What’s the Deal With… GW Behind the Scenes
Dec 25, 2015
GW Behind the ScenesA brief overview of the the services that make GW run – and how you as a student can use them.
Introduction
• Who is the Division of Operations?• Campus Support Services• Planning, Construction & Development• Facilities Services• GWorld Office • Investment Real-estate• Office of Sustainability• Transportation and Parking Services
Facilities Emergencies
•What is an emergency?•What to do if I am
experiencing an emergency • Assistance and response
times
Key, Lockouts & Key Depot
• Located at 2025 F Street• Don’t lose your keys• But I lost my Keys• Facilities Central will help
you.
Hours of Operation24 hours a day- 7 days a week
4Ride• Safe Ride program for GW Community • Hours: 7pm – 5:30am• By phone: 202-994-7433 (RIDE)• By web: my.gwu.edu, select 4Ride in Quick links
USER TIP! Plan ahead…The online portal allows individuals to schedule one ride at a time, up to two hours in advance of when you need it.
GW Shuttles• VERN EXPRESS• Schedule posted at both shuttle stops and at the
transportation.gwu.edu website, and digital screens at Funger. • Schedule will vary between every 5 minutes and every 30
minutes based on time of day and class demands
• VSTC SHUTTLES• Wiehle Avenue Express• VSTC Express
USER TIP! Twitter is your friend@TheVernExpress@TheGWVAShuttle
GWorld… What’s the deal• 3 Main Functions: • Official GW Identification • Campus access• Your declining balance meal plan
• Access to GW facilities which include but not limited to your assigned residence hall, libraries, Lerner Health and Wellness Center
• Make dollar for dollar purchases with your meal plan Colonial Cash and Dining Dollars. All Freshman living in GW Housing are required to participate in the Freshman Dining plan which includes $700 Dining Dollars and $1,150 Colonial Cash per semester
Dining Dollars vs Colonial Cash• Dining Dollars can be spent at on campus dining locations in
the Marvin Center, Duques Hall, and the Mount Vernon campus. These funds expire at the end of your Freshman year
• Colonial Cash can be spent at over 120 restaurants and retail stores on and around campus. These funds rollover your entire time at GW.
But I used all my money… Now What. How to check you balance and help your parents deposit more funds.
Be Sustainable @ GW• GET INVOLVED• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle• Take the Green Student Pledge• Become an Eco Rep
• GW RECYCLES• Dual stream waste management system• Recycling: Paper, Plastic, Glass all go into the recycling• Garbage: Styrofoam, bio waste, small plastics (bags, beverage
lids), hot beverage coffee cups
Be Green from Day 1Things to bring with you to make your living experience more Green…Look for sustainable items when you tour GW rooms.
In Summation…• We are hear to help. • See something, Say Something… submit a FixIt ticket when you
see a problem. • Know the schedule and leave plenty of time when traveling
between campuses. • Be Safe – use 4Ride especially when traveling across campus by
yourself at night • Get involved with sustainability – become an Eco Rep and talk to
your friends about sustainability.