| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 73.10 |
| Liaison | Jim Dees |
| Submission Date | May 21, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Appalachian State University
PAE-19: Community Sustainability Partnerships
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Crystal
Simmons Outreach and public relations Office of Sustainability |
Does the institution participate in community sustainability partnerships that meet the criteria for this credit?:
A brief description of the institution’s sustainability partnerships with the local community:
Boone Sustainable Development Task Force - The local town government has a sustainable development committee upon which the Sustainability Director has a seat.
Appalachian has more than 80 programs with a community outreach focus. From providing student volunteers to offering technical assistance on starting your own business, we are continually developing new ways to serve and partner with the community. The 12 programs specifically involved in the areas of sustainability and the environment are: Appalachian Regional Bureau of Government, Appalachian State University Energy Center, ASU Renewable Energy Initiative, ASU Sustainable Energy Society, ASU Trail Crew, Biodiesel Research and Education Projects, Blue Ridge Parkway Liason Program, Boone Bicycle Initiative, Research Institute for Environment, Energy, and Economics, Sustainable Development Outreach Program, Watauga Green Business Plan, and WNC Renewable Energy Initiative.
The website URL where information about sustainability partnerships is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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