| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 57.84 |
| Liaison | Paul Edlund |
| Submission Date | Feb. 19, 2019 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Montana State University
EN-10: Community Partnerships
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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3.00 / 3.00 |
Mathew
Bain Intern Office of Sustainability |
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1st Partnership
Campus Sustainability Advisory Council
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’s sustainability focus?:
The partnership simultaneously supports social equity and wellbeing, economic prosperity, and ecological health
Are underrepresented groups and/or vulnerable populations engaged as equal partners in strategic planning, decision-making, implementation and review? (Yes, No, or Not Sure):
No
A brief description of the institution’s formal community partnership to advance sustainability, including website URL (if available) and information to support each affirmative response above:
Former president Geoff Gamble created the Campus Sustainability Advisory Council (CSAC) to guide the university in meeting and exceeding the requirements of the University Presidents Climate Commitment while positioning Montana State University as a true leader in energy and resource management, research, education and outreach. The committee is comprised of faculty, students, administration, and community members and meets regularly throughout the year. This council is comprised of students, faculty, staff, and community members. MSU provides annual funding of $12,500 to be allocated by the council in sustainability oriented projects spanning the three pillars of sustainability.
http://www.montana.edu/opa/coms/csac.html
2nd Partnership
MSU Extension
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):
The partnership simultaneously supports social equity and wellbeing, economic prosperity, and ecological health
Are underrepresented groups and/or vulnerable populations engaged as equal partners in strategic planning, decision-making, implementation and review? (2nd partnership) (Yes, No, or Not Sure):
Not Sure
A brief description of the institution’s formal community partnership to advance sustainability, including website URL (if available) and information to support each affirmative response above (2nd partnership):
MSU Extension is a statewide educational outreach network that applies unbiased, research-based university resources to practical needs identified by the people of Montana in their home communities. Across Montana, there are 92 agents and 32 specialists in Extension who are MSU faculty members, living and working in more than 60 offices and communities statewide. These professionals serve in their local communities and counties, responding to emerging needs of families, producers, businesses and industry.
http://aboutus.msuextension.org/
3rd Partnership
Streamline Bus Service
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’s sustainability focus? (3rd partnership):
The partnership simultaneously supports social equity and wellbeing, economic prosperity, and ecological health
Are underrepresented groups and/or vulnerable populations engaged as equal partners in strategic planning, decision-making, implementation and review? (3rd partnership) (Yes, No, or Unknown):
Yes
A brief description of the institution’s formal community partnership to advance sustainability, including website URL (if available) and information to support each affirmative response above (3rd partnership):
Streamline Bus Service is a program of the Bozeman Human Resources Development Council that is funded and guided in partnership with MSU, the City of Bozeman, Skyline, Bozeman Deaconess, and community stakeholders including representatives and advocates of vulnerable and underrepresented populations such as the elderly and disabled communities. MSU provides annual funding through student fees that help to maintain Streamline as a fare-free service for the community at large. MSU also provides resources and labor to help promote and manage programs of Streamline, including the Latenight Service available during weekends to provide safe transportation from downtown during weekends. Streamline reduces single-occupant drivers, provides a fare-free transportation option to the community, and extends access to Bozeman's resources.
https://streamlinebus.com/
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