| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 52.66 |
| Liaison | Grace Afflerbach |
| Submission Date | March 8, 2024 |
Purchase College - State University of New York
EN-10: Community Partnerships
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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3.00 / 3.00 |
Grace
Afflerbach Sustainability Coordinator Facilities |
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1st Partnership
511NY Rideshare
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-focused
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:
511NY Rideshare is a program sponsored by the NYS Department of Transportation. Their goal is to reduce the amount of single occupancy vehicles by providing affordable and easily accessible transportation for NY residents. Purchase and 511NY have partnered on various occasions over the years to promote their services that ultimately reduce carbon emissions and improve air quality.
2nd Partnership
Feeding Westchester
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):
Feeding Westchester provides food to the on campus food pantry. This helps divert food waste from the landfill and promotes food equity.
3rd Partnership
Hillels of Westchester
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-related
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):
Hillels of Westchester is a Jewish organization that works with multiple colleges throughout Westchester County. They engage with students on a variety of social topics including environmental justice and sustainability.
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