| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 60.66 |
| Liaison | Enid Cardinal |
| Submission Date | March 30, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Rochester Institute of Technology
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Enid
Cardinal Senior Sustainability Advisor to the President Office of the President |
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Central Sustainability Website
Yes
A brief description of the central sustainability website (optional):
www.rit.edu/sustainability is the comprehensive university site that includes information about the Institute's sustainability efforts across academics, operations, and outreach.
The website URL for the central sustainability website:
Sustainability Newsletter
No
None
A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
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The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
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Social Media Platforms
Yes
A brief description of the social media platforms that focus on sustainability:
Social media platforms have been utilized to further disseminate RIT sustainability information. Currently there is a Twitter feed, Facebook page and Instagram account for RIT's Sustainability office. All sustainability related student groups also maintain a social media presence.
The website URL of the primary social media platform focused on sustainability:
Student Newspaper Coverage
No
A brief description of the regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper:
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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:
Academic Sustainable Papers:
Academic papers are an important part of RIT scholarship. Utilizing DSpace software, the Library has created an institutionalized repository that is open to all faculty and students, for both posting and reading access. The collection is searchable by title, author, subject or date. Visitors can access the collection by completion of an on-line registration. Sustainable collections are organized under RIT Green Sustainability Papers and have two categories addressing faculty and student scholarships. Those categories can be found by typing RIT Green in the search window of RIT’s Digital Media Library (DML).
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 :
Each LEED certified building has a LEED demonstration wall which contains details of process and achievements of the building, including the LEED plaque. The most recently constructed buildings include an interactive kiosk and web-base dashboard that highlights the building performance and green features.
Case studies of the LEED projects are included in the LEED section of the sustainability website
None
The website URL for building signage that highlights green building features :
Sustainable Food Systems Information
No
A brief description of the signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
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None
The website URL for food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
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Sustainable Grounds Signage
No
A brief description of the signage on the grounds about sustainable groundskeeping and/or landscaping strategies employed:
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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:
The University's interactive map includes sustainability features such as vehicle charging stations, Low emission vehicle parking, LEED certified buildings, and bike infrastructure.
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:
Information about all modes of alternative transportation available at RIT can be found at both the parking and transportation site as well as the sustainability website, including access to the where's my bus app.
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:
Recommended bike routes, bike safety, rules of the road, and bike share availability information is all available on RIT's parking and transportation website.
None
The website URL for navigation and educational tools for bicyclists and pedestrians:
Green Living Guide
No
None
A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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Other Outreach Materials
Yes
A brief description of these materials or publications:
The NYS Pollution Prevention Institute at RIT publishes a semiannual newsletter highlighting its new initiatives and research.
The website URL for these materials or publications:
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