| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 59.14 |
| Liaison | Nurit Katz |
| Submission Date | Aug. 2, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of California, Los Angeles
ER-4: Sustainability Outreach and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.00 / 4.00 |
Nurit
Katz Chief Sustainability Officer 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 that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts:
The sustainability website provides up to date news and event coverage as well as details around sustainability activities and programs on campus such as the Green Office Program, student initiatives, and academic research and course opportunities. In addition, information about how UCLA is advancing sustainability in its operations is detailed by area, for instance, climate, housing, cleaning or food.
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:
A sustainability newsletter is emailed at least on a weekly basis with coverage of news articles, events, and job and volunteer opportunities.
Individuals can sign up here: www.sustain.ucla.edu/article.asp?parentid=3343
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:
The Action Research Teams (ART) program is a sub-division of the Education for Sustainable Living Program (ESLP). Through the Action Research Team component of the program, students form research teams to tackle issues of campus sustainability including energy efficiency, transportation, waste stream management, sustainable food practices and more.
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 :
Buildings such as Public Affairs and La Kretz have signage displaying their LEED certification levels.
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:
Housing & Hospitality Services and the Office of Residential Life published a Green Guide to Life at UCLA in September of 2010 that was provided to all incoming on-campus residents. The guide is a booklet of information and resources on the environmental impact of food, energy use, waste, purchases, and transportation, in addition to information on resources and getting involved on campus in environmental efforts.
In addition to this Guide, UCLA Housing & Hospitality Services also displays signage within the dining halls in table tents addressing sustainable food practices, such as the definitions of local and organic foods.
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 Sustainability Coordinator offers walking tours of the campus. In addition, the Office of Sustainability publishes a walking tour guide and has trained campus tour leaders to include Sustainability in their standard campus tours.
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:
UCLA Sustainability and UCLA Transportation publish many different guides to sustainable transportation alternatives. The UCLA Sustainability website, UCLA Staff and Faculty Sustainability Handbook, and UCLA Transportation website offer detailed information. In addition, UCLA Transportation publishes a blog on green commuting options and multiple brochures and outreach.
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:
Housing & Hospitality Services and the Office of Residential Life published a Green Guide to Life at UCLA in September of 2010 that was provided to all incoming on-campus residents. The guide is a booklet of information and resources on the environmental impact of food, energy use, waste, purchases, and transportation, in addition to information on resources and getting involved on campus in environmental efforts.
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:
UCLA produces a variety of sustainability publications and tries to integrate sustainability messages into standard publications. For example, for our UCLA Alumni Day, attended by thousands of Alumni, we incorporated a sustainability message into the program. UCLA has also produced a Sustainability video with the help of the Men's basketball team and coach.
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (2nd material):
A brief description of this material:
The Institute of the Environment and Sustainability Southern California Environmental Report Card examines, on a quarterly basis, environmental topics such as biodiesel fuel, graywater, and air pollution. In the Spring of 2011, a special report on campus sustainability was published examining the various sustainability initiatives UCLA has developed including: green buildings, energy cogeneration, climate action plan, sustainable transportation, multidisciplinary research, waste management, sustainable food practices and sustainable business education, habitat restoration, regional collaboration, future technology, water conservation and health and medical enterprise.
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (3rd material):
A brief description of this material:
UCLA Sustainability publishes brochures on our LEED certified buildings detailing the features of each building and information about UCLA's green building program and policies.
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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? (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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