| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 53.04 |
| Liaison | Jennifer Kleindienst |
| Submission Date | Oct. 14, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Wesleyan University
ER-4: Sustainability Outreach and Publications
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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4.00 / 4.00 |
Jennifer
Kleindienst Sustainability Coordinator Finance and Administration |
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Does the institution have a central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts?:
Yes
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A brief description of the central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts:
Wesleyan's sustainability website aggregates information on student, faculty, staff, and campus-wide sustainability programs and initiatives. It includes sections on the Sustainability Office, Sustainability Advisory Group for Environmental Stewardship, climate commitments, waste reduction, energy, procurement, transportation, technology, green building and grounds, and student initiatives.
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The website URL for the central sustainability website that consolidates information about the institution's sustainability efforts:
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Does the institution have a sustainability newsletter?:
Yes
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A brief description of the sustainability newsletter:
The student-run Environmental Organizers Network publishes a weekly "Green Scene" newsletter during the academic year, which includes information on events, projects, and policies from the Sustainability Office and Sustainability Advisory Group for Environmental Stewardship.
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The website URL for the sustainability newsletter:
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Does the institution have a vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability?:
No
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A brief description of the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
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The website URL for the vehicle to publish and disseminate student research on sustainability:
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Does the institution have building signage that highlights green building features?:
Yes
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A brief description of building signage that highlights green building features :
Each of Wesleyan's LEED-certified buildings include interior plaques and signage to highlight the building's sustainability features.
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The website URL for 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?:
Yes
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A brief description of food service area signage and/or brochures that include information about sustainable food systems:
Dining halls have signage advertising local items, explanation of the post-consumer composting system, vegan and vegetarian options, and table tents that promote sustainability policies and practices. In retail locations, the College of the Environment's Think Tank developed stickers to advertise the climate impact of take-out food choices.
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The website URL for 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?:
Yes
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A brief description of signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed:
The permaculture garden on West College hill has a garden map and explanations of the different ecosystems within the site. The permaculture site in the Butterfields courtyard has explanations of the site plan and of the Hugelkultur gardening methods.
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The website URL for signage on the grounds about sustainable grounds-keeping strategies employed:
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Does the institution have a sustainability walking map or tour?:
No
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A brief description of the 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?:
Yes
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A brief description of the guide for commuters about how to use alternative methods of transportation:
On the sustainability website, there is information for commuters on alternative methods of transportation.
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The website URL for the 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?:
Yes
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A brief description of the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
The Sustainability Office publishes a sustainability bookmark, sustainability dorm room tips, heating tips, and recycling information sheets for all incoming students. Additionally, there is sustainability-related information in New Student Orientation booklets and sustainability tips in new student packing lists.
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The website URL for the guide for green living and incorporating sustainability into the residential experience:
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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)?:
No
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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:
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The website URL for regular coverage of sustainability in the main student newspaper, either through a regular column or a reporter assigned to the sustainability beat:
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Does the institution produce another sustainability publication or outreach material not covered above? (1st material):
Yes
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A brief description of this material:
Wesleyan has signs next to drinking fountains and water bottle filling stations to advertise their sustainability impacts.
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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:
Wesleyan does not currently publish student sustainability research in a systematic or centralized way. The College of the Environment (COE) holds colloquia to share student sustainability research and highlights some student research on the COE website. The COE helps to fund publication charges for eligible student research.
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