| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 39.47 |
| Liaison | Kirk Hemphill |
| Submission Date | March 1, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Florida Institute of Technology
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
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 (optional):
The campus sustainability website is the students link to all things sustainability at Florida Tech. It provides pages and links to sustainability relating to academics, the campus and surrounding community, along with current research and student organizations, showcasing all ways to become actively involved with sustainability on campus.
The website URL for the central sustainability website:
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 social media platforms (e.g. Facebook, Twitter, interactive blogs) that focus specifically on campus sustainability?:
A brief description of the social media platforms that focus on sustainability:
The Sustainability Office uses Facebook to convey campus sustainability initiatives, local and global news, and technological innovations daily. It is currently a private group with plans to move to a page under the management of University Marketing. The Ethos Community Garden also has its own Facebook page to showcase sustainability related news surrounding the garden.
The website URL of the primary social media platform focused on sustainability:
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 the regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
The website URL for regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
Does the institution produce a vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability?:
A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
Florida Tech utilizes the Evans Library to host a Sustainability Research Portal that centralizes sustainability research from global topics to local research. The university also archives all student projects related to sustainability that are showcased in the annual Northrop Grumman Student Showcase.
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 :
Our LEED rated buildings have a plague in the commons spaces showcasing that particular buildings rating and performance. Our Panther Aquatics Center also has signs highlighting and explaining the renewable energy technologies utilized such as the geothermal temperature control system that the pool utilizes.
The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
Does the institution have signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems?:
A brief description of the signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
The brochure that includes information about sustainable food systems is the University Sustainability Guide. Dining Services also uses signage to distinguish between vegan (low impact) dining options within all campus dining locations.
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 groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed?:
A brief description of the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
In high pedestrian areas across campus, ground signage can be found explaining the significance of native plants and the importance of marginal and emergent plants around storm water ponds. There are also signage within the campus Botanical Garden explaining the different vegetation and importance.
The website URL for the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
Does the institution produce a sustainability walking map or tour?:
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
The website URL of the sustainability walking map or tour:
Does the institution produce a guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation?:
A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
Florida Tech has recently published the university's first University Sustainability Guide that informs campus users of alternative transportation methods along with lifestyle facts and tips. Also, Facilities Operations has posted a Sustainable Transportation Plan (draft) creating more awareness regarding sustainable transportation options.
The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
Does the institution produce navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians (e.g. covering routes, inter-modal connections, policies, services, and safety)? :
A brief description of the navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
The university doesn't provide defined routes for bikers but provides polices regarding biking around campus. The University Sustainability Guide also provides information on general distances and times for biking and walking commuters. The university's Office of Security provides general safety information and security information for bikers.
The website URL for navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
Does the institution produce a guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
Florida Tech has recently published the campus's first University Sustainability Guide that informs and encourages campus users to become more conscientious of their surrounds and provides tips on how to live more sustainably. It provides examples of what the campus is currently doing to become more sustainable and provides tips on incorporating sustainability into a daily routine. It also includes the university's first Campus Sustainability Pledge that looks at daily life and the impacts our decisions have on our environment.
The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
Does the institution produce other sustainability outreach materials or publications not covered above?:
A brief description of these materials or publications:
The university also has pamphlets around campus providing information about recycling on campus. This pamphlet includes information on what can be recycled vs. what cannot be recycled. It also includes information on various disposal situations and collection sites.
The website URL for these materials or publications:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
This data was compiled by the Campus Sustainability Office, Facilities Operations Department, and the Office of Security.
This data was compiled by the Campus Sustainability Office, Facilities Operations Department, and the Office of Security.
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.