| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 70.93 |
| Liaison | Ezra Small |
| Submission Date | Jan. 31, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Massachusetts Amherst
ER-4: Sustainability Outreach and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.00 / 4.00 |
Ezra
Small Sustainability Manager Physical Plant |
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:
Re branded and launched in October 2013, Sustainable UMass website features ways for the campus community and beyond to "Learn It, Live It, and Lead It!
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 Sustainability Newsletter is published several times a year and is sent to a growing list of faculty, staff, students, and alumni.
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 campus-wide Research Next website is the go-to online gateway for highlighting student and faculty research through the energy and environment gateways.
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 :
Any new construction is required to build to LEED standards and has signage to highlight sustainable features that will be part of the project. There are over 50 Certified Green Offices across campuses and each one has a plaque indicating its participation and level of certification at the front desk of each office.
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:
Auxiliary Services, which oversees all campus dining halls and restaurants produces signage and brochures about sustainable food systems, composting, purchasing, and other initiatives. Signage and brochures can be found in the dining halls, restaurants, and at the Franklin Permaculture Gardens, as well as on line.
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 official campus guides who provide tours for all campus visitors highlight sustainability efforts and buildings as part of the tour.
The Sustainable UMass Sustainability Explorer Interactive Map tool is available to the public and is constantly updated by Campus Planning and the Green Building Researcher student team.
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:
UMass Amherst Parking Services Commuter Options Program website informs students, faculty, and employees about various transportation methods. It is a website that has links and information about various transportation options, including:
NuRide (Rewards Program)
Car Sharing (WeCar and ZipCar)
Carpooling
Occasional Parking Permit
Ridematching
Clean Vehicle Permit
UMass Transit
Bicycle Commuter Program
Vanpool
Park and Ride
MassRides Emergency Ride Home
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:
Residential Life and Admissions Office in collaboration with Sustainable UMass created a Model Green Residence Hall room and website in summer 2013. Every prospective student and parent visits this room on campus tours.
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 college of Natural Science regularly publishes sustainability stories and information on their website and in their newsletter.
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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 UMass Office of News & Media Relations also regularly reports on sustainability initiatives and achievements
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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.