| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 57.96 |
| Liaison | Tracey Coronado |
| Submission Date | March 15, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Missouri State University
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Doug
Neidigh Sustainability Coordinator Environmental 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 (optional):
The sustainability website provides students, faculty and staff information about Missouri State University's commitment to sustainability, current programs and initiatives, minutes and agendas from Sustainability Advisory Committee and Sustainability Commission meetings, as well as how to get involved with sustainability on campus. The website also provides more information about the Student Sustainability Fund, recycling, alternative transportation, energy usage, upcoming events and a list of campus and community resources.
The website URL for the central sustainability website:
Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter?:
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
The sustainability newsletter published by the Sustainability Coordinator highlights the latest sustainability events, initiatives, and student projects across campus. The newsletter is circulated via e-mail and social media.
The Live.Life.Green Sustainability Committee of Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services, also produces a newsletter featuring sustainable living tips, residence hall events, student spotlights, and accomplishments.
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:
Missouri State Sustainability maintains active Facebook, Instagram and Twitter accounts to highlight new projects and accomplishments, share photos, provide green living tips, and alert the campus and community of upcoming sustainability events.
Facebook: Missouri State University Sustainability
Instagram: @msusustain
Twitter: @msusustain
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 main student newspaper at MSU, The Standard, does not have an assigned reporter or regular column for sustainability news. However, The Standard frequently runs stories related to sustainability and provides quality coverage of new initiatives.
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 Undergraduate Research Fair and Graduate Interdisciplinary Forum both exhibit student projects of all types and includes any sustainability-related research. In the past, the annual Sustainability Fair showcased student research in 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 :
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:
In the dining locations, signs display sustainable practices like the use of only cage free eggs and partnership with Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch program.
Signage also accompanies special sustainability events in dining locations, including Lunch Without Lights during Campus Conservation Nationals and Meatless Mondays.
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 MSU Grounds Department has a strict no-signage policy.
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:
The Sustainability website provides information about alternative methods of transportation including Zipcar, the Green Bike Program, the BearLine shuttle system, Bicycle Regulations and the Missouri State Carpooling Account.
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 Department of Safety and Transportation website provides information about bicycle safety and registration, as well as maps of campus bike racks and bike lanes.
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:
Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services website provides a downloadable sustainability guide for all on-campus residents. The guide covers conservation of energy, water, paper, food, and material goods while providing tips for best practices. The guide also explores the concept of sustainability, gives numbers and equivalents of average college student resource intensity, and encourages students to be leaders.
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:
A brochure was produced in 2017 to educate the campus and community about sustainability at Missouri State. The brochure highlights sustainability programs, initiatives and accomplishments.
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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