| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 47.53 |
| Liaison | Kirsten Gabrielsen |
| Submission Date | Jan. 14, 2019 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Orange County Community College
EN-3: Student Life
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.75 / 2.00 |
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Student Groups
Yes
A brief description of active student groups focused on sustainability:
SUNY Orange's Biology Club is involved in Sustainability on campus. The club consists of 10-15 students who plan and participate in campus clean-up events. In addition they are promoting recycling and waste reduction, and are involved in the planning of Earth Day each year. In addition the Outdoors Club engage in environmental issues as well as arrange "leave no trace behind" hikes and outings.
The website URL where information about the student groups is available (optional):
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Gardens and Farms
No
A brief description of the gardens, farms, community supported agriculture (CSA) or fishery programs, and/or urban agriculture projects:
The college hopes to include some form of opportunity for students to gain organic farming and/or gardening experience.
The website URL where information about the gardens, farms or agriculture projects is available (optional):
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Student-Run Enterprises
No
A brief description of the student-run enterprises:
No such enterprise is currently available to students.
The website URL where information about the student-run enterprises is available (optional):
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Sustainable Investment and Finance
No
A brief description of the sustainable investment funds, green revolving funds or sustainable microfinance initiatives:
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The website URL where information about the sustainable investment funds, green revolving funds or sustainable microfinance initiatives is available (optional):
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Events
Yes
A brief description of the conferences, speaker series, symposia or similar events related to sustainability:
The annual Earth Day Event has expanded to an Earth Month event, featuring several speakers throughout the month of April.
The website URL where information about the conferences, speaker series, symposia or similar events related to sustainability is available (optional):
Cultural Arts
Yes
A brief description of the cultural arts events, installations or performances related to sustainability:
SUNY Orange's Cultural Affairs presents a variety of programming including lectures and exhibits on Sustainability related topics. Examples include:
- Our Food System From Producer to Consumer: What You Need to Know - What You Can Do
-Raptor Rapture ~ Birds of Prey of the Hudson Valley ~
-Technology as Responsibility: Failure, Food Animals, and Laboratory Grown Meat
The website URL where information about the cultural arts events, installations or performances is available (optional):
Wilderness and Outdoors Programs
Yes
A brief description of the wilderness or outdoors programs that follow Leave No Trace principles:
The SUNY Orange Biology Club sponsors hiking trips each year.
The Outdoors Club sponsors several wilderness outings throughout the year.
Both clubs follow Leave No Trace principles.
The website URL where information about the wilderness or outdoors programs is available (optional):
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Sustainability-Related Themes
Yes
A brief description of the sustainability-related themes chosen for themed semesters, years, or first-year experiences:
During the Fall 2017 semester a series of 12 lectures on Climate Change was presented to students and employees. They featured presenters from various departments of the College and included Biology, Global Studies, English, and the Office of Sustainability.
The website URL where information about the sustainability-related themes is available (optional):
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Sustainable Life Skills
Yes
A brief description of the programs through which students can learn sustainable life skills:
The Educational Garden project allows students to participate in various gardening activities throughout the year.
The website URL where information about the sustainable life skills programs is available (optional):
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Student Employment Opportunities
No
A brief description of the sustainability-focused student employment opportunities offered by the institution:
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The website URL where information about the student employment opportunities is available:
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Graduation Pledge
No
A brief description of the graduation pledges:
The college is considering a graduation pledge in the future.
The website URL where information about the graduation pledges is available (optional):
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Other Programs and Initiatives
Yes
A brief description of the other co-curricular sustainability programs and initiatives:
Students also participate actively in the TerraCycle program on campus. Additionally, students are an integral part of our annual Earth Day events, including planning, presenting and working as volunteers during the events.
The website URL where information about other co-curricular sustainability programs and initiatives is available (optional):
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Optional Fields
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