| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.14 |
| Liaison | Bremen Leak |
| Submission Date | July 10, 2024 |
Brigham Young University
EN-10: Community Partnerships
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Bremen
Leak Associate Director Sustainability & Continuity |
Name of the institution’s formal community partnership to advance sustainability :
Does the institution provide financial or material support for the partnership? :
Which of the following best describes the partnership timeframe?:
Which of the following best describes the partnership?:
Are underrepresented groups and/or vulnerable populations engaged as equal partners? :
A brief description of the institution’s formal community partnership to advance sustainability:
BYU has partnered with United Way since 1963, when BYU's executive vice president helped start the Utah County chapter. Since then, many BYU administrators, professors, and other leaders have served on the United Way Board of Directors and other committees and helped guide and grow United Way and its ability to serve the community. Many other faculty and staff have shared their expertise and research in helping to address local community issues.
Today, BYU volunteers support United Way programs through many hours of service and help these programs make a real difference in the lives of individuals and families. Donations from BYU employees help sustain United Way's efforts in long-term solutions in education, health, and income. BYU is the largest donor of in-kind and cash donations in Utah Valley.
Name of the institution’s formal community partnership to advance sustainability (2nd partnership):
Does the institution provide financial or material support for the partnership? (2nd partnership):
Which of the following best describes the partnership timeframe? (2nd partnership):
Which of the following best describes the partnership’s sustainability focus? (2nd partnership):
Are underrepresented groups and/or vulnerable populations engaged as equal partners? (2nd partnership):
A brief description of the institution’s formal community partnership to advance sustainability (2nd partnership):
BYU works with the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce to build relationships, advocate principle-based public policy, and promote business and community prosperity. Campus leaders serve on the chamber's board of directors, its sub-committees for education and workforce development, and its executive committees for visioning and policy development. BYU also provides in-kind and financial contributions and supports fundraising efforts and events, such as the Growth and Prosperity Summit, where regional transportation and other sustainability issues are explored, and the Executive Summit at Sundance Resort.
Name of the institution’s formal community partnership to advance sustainability (3rd partnership):
Does the institution provide financial or material support for the partnership? (3rd partnership):
Which of the following best describes the partnership timeframe? (3rd partnership):
Which of the following best describes the partnership? (3rd partnership):
Are underrepresented groups and/or vulnerable populations engaged as equal partners? (3rd partnership):
A brief description of the institution’s formal community partnership to advance sustainability (3rd partnership):
For more than 20 years, BYU Student Alumni has sponsored the largest food drive in Utah County. In 2012, BYU began teaming up with Utah Valley University to collect food and monetary donations for those in our community living in hunger. All donations go to Community Action Services and Food Bank, which can use its leverage to turn each dollar donated into three meals for a family of four or 15 pounds of food. In the process, food waste is prevented, carbon emissions are reduced, and natural resources are conserved.
A brief description of the institution’s other community partnerships to advance sustainability:
BYU also works with and supports the Downtown Provo Alliance, Utah Valley Interfaith Association, the Economic Development Corporation of Utah, Envision Utah, Utah Foundation, and Provo City's Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Engineering, Public Safety, and City Council.
Website URL where information about the institution’s community partnerships to advance sustainability is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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