Engagement

Engagement at the University of Richmond can look like joining a student group, attending faculty development workshops, interning or collaborating with the Office for Sustainability, or learning to incorporate lifestyle changes with Rethink Waste.

Goal 2 of the Sustainability Plan supports efforts to increase understanding of sustainability issues and provide resources and opportunities for individuals and groups to enact sustainable behaviors on campus.

Efforts to adopt behaviors that have a positive effect on campus, the community, and beyond have always been present at Richmond. Weaving sustainability into the fabric of the University, however, necessitates a culture of sustainability. The following goals are focused on opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to elevate their sustainability knowledge to the next level. 

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  • Engagement

    Sustainability Tour (2.2.1)
    The development of the Sustainability Tour is essential for showcasing sustainable campus features such as the Eco-Corridor and natural areas on campus, the solar array, the UR Micro-Farm, and more.

    Online and In-Person Sustainability Training (2.3.3)
    Opportunities exist to build a coordinated series of trainings for students, faculty, and staff to gain knowledge on essential sustainability topics such as clean energy, transportation, biodiversity, etc.

    Speaker Series Integration (2.4.3)
    Several speaker series exist on campus and being able to integrate with these efforts would be an opportunity to understand how sustainability could be a subject in deciding potential guests and topics.

    Employees Educators Program (2.3.3)
    The Green Workspace Program is being launched as a pilot program for the 2025-2026 school year. This program will lead to greater connections across campus and will give staff and faculty the opportunity to incorporate sustainability initiatives into their own workspaces.

    Volunteering & Community Service
    Many students are already choosing to volunteer, reflecting a strong culture of care and community. By expanding volunteer opportunities, especially those available on campus, we can increase participation. Making service opportunities more visible and accessible invites more people to discover their ability to make a difference. This can be bolstered by tools and processes that make volunteering easier to find, record, recognize, and coordinate. At the same time, encouraging employee volunteering strengthens our collective impact and reinforces a shared commitment to the broader community. Together, these efforts can cultivate a vibrant culture of service that benefits everyone.