| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 32.36 |
| Liaison | Gary Cocke |
| Submission Date | Oct. 11, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Baylor University
SD-1: New Student Orientation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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Smith
Getterman Assistant Director of Sustainability and Special Projects Office of Sustainability |
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Does new student orientation include presentations, speakers, or skits that address sustainability and take place in large venues that most or all first-year students attend?:
Yes
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Provide a brief description of the presentations, speakers or skits:
Sustainability is highlighted in multiple presentations during orientation including but not limited to the Parking & Transportation and Dining Services presentations.
Sustainability also hosts a booth at the new student orientation fair where we answer questions, give out t shirts, and educate the thousands of students and parents that come to campus during this time.
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Does new student orientation incorporate sustainability information into presentations (e.g., made by Residential Advisors to individual dorm floors)?:
Yes
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Provide a brief description of the presentations:
As stated above, a variety of departments highlight our sustainability initiatives in their respective presentations. The Sustainability Coordinator gives a presentation to all Community Leaders (Baylor's Residential Advisors) who in turn give a brief presentation to their residents.
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Does new student orientation actively engage students in activities that raise awareness about sustainability, highlight how sustainability plays out on campus, or allows students to take part in a productive green activity?:
Yes
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Provide a brief description of the activities:
Sustainability hosts a booth at the new student orientation fair where we answer questions, give out t shirts, and educate the thousands of students and parents that come to campus during this time.
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Does the institution make new student orientation more sustainable via efforts such as a zero-waste meal or carbon offsets?:
Yes
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Provide a brief description of the efforts:
All new student orientation meals are served in a cafeteria that highlights sustainable dining practices, vegan options, and organic food offerings.
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Does the institution incorporate sustainability into new student orientation in other ways?:
No
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