Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 46.96
Liaison Jacob Saffert
Submission Date Aug. 1, 2011
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STARS v1.0

Saint John's University
ER-4: Sustainability Outreach and Publications

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 3.50 / 4.00 Ben Roske
Intern
SJU Office Sustainability
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Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts?:
Yes

A brief description of the central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts:

The website focuses on the sustainability actions going on around campus during the year. This includes information about the energy challenge, solar energy, sustainable revolving loan funds, recycling, climate action plan, environmental values and environmental action. It provides links to various events regarding sustainability on campus. It also provides links to additional information, contact information and outside sources for more information about sustainability.


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Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter?:
Yes

A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:

The "Sustainability Update" comes out once a month and includes information about campus sustainability: recent news, events, upcoming events and conservation tips. Information about forums on campus and speakers are provided along with links for more information. Various campus events in relation to sustainability are also highlighted such as energy audits of on-campus houses and information about local farmers markets.


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Does the institution have a vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability?:
No

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Does the institution have building signage that highlights green building features?:
Yes

A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :

On the McKeown center there is green signage that highlights what LEED points were given.


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Does the institution have food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems?:
Yes

A brief description of food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:

We change our displays from time to time, but their has been information on sustainable food systems in the refectory. We also make it known that we use 100% recycled napkins.


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Does the institution have signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed?:
No

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Does the institution have a sustainability walking map or tour?:
No

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Does the institution have a guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation?:
No

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Does the institution have a guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
Yes

A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:

We have developed a green guide. It will be in place by the end of the year. The website will be up soon.

We do have tips on how to recycle within the dorms. This is paired with Dorm Storms where the Office of Sustainability drops off CFLs and students (with the office) take out their recycling as an incentive to recycle.


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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)?:
Yes

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:

Each week the student newspaper has a “sustainably tip of the week” in order to inform students how to live more sustainably. There are various columns about sustainability events throughout the year as well.


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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (1st material):
Yes

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The institution provides monthly forums about sustainability related topics. This includes topics like becoming carbon-neutral and sustainable eating practices. The forums include speakers from the faculty as well as student input. It provides a time to discuss topics and ask questions.


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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (2nd material):
No

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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (3rd material):
No

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