Valparaiso University
EN-10: Community Partnerships
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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:
Porter County Recycling and Waste District and Valpariaso University Office of Sustainability have partner on the Plastic Waste Reduction Initiative or the PWRI is a partnership between Valparaiso University and Porter County Recycling and Waste Reduction District. The program was implemented to help the community understand how much single-use plastic they are using on a day-to-day basis. This program is designed to help the community take accountability for the amount of plastic waste being generated in order to effectively reduce single-use and non-recyclable plastics, most of which occupy space in landfills. The Porter County Plastic Waste Reduction Initiative focuses on education, data, research, and behavior changes. Be a part of the solution, not the problem! Two student interns who work at Valparaiso University are working with community businesses, restaurants, and schools for waste audits and educational programs to reduce plastic.
https://www.valpo.edu/facilities-management/sustainability/get-involved/plastic-waste-reduction/
https://portercountyrecycling.org/porter-county-waste-reduction-initiative/
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):
Through the student organization WAVES the institution works with NGOs in developing countries to install solar energy systems, develop water supplies, and boost educational resources. Recent projects have been completed in Guatemala, Haiti and Nicaragua.
WAVES advances sustainability in their projects by utilizing appropriate, community-sustainable technology and promotes the use of renewable energy sources. https://www.valpo.edu/waves/current-projects/waves/
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):
Created in 1996 by Valpo faculty and community leaders, Hilltop Neighborhood House empowers families to succeed through education, supportive services and referrals, and advocacy and collaboration. Each year, 25 or more federal work-study students work as child care assistants. Collection for food happens several times a year for the pantry. https://www.valpo.edu/life-at-valpo/service/
A brief description of the institution’s other community partnerships to advance sustainability:
Website URL where information about the institution’s community partnerships to advance sustainability is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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