| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 33.18 |
| Liaison | Doug Oetter |
| Submission Date | April 4, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Georgia College & State University
EN-9: Community Partnerships
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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3.00 / 3.00 |
Doug
Oetter Professor History and Geography |
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Does the institution have at least one formal sustainability partnership with the local community that meets the criteria as “supportive”?:
Yes
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A brief description of the institution’s supportive sustainability partnership(s) with the local community:
The university has a memorandum of agreement with the city of Eatonton, GA, through a collaborative program with the Environmental Protection Agency. Last summer, biology students used geographic information techniques to map water supplies for the city. Student research also supports local agencies: https://frontpage.gcsu.edu/article/oconee-river-greenway-provides-opportunity-faculty-student-research
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Does the institution have at least one formal sustainability partnership with the local community that meets the criteria as “collaborative”?:
Yes
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A brief description of the institution's collaborative sustainability partnership(s):
The Office of Community Engagement trains students, staff, and faculty, and provides programs for community outreach. Several of the programs have a sustainability focus, including organic gardening, environmental education, wellness, diversity training.
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Does the institution have at least one formal sustainability partnership with the local community that meets the criteria as “transformative”?:
Yes
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A brief description of the institution's transformative sustainability partnership(s) with the local community:
ENGAGE supports development of Community-based Engaged Learning (C-bEL) experiences for students in the classroom and beyond. Through C-bEL experiences, Georgia College students address community issues and needs in partnership with community organizations. Learning experiences that meet the following four criteria are encouraged to apply for the C-bEL designation.
Students integrate theory and practice.
Students have direct experiences in community settings.
Students participate in mutually beneficial partnerships with community organizations.
Students critically reflect on their community-based experiences.
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A brief description of the institution’s sustainability partnerships with distant (i.e. non-local) communities:
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The website URL where information about sustainability partnerships is available:
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