| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 67.36 |
| Liaison | Allison Maxted |
| Submission Date | Feb. 17, 2022 |
Mohawk College
EN-10: Community Partnerships
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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3.00 / 3.00 |
Nicolai
Strabac Sustainable Programs and Services Coordinator Sustainability Office/Facilities Services |
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1st Partnership
Bay Area Climate Change Office
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:
BACCO is a collaboration between the cities of Hamilton and Burlington and Mohawk College to create an action plan for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and ensuring the long-term health and resilience of our community. https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/bay-area-climate-change-office
2nd Partnership
Living Planet @ Campus - WWF
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):
Mohawk Sustainability works with WWF and the Living Planet @ Campus program to create opportunities for our students to live, learn and lead in sustainability. With the support of WWF, Mohawk has successfully installed a rooftop pollinator garden, trained dozens of students in sustainability leadership programs, and engaged students in neighborhood clean ups. Each year, Mohawk Sustainability and the WWF welcome thousands of students at Day One Orientation at Mohawk, with the purpose of inspiring our students to get engaged and learn about sustainability while on campus. Mohawk College also worked with WWF to launch their new Living Planet @ Campus platform and program. In addition, in Fall 2021, Mohawk College recieved a grant from WWF to develop a native seed orchard. Native plants were planted, harvested and with the seeds being shared with the community.
3rd Partnership
Neighbour 2 Neighbour Foodbank
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-focused
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):
The Community Garden donates fresh produce throughout the growing season to Neighbour 2 Neighbour foodbank. This multi-year partnership took a different angle throughout COVID lockdowns. The Community Garden was temporaily closed to the campus community. Mohawk Sustainability pivoted to transform the space into a victory garden. In 2021, over 660 lbs of fresh produce was donated to N2N.
Optional Fields
Community Garden - The Mohawk College Sustainability Office launched an ongoing annual on-campus, cooperative-based community garden, whereby individuals, departments, student groups and community members are provided garden space at the Fennell campus to grow common fruits and vegetables for personal consumption. Tools, soil, and a watering system are provided for use of all participants by Mohawk College. This project encourages local food production while providing teaching and learning opportunities for Mohawk students, staff and community members. Potential members simply email the Sustainability Office to register for an allotted plot.
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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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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