| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 68.22 |
| Liaison | Mary Ellen Mallia |
| Submission Date | Dec. 21, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University at Albany
IN-24: Innovation A
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Mary
Hunt Senior Staff Assistant Public Engagement |
Name or title of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome that outlines how credit criteria are met and any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation:
The university dedicates the month of April to Public Engagement month. This includes a variety of events focusing on the campus' involvement in the community. Embedded in this are projects focused on social justice, economic equity and environmental stewardship. The month culminates in the annual President's Awards for Exemplary Public Engagement.
The multitude of events for spring 2018 can be found at: https://www.albany.edu/publicengagement/85777.php
Which of the following impact areas does the innovation most closely relate to? (select up to three):
Public Engagement
Coordination & Planning
A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise or a press release or publication featuring the innovation :
The website URL where information about the innovation is available :
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
While these events could also be included in EN-10 Community Partnerships or EN-13 Community Service, the university has chosen to submit this initiative for innovation due to its breadth and length. Examples given in the credits mentioned above are apart from those that occurred during Public Engagement month so as not to double count projects.
Additional info on the month included:
Press release on last year's winners: https://www.albany.edu/news/86235.php
Last year's awardees covered a multitude of challenges including climate change via Justin Minder;s, Assistant Professor, Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences, UAlbany Weather & Climate Camp
Inequitable health outcomes by Blanca Ramos, Associate Professor, School of Social Welfare, via the Amsterdam Minority Health Task Force
Town/gown relations and student community engagement overseen by Luke A. Rumsey, Assistant Director of Neighborhood Life, Division of Student Affairs through the establishment of a Neighborhood Ambassador programs that, among other duties, distributes sustainability information to students on waste reduction and alternative transportation, to participating in neighborhood clean ups, established a community garage sale prior to move out and collaborating with a local church on a student/community food pantry.
While these events could also be included in EN-10 Community Partnerships or EN-13 Community Service, the university has chosen to submit this initiative for innovation due to its breadth and length. Examples given in the credits mentioned above are apart from those that occurred during Public Engagement month so as not to double count projects.
Additional info on the month included:
Press release on last year's winners: https://www.albany.edu/news/86235.php
Last year's awardees covered a multitude of challenges including climate change via Justin Minder;s, Assistant Professor, Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences, UAlbany Weather & Climate Camp
Inequitable health outcomes by Blanca Ramos, Associate Professor, School of Social Welfare, via the Amsterdam Minority Health Task Force
Town/gown relations and student community engagement overseen by Luke A. Rumsey, Assistant Director of Neighborhood Life, Division of Student Affairs through the establishment of a Neighborhood Ambassador programs that, among other duties, distributes sustainability information to students on waste reduction and alternative transportation, to participating in neighborhood clean ups, established a community garage sale prior to move out and collaborating with a local church on a student/community food pantry.
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