| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 69.28 |
| Liaison | Katie Koscielak |
| Submission Date | April 21, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Cal Poly Humboldt
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Frank
Whitlatch Associate Vice President Marketing and Communications |
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 Office of Sustainability hosts a website which contains information about current initiatives, student internship opportunities, waste diversion information, the campus STARS report, climate action planning, sustainability staff, and other resources. It acts as a central hub for students, staff, and faculty to access information about key sustainability projects and implementation efforts on campus. Find the website here: http://www2.humboldt.edu/sustainability/
In addition, the campus offers the Green Scene, a secondary sustainability website. It is accessed by following a prominent link in the footer of the main HSU homepage. The Green Scene provides information about sustainability related clubs and curriculum, provides student, staff, faculty, and alumni profiles, and highlights the latest media coverage on HSU sustainability efforts. Find the website here: http://www2.humboldt.edu/green/
The website URL for the central sustainability website:
Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter?:
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
Students publish the “AT Transfer,” which is the official print publication of the Campus Center for Appropriate Technology and can be found at http://www.ccathsu.com/newsletter/. Additionally, the Schatz Energy Research Center publishes its quarterly newsletter “SERC Energy News," which can be found at http://www.schatzlab.org/about/publications/newsletter.html.
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 following Humboldt State University groups host social media platforms that focus on sustainability topics:
1. Waste Reduction and Resource Awareness Program (WRRAP)
-Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/wrrapHSU/
-Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/wrrap_hsu/
-Pinterest- https://www.pinterest.com/wrrap_hsu/
2. Campus Center for Appropriate Technology (CCAT)
-Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/campuscenterforappropriatetechnology/
-Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/ccathsu/
-Twitter- https://twitter.com/CCATHSU
3. Green Campus
-Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/greencampusHSU/
-Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/greencampus_hsu/
4. Schatz Energy Research Center (SERC)
-Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/schatzlab/
5. Office of Sustainability
-Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/hsusustainability/
6. Environment & Community Graduate Program
-Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/envandcomm/
7. HSU Klamath Connection First Year Experience
-Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/HSUklamathconnection/
8. Humboldt State- Although the main HSU social media platforms do not focus exclusively on sustainability posts, they do often post about sustainability happenings around campus.
-Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/HumboldtState/
-Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/humboldtstate/
-Twitter- https://twitter.com/humboldtstate
-Pinterest- https://www.pinterest.com/humboldtstate/
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:
In AY15-16 The Humboldt State University Lumberjack student-run newspaper featured the “Climate Corner” column in its editorial section. The column featured opinions and news relating to environmental sustainability
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:
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 :
In the Behavioral and Social Sciences Building a display highlights the building's sustainability features, which include rainwater catchment, passive solar heating, sustainable building materials and LEED Silver certification.
The Music A building features a PV solar installation which details the amount of power captured on a daily basis.
CCAT also includes several signs that discuss appropriate technology that can be found throughout their grounds and facilities.
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:
Both the J Cafeteria and the Depot food court feature electronic displays that highlight HSU’s commitment to sourcing food from local vendors.
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 AY15-16 HSU Facilities Maintenance took a no-watering approach to maintaining grounds in several high visibility areas of campus mostly along the median of L.K. Boulevard which fronts campus. Signage alerted campus visitors to the no-watering policy as a response to historic droughts in California.
Additionally, the Campus Center for Appropriate Technology maintains a pick-your-own vegetable garden complete with signage indicating the various forms of sustainable agriculture the center practices.
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 university produces a self-guided sustainability tour which highlights green features within the campus like the Forbes Complex Co-generation facility, Redwood Bowl lighting project, the WRRAP composting site, and more.
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:
The HSU parking website outlines HSU’s commuter-focused sustainability efforts, including the Jackpass, which gives students with current HSU id’s unlimited rides on county and city buses. Also featured is the campus Zipcar program which highlights four zip cars that can be checked out by student, faculty, staff, and community members. Finally, HSU’s Zimride program is a secure online ride-sharing board that matches HSU students, staff, and faculty with others traveling to the same destination.
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:
If yes, provide: The HSU Bicycle Learning Center is located between the Forbes Gym and the Recreation and Wellness Center. It features bike stands, tools and supplies along with education materials to encourage the campus community to ride their bikes more.
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:
The HSU Green Room Virtual Tour provides resident students with tips and strategies to practice healthy and sustainable living habits. The guide includes instructions for sustainable cleaning habits, efficient energy use, clothes washing, and more.
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:
During freshman orientation, HSU staff and the student group WRRAP hold's workshops on ways to live with minimal impact while on campus. Additionally, the campus’s Center Activities office offers classes and certification on “Leaving No Trace," when engaging in outdoor activities. These classes are open to the campus community and the public at large.
The website URL for these materials or publications:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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.