| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 58.60 |
| Liaison | Elaine Durr |
| Submission Date | Dec. 13, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Elon University
ER-3: Sustainability in New Student Orientation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Katie
Burr Director New Student and Transition Programs |
Does the institution include sustainability prominently in new student orientation?:
A brief description of how sustainability is included prominently in new student orientation:
The Office of Sustainability provides a session on sustainability to all Orientation Leaders (OLs). The OLs then share this information with new students in their small group sessions with them during Orientation weekend. Before arriving on campus, new students receive information about Elon's Zipcar program and sustainable packing tips. After arriving on campus, each new student is provided with sustainable living tips (including information about and a pen for the Sustainability Pledge), a reusable water bottle and a reusable to-go container for use in the dining halls. In 2011, the picnic held for students during Orientation weekend was a no-landfill event with compostable or recyclable products provided. Students were responsible for appropriately sorting their items into the provided bins.
The website URL where information about sustainability in new student orientation is available:
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