| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.27 |
| Liaison | Katie Maynard |
| Submission Date | May 9, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of California, Santa Barbara
ER-4: Sustainability Outreach and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.00 / 4.00 |
Katie
Maynard Sustainability Coordinator Geography & 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:
UC Santa Barbara has one sustainability website that highlights its operational, academic, and administrative elements of sustainability. Each committee, department, and organization within UCSB that works on sustainability is linked to from this central website.
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 UC Santa Barbara Office of Sustainability maintains a sustainability blog and e-mail-based newsletter. They are utilized to provide students with up to date information on sustainability efforts and events coordinated by UCSB, both on and off campus.
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:
There are at least four vehicles for this at UCSB. The first is the Department of Geography's on-line newsletter and articles.
A second point is the TGIF website where some student lead projects are featured. This site is: http://www.sustainability.ucsb.edu/tgif/tgif-projects/
The third is the Bren School website where student group projects can be viewed:
http://bren.ucsb.edu/research/masters_gp.htm
The fourth is the Environmental Studies on-line newsletter, which can be found at:
http://www.es.ucsb.edu/news/newsletter
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 :
LEED Certified buildings feature signage that recognizes their excellence in sustainability efforts and environmentally-conscious building decisions. The following links provide case studies of two buildings on campus with LEED certification.
http://facilities.ucsb.edu/_client/pdf/sustainability/green_buildings/Rec%20Cen%20Case%20Study.pdf
http://sustainability.ucsb.edu/_client/pdf/green_buildings/SRB%20Case%20Study.pdf
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 UCSB Residential Dining Services is involved in a multitude of sustainable practices on campus, and signage is used to highlight several of these, including advertising our use of Fair-Trade Coffee in all dining commons and providing recycling and composting services for all food waste in DLG and Portola dining commons, as well as the University Center.
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:
UC Santa Barbara has signs throughout campus that designate our many irrigation stations that utilize reclaimed water. UCSB currently irrigates 93% of the campus with reclaimed water.
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:
UC Santa Barbara's Cheadle Center for Biodiversity and Ecological Restoration has organized a campus walking tour that highlights the diversity of plants and ornamental horticulture located throughout our school grounds.
http://www.ccber.ucsb.edu/education/walking_tour.pdf
http://www.ccber.ucsb.edu/collections/flora/exotic-flora-walking-tour.pdf
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 UCSB Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) serves those who commute to UCSB by foot, skateboard, bicycle, bus, carpool, vanpool, or train. Their aim is to reduce traffic congestion, emissions, and the demand for parking on campus.
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:
The UCSB Housing Office provides a Green Housing Guide that outlines green cleaning techniques with natural products; sustainable, local alternatives for grocery shopping; and methods for energy saving and waste reduction.
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 UC Santa Barbara Sustainability website provides several videos which promote sustainability awareness in our community.
Videos:
http://www.sustainability.ucsb.edu/videos/62-2/#
http://www.sustainability.ucsb.edu/videos/tipton-meeting-house/
http://www.sustainability.ucsb.edu/zero-net-energy-video/
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (2nd material):
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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