| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 51.10 |
| Liaison | Kristin Larson |
| Submission Date | Aug. 1, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
San Diego State University
SD-1: New Student Orientation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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N/A |
Geoff
Chase Dean of Undergraduate Studies Center for Regional Sustainability, Division of Undergraduate Studies |
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 a core value at SDSU and we seek to communicate this value to new students from their first day on campus. We demonstrate our commitment to building a more sustainable world at orientation through educational outreach programs, by highlighting resources for students, and by setting an example at events through sustainable campus practices. SDSU offers a series of orientations for new student and parents throughout the summer, which culminate with an All-University Convocation and Welcome Week in the fall.
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:
Educational outreach efforts at orientation include the AS Green Love educational outreach booth where students can learn about sustainable lifestyle choices on and off campus and talk with peers about involvement opportunities. The Center for Regional Sustainability provides a sustainability fact sheet and campus resource, and student involvement guide to all new students to encourage them to get involved and utilize campus programs and resources. Other sustainability focused student organizations including E3 the Enviro Business Society also participate in the information fair during Welcome Week.
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:
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:
SDSU prominently features sustainable practices at orientation through: waste minimization efforts such as recycling and composting (in limited areas), by offering more materials on-line to reduce printing; food service meatless and sustainable options; and by promoting alternative transportation options.
Does the institution incorporate sustainability into new student orientation in other ways?:
Provide a brief description:
At orientation students learn about campus programs that support diversity, student achievement, and community engagement; health and wellness resources for students; and the Aztec Shops Book Store textbook rental program.
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