Overall Rating Silver
Overall Score 46.55
Liaison Keaton Schrank
Submission Date Aug. 16, 2022

STARS v2.2

Westminster University - Utah
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Keaton Schrank
Environmental Center Manager
Environmental Center
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Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution’s sustainability efforts?:
Yes

Website URL for the central sustainability website:
Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter or social media platform that focuses specifically on campus sustainability?:
Yes

A brief description of the sustainability newsletter or social media platform:

The Environmental Center Instagram account highlights sustainability efforts on campus and provides information about upcoming sustainability events and programs,

https://www.instagram.com/westminsterenvironmentalcenter/?hl=en


Does the institution have signage that highlights sustainability features on campus?:
Yes

A brief description of the signage that highlights sustainability features on campus:

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 and water capture mechanisms.


Does the institution provide a sustainability walking map or tour?:
Yes

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.


Does the institution produce a guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
Yes

A brief description of the guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:

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


A brief description of other comprehensive sustainability outreach materials and publications not covered above:

The Environmental Justice Coordinator and Environmental Arts Coordinator produced and distributed a climate justice zine explaining the basic concepts related to the topic. The coordinators also created zines on native pollinators and the importance of native plants as well as a zine on food justice.


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