| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 56.42 |
| Liaison | Kate Witte |
| Submission Date | May 25, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Keene State College
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Cary
Gaunt Director of Campus Sustainability 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 (optional):
The Sustainability Web site contains an overview of the Sustainability Office and our key projects. Our intention is to make the web site more robust, to include a campus sustainability timeline and map, list of sustainability classes, events, and more.
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 Eco-Reps maintain a facebook page to focus on campus sustainability. The recycling program also has a facebook account that highlights ways to reduce, reuse and recycle in all aspects of life.
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 campus newspaper, the Equinox, closely covers the Sustainability Office, Eco-Reps, and ROCKS programs. Monthly articles address topics related to sustainability. The paper provides extensive Earth Week coverage, as well.
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 three primary academic departments at Keene State College that focus on sustainability are Environmental Studies, Geography, and Sustainable Product Design and Innovation. Each of these departments trains students in the conduct of sustainability research through course work and Junior and Senior Seminars and Capstone Projects. The Junior Year focuses on developing a research proposal that is implemented during the Senior Year Seminar/Capstone Project. The final papers are not uniformally published in a central location although some departments post them through their department web sites. HOWEVER, all sustainability-focused capstone students are required to present a Poster Session to the campus community during spring semester research symposia. These seminars are open to the public and provide an excellent venue for disseminating student research.
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 :
At present, only one building has interpretive signage. Keene State College's premier academic building, the LEED Platinum TDS Center, is completely interpreted through a partnership between the Graphics Art Department and the sustainability programs housed in the building. (http://www.keene.edu/featured/tds/).
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 Dining Commons features signage indicating local foods and signage with nutrition information (serving size, fat, sodium and other content information). The food "court" has posters and napkin holder info-graphics highlighting many of the sustainable practices. A web site provides additional information.
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:
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:
Keene State College provides free shuttles and a free green bikes program. Information about these services is provided on the web and during Orientation.
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 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 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:
Eco-Reps and ROCKS students prepare outreach materials for each of the programs they sponsor. These include a general sustainability at Keene State guide, information and signs on recycling, fact sheets, posters, flyers, and other materials as needed.
The website URL for these materials or publications:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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