| Overall Rating | Bronze |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 26.82 |
| Liaison | Juan Martinez |
| Submission Date | June 6, 2022 |
University of Houston - Downtown
EN-10: Community Partnerships
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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3.00 / 3.00 |
Juan
Martinez Sustainability Coordinator Department of Natural Sciences |
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1st Partnership
Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Harris County
Does the institution provide financial or material support for the partnership? :
Yes
Which of the following best describes the partnership timeframe?:
Short-term project or event
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:
The Center for Urban Agriculture and Sustainability at UHD and the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service - Harris County organize a urban food conference at UHD every summer that covers a wide range of topics related to urban food production. UHD provides space for the event free of charge and receives free spots for students who want to participate in the conference.
2nd Partnership
Organic Horticulture Benefits Alliance (OHBA)
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):
UHD works with OHBA to advance their efforts dedicated to educating all individuals, gardeners, homeowners, landscapers, schools, and truth seekers on the real-world application and benefits of organics, so that our community not only survives but thrives, as the world moves towards organics and sustainability.
https://www.ohbaonline.org/
https://www.ohbaonline.org/
3rd Partnership
Citizens Environmental Coalition
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):
UHD is an active member and partner of the Citizens Environmental Coalition. Citizens Environmental Coalition assists with promotion of events of sustainability related events and communication city wide. http://www.cechouston.org/
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