| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 47.23 |
| Liaison | Keaton Schrank |
| Submission Date | Aug. 15, 2019 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Westminster University - Utah
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Kerry
Case Environmental Center Director Environmental Center |
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Central Sustainability Website
Yes
A brief description of the central sustainability website (optional):
This site includes information about STARS and climate neutrality, along other sustainability information.
The website URL for the central sustainability website:
Sustainability Newsletter
No
None
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
NA
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:
The Environmental Center Facebook page is a social media hub for all things sustainable happening on campus. The Environmental Center also has an Instagram account with photographs of students participating in sustainable activities and announcing upcoming events.
The website URL of the primary social media platform focused on sustainability:
Student Newspaper Coverage
No
A brief description of the regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
NA
The website URL for regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
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Student Research Publication
No
A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
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None
The website URL for the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
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Green Building Signage
Yes
None
A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
The LEED Platinum Meldrum Science Center includes both printed signs and interactive touch screens that provide detailed information about the building's sustainable features, as well as sustainability on campus as a whole.
Westminster's grounds also feature signs highlighting sustainable landscape features.
None
The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
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Sustainable Food Systems Information
Yes
A brief description of the signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
The Shaw Center cafeteria, managed by Bon Appetit, includes signage and brochures on organic, local, and GMO-free food, and the food provider's sustainability efforts. The Sustainability Fellows also recently pushed a campaign to increase sustainable eating practices which involved tabling and stickers.
None
The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
Sustainable Grounds Signage
Yes
A brief description of the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping 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.
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:
There is a sustainability walk which shows the different sustainable and environmental features on campus, including the organic garden and emigration creek.
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:
The Environmental Center website provides detailed information about transit, electric car charging stations, ridesharing, cycling, and other forms of alternative transportation.
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:
The Westminster Bike Collective provides resources and information for bicyclists, including maps and parking locations.
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:
EcoReps are paid student employees who provide a sustainability resource for residents. The college also offers a green living floor in one residence hall.
The Green Grade Quiz also focuses on green living on campus and is sent to all residential students once each year. It gives students a score and provides feedback on sustainability areas where they are doing well and/or need improvement. Link to quiz: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/J5TJYLF
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:
Environmental Justice Coordinator and Environmental Arts Coordinator produced and distributed a climate justice zine explaining the basic concepts related to the topic. The zine was so popular it is not in its third printing and is being used by at least one educator off campus.
The website URL for these materials or publications:
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