| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 69.39 |
| Liaison | Mary Whitney |
| Submission Date | Sept. 25, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Chatham University
ER-4: Sustainability Outreach and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.00 / 4.00 |
Mary
Whitney University Sustainability Coordinator Office of Sustainability |
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:
Chatham University's Office of Sustainability is the administrative home of all campus sustainability projects. The office works to initiate change on campus with the hope of moving Chatham to carbon neutrality. We coordinate with University departments, faculty, and student groups to take steps to a more sustainable living, learning, and working environment for the campus community.
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:
Our sustainability newsletter is called Small Change and has been sent out into the community once a week since 2007. Small Change highlights current and future ways to get involved in the sustainable movement and what locals can do to help make positive small changes in the environment.
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:
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 :
Chatham University posts various signs around campus that highlight green building features. Some describe how our solar water system works next to the residence halls that use the water. Signs outside of Rea House explain the environmental features of the building, including energy and water saving. Other signs across campus highlight our campus-wide ban on the sale of bottled water.
The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
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:
In our dining hall and in our Weathervane snack bar we have several signs posted that highlight local food, non-GMO milk and how to compost.
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:
At Chatham University we have a sign posted next to our rain garden that highlights our non-potable water usage and storm water management.
The website URL for signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed:
Does the institution have a sustainability walking map or tour?:
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
Chatham University has several different walking maps and tour maps. We have an arboretum walking map, a Rachel Carson’s life tour map, an historical restorations tour map and a green features tour map.
The website URL of the sustainability walking map or tour:
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:
Chatham University has a guide to car transportation through Commute Info on the university website. We also have a guide to bike commuting that details how to safely bike in Pittsburgh. This guide is located conveniently for the students in the bike shop. Bike routes are also marked on the campus maps.
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 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 sustainability department has a regular column in the student newspaper called Small Changes that is written by students detailing sustainability events and news.
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):
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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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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
A copy of our rain water harvesting map, arboretum walking map, a Rachel Carson’s life tour map, an historical restorations tour map and a green features tour map are available on Chatham University's intranet website which is available to any student, faculty or staff member.
A copy of our rain water harvesting map, arboretum walking map, a Rachel Carson’s life tour map, an historical restorations tour map and a green features tour map are available on Chatham University's intranet website which is available to any student, faculty or staff member.
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