| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| -- | N/A |
Richard
Turnbull Associate Director University Housing And Dining Services |
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:
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.
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:
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.
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:
Not just at orientation but throughout the year, the Student Sustainability Initiative provides many outlets for students to be engaged in sustainable practices.
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:
Does the institution incorporate sustainability into new student orientation in other ways?:
Provide a brief description:
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