| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 60.66 |
| Liaison | Neha Sood |
| Submission Date | March 30, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Rochester Institute of Technology
EN-10: Community Partnerships
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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3.00 / 3.00 |
Enid
Cardinal Senior Sustainability Advisor to the President Office of the President |
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1st Partnership
Rochester Sustainability Collaborative
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:
The Rochester Sustainability Collaborative (RSC) is a dynamic network of businesses, educational institutions, governments, and community entities. We work together to advance sustainable practices in our organizations with the greater aim of building a healthy, resilient and thriving Greater Rochester Community. RSC member organizations sign an action-based pledge, share best practices, and collaborate for continuous improvement. www.rocsustainability.org/overview
2nd Partnership
University Community Partnerships
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):
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 (2nd partnership):
https://www.rit.edu/cla/ucp/
The mission of RIT University/Community Partnership is to support and propel the implementation of neighborhood revitalization activities in the city of Rochester while broadening and deepening the educational experience for RIT students.
3rd Partnership
New York State Pollution Prevention Institute
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 supports at least one, but not all three, dimensions of sustainability
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):
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 (3rd partnership):
http://www.rit.edu/affiliate/nysp2i/
NYSP2I is a collaboration between government, academic and not-for-profit organizations. Since 2008, this partnership has been dedicated to delivering sustainable outcomes to NYS residents and businesses that make this great state even better.
Optional Fields
RIT is a proud supporter of Fast Forward Rochester http://www.fastforwardroc.org/.
RIT is also an active participant in the Rochester Electric Vehicle Accelerator: http://www.rochesterevs.com/
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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