| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 73.10 |
| Liaison | Jim Dees |
| Submission Date | May 21, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Appalachian State University
ER-T2-4: Themed Housing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.25 / 0.25 |
Lee
Ball Faculty Technology |
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Does the institution have sustainability-themed housing (residential floor or hall, or theme house) where residents learn about sustainability together and to which residents must apply?:
Yes
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A brief description of the themed housing, including name(s) and descriptions of theme(s):
The Living Green learning community is for students who are interested in environmental protection and sustainability and wish to support that cause by living in an environmentally responsible community. Students will enroll in a special section of the First Year Seminar related to this theme and have the opportunity to live in their lab. This community will be housed in Frank residence hall, which will be certified by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program. Students will also participate in and initiate activities that promote green living on campus and in the surrounding community.
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The website URL where information about the themed housing is available:
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The total number of residents in themed housing. :
36
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Additional sustainability-related Residential Learning Communities (RLC):
Living Green RLC
This learning community is for students who are interested in environmental protection and sustainability and wish to support that cause by living in an environmentally responsible community. Students will enroll in a special section of the First Year Seminar related to contemporary green living. This community is housed in Frank residence
hall, which is LEED gold certified. Students will also participate in and initiate activities that promote green living on campus and in the surrounding community. Students who are considering majors in Appropriate Technology or Environmental Policy and Planning, a minor in Sustainable Development, or a concentration in Environmental Science may
be attracted to this community.
URL: http://housing.appstate.edu/index.php?module=pagesmith&uop=view_page&id=62
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