Overall Rating | Silver |
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Overall Score | 48.09 |
Liaison | Tara Shimer |
Submission Date | April 18, 2024 |
State University of New York at Morrisville
EN-3: Student Life
Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.50 / 2.00 |
Tara
Shimer Workforce and Partnership Specialist Provost Office |
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Student groups
Yes
Name and a brief description of the active student groups focused on sustainability:
Conservation Tri-Society
The SUNY Morrisville Conservation Tri-Society is a student organization, preservation and education of our forest, aquatic and wildlife resources. Sanctioned through the SUNY Morrisville Student Government Organization, the Tri-Society has worked to enhance our students’ conservation ethic and promote the professional development of the next generation of conservationists. Through community service and public outreach, Conservation Tri-Society works to make the Morrisville campus more sustainable. Student members are also members of one or more of: The American Fisheries Society, the Wildlife Society, or the Society of American Foresters.
https://www.morrisville.edu/club/conservation-tri-society-cts
The SUNY Morrisville Conservation Tri-Society is a student organization, preservation and education of our forest, aquatic and wildlife resources. Sanctioned through the SUNY Morrisville Student Government Organization, the Tri-Society has worked to enhance our students’ conservation ethic and promote the professional development of the next generation of conservationists. Through community service and public outreach, Conservation Tri-Society works to make the Morrisville campus more sustainable. Student members are also members of one or more of: The American Fisheries Society, the Wildlife Society, or the Society of American Foresters.
https://www.morrisville.edu/club/conservation-tri-society-cts
Gardens and farms
Yes
A brief description of the gardens, farms, community supported agriculture (CSA) or fishery programs, and/or urban agriculture projects:
We have a 2-acre certified organic farm that is run by our students with the guidance of the faculty. We sell produce to Seneca Dinning Hall, Copper Turret, and we run a CSA for the Morrisville community to participate in and purchase a CSA share. We have an Aquaculture center. The Aquaculture Center serves as a training center for students and professionals. The cornerstone of the center is the production of our New York heritage strain of brook trout (Salvelinus fontinalis). The center includes a recirculation aquaculture system that raises paddlefish and provides training in aquaponics and hydroponics. And we have one faculty member currently engaged in an urban agriculture project with the City of Syracuse School District, specifically Dr. Martin Luther King School. We were looking at growing outdoor, in greenhouses, and hydroponically.
1. https://www.morrisville.edu/facility/four-seasons-organic-farm
2. https://www.morrisville.edu/facility/aquaculture-center
3. https://www.syracuse.com/schools/2021/06/kids-return-to-gardening-at-dr-kings-urban-garden-in-syracuse.html
1. https://www.morrisville.edu/facility/four-seasons-organic-farm
2. https://www.morrisville.edu/facility/aquaculture-center
3. https://www.syracuse.com/schools/2021/06/kids-return-to-gardening-at-dr-kings-urban-garden-in-syracuse.html
Student-run enterprises
No
A brief description of the student-run enterprises:
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Sustainable investment and finance
No
A brief description of the sustainable investment funds, green revolving funds or sustainable microfinance initiatives:
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Events
Yes
A brief description of the conferences, speaker series, symposia, or similar events focused on sustainability:
We have an annual Earth Day Event that includes a speaker and focuses on the 17 UN Sustainability Goals.
We held a Sustainability Movie Series.
https://www.morrisville.edu/news/suny-morrisville-celebrate-earth-day-acts-of-kindness-tie-sustainability
We held a Sustainability Movie Series.
https://www.morrisville.edu/news/suny-morrisville-celebrate-earth-day-acts-of-kindness-tie-sustainability
Cultural arts
No
A brief description of the cultural arts events, installations, or performances focused on sustainability:
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Wilderness and outdoors programs
Yes
A brief description of the wilderness or outdoors programs that follow Leave No Trace principles:
The Outdoor Recreation Club
The ORC provides a broad range of fun and adventurous outdoor recreational activities to members and non-members. Outings have included hiking, camping, climbing, whitewater rafting, archery and more. Club functions and activities are compatible with sound conservation management principles and support, and promote conservation practices to enhance the natural resources of the world.
https://www.morrisville.edu/club/outdoor-recreation-club-orc
The ORC provides a broad range of fun and adventurous outdoor recreational activities to members and non-members. Outings have included hiking, camping, climbing, whitewater rafting, archery and more. Club functions and activities are compatible with sound conservation management principles and support, and promote conservation practices to enhance the natural resources of the world.
https://www.morrisville.edu/club/outdoor-recreation-club-orc
Sustainability-focused themes
Yes
A brief description of the sustainability-focused themes chosen for themed semesters, years, or first-year experiences:
Themed First Year Experience courses that included:
Farm/Lake to Table
Gaming
Black Literature, Music, and Social Justice
https://webfor-prod.morrisville.edu/pls/prod/bwckgens.p_proc_term_date
Farm/Lake to Table
Gaming
Black Literature, Music, and Social Justice
https://webfor-prod.morrisville.edu/pls/prod/bwckgens.p_proc_term_date
Sustainable life skills
No
A brief description of the programs through which students can learn sustainable life skills:
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Student employment opportunities
Yes
A brief description of the sustainability-focused student employment opportunities offered by the institution:
Renewable Energy Technician-
The Renewable Energy programs are housed in the Agricultural and Clean Energy Technology (ACET) Center, the college's new facility. The ACET Center is located south of the Recreation Center and down the hill from the Automotive Center. This facility also holds the Diesel Technology and Agricultural Engineering programs.
Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
Setup of new facilities in renewable energy, including solar photovoltaics, solar hot water, small wind, micro hydroelectricity, tower climbing and rescue, biochemical, and thermal energy systems.
Use of tools and lifting over 50 pounds is a requirement of this position.
This position is for an average of 5 hours weekly and can be worked weekdays and or weekends. A minimum 2-hour commitment per shift is required.
To apply:
Interested candidates should e-mail a brief statement of interest to Shawn Ford at fordsm@morrisville.edu. No application form is required.
https://www.morrisville.edu/office/career-services
The Renewable Energy programs are housed in the Agricultural and Clean Energy Technology (ACET) Center, the college's new facility. The ACET Center is located south of the Recreation Center and down the hill from the Automotive Center. This facility also holds the Diesel Technology and Agricultural Engineering programs.
Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
Setup of new facilities in renewable energy, including solar photovoltaics, solar hot water, small wind, micro hydroelectricity, tower climbing and rescue, biochemical, and thermal energy systems.
Use of tools and lifting over 50 pounds is a requirement of this position.
This position is for an average of 5 hours weekly and can be worked weekdays and or weekends. A minimum 2-hour commitment per shift is required.
To apply:
Interested candidates should e-mail a brief statement of interest to Shawn Ford at fordsm@morrisville.edu. No application form is required.
https://www.morrisville.edu/office/career-services
Graduation pledge
No
A brief description of the graduation pledge(s):
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