| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 30.98 |
| Liaison | Jennifer Bodine |
| Submission Date | Sept. 20, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Weber State University
ER-4: Sustainability Outreach and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.50 / 4.00 |
Jennifer
Bodine Sustainability Specialist Facilities Management |
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:
Weber State University's sustainability website provides information on the following:
- completed sustainability projects
- projects that are under construction
- access to the University's climate action plan, annual sustainability reports, GHG reports, etc.
- a community calendar listing all sustainability-related events from speakers to Environmental Club meetings
- resources for getting involved and reducing your impact
Additional information regarding green academic programs is available on WSU's Environmental Issues Committee website which is available at: http://www.weber.edu/environment
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:
Weber State University's sustainability newsletter is produced by the Environmental Issues Committee which is part of WSU's Faculty Senate. The newsletter is produced once or twice a semester and contains articles regarding upcoming green speaker events, tips for living sustainably, and information regarding campus sustainability projects currently under construction or recently completed. Historically the newsletter was sent out to a listserv via email. More recently, it is being posted on the website below.
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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:
While not sustainability-specific, Weber State University does have its own Undergraduate Research Journal, Ergo, which is supported by all colleges and departments. If students, in any department, have participated in an inquiry or investigation that makes an original, intellectual or creative contribution to their discipline, their research qualifies for publication. Publication submission and review details are available on WSU's Ergo website: http://www.weber.edu/OUR/ergo.
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Does the institution have building signage that highlights green building features?:
A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
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Does the institution have food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems?:
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Does the institution have signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed?:
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Does the institution have a sustainability walking map or tour?:
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Does the institution have a guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation?:
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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:
Weber State University's sustainability guide was produced collaboratively by students in WSU's Geography 3060 spring semester class (2011), the Environmental Issues Committee, and the Energy & Sustainability Office at WSU. The guide, which was completed this summer, contains information on conserving and protecting water resources, shopping green, saving energy, reducing air pollution, and reducing waste.
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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:
This year, Weber State University's student newspaper, The Signpost, has made it a priority to cover environmental and sustainability issues. This Fall semester, articles have been written about WSU's solar PV and solar thermal installations, WSU's participation in the STARS program, and the Environmental Club's surge in members this academic year. All of these articles can be viewed at: http://www.wsusignpost.com/ by conducting a search for articles using the words sustainability and/or environment.
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (1st material):
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (2nd material):
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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.