Oregon State University
PAE-19: Community Sustainability Partnerships

OSU is one of the leading partners in the the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition which is a network of hundreds of organizations (and individuals) in Corvallis, Oregon. It was formed in 2007 to bring together businesses, non-profits, faith communities, educational institutions, and government entities in the Corvallis area to accelerate the creation of a sustainable community - one that values environmental quality, social equity, and economic vitality. Participation in the Corvallis Sustainability Coalition is open to local organizations and individuals who support its vision, mission, goals and guiding objectives. OSU has recently been awarded by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching with a “Community Engagement” designation, one of only 115 in the nation. OSU also participates in/with: Energize Corvallis Energize Corvallis is a collaboration between the City of Corvallis, Corvallis Environmental Center, Corvallis Sustainability Coalition, The Resource Innovation Group, and Oregon State University Extension Service of Benton County. The goal is to encourage energy efficiency, control energy costs and help Corvallis residents and business utilize renewable energies. http://energizecorvallis.org/ Corvallis Environmental Center The mission of the CEC is to provide learning opportunities and technical outreach to Corvallis area residents and businesses, giving them tools to pursue ecologically, socially, and economically sustainable practices.