. Many of these focus on social and environmental service work.
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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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