Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 63.42
Liaison Elaine Durr
Submission Date Feb. 5, 2014
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STARS v1.2

Elon University
ER-3: Sustainability in New Student Orientation

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.00 / 2.00 Katie Burr
Director
New Student and Transition Programs
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Does the institution include sustainability prominently in new student orientation?:
Yes

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A brief description of how sustainability is included prominently in new student orientation:
The Office of Sustainability provides a session on sustainability to all Orientation Leaders (OLs). The OLs then share this information with new students in their small group sessions with them during Orientation weekend. Before arriving on campus, new students receive information about Elon's car share program and sustainable packing tips. After arriving on campus, each new student is provided with sustainable living tips (including information about and a pen for the Sustainability Pledge) and a reusable shopping bag. In 2011, 2012, and 2013, the picnic held for students during Orientation weekend was a no-landfill event with compostable or recyclable products provided. Students were responsible for appropriately sorting their items into the provided bins. In 2013, the Farewell Picnic, which includes first-year students and their families, was also a no-landfill event with compostable or recyclable products provided. Attendees were responsible for appropriately sorting their items into the provided bins.

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The website URL where information about sustainability in new student orientation is available:
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