| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 70.78 |
| Liaison | Amber Saxton |
| Submission Date | Sept. 1, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
George Mason University
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Mary
Liang Sustainability Analyst Sustainability |
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Central Sustainability Website
Yes
A brief description of the central sustainability website (optional):
George Mason University's central web site for sustainability (green.gmu.edu) is managed by its Office of Sustainability. This website features sections on operational sustainability, student involvement opportunities, as well as ways for faculty and staff to get involved.
The website URL for the central sustainability website:
Sustainability Newsletter
Yes
None
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
GREENovation was the Environmental Science and Policy department's newsletter, which highlights different sustainability projects and research being implemented on campus by faculty and staff. GREENovation is published every semester by the department, and is located online.
None
The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
Social Media Platforms
Yes
A brief description of the social media platforms that focus on sustainability:
The George Mason University Office of Sustainability Facebook and Twitter pages keep the Mason and greater community informed about sustainability initiatives, programs, and events. It is used to highlight campaigns and exceptional work of Mason offices and community members as well. The Facebook page has over 1,000 'likes' followers, with nearly 1,000 Twitter followers.
The website URL of the primary social media platform focused on sustainability:
Student Newspaper Coverage
Yes
A brief description of the regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
George Mason University's main student newspaper, the Fourth Estate, does have students who regularly cover sustainability issues in the student newspaper. Each year, a student who has an interest in sustainability issues usually voluntarily chooses that beat.
The website URL for regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
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Student Research Publication
Yes
A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
GREENovation publishes student research in conservation, environment and sustainability studies.
None
The website URL for the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
Green Building Signage
Yes
None
A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
As part of LEED projects completed on campus, detailed signage has been included to inform building users the intent behind the building's design, specific environmental features, construction techniques, and operation methods the high performance green buildings employ.
None
The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
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Sustainable Food Systems Information
Yes
A brief description of the signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
George Mason's student dining halls promote sustainable practices through various ways, including large posters and signs on sustainable foods at entrances and exits, rotating weekly signs above the food counters to indicate the week's local food options, and signage when the produce was grown in Mason's hydroponics greenhouse on-campus.
None
The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
Sustainable Grounds Signage
Yes
A brief description of the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
At George Mason University, the bumblebee and butterfly havens, wildflower areas, organic gardens, restoration sites, and rain-gardens have signage that describes the sustainable feature, provides the Mason community with specific instructions on interacting with the area, as well as other educational information.
The website URL for the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
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Sustainable Walking Map or Tour
Yes
None
A brief description of the sustainability walking map or tour:
George Mason University offers a self-guided sustainability tour of its Fairfax campus on the sustainability website and has also conducted tours for special events like conferences and orientation days.
None
The website URL of the sustainability walking map or tour:
Guide for Commuters
Yes
A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
George Mason University's Transportation homepage prominently features links to biking, shuttles/buses, carpool/vanpool, zipcar/zimride maps, and other information. Parking and Transportation also offers a guide with parking tips as well as a brief guide to each of the alternative transportation choices offered on campus.
The website URL for the guide for commuters about how to use more sustainable methods of transportation:
Materials for Cyclists and Pedestrians
Yes
None
A brief description of the navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
Mason offers a free bicycle registration program which includes a new bike lock, a coupon to a local bike store, and Virginia specific rules of the road and safety information. Bike lanes, racks, pumps, and shelters are mapped out for cyclists and pedestrians. A Mason area bike route map is also available on the transportation website.
None
The website URL for navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
Green Living Guide
Yes
None
A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
A green guide was created to educate a student on how to incorporate sustainability into their life and lifestyle. Also, an orientation publication, Freshman Focus, highlights how incoming freshman can get involved in on-campus sustainability.
None
The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
Other Outreach Materials
Yes
A brief description of these materials or publications:
Sustainability in George Mason University's academic programs are featured on its Sustainability Studies web site, including programs, courses, and pertinent scholarship funding opportunities.
The website URL for these materials or publications:
Optional Fields
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Data is for FY17.
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