| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| 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 |
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):
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.
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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