Overall Rating Bronze
Overall Score 26.56
Liaison Noah Hughes
Submission Date Dec. 31, 2022

STARS v2.2

Modesto Junior College
EN-10: Community Partnerships

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 3.00 / 3.00 Noah Hughes
Prof of Earth Sciences
Earth Sciences
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1st Partnership 

Name of the institution’s formal community partnership to advance sustainability :
Pirates Pantry ("Basic Needs" Program)

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-related

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:
Pirates' Pantry is a program open to all currently enrolled MJC students that aims to meet the basic needs of students through the availability of free food as well as on and off-campus resources. We strive for a hunger-free MJC!

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Pirates' Pantry adjusted its process from in-person services to a drive-by model, called the Pirates' Pantry Relief Project.

Community Partners include:
-Second Harvest of the Greater Valley*
-United Samaritans
-Big Valley Grace church
-MJC Foundation Donors
-Starbucks
-Center for Human Services*
-Modesto Gospel Mission*
*= represents an underrepresented community

Website: https://www.mjc.edu/studentservices/pantry/

MJC pays for Program Specialist who runs Pirates Pantry

2nd Partnership

Name of the institution’s formal community partnership to advance sustainability (2nd partnership):
Stanislaus 2030

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):
Yes

A brief description of the institution’s formal community partnership to advance sustainability (2nd partnership):
MJC President, Santanu Bandyopadhyay, serves on the Executive Committee for Stanislaus 2030. Stanislaus 2030 is a collaboration among business, government, and civic stakeholders to create and deliver a joint strategy and investment plan for regional economic growth and opportunity in the coming decade.
Vision:
We envision - and commit to build - a high-performing, diverse economy to match our multi-cultural lifestyles and dreams for the future.
Mission:
We will create pathways for Stanislaus residents to achieve economic mobility by building an economy that is diverse, inclusive, connected, vibrant and sustainable.
Website: https://www.stanislaus2030.com/

3rd Partnership 

Name of the institution’s formal community partnership to advance sustainability (3rd partnership):
Stanislaus Cradle to Career Partnership

Does the institution provide financial or material support for the partnership? (3rd partnership):
Yes

Which of the following best describes the partnership timeframe? (3rd partnership):
Multi-year or ongoing

Which of the following best describes the partnership? (3rd partnership):
Sustainability-related

Are underrepresented groups and/or vulnerable populations engaged as equal partners? (3rd partnership):
Yes

A brief description of the institution’s formal community partnership to advance sustainability (3rd partnership):
MJC President, Santanu Bandyopadhyay, serves on the Executive Committee for the Stanislaus Cradle to Career Partnership (StanC2C). Stan C2C is a collaboration among multiple sectors from education, business, government, faith, and community that seeks to help all students reach their full educational potential regardless of race, ethnicity, or family income.
Vision: A healthy and thriving community built on educational success and economic well-being for all.
Mission: Align sectors and systems in Stanislaus County to ensure successful outcomes for learners from cradle to career.
Website: https://www.stanc2c.org/

Optional Fields 

A brief description of the institution’s other community partnerships to advance sustainability:
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Website URL where information about the institution’s community partnerships to advance sustainability is available:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Pirate Pantry: https://www.mjc.edu/studentservices/pantry/ and interview with Jonathan Arias
Stan 2030: https://www.stanislaus2030.com/
StanC2C: https://www.stanc2c.org/

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