University Relations
The Intervale Center Partnership
Steering Committee
A Steering Committee consisting of members from the Intervale Center and the University will coordinate the exchange of information and discuss opportunities for strategic action together. The committee will include representation from UVM from these areas:
- College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
- Extension
- Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources
- Continuing Education
- Vice President for Research Initiatives Office
- Community-University Partnerships and Service-Learning (CUPS)
- Office of Federal, State, and Community Relations
The Intervale Center will include representatives from their staff, their board, and their farms. The Steering committee will meet at least twice a year to discuss resources and projects.
Read more about the Intervale and UVM Memorandum of Understanding (PDF).
This partnership promotes collaboration between the University of Vermont and the Intervale Center to advance opportunities for teaching, research and scholarship, and outreach related to the enhancement of the health and sustainability of our complex and vital local food system. The partners will:
- Facilitate access to knowledge, available resources, and technology transfer opportunities
- Identify and promote opportunities for partnerships with UVM faculty and students, including internships, research, and community outreach
- Identify resources to support the partnership and to communicate effectively with stakeholders about efforts made through this initiative to promote the health and sustainability of urban and rural communities and local food systems
- Meet regularly to exchange information on opportunities to work together on teaching, research and scholarship and outreach related to local food systems and to integrate opportunities into strategic planning of both organizations
- Provide guidance on how to measure outcomes from the collaboration
- Recognize and communicate about successful collaborative action
Resources in the Community and the State
ECOS Project (Environment. Community. Opportunity. Sustainability.)
Farm to Plate Initiative
Burlington Legacy Project
Center for an Agricultural Economy (partnership with UVM)
Resources on Campus
Community Engagement resources - includes links to academic service-learning and research programs, internships, and volunteers
Academic service-learning and research programs - a gateway for the Intervale Center and the community to engage with the University
- Includes the Community-University Partnerships & Service Learning (CUPS) office, an essential link for engaged scholarship and transformative learning experiences
- Follow the Info for Community link on the left for more information on how CUPS provides partnership services and links the community to the University
- Fill out the Community Partner Interest Form to indicate interest in working with the University
Center for Sustainable Agriculture (Extension)
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