| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 47.16 |
| Liaison | Ryan Chabot |
| Submission Date | March 5, 2021 |
University of Central Florida
EN-10: Community Partnerships
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Yara
Watson Colon Sustainability Specialist II Sustainability Initiatives |
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:
UCF Sustainability Initiatives provides in-person engagement opportunities at City of Orlando functions such as "MoviEola" and "Earth Day Workday." City employees of the GreenWorks department often provide talks and workshops to students through classes, student organizations, and department-sponsored events. The City of Orlando is also a partner in the annual Climate Correction conference hosted by UCF in partnership with VoLo Foundation. The university has provided in-person peer-to-peer best practice sessions covering such topics as renewable energy, energy efficiency, energy conservation, and water conservation.
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):
In 2018 VoLo Foundation committed to a three you gift to the university to collaborate and host Climate Correction, a conference and expo dedicated to sharing and collaborating on climate change solutions. This low-cost full-day conference gives attendees the opportunity to engage with cutting-edge research and innovation. Topics covered include renewable energy, sea-level rise, agriculture and food, health, and much more. The Climate Correction Artist Award and VoLo VISTA grant also provide a platform for students to present their work and earn scholarships and project funding.
https://sustainable.ucf.edu/cc2019
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):
UCF Sustainability Initiatives and UCF Global partner with students to create and disseminate renewable energy technology to at-risk communities via local nonprofits. The university partner's with Children of the Nations to provide low-cost power to people living in Malawi rural areas. The SLB50 uses low-cost "throwaway" technology to generate solar power to light homes, charge mobile devices, and give access to web services.
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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