| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 69.15 |
| Liaison | Mary Ellen Mallia |
| Submission Date | Feb. 27, 2023 |
University at Albany
EN-10: Community Partnerships
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Mary Ellen
Mallia Director of Environmental Sustainability Finance and Business |
Name of the institution’s formal community partnership to advance sustainability :
Does the institution provide financial or material support for the partnership? :
Which of the following best describes the partnership timeframe?:
Which of the following best describes the partnership?:
Are underrepresented groups and/or vulnerable populations engaged as equal partners? :
A brief description of the institution’s formal community partnership to advance sustainability:
The Office of Sustainability has established a new partnership with the Capital Region Chapter of AEE and CWEEL. These are focused on providing professional development and networking opportunities. We collaborated on several tours, a service project and a large event - a half day syposium at the new ETEC building on campus.
https://www.facebook.com/AEE-Capital-Region-219499882224067/
Name of the institution’s formal community partnership to advance sustainability (2nd partnership):
Does the institution provide financial or material support for the partnership? (2nd partnership):
Which of the following best describes the partnership timeframe? (2nd partnership):
Which of the following best describes the partnership’s sustainability focus? (2nd partnership):
Are underrepresented groups and/or vulnerable populations engaged as equal partners? (2nd partnership):
A brief description of the institution’s formal community partnership to advance sustainability (2nd partnership):
The University and City signed a three year MOA to work on joint sustainability projects. This has resulted in more civic engagement of campus members in the sustainability sub-committees and a large service project to weatherize homes in the area.
Name of the institution’s formal community partnership to advance sustainability (3rd partnership):
Does the institution provide financial or material support for the partnership? (3rd partnership):
Which of the following best describes the partnership timeframe? (3rd partnership):
Which of the following best describes the partnership? (3rd partnership):
Are underrepresented groups and/or vulnerable populations engaged as equal partners? (3rd partnership):
A brief description of the institution’s formal community partnership to advance sustainability (3rd partnership):
The Stormwater Coalition of Albany County is comprised of 11 municipalities and the University at Albany with each Coalition member providing mutual support and assistance in implementing MS4 Permit requirements. Last year, the coalition employed four interns as part of a grant funded project to map historic well and septic systems, green infrastructure assets, municipal soil boring data and Erie canal systems.
Information about the coalition can be found at: http://www.stormwateralbanycounty.org/stormwater-coalition/
A brief description of the institution’s other community partnerships to advance sustainability:
Website URL where information about the institution’s community partnerships to advance sustainability is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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