| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 61.36 |
| Liaison | Elizabeth Swiman |
| Submission Date | Jan. 30, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Florida State University
EN-9: Community Partnerships
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Elizabeth
Swiman Director of Campus Sustainability Facilities |
Does the institution have at least one formal sustainability partnership with the local community that meets the criteria as “supportive”?:
A brief description of the institution’s supportive sustainability partnership(s) with the local community:
Since its beginning, the FSU Sustainable Campus Initiative has always partnered with our local community to advance sustainability within Tallahassee and Leon County. All of the organizations collaborate on building a cohesive, unified vision of sustainability in our community. Together we host conferences, educational programming, and opportunities for engagement.
Shared vision: Together we will improve our quality of life, protect & conserve our natural resources, and strengthen our local economy.
Does the institution have at least one formal sustainability partnership with the local community that meets the criteria as “collaborative”?:
A brief description of the institution's collaborative sustainability partnership(s):
Through programming and outreach there is a campus wide approach that includes multiple dimensions of sustainability.
The Center for Leadership & Social Change Community Outreach Program allows students to explore various volunteer opportunities and learn more about issues in our local community: health, hunger & homelessness, youth development, diversity, persons with special needs, local food & gardening, migrant education, and elder care.
Outreach programs are fully funded and supported through CLSC: www.thecenter.fsu.edu
Students work directly with community organizations to identify needs, develop long-last relationships, and facilitate volunteer groups.
Does the institution have at least one formal sustainability partnership with the local community that meets the criteria as “transformative”?:
A brief description of the institution's transformative sustainability partnership(s) with the local community:
FSU has created transformative partnerships through our multiple centers, institutes, and engagement programs.
Through the Division of Student Affairs, The Center for Leadership & Social Change serves as THE outlet for community engagement since the 1990's. With over 40 programs (and 30+ support staff), the Center provides space, resources, and opportunities for students and community organizations to build close relationships over time which has led to a co-educator model for student learning and development. Numerous programs follow this method - Nonprofit Internship, Youth Programs, PeaceJam Southeast, etc.
http://thecenter.fsu.edu/
Sustainable Campus programs with transformative outcomes include Chuck it for Charity and the Food Recovery Network. Both programs simultaneously serve multiple sustainability and social issues by address community needs through re-examination of campus operations and how "waste" is defined. Both programs capture food and durable goods before disposal, to support the on-going missions of our local community agencies.
For all programs, stakeholder groups are identified by need and available resources. Institutional support comes in multiple layers - funding, staff support, release time, and infrastructure for engagement.
Date Revised: Feb. 18, 2015
A brief description of the institution’s sustainability partnerships with distant (i.e. non-local) communities:
same as above
The website URL where information about sustainability partnerships is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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