The University of Texas at Dallas
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Gary
Cocke Sustainability Director Office of Sustainability |
Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution’s sustainability efforts?:
Website URL for the central sustainability website:
Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter or social media platform that focuses specifically on campus sustainability?:
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter or social media platform:
The Office of Sustainability is excited to provide a monthly newsletter, containing information about sustainability on-campus, current projects, and events & activities every month. Articles written by students about sustainability topics ("The Greenhouse Blog") are also featured.
The UT Dallas Office of Sustainability currently operates an Instagram account @utd_sustainability also frequently details information about sustainability on-campus, current projects, and events & activities.
Does the institution have signage that highlights sustainability features on campus?:
A brief description of the signage that highlights sustainability features on campus:
Facilities Management and the Office of Sustainability work across campus to improve the livability of our landscapes. As part of UTD's Tree Campus USA certification, we have placed ID tags on every tree on campus, and we have a publicly viewable tree map on the Office of Sustainability website. This allows our community to see the attributes of our 7,000-plus trees. Native wildflower planting signs are placed to label those areas throughout campus, as well as pollinator plant space signs to complement UTD's Bee Campus USA certification.
Tree Map viewable at https://sustainability.utdallas.edu/operations/buildings/
Does the institution provide a sustainability walking map or tour?:
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
The sustainability walking map and tour highlights various green programs while offering insight into campus driving routes, building identification and quick facts.
https://sustainability.utdallas.edu/download/Our_Green_Campus.pdf
Does the institution produce a guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
A brief description of the guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
Within the UT Dallas housing experience, the resident handbook, posters, and stickers are available to incorporate sustainability into the residential experience by conserving, disposing, composting, and recycling used materials correctly. All students and staff also receive information regarding sustainability at orientation.
The Green Imitative Student Sustainability Guide is available on the Office of Sustainability website: https://sustainability.utdallas.edu/download/Green_Initiative_Student_Sustainability_Guide.pdf
A brief description of other comprehensive sustainability outreach materials and publications not covered above:
Educational signage is prominently posted throughout UTD's dining hall, which has a 3 star Green Restaurant certification. Topics include local food, carbon footprint, sustainable harvest, and more.
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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