| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 41.33 |
| Liaison | Jessica Spence |
| Submission Date | May 19, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Central New Mexico Community College
EN-9: Community Partnerships
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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3.00 / 3.00 |
Does the institution have at least one formal sustainability partnership with the local community that meets the criteria as “supportive”?:
A brief description of the institution’s supportive sustainability partnership(s) with the local community:
CNM participates in Americorps program in two different ways:
CNM currently employees 12 CNM college workstudy employees who are hired to work in the community. In partnerships with the Univeristy of New Mexico, students are hired to work in communty gardens, health clinic, transitional center for at risk students. The students assist and provide input into the day to day operations of the organizations.
Does the institution have at least one formal sustainability partnership with the local community that meets the criteria as “collaborative”?:
A brief description of the institution's collaborative sustainability partnership(s):
The jobs are located in underserved areas the clinic (Casa DeSalud) serves residents without health insurance, this includes immigrants, and migrants as well as US citizens. The Community Garden brings locals as well as at risk students and transitional residents (from incarceration) to help develop the gardens. Also the Transitional Center (La Placita) a safe zone for menbers and past members of gangs to come together to discuss issues as well as provide support for residents in abusive situations. Both these programs are located in a minority rich neighborhood which battles high drop out rates as well as economic hardship.
Does the institution have at least one formal sustainability partnership with the local community that meets the criteria as “transformative”?:
A brief description of the institution's transformative sustainability partnership(s) with the local community:
CNM is a Community Partnership in a Statewide collaborative with the New Mexico State and Taxation and Revenue Department revered to as "Tax Help New Mexico". The provides taxation services to a Statewide community of New Mexico Citizens, The program brings together students, CNM Staff and faculty and community members in this partnership.
A brief description of the institution’s sustainability partnerships with distant (i.e. non-local) communities:
These services provide millions in Tax Refunds to the community and state of New Mexico. The program provides education opportunities for those volunteering to complete income tax returns. CNM students are enrolled in tax courses on how to complete tax returns and properly advise students.
The website URL where information about sustainability partnerships is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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