Overall Rating Bronze
Overall Score 34.48
Liaison Rebecca Jones
Submission Date Feb. 9, 2022

STARS v2.2

Austin College
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.60 / 2.00 Rebecca Jones
Coordinator
Center for Environmental Studies
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Central sustainability website 

Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution’s sustainability efforts?:
Yes

Website URL for the central sustainability website:
https://www.austincollege.edu/academics/majors-and-minors/center-for-environmental-studies/

Sustainability newsletter or social media platform

Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter or social media platform that focuses specifically on campus sustainability?:
Yes

A brief description of the sustainability newsletter or social media platform:
The Center for Environmental Studies maintains a blog and LinkedIn profile where articles about green campus news and other developments are shared. (http://acenvs.org/ ; https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-college-center-for-environmental-studies-2b90b2130/)

The Thinking Green Campus Awareness Group also maintains an Instagram page where they discuss progress on major campus projects and initiatives, as well sharing challenges that group members and the campus as a whole can take on to learn more about sustainability. (@thinkgreen_ac)

Signage

Does the institution have signage that highlights sustainability features on campus?:
Yes

A brief description of the signage that highlights sustainability features on campus:
Our LEED Gold Certified IDEA Center (science building) has numerous signs and information posted that explain the building's green features.

Sustainability map or tour

Does the institution provide a sustainability walking map or tour?:
Yes

A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
A sustainability walking map and associated tour video for the Idea Center have been produced that include information on the building's natural landscaping, rainwater catchment system, smart fume hoods, emphasis on natural lighting, and preferential parking spaces for low emissions vehicles, among other things.

Green living guide 

Does the institution produce a guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
No

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

A brief description of other comprehensive sustainability outreach materials and publications not covered above:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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