| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 48.10 |
| Liaison | Jen Jones |
| Submission Date | March 3, 2023 |
College of Charleston
EN-10: Community Partnerships
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Jen
Jones Director Center for Sustainable Development |
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:
Social Justice Coffee Hour is a critical component of community partnerships and shared learning at the College, and it's housed within the Center for Sustainable Development. Organized in 2015 by two CofC students, the program hosts regular panel discussions on timely or particularly relevant social justice topics, including gender inequality, immigration, gentrification, climate change and food security.
The university partners with various nonprofits, thought leaders and community activists to invite professionals off-campus to meet and share insights and knowledge with Cougar students, faculty and staff. Examples of previous community partners include GrowFood Carolina, Lowcountry Alliance for Model Communities and Destiny Community Cafe. The Center for Sustainable Development funds light refreshments and educational-related fees to bring speakers to campus.
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):
The Center for Civic Engagement, The Center for Sustainable Development and the Sustainability Literacy Institute invited members from the College of Charleston community to participate in the Annual Day of Service. During the 2022 Day of Service, education and service focused on the “CofC Sustains/Solves” theme of the year: Sustainable Cities and Communities. The day began with orientation and education followed by the service projects in the afternoon. Lunch was provided. The 2022 project sites include Habitat for Humanity, Stone Soup Collective, and the South Carolina Aquarium. https://volunteer.cofc.edu/day-of-service.php
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):
A brief description of the institution’s other community partnerships to advance sustainability:
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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