Overall Rating Bronze - expired
Overall Score 32.74
Liaison William Hargrove
Submission Date April 29, 2016
Executive Letter Download

STARS v2.0

University of Texas at El Paso
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.25 / 2.00 Luis Perez
Sustainability Coordinator
CERM
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Does the institution produce the following outreach materials and/or publications that foster sustainability learning and knowledge? :
Yes or No
A central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution’s sustainability efforts No
A sustainability newsletter No
Social media platforms that focus specifically on campus sustainability Yes
A vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability No
Building signage that highlights green building features No
Food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems Yes
Signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed No
A sustainability walking map or tour Yes
A guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation Yes
Navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians Yes
A guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience No
Regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper, either through a regular column or a reporter assigned to the sustainability beat No
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A brief description of the central sustainability website:

gogreen.utep.edu is website dedicate to publish sustainable project the University of Texas at El Paso is working on .


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A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
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A brief description of the social media platforms that focus specifically on campus sustainability:

Miner Recycling System - Facebook page is focused on a sustainable recycling program for the University. Social page student and staff can find information about sustainable events happening on campus.


The website URL of the primary social media platform that focuses on sustainability:
A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
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A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
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A brief description of food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:

The UNION and El Pas Natural Gas Conference Center the campus largest food services have implemented a sustainable recycling program, all user of the food services have posters and signage on how to dispose of their waste in an eco- friendly way.


The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
A brief description of signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies:
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The website URL for signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies:
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A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:

Campus Map - (Fall 2013) Campus Parking and Building Directory - General map of the campus

Campus Shuttle Routes - (Fall 2013) Miner Metro shuttle routes around campus

City Bus Routes - Sun Metro bus routes around the city

UTEP On The Move Maps - UTEP On The Move Maps: Navigate through construction areas. Here you’ll find information related to ADA access, vendor delivery access, student drop off zones and updated pedestrian routes for the campus.


The website URL of the sustainability walking map or tour:
A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:

A variety of transportation programs are currently being endorsed and sponsored by UTEP in order to conserve fuel, reduce the University's carbon footprint, and improve overall air quality. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to participate in these transportation programs in hopes that UTEP's efforts will reach beyond the campus to the community of El Paso and the region.

Initiatives include programs for Fuel Conservation, Electric Vehicles, Alternative Fuel, Shuttle Service, Carpool Priority Parking, and Vanpooling. Alternative transportation programs, such as bicycle sharing, UTEP buses, and electric car amenities are also now taking place across campus!


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A brief description of the navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:

This material developed the year following base year.


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A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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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:
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