University of Mary Washington
EN-6: Community Partnerships
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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Reporter |
Brenda
Togo Sustainability Coordinator Facilities Services |
6.1 Sustainability-focused community partnerships
Narrative and/or website URL providing an overview of the institution’s sustainability-focused community partnerships:
The University of Mary Washington (UMW) partners with the City of Fredericksburg, Fredericksburg Food Co-op, and Virginia Cooperative Extension/Master Gardeners to promote sustainability. These collaborations focus on environmental conservation, sustainable food systems, waste reduction, and community education, reflecting UMW’s commitment to local sustainability efforts.
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6.2 Partnerships to support underrepresented groups and vulnerable populations
Description of the institution’s community partnerships to support underrepresented groups and/or vulnerable populations in addressing sustainability challenges:
The University of Mary Washington (UMW) partners with community organizations to support underrepresented and vulnerable populations in addressing sustainability challenges. Key partnerships include:
Empowerhouse: Provides victim services and prevention programs for survivors of domestic violence through a coordinated community response team.
Center for Community Engagement (CCE): Collaborates with local organizations to promote civic engagement and democratic participation among underrepresented groups.
https://allinchallenge.org/wp-content/uploads/University-of-Mary-Washington-Action-Plan-Action-Plan-2022-May.pdf
https://rga.lis.virginia.gov/Published/2018
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6.3 Community partnership assessment
Publication that includes the community partnership guidelines:
Online resource that includes the institution’s community partnership guidelines:
Are all of the institution’s community partnerships for sustainability subject to an assessment process that includes joint evaluation by the institution and its community partners?:
Description of the institution’s approach to community partnership assessment and how the results are used to improve reciprocity and mutual benefit:
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Optional documentation
Additional documentation for this credit:
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