| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 48.07 |
| Liaison | Tony Gillund |
| Submission Date | May 9, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
The Ohio State University at Lima
EN-3: Student Life
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.25 / 2.00 |
Shane
McCrory Director of Student Life Lima Campus |
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Student Groups
Yes
A brief description of active student groups focused on sustainability:
The Lima Aggies - Ag and non- Ag majors interested in Agricultural activities. The club provides an opportunity for students on campus to get engaged with agriculture as well as educate the area about agriculture. They hold agricultural events on campus, educating Lima and area counties, service projects, and meet with Columbus agricultural students.
The website URL where information about the student groups is available (optional):
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Gardens and Farms
Yes
A brief description of the gardens, farms, community supported agriculture (CSA) or fishery programs, and/or urban agriculture projects:
The community garden was created this past summer by the Lima Aggies Student Club and community members. There are seven different plots each with its own theme. There is a vegetable garden, Ohio State themed garden, a Rhodes State Themed garden, a flower garden, an indigenous plant garden, and indigenous rock garden, and a handicap-accessible garden.
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:
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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
No
A brief description of the conferences, speaker series, symposia or similar events related to sustainability:
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The website URL where information about the conferences, speaker series, symposia or similar events related to sustainability is available (optional):
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Cultural Arts
Yes
A brief description of the cultural arts events, installations or performances related to sustainability:
The campus Farmer Family Art Gallery has held exhibits that apply to sustainability.
Illinois-based artist Michael Noland opened his show, A Map of the World, in the Farmer Family Gallery in Reed Hall at The Ohio State University at Lima on Thur., Jan. 19, 2017.
The website URL where information about the cultural arts events, installations or performances is available (optional):
Wilderness and Outdoors Programs
No
A brief description of the wilderness or outdoors programs that follow Leave No Trace principles:
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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:
The Ohio State University chose "The Other Wes Moore" by Wes Moore as their Common Book for 2016. All incoming freshmen on all Ohio State campuses read the same book over summer 2016, as part of the First Year Experience and to create a sense of unity and mutual learning among Ohio State entities statewide. In 2015, the book was "The Good Food Revolution" by Will Allen.
The website URL where information about the sustainability-related themes is available (optional):
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Sustainable Life Skills
No
A brief description of the programs through which students can learn sustainable life skills:
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The website URL where information about the sustainable life skills programs is available (optional):
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Student Employment Opportunities
Yes
A brief description of the sustainability-focused student employment opportunities offered by the institution:
Students can work in the maintenance department and learn about resource stewardship.
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:
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The website URL where information about the graduation pledges is available (optional):
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Other Programs and Initiatives
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A brief description of the other co-curricular sustainability programs and initiatives:
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