| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 54.23 |
| Liaison | Jeff Jeremiason |
| Submission Date | Nov. 30, 2021 |
Gustavus Adolphus College
EN-10: Community Partnerships
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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3.00 / 3.00 |
Kari
Wallin Sustainability Manager Facilities/Johnson Center for Environmental Innovation |
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1st Partnership
Little Big Sky Farm, Henderson MN
Does the institution provide financial or material support for the partnership? :
Yes
Which of the following best describes the partnership timeframe?:
Multi-year or ongoing
Which of the following best describes the partnership?:
Sustainability-focused
Are underrepresented groups and/or vulnerable populations engaged as equal partners? :
Yes
A brief description of the institution’s formal community partnership to advance sustainability:
Gustavus partners with Little Big Sky Farm in Henderson, Minnesota for the opportunity to trade labor for wisdom and information concerning small scale farming. Gustavus provides paid intern work time one day a week over the summer for Little Big Sky Farm, in exchange for training and advice for students implementing campus farm projects. https://www.littlebigskymn.com/
2nd Partnership
Gustavus Retrocommissioning Project - Michaels Energy
Does the institution provide financial or material support for the partnership? (2nd partnership):
Yes
Which of the following best describes the partnership timeframe? (2nd partnership):
Multi-year or ongoing
Which of the following best describes the partnership’s sustainability focus? (2nd partnership):
Sustainability-focused
Are underrepresented groups and/or vulnerable populations engaged as equal partners? (2nd partnership):
No
A brief description of the institution’s formal community partnership to advance sustainability (2nd partnership):
Gustavus is currently participating in a project in partnership with Michaels Energy to provide a retro commissioning plan for several buildings, including the Campus Center, Olin Hall, Confer-Vickner Hall, and the chiller system. The plan, which was delivered in spring 2021, and will be implemented over the next 18 months, outlines strategic ways to optimize building performance, save energy, lower emissions and reduce maintenance, which will all contribute to Gustavus’ 25% energy reduction goal.
3rd Partnership
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Does the institution provide financial or material support for the partnership? (3rd partnership):
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Are underrepresented groups and/or vulnerable populations engaged as equal partners? (3rd partnership):
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A brief description of the institution’s formal community partnership to advance sustainability (3rd partnership):
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Optional Fields
Co-Directors of the Johnson Center for Environmental Innovation have been and continue to be members of the Southcentral Minnesota Clean Energy Council. The Southcentral Minnesota Clean Energy Council (SMCEC) is a dedicated group of citizens who share a passionate interest in renewable energy and energy efficiency. The SMCEC promotes sustainability by helping the clean energy transition move forward in southern Minnesota. The SMCEC pursues opportunities to promote energy saving technologies, the renewable energy industry, and the use of clean energy in southern Minnesota. They share resources and information with local stakeholders, including citizens, businesses, governments and nonprofits by holding monthly forums on topics of interest to the community. https://www.smcleanenergy.org/
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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