| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 72.06 |
| Liaison | Dave Barbier |
| Submission Date | March 22, 2024 |
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
EN-10: Community Partnerships
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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3.00 / 3.00 |
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Romero Data Analyst Office of Sustainability |
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1st Partnership
Stevens Point Area Cooperative
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:
SPAC is committed to providing high quality whole foods, products that are less refined and more nutritious, and products that have a lower environmental impact than commercial counterparts. As a fairtrade certified campus, our office helps to facilitate awareness, create events, and complete general items in order to increase awareness of the SPAC and their available partners
https://www.spacoop.com/
https://www.spacoop.com/
2nd Partnership
Wisconsin Center for Environmental Education
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 WI Center for Environmental Education (WCEE) programming and staff structure are shifting to focus on education for sustainability (EfS) that more fully meets the needs of school districts and communities. The WCEE staff are working with partners around the state to build capacity for environmental and sustainability literacy. This new, more comprehensive approach reflects a desire to address the environmental, social, and economic aspects of life. The goal is to develop active, educated citizens who support healthy human and natural communities.
The WCEE runs programs such as K-12 Energy Education Program (KEEP)/ Wisconsin's K-12 Forestry Education Program (LEAF)
https://www.uwsp.edu/cnr-ap/leaf/Pages/default.aspx
https://www.uwsp.edu/cnr-ap/KEEP/Pages/default.aspx
Mission: https://www.uwsp.edu/cnr-ap/KEEP/Pages/About/Mission-Statement.aspx
The WCEE runs programs such as K-12 Energy Education Program (KEEP)/ Wisconsin's K-12 Forestry Education Program (LEAF)
https://www.uwsp.edu/cnr-ap/leaf/Pages/default.aspx
https://www.uwsp.edu/cnr-ap/KEEP/Pages/default.aspx
Mission: https://www.uwsp.edu/cnr-ap/KEEP/Pages/About/Mission-Statement.aspx
3rd Partnership
Portage County Business Council
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-related
Are underrepresented groups and/or vulnerable populations engaged as equal partners? (3rd partnership):
Yes
A brief description of the institution’s formal community partnership to advance sustainability (3rd partnership):
UW-Stevens Point has a membership with the Portage County Business Council (PCBC). This membership provides all UW-Stevens Point employees opportunities for learning and improving career and personal/hobby skills, networking, business tours, and more! The university is a partner in education to help the PCBC implement and promote innovative talent development solutions. Faculty and staff have served on the board and as volunteer ambassadors.
Optional Fields
UWSP's Schmeeckle Reserve is the headquarters of the Green Circle Trail, a 26-mile natural hiking and biking trail that loops around the Stevens Point area. About 1.4 miles of the Green Circle meanders through the northern part of Schmeeckle Reserve, with easy access to the rest of the trails. http://greencircletrail.org/
UWSP is a member of Campus Compact Wisconsin that advances the public purpose of colleges and universities by deepening their ability to improve community life and to educate students for civic and social responsibility.
https://wicampuscompact.org/
Hostel Shoppe
We're partnering with Hostel Shoppe to host a winter bike safety event next Monday (Dec. 4th) from 5pm-6pm in the Allen Fitness Center Conference Room. Come learn how to safely bike in the winter months + some tips to winterize your bike!
https://hostelshoppe.com/
Curbwise
Curbwise is a bicycle-powered delivery service in Stevens Point. Owned and operated by Trevor Roark (UWSP Alum). Not only does Curbwise participate across many environmental events on the UWSP campus but he also has summer interns that he heavily prefers are UWSP students.
https://www.gocurbwise.com/
UWSP is a member of Campus Compact Wisconsin that advances the public purpose of colleges and universities by deepening their ability to improve community life and to educate students for civic and social responsibility.
https://wicampuscompact.org/
Hostel Shoppe
We're partnering with Hostel Shoppe to host a winter bike safety event next Monday (Dec. 4th) from 5pm-6pm in the Allen Fitness Center Conference Room. Come learn how to safely bike in the winter months + some tips to winterize your bike!
https://hostelshoppe.com/
Curbwise
Curbwise is a bicycle-powered delivery service in Stevens Point. Owned and operated by Trevor Roark (UWSP Alum). Not only does Curbwise participate across many environmental events on the UWSP campus but he also has summer interns that he heavily prefers are UWSP students.
https://www.gocurbwise.com/
Website URL where information about the institution’s community partnerships to advance sustainability is available:
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