| Overall Rating | Bronze |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 25.45 |
| Liaison | Meghann Jarchow |
| Submission Date | Jan. 30, 2023 |
University of South Dakota
EN-10: Community Partnerships
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 3.00 |
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Rexroat-Potts Sustainability Sustainability & Environment |
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:
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.
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):
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.
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):
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.
A brief description of the institution’s other community partnerships to advance sustainability:
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.
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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