| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 45.79 |
| Liaison | Larry Cook |
| Submission Date | Dec. 4, 2020 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of South Carolina
EN-2: Student Orientation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.54 / 2.00 |
Caroline
Zerhusen Project Coordinator Office of Sustainability |
"---"
indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Are the following students provided an opportunity to participate in orientation activities and programming that prominently include sustainability?:
| Yes or No | |
| First-year students | Yes |
| Transfer students | Yes |
| Entering graduate students | No |
Percentage of all entering (i.e. new) students (including transfers and graduate students) that are provided an opportunity to participate in orientation activities and programming that prominently include sustainability (0-100):
77
A brief description of how sustainability is included prominently in new student orientation (including how multiple dimensions of sustainability are addressed):
Sustainable Carolina, EcoReps, and the Green Quad host an information table at student orientation fairs to promote student involvement opportunities such as internships, Graduation with Leadership Distinction options, programs, and volunteer opportunities. The Campus Dining Sustainability Representative tables at all orientation sessions to present information on campus composting and sustainable food sourcing. Vehicle Management and Parking Services distribute information regarding alternative transportation options. Healthy Carolina trains their 12 graduate assistants in sustainable living and eating practices.
Optional Fields
Additional documentation to support the submission:
---
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
---
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.