| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 64.43 |
| Liaison | Kelsey Beal |
| Submission Date | Nov. 4, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Carol
Mullins Sustainability Assessment Coordinator Office of Sustainability |
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 | No |
| A sustainability walking map or tour | No |
| 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 | Yes |
| Other sustainability publications or outreach materials not covered above | Yes |
A brief description of the central sustainability website:
The IUPUI Office of Sustainability has several resources available to promote campus sustainability. In addition to the official site for the office (http://sustainability.iupui.edu), they maintain a social media presence to broaden the scope of awareness.
The website URL for the central sustainability website:
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
IUPUI Sustainability puts out a monthly e-newsletter that is distributed to any who sign up to receive it.
The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
A brief description of the social media platforms that focus specifically on campus sustainability:
Facebook: @IUPUISustainability
Twitter: @IUPUISustain
Instagram: @IUPUISustain
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A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
Student research is shared via multiple platforms including:
Webpage
Social media
Newsletter
Larger editorial pieces
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A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
-LEED buildings on campus have signage to educate general public about green building features
- Water bottle refill stations come with counters, which communicate number of water bottles diverted from waste
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A brief description of food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
IUPUI's Food Services has developed an icon system to notify purchasers if their food is organic or sustainable.
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:
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A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
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A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
Students can access alternative transportation methods via parking and transportation's website. There is also a downloadable app (DoubleMap) that allows students to track the shuttle locations at all times.
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:
There is a digital map available that shows the locations of all bike racks, bike repair stations, indoor bike storage, and bike share program
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A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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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:
IU Communications student interns regularly write stories for IUPUI Sustainability that appear in publication.
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):
Student Sustainability Council – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, The Den (student activity page)
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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.