| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 52.69 |
| Liaison | Ian McKeown |
| Submission Date | Jan. 27, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Loyola Marymount University
ER-4: Sustainability Outreach and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.00 / 4.00 |
Joseph
Rasmussen Sustainability Manager Facilities Management |
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 that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts:
The Green LMU web site consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts. It is constantly being updated and expanded.
The website URL for the central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts:
Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter?:
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
Since Fall 2010, one Green LMU Newsletter has been produced by the Office of Sustainability each semester. It is used to inform students, staff and faculty about the various projects being done on-campus as well as a platform to talk about different issues that the university should examine and potentially implement. Some articles written have been about the on-campus garden, Fall Sustainability Week, LEED buildings, and students’ experiences with sustainability.
The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
Does the institution have a vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability?:
A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
LMU held the first annual Student Sustainability Symposium on November 3, 2011 which showcased student research. The theme for this event was urban gardening within a university context.
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 :
Three of our buildings (two residence halls and the library) have LEED plaques mounted on the building walls, highlighting the fact that they are green buildings. Our Green LMU web site also highlights green features of these three buildings.
The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
Does the institution have food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems?:
A brief description of food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
All of the dining halls on campus maintain a series of posters, fliers, table tents, napkin dispenser signs, and digital reader boards that provide information about the sustainable food systems on campus.There is also a Dining Services web site with much more information made available on these topics.
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 grounds-keeping strategies employed?:
A brief description of signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed:
LMU currently uses reclaimed water to irrigate approximately 75% of the campus and plans on expanding that coverage to 100% in the upcoming year. There is signage around the campus that highlights where reclaimed water is used to irrigate the grounds. There are several spots on campus where xeriscaping is practiced, with signage to highlight those features.
The website URL for signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed:
Does the institution have 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 have a guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation?:
A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
The Green LMU web site has a page that provides information to commuters about local transportation alternatives. There are also brochures available for our ZipCar program. LMU provides several ways that students, faculty, and staff can commute to work that will save money and reduce impact to the environment. For instance there is the public transportation, via the Metro Rail and Big Blue Bus (Santa Monica Bus line), there is carpooling and vanpooling option for students and staff, as well as bicycling option for those so inclined. The Lion Express Shuttle and LMU Student Escort Service are options that are available only to students.
The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
Does the institution have a guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
LMU has created a new program called "Being a Green Lion" that informs students living on campus what the university has done to make the residence halls more environmentally conscious. Also, the program helps students understand what it means to be environmentally conscious and how each student can make behavioral changes that will allow them to keep the university in line with the progress that has been made.
The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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 regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper, either through a regular column or a reporter assigned to the sustainability beat:
The Loyolan, LMU’s student-run newspaper, runs a regular column called “Veggie Ventures” in which they feature restaurants in the area that promote vegetarian options. In addition, the Loyolan is committed to frequently covering issues on sustainability events such as Earth Day, garden events, and Fall Sustainability Week. Other articles about on-campus sustainability are done from time to time and include an interview with the Sustainability Manager on-campus and highlighting achievements in the The College Sustainability Report Card.
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:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (1st material):
A brief description of this material:
An LMU student club, the Human Rights Coalition, publishes Passion Magazine, which focuses on issues such as social and environmental justice.
The website URL for this material:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (2nd material):
A brief description of this material:
The Seaver College of Science and Engineering publishes the Breakthrough Newsletter, which often highlights research on topics that promote sustainability.
The website URL for this material:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (3rd material):
A brief description of this material:
LMU Magazine frequently features articles, and has published an on-line video, that discuss sustainability on campus.
The website URL for this material:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (4th material):
A brief description of this material:
LMU hosts a peer-reviewed journal called Cities And The Environment (CATE) that features scholarship on urban ecology research and urban ecology education.
The website URL for this material:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (5th material):
A brief description of this material:
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (6th material):
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (7th material):
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (8th material):
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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