| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 68.95 |
| Liaison | Brandon Trelstad |
| Submission Date | May 11, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Oregon State University
SD-1: New Student Orientation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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| -- | N/A |
Richard
Turnbull Associate Director University Housing And Dining Services |
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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:
The new student orientation begins with a "Sustainable Feast" using all compostable service ware. There are a variety of information booths including the Student Sustainability Initiative group.
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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:
We have recycling coordinators in each of our residence halls that work regularly with residents to encourage and inform residents of sustainability initiatives and projects.
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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:
Not just at orientation but throughout the year, the Student Sustainability Initiative provides many outlets for students to be engaged in sustainable practices.
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Does the institution make new student orientation more sustainable via efforts such as a zero-waste meal or carbon offsets?:
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Does the institution incorporate sustainability into new student orientation in other ways?:
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