| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 47.51 |
| Liaison | Mike Evans |
| Submission Date | Feb. 2, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Williams College
EN-9: Community Partnerships
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Mike
Evans Assistant Director Zilkha Center for Environmental Initiatives |
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:
Williams College has a partnership with the Williamstown COOL Committee, a citizen's group devoted to lower the town's greenhouse gas emissions. Members of the Zilkha Center for Environmental Initiatives (Williams' sustainability office) are permanent members of the COOL committee.
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):
Williams College has a collaborative partnership with Berkshire Grown to facilitate the Holiday Farmers Markets in November and December at the Williams College Field House. This event is impactful for both the community and the many local farmers who are vendors at the markets.
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:
Beginning in the fall of 2008, Williams College students organized a one day "blitz" to weatherize homes in nearby towns. Dubbed "Winter Blitz," the community service/sustainability event connects students to local residents. Student volunteers caulk, install weather stripping, insulate hot water pipes, provide and install CFL bulbs, install plastic storm windows, and sometimes even rake the leaves. The goal of the project is to help low-income homeowners prepare for the winter through making their homes more comfortable and energy efficient, promote community ties, and provide students with an opportunity for learning skills and engaging in community efforts. Many local organizations and Williams College departments support the Winter Blitz program. They help provide training, promotion, information, logistics, materials and tools, and financial resources. Students and volunteers return from their day helping others with renewed energy, new friendships and sense of belonging to their community. Approximately 150 volunteers help to weatherize about 30-40 each year.
Date Revised: Feb. 29, 2016
A brief description of the institution’s sustainability partnerships with distant (i.e. non-local) communities:
The website URL where information about sustainability partnerships is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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