| Overall Rating | Silver |
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| Overall Score | 45.57 |
| Liaison | Maia Roseval |
| Submission Date | Jan. 12, 2023 |
State University of New York at Farmingdale
EN-10: Community Partnerships
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3.00 / 3.00 |
Maia
Roseval Sustainability Manager Facilities and Operations |
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1st Partnership
Office of Community and Civic Engagement
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:
Farmingdale State College Office of Community and Civic Engagement (OCCE), is an institutional-wide initiative that fosters campus-community collaboration by engaging the university’s academic resources in the enrichment of civic and community life. The OCCE under the umbrella of the Nexus Center for Applied Learning and Career Development aims to foster and develop the next generation of community leaders. The OCCE supports community engagement efforts through a range of activities that promote social action, faculty scholarship and service, student leadership and community partnerships. Institutions of education lead best at the intersection of engaged scholarship, student development and community impact. Our opportunities for community and civic engagement inspires students, faculty and staff to increase and maintain a lifelong commitment to public service and advocacy. Many of these opportunities are possible through the partnership with community organizations that may need volunteers or services.
Website: https://www.farmingdale.edu/occe/
Website: https://www.farmingdale.edu/occe/
2nd Partnership
Renewable Energy and Sustainability Center Trainings
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):
RESC provides comprehensive training in a variety of topics in renewable energy, sustainability, energy generation, and others. The center is housed in the School of Engineering Technology (SET) and offers complementary training programs in other technology and manufacturing areas to serve the workforce needs of Long Island. These training often include partnership with numerous community organizations.
For example, in March 2023 the college is hosting a solar PV workshop. The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) has launched their certification program for PV installers and Farmingdale State College will be one of the exam sites. This partnership is essential for a successful program.
Website: https://www.farmingdale.edu/resc/training.shtml
For example, in March 2023 the college is hosting a solar PV workshop. The North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) has launched their certification program for PV installers and Farmingdale State College will be one of the exam sites. This partnership is essential for a successful program.
Website: https://www.farmingdale.edu/resc/training.shtml
3rd Partnership
ReWild Long Island
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):
FSC's Office for Sustainability has a partnership with ReWild Long Island, a nonprofit that aims to increase native plants on LI. The two have worked together to plan, develop, and create a pollinator garden on campus that will primarily feature native plants.
Optional Fields
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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:
Data sources:
Office for Sustainability
Office for Sustainability
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