| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 51.50 |
| Liaison | Elaine Durr |
| Submission Date | Feb. 27, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Elon University
EN-2: Student Orientation
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.66 / 2.00 |
Emily
Krechel Director New Student Programs |
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):
Fall 2017 Undergraduate Students:
Elon hosts admitted students’ days each March and April, bringing high school seniors who have been admitted to Elon on campus. Students participate in a variety of activities to acclimate themselves to campus, including an Information Fair where
the Office of Sustainability is present to discuss sustainable transportation options.
All new students (first-year and transfer) receive information about Elon's car share program, select sustainability initiatives, packing tips and Elon's sustainability pledge.
In addition, the Office of Sustainability provides a session on sustainability to all Orientation Head Staff. The Head Staff then share this information with all Orientation Leaders, who in turn share it with new students (first-year and transfer) in their small group sessions with them during Orientation weekend. The two picnics held during Orientation weekend are no-landfill events with compostable or recyclable products provided. Students and families are responsible for appropriately sorting their items into the provided bins, which are monitored by student volunteers. Inclusivity is a broad theme during Orientation, and new students (first-year and transfer) participate in a session called Living the Maroon Life on identity, diversity and social responsibility.
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