| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 57.74 |
| Liaison | Andrew Horning |
| Submission Date | March 27, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Michigan
ER-4: Sustainability Outreach and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.00 / 4.00 |
Donald
Scavia Director Graham Environmental Sustainability Institute |
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 University of Michigan sustainability website is a general resource for sustainability events and information across campus; the Graham Institute website is another general resource for sustainability events, information, research, and efforts on campus.
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 Planet Blue monthly E-Newsletter provides information on important sustainability initiatives happening at the University of Michigan.
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 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 have signs in them pointing out various sustainability features - many of these for various buildings can be found at the mentioned website.
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:
Here's how you can eat local at Michigan: Look for the Go Blue/Eat Local logo. It means the food is made primarily from locally grown ingredients. Visit East Quad's salad bar. During the growing season all produce comes from local farms. Eat an apple. they come to us from local farmers while in season. Pick a tomato. The tomatoes we serve during the growing season come from local farms. Enjoy foods produced in Michigan. A list is provided of the local brands we serve.
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:
Signs at the natural garden describe it and its plants to passersby - you can see some of these signs in the video link.
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:
Interactive map produced by students that shows the location of University of Michigan sustainable sites and programs.
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:
University of Michigan Parking & Transportation Services describes many alternative ways to get around campus and the surrounding area, including: walking, rollerblading, vanpooling, carpooling, bicycles, motorcycles, mopeds, zipcars, and buses to name a few.
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:
How to be a Green Wolverine is a guide for students on behavioral tips and resources for leading a more sustainable life 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 Planet Blue Annual Sustainability Report provides data on campus operations and includes information about operational sustainability efforts.
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 Graham Institute Annual Report outlines significant accomplishments of the Graham Environmental Sustainability Institute from Sept 1 to Aug 31.
The website URL for this material:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (3rd material):
A brief description of this material:
Integrated Assessment Reports come out after an integrated assessment is completed. Recently the report on Campus Sustainability was completed which outlines the results and conclusions of the Campus Sustainability Integrated Assessment.
The website URL for this material:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (4th material):
A brief description of this material:
Dated back to 2005 are AEC environmental sustainability features fact sheets on construction projects, Planet Blue Operations team's case studies that describe special projects that have been performed, and OCS's series of project fact sheets covering operational sustainability activities on campus.
The website URL for this material:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (5th material):
A brief description of this material:
The website URL for this material:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (6th material):
A brief description of this material:
The website URL for this material:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (7th material):
A brief description of this material:
The website URL for this material:
Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (8th material):
A brief description of this material:
The website URL for this material:
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.