| Overall Rating | Bronze |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 25.45 |
| Liaison | Joseph Kantenbacher |
| Submission Date | Jan. 30, 2023 |
University of South Dakota
EN-10: Community Partnerships
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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2.00 / 3.00 |
Kian
Rexroat-Potts Sustainability Sustainability & Environment |
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1st Partnership
Greening Vermillion
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? :
Not Sure
A brief description of the institution’s formal community partnership to advance sustainability:
Our partnership with greening vermillion is all about making vermillion a cleaner, fresher, more sustainable place. A long with this our partnership with greening Vermillion is about spreading awareness to important topics such as sustainability and our earth's health. With Greening Vermillion projects such as adopt a drain are occurring. This project was to spread awareness around the town letting individuals understand that whatever they put down a drain goes into our rivers. As well as video guides on how to recycle items such as batteries and dispose of prescription drugs.
2nd Partnership
Vermillion area farmers market
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):
Not Sure
A brief description of the institution’s formal community partnership to advance sustainability (2nd partnership):
The university of South Dakota promotes the Vermillion area farmers market on our university website. Letting students know that this a sustainable way to get some fresh produce. This is a way to help the community along with getting food in a sustainable manner.
3rd Partnership
Missouri Valley Recycling Center
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-focused
Are underrepresented groups and/or vulnerable populations engaged as equal partners? (3rd partnership):
Not Sure
A brief description of the institution’s formal community partnership to advance sustainability (3rd partnership):
The Missouri Valley Recycling Center is a place for locals of vermillion a long with students to recycle. The center is open Monday Friday and is easy to use for students.
Optional Fields
Vermilion Community Garden: The town of vermillion is home to a community garden that is used by a wide variety of individuals. The garden allows for locals including students to have their own garden.
Spirit Mound: Spirit Mound is protected land that was discovered by native Americans and documented by Lewis and Clark. Today it represents how we as people should take care of land. The mentioning on our website allows for students to go to and learn about this great land.
Spirit Mound: Spirit Mound is protected land that was discovered by native Americans and documented by Lewis and Clark. Today it represents how we as people should take care of land. The mentioning on our website allows for students to go to and learn about this great land.
Website URL where information about the institution’s community partnerships to advance sustainability is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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