| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 78.45 |
| Liaison | Emma Blandford |
| Submission Date | May 15, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Georgia Institute of Technology
PAE-19: Community Sustainability Partnerships
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.00 / 2.00 |
Marcia
Kinstler Sustainability Director Office of Environmental Stewardship |
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:
The Institution formally partners with local communities, school districts, government agencies, non-profit organizations, or others, to work together to advance sustainability in the community. Examples:
K-12 Outreach -Georgia Tech recognizes its responsibility to enhance the curriculum of K-12 schools, especially STEM, to ensure that all children can gain the knowledge necessary to succeed. Community Relations works closely with six primary & secondary schools near Georgia Tech campus, along with other Metro Atlanta schools & state school systems.
Zero Waste Zone – Food Composting – Georgia Tech first college to join
Georgia Tech is No. 9 of CleanTech Universities in US
Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce Sustainability Committee
GT wins Governor’s Energy Challenge Natural Leader Award
TeamBuzz Day partners with Hands On Atlanta
City of Atlanta Hopes Georgia Tech Bikeshare Leads the way
Georgia Tech Ranks on Peace Corps 2011 Top Universities List
The website URL where information about sustainability partnerships is available:
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