| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 47.56 |
| Liaison | Tony Gillund |
| Submission Date | Jan. 21, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
The Ohio State University at Lima
ER-4: Sustainability Outreach and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 4.00 |
Pamela
Joseph Director of Communications Ohio State Lima, Communications |
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:
Ohio State hosts a sustainability webpage that serves as a clearinghouse for identifying sustainability efforts, opportunities and resources for students, faculty, staff and the public. This website is available to all Ohio State regional campuses.
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:
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:
A booklet of undergraduate student research projects is published annually. It is for all student research projects that participate in Lima’s Undergraduate Student Research Forum, not just sustainability research. http://lima.osu.edu/students/research/researchForum.php
Research allows you to learn something new, to hone your problem-solving skills and to challenge yourself in new ways while pursuing your interests. Beyond the classroom, many students at The Ohio State University Lima advance their research skills by assisting on faculty-initiated research which gives them the opportunity to work closely with a leading researcher in a field and learn about issues and methodologies. In every department there are also opportunities for student-initiated research. Students apply concepts learned in the classroom to concrete real-life settings while being mentored by a faculty member who provides resources and time. Benefits of doing research include developing marketable skills, working effectively in a team, demonstrating ability to meet challenges and complete a project.
There are many opportunities for students to present their work, at Ohio State and across the country. Among the most important ones are the Lima Campus Undergraduate Research Forum on the Lima campus and the Denman Undergraduate Research Forum on the Columbus campus. Additionally, there are other venues available for presentation such as meetings and conferences.
The website URL for the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability: http://lima.osu.edu/students/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 :
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:
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:
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 Ohio State Lima Tecumseh Natural Area has a series of walking paths through the campus’s 200 acres of woods. A map of the walks is available online and in paper form.
The website URL of the sustainability walking map or tour (optional):
http://lima.osu.edu/campustour/nature.php
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 majority of Ohio State Lima’s students come from the 10-county region around Allen County, but more than 40 Ohio counties are represented in the student body. Ohio State Lima offers a website that helps students form carpools.
The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation (optional):
http://lima.osu.edu/carpool/
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:
Not applicable. Ohio State Lima does not have residence halls on campus.
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 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:
The Lima Campus has recycling bins with labels and signs throughout campus in all the major buildings. The bins have labels: “RECYLE. Paper & Plastic & Aluminum & Glass” with the university recycling website: recycle.osu.edu
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 following sign and collection bin is located in front of the entrance to the campus bookstore: “Donate Your Books Here. *** Hey! Don’t Throw Me Out! *** OSU supports Habitat for Humanity. -- Support Ohio State University Habitat for Humanity, Campus Chapter.”
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (3rd material):
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (4th material):
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (5th 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:
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.