| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.07 |
| Liaison | Yumiko Jakobcic |
| Submission Date | Feb. 28, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Grand Valley State University
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Amanda
Rodgers Graduate Assistant Sustainable Community Development Initiative |
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 | Yes |
| Building signage that highlights green building features | Yes |
| 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 | Yes |
| Regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper, either through a regular column or a reporter assigned to the sustainability beat | Yes |
| Other sustainability publications or outreach materials not covered above | Yes |
A brief description of the central sustainability website:
The Sustainable Community Development Initiative's website consolidates sustainability information about campus operations, education and curriculum, student involvement, and community engagement.
The website URL for the central sustainability website:
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
The SCDI submits a variety of sustainability-themed articles to the monthly Brooks College of Interdisciplinary Studies newsletter. The Michigan Alternative Renewable Energy Center at GVSU also publishes a monthly newsletter and the Annis Water Research Institute creates a monthly and annual newsletter as well.
The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
A brief description of the social media platforms that focus specifically on campus sustainability:
The SCDI maintains an active Facebook and Twitter page to share sustainability-related student jobs and internships, conferences, events, policies, programs, and community-wide information.
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:
A sustainable research database has been developed for faculty and students. The database is housed as a separate category in the library.
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 :
Each LEED Building has signage for LEED recognition and flyers with the buildings green characteristics.
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:
Campus Dining is continually increasing its sustainable practices while serving the campus community high quality foods and top-notch customer service. Signage and brochures include information about providing local suppliers, waste management and recycling, and sustainable products. We have a dedicated Manager for sustainability that leads a “Green Team” for sustainable promotions and educational student interactions on campus.
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:
There are two such signs on the GVSU campus grounds. The first sign references storm water management areas, and the second sign references "Natural Meadow Areas", where the grass used for lawns in certain areas on campus, is allowed to grow taller than the traditional mowing height, to eliminate the need for additional watering and traditional turf management practices.
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:
GVSU currently offers numerous digital tours that showcase LEED buildings and other sustainable features on campus. We also offer personal walking tours through campus that highlight more obscure sustainable initiatives. We are currently finalizing a digital sustainability map that brings these two experiences together.
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:
Transportation between and within the Pew Grand Rapids Campus and the Allendale Campus is easy, free, and convenient with the variety of shuttle service options available to all Grand Valley students, faculty, and staff. The website guide also provides information for car pooling and biking alternatives.
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:
GVSU offers extensive resources on non-motorized transportation, including path and trail maps, bike safety tips, repair information, and the ability to register a bike with GVSU public safety
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:
The Office of Housing and Residence Life is committed to being sustainable. LEED Certified Buildings, energy efficient appliances, campus recycling, residential energy savings competitions, community garden, and the campus connector transportation systems are all initiatives that are becoming a way of life in our on-campus residential areas as well as the campus community at large. Sustainable living is included in our residential services guide as well as having a specific resource for our LEED certified housing
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:
The Lanthorn student newspaper assigns a sustainability beat reporter each semester.
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):
The GVSU Sustainability Guide includes examples of changes the University has made, along with opportunities for students to get involved.
The website URL for this material (1st material):
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (2nd material):
A brief description of this material (2nd material):
GVSU produces an Applied Sustainability Guide that highlights the collaboration of Grand Valley’s administration, operations, faculty, staff, and students, and other community stakeholders including the more than 170 member organizations in the Grand Rapids area that make up the Community Sustainability Partnership of which Grand Valley is a founding member
The website URL for this material (2nd material):
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (3rd material):
A brief description of this material (3rd material):
The University provides documentation on LEED certified buildings in the form of fliers.
The website URL for this material (3rd material):
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (4th material):
A brief description of this material (4th material):
University Communications assigns a staff member to publicize sustainability-related events, activities and information in several publications including GV Now, The Forum, and GV Magazine.
The website URL for this material (4th material):
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (5th material):
A brief description of this material (5th material):
The SCDI periodically produces a Collective Economic Impact report on Sustainability Efforts.
The website URL for this material (5th material):
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (6th material):
A brief description of this material (6th material):
The website URL for this material (6th material):
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (7th material):
A brief description of this material (7th material):
The website URL for this material (7th material):
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (8th material):
A brief description of this material (8th material):
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