Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 54.11
Liaison Sarah Williams
Submission Date Feb. 7, 2020

STARS v2.2

Whitman College
EN-4: Outreach Materials and Publications

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Elissa Brown
Campus Sustainability Coordinator
Office of Sustainability, Physical Plant Services
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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.whitman.edu/about/campus-sustainability

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 institution issues an annual sustainability report and regular informational pieces through our campus newsletter. The Associated Students of Whitman College Sustainability Committee maintains a social media presence: https://www.facebook.com/aswcsustainabilitycommittee

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:
Stanton Hall and Cleveland Commons, which are LEED Platinum and Gold certified, respectively, feature signage highlighting their sustainability 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:
We have developed a Sustainable Features Map (https://www.whitman.edu/campus-life/sustainability/resources/sustainable-features-map), and a Tree Tour is being developed by Computer Science students. Admissions does regular tours of our two new buildings - Stanton Hall and Cleveland Commons, which are LEED Platinum and Gold certified, respectively.

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:
The ASWC Sustainability Committee provides a green living guide for students and a green events guide for students, faculty, or staff putting on events. http://goaswc.org/sustainability/

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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