Overall Rating Gold
Overall Score 66.74
Liaison Jennifer Bodine
Submission Date July 22, 2024

STARS v2.2

Weber State University
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Analeah Vaughn
Green Department Program Manager
Energy & Sustainability Office
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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:

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:

Weber State University's sustainability newsletter is produced by the Sustainability Practices and Research Center and is informed by the Energy & Sustainability Office, the Environmental Issues Committee (part of WSU's Faculty Senate), Sustainable Clubs (Environmental Ambassadors, Food Recovery Network, & Garden Club), and other departments across campus. The newsletter is produced once per month during the Fall and Spring semesters and contains articles regarding upcoming speaker events, tips for living sustainably, and information regarding campus sustainability projects currently under construction or recently completed. The newsletter is posted on the Sustainability website with a link in addition to being emailed out to the listserv (those who signed up to receive the newsletter). URL: https://weber.edu/sustainability/newsletters.html


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:

1) There are five lucid dashboards around campus that show energy consumption for the campus and a few select buildings. Two are located in the residence halls, one in the gym, one in the Facilities Management building, and one in the campus services building. URL: https://buildingos.com/s/weber/storyboard9763/?chapterId=57883


2) There are several exterior campus maps placed around campus that show sustainability information such as the location of the community garden, solar panels, ground source, and bike fix-it stations. There is also a general map that includes electric charging station locations and the alternative transportation route that runs through campus. This map is also available online. URLs: https://www.weber.edu/weberstatemap/ https://www.weber.edu/WeberStateMap/OgdenCampusMap.html


3) There is a large sustainability display located next to the main information center in the Shepherd Union (the main student building). This includes large posters highlighting sustainability features and energy savings on campus.


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:

1) Weber State has a sustainability story map. It is split up into different sections such as Mission, Transportation, Green Buildings, Renewable Energy, Water, Waste, Food Sustainability, Air Quality, and Sustainability Offices. There is a different map for each of those sections (besides the mission) to show where bike racks, bike lanes, solar panels, ground source, etc. are located. URL: https://weber.edu/sustainabilitymap


 2) Weber State University also conducts frequent energy and sustainability tours of campus, for students, faculty, staff, the general public, businesses, and government officials, where the Energy Manager for campus shows how WSU is working towards meeting its carbon-neutral goal.


Green living guide 

Does the institution produce a guide for green living and/or incorporating sustainability into the residential experience?:
Yes

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

1) As discussed in EN-3, WSU's Green Badge Program offers a range of monthly actions that individuals can implement in their daily lives and at home to cultivate a more sustainable lifestyle. URL: https://www.weber.edu/sustainability/green-badge-program.html


2) Weber State student Cayden Quayle created “A Guide to a Sustainable Garden and Kitchen” for the Weber State Sustainability Office. This guide includes information about food sustainability, an overview of problems, solutions, and actions, as well as a comprehensive guide to a sustainable garden and kitchen. Also included is a list of vegetarian and vegan recipes. URL: https://www.weber.edu/wsuimages/sustainability/Community%20Garden/Guides/A%20Guide%20to%20a%20Sustainable%20Garden%20%26%20Kitchen%20(version%204).pdf


Optional Fields

A brief description of other comprehensive sustainability outreach materials and publications not covered above:

The Green Department Certification Program website contains a number of publications that help offices and departments achieve their green team goals. The Green Department Certification Program website is: https://www.weber.edu/sustainability/green-department.html Green Department Resources can be found at: https://www.weber.edu/sustainability/green-posters.html


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