| Overall Rating | Gold |
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| Overall Score | 65.07 |
| Liaison | John Alejandro |
| Submission Date | Oct. 22, 2024 |
University of San Diego
EN-10: Community Partnerships
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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3.00 / 3.00 |
Milena
LaBarbiera Sustainability Coordinator Office of Sustainability |
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1st Partnership
San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative
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-focused
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:
Established in 2011, the San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative is a network for public agencies that serve the San Diego region to share expertise, leverage resources, and advance comprehensive solutions to facilitate GHG mitigation and climate change adaptation planning. By partnering with academia, non-profit organizations, and business and community leaders, the Collaborative raises the profile of regional leadership, shares expertise, and leverages resources. The main goals of the Climate Collaborative are to:
1. Address and prevent the harmful effects of climate change.
2. Promote a high quality of life for the San Diego region.
3. Foster a green and growing economy.
https://www.sandiego.edu/soles/centers-and-institutes/nonprofit-institute/signature-programs/climate-collaborative/
1. Address and prevent the harmful effects of climate change.
2. Promote a high quality of life for the San Diego region.
3. Foster a green and growing economy.
https://www.sandiego.edu/soles/centers-and-institutes/nonprofit-institute/signature-programs/climate-collaborative/
2nd Partnership
CaliforniansForAll College Corps
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-focused
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):
The CaliforniansForAll College Corps is a historic state-level investment in service that creates debt-free pathways for students who commit to serving in their communities for an academic year. USD’s undergraduate students who complete 450 hours of service through the College Corps will receive up to $10,000 to help pay for college. Service-learning placements are targeted in the following areas:
Climate Action: urban greening, energy conservation, environmental education
Food Insecurity: community garden, food/nutrition support, volunteer engagement
Students must meet one of the 4 following criteria to apply:
-Qualifies for a Federal Pell Grant
-Qualifies for State Cal Grant
-Qualifies for Middle Class Scholarship
-Needs to work part time and/or borrow student loans to meet educational costs
https://www.sandiego.edu/mccasa/community-engagement/college-corps/
Climate Action: urban greening, energy conservation, environmental education
Food Insecurity: community garden, food/nutrition support, volunteer engagement
Students must meet one of the 4 following criteria to apply:
-Qualifies for a Federal Pell Grant
-Qualifies for State Cal Grant
-Qualifies for Middle Class Scholarship
-Needs to work part time and/or borrow student loans to meet educational costs
https://www.sandiego.edu/mccasa/community-engagement/college-corps/
3rd Partnership
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Are underrepresented groups and/or vulnerable populations engaged as equal partners? (3rd partnership):
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A brief description of the institution’s formal community partnership to advance sustainability (3rd partnership):
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