| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 32.36 |
| Liaison | Smith Getterman |
| Submission Date | Oct. 11, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Baylor University
SD-1: New Student Orientation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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N/A |
Smith
Getterman Assistant Director of Sustainability and Special Projects Office of Sustainability |
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?:
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.
Does new student orientation incorporate sustainability information into presentations (e.g., made by Residential Advisors to individual dorm floors)?:
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.
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?:
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.
Does the institution make new student orientation more sustainable via efforts such as a zero-waste meal or carbon offsets?:
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.
Does the institution incorporate sustainability into new student orientation in other ways?:
Provide a brief description:
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