| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 46.60 |
| Liaison | Caitlin McLennan |
| Submission Date | Oct. 22, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Utah State University
ER-4: Sustainability Outreach and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
4.00 / 4.00 |
Alexi
Lamm Sustainability Coordinator Facilities |
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 USU sustainability website contains information on sustainability in different areas: curriculum, energy, food, marketing, recycling, research, transportation, water, wellness, and cultural diversity. The website also includes a calendar, graduation pledge, sustainability commitment, downloadable resources, and ways to get involved. A student intern maintains the 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 Sustainability Council emails a monthly newsletter to members of the council and work groups as well as those who have signed up for the list.
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:
Every year during Research Week, the Office of Graduate and Undergraduate Research holds a symposium and publishes a symposium guide. Additionally, student research on many topics, including sustainability, is frequently posted on Facebook and in weekly Utah State Today digests.
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 :
The Swaner EcoCenter received LEED platinum certification. Signs highlight green features, such as fiber cement siding and sorghum board. The USU Botanical Center also features outdoor interpretive signage about green features. New interpretive signs are going in on the Logan campus with student-funded projects such as a solar algal dryer and water bottle filling stations.
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 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 sustainability walking tour map includes locations for wellness, bike share, and outdoor programs as well as locations for native plant gardens, notable LEED certified buildings, healthy food options, diversity services, a campus shuttle stop, and co-generation facilities.
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 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 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 Statesman has regular coverage of sustainability and a 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:
Extension Sustainability produces fact sheets and provides links to lesson plans, grant opportunities, documentaries, journal articles, and other resources.
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 Utah State University Botanical Center provides information sheets online about energy and water efficiency as well as gardening and other green living topics
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:
Sustainability organizations on campus maintain Facebook and Twitter accounts.
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:
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (5th material):
A brief description of this material:
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (6th material):
A brief description of this material:
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (7th material):
A brief description of this material:
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (8th material):
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