| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 46.81 |
| Liaison | Stephanie Del Rosario |
| Submission Date | Sept. 11, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
California State University, Fullerton
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Tamara
Wallace Sustainability Projects Coordinator Facilities Operations |
Does the institution produce the following outreach materials and/or publications that foster sustainability learning and knowledge? :
| Yes or No | |
| A central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution’s sustainability efforts | Yes |
| A sustainability newsletter | Yes |
| Social media platforms that focus specifically on campus sustainability | Yes |
| A vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability | No |
| Building signage that highlights green building features | No |
| Food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems | Yes |
| Signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed | Yes |
| A sustainability walking map or tour | Yes |
| A guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation | Yes |
| Navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians | Yes |
| A guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience | No |
| Regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper, either through a regular column or a reporter assigned to the sustainability beat | No |
| Other sustainability publications or outreach materials not covered above | Yes |
A brief description of the central sustainability website:
Campus efforts towards sustainability are listed within the Center for Sustainability website, highlighting student engagement programs and activities, current news and campus announcements, and other campus sustainability activities. This website acts as a central repository of sustainability information and education, both on and off campus.
The website URL for the central sustainability website:
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
The Center for Sustainability posts links to on-campus sustainability news, which are also posted on the Center for Sustainability social media outlets. This website serves as a centralized archive of all campus sustainability activities.
The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
A brief description of the social media platforms that focus specifically on campus sustainability:
The Facilities Operations and Management, Engineering and Sustainability unit maintains the "Sustainable Facilities" Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and regular announcements and news features in the departmental weekly newsletter. These outlets are connected to the campus networks of other social medias.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sustainablefacilities
Twitter: https://twitter.com/sustainfacility
Instagram: https://instagram.com/sustainfacility/
Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/sustainfacility/
The website URL of the primary social media platform that focuses on sustainability:
A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
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The website URL for the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
N/A
The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
A brief description of food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
The Gastronome features signage throughout the cafeteria and on multiple TV monitors that display information about the sustainable food systems including vegetarian, vegan, fair trade, organic, and local food options, as well as sustainable packaging and utensils.
Signage is also located in the food court at the Titan Student Union (TSU) pertaining to sustainable food and packaging options provided by on campus restaurants.
The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
A brief description of signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies:
The Associated Students, Inc was inspired by the ASI Committee on Environmental Sustainability to have large signage installed in landscaped areas on campus where turf was replaced by rock swales, and drought tolerant/ native vegetation. The ASI's "Brown is the New Green" campaign, initiated by Governor Jerry Brown's office, called the campus to turn off all landscaping irrigation in response to the State's recent drought conditions.
The website URL for signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies:
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
Sustainability is promoted in the campus Virtual Tour, highlighting thirteen (13) sustainability features throughout the campus. Features include:
-Sustainable Buildings
-Water Retention Swales and Low-Water Landscaping
-Fruit Orchards
-Solar PV Panels
-Tri-Generation Energy Plant
-Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
-Campus Lighting Retrofit
-Water Bottle Refill Stations
-Composting at the Arboretum
-Green Waste Collection
-Pollak Library Recycling and Compactors
-Facilities Operations Corporate Yard Recycling
-Environmental Health and Safety (office)
The website URL of the sustainability walking map or tour:
A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
The Parking and Transportation website provides information about alternatives to drive-alone vehicles with links for Students and Faculty/Staff options and incentive programs. Information is available regarding carpool/vanpool, U-Pass for public transportation, cycling, walking, and the impacts of cars on the environment.
The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
A brief description of the navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
As part of its ongoing efforts to promote sustainability and therefore reduce emissions and pollutants, waste of potentially useful materials, consumption of raw materials and energy usage, the University encourages and supports the use of alternative forms of transportation, including bicycles, by its faculty, staff and students. Use of such forms of transportation is limited or restricted only when necessary to provide for the safety of all members of the campus community and protect University property.
The President's Directive 16 addresses the use of the following personal forms of transportation on the grounds of California State University, Fullerton and property it controls: bicycles, roller skates, skateboards, motor-driven cycles of any kind, electronic personal assistive mobility devices and motorized bicycles, scooters, and skateboards.
Directive 16 also initiated a campus Bike Path map, designating areas for bike traffic: http://www.directive16.fullerton.edu/documents/CampusBikePath.pdf
The website URL for navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
N/A
The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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:
While there is no assigned column or beat, sustainability topics regularly appear in the Daily Titan.
By conducting a simple search in their website, the Daily Titan has published numerous articles on sustainability activities and topics of interest: http://www.dailytitan.com/?s=sustainability
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:
A brief description of another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above (1st material):
Campus news outlets, including CSUF News, Inside CSUF, Spotlight, and Titan Mag frequently publish articles highlighting campus sustainability efforts. Articles online contain links to related articles to feature recent accomplishments in sustainability from the various campus communities.
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (2nd material):
A brief description of this material (2nd material):
N/A
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (3rd material):
A brief description of this material (3rd material):
N/A
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N/A
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (5th material):
A brief description of this material (5th material):
N/A
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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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