| Overall Rating | Bronze |
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| Overall Score | 34.89 |
| Liaison | Claire Jackson |
| Submission Date | March 4, 2022 |
University of Alabama in Huntsville
EN-10: Community Partnerships
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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2.00 / 3.00 |
Claire
Jackson Director, Utilities & Sustainability F&O |
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1st Partnership
United Way
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:
The United Way fundraising campaign takes place once a year and supports 33 local community organizations. The agency's focus is on education, health, and financial stability -- the building blocks for a good quality of life and a strong community.
https://www.uah.edu/united-way
https://www.uah.edu/news/campus/announcing-united-way-epledge
https://www.uah.edu/united-way
https://www.uah.edu/news/campus/announcing-united-way-epledge
2nd Partnership
Girl's Science and Engineeering Day
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-related
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):
Girls Science and Engineering Day has been held at UAH for 10 years.The event offers 24, 40-minute long workshops presented by volunteers. Each girl attends four workshops during the day, one from each of the STEM disciplines. About 540 third - fifth grade girls registered and 310 volunteers.
Also, the event strives to keep waste to a minimum by doing things like putting lunches in brown paper bags instead of plastic packaging.
https://www.uah.edu/eng/summer-camps/girls-in-science-engineering
Also, the event strives to keep waste to a minimum by doing things like putting lunches in brown paper bags instead of plastic packaging.
https://www.uah.edu/eng/summer-camps/girls-in-science-engineering
3rd Partnership
International Festival of North Alabama
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):
This international Festival ifest has been held at UAH since 2009. The one-day family friendly event features cultural performances, the parade of over 45 nations and an international open air market, showcasing international food vendors, crafts and arts, and food trucks.
The program is operated by over 400 volunteers made up of both students, faculty, staff and the surrounding community. Approx. 5000 people participated in the event and that number is expected to grow.
https://www.uah.edu/events/icalrepeat.detail/2019/09/21/9822/-/10th-annual-international-festival-of-north-alabama
The program is operated by over 400 volunteers made up of both students, faculty, staff and the surrounding community. Approx. 5000 people participated in the event and that number is expected to grow.
https://www.uah.edu/events/icalrepeat.detail/2019/09/21/9822/-/10th-annual-international-festival-of-north-alabama
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