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A Recharge-A-
Bull USFPresented by:
Taylor Haggerty
James Parrish
Elizabeth Gomez
Amaia Amias
ENC 3250
Professional Writing
Francis Tobienne
March 28th
, 2013
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Executive Summary
The Re-Charge-A-Bulls have
drawn up this white paper to both
examine and inform the community
of what The University of South
Florida in Tampa and St. Petersburg
has changed to benefit the
environment. The university has
recently installed three solar
powered docking stations on campus.
The students now have access to
charge their laptops, tablets, cell phones, mp3 players, and othersimilar devices using the solar power collected from the docks.
These docks which had been constructed from recycled material
were provided by Enerfusion Inc. The industry works to provide
other industries with clean, green energy and have presented a
number of solar docks to universities.
The solar docks are just one step that USFSP has taken to
become a more green university. USFSP has earned a gold star
from the U.S. Green Building Council for its LEED-certified building(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). It is an
internationally recognized system of certifying green buildings
designed with the intention to obtain sustainability, run at lower
operating costs, be both water and energy efficient, and lower
greenhouse emissions. The newest structure, the University
Student Center, began operating August 22, 2012 and is currently
seeking LEED certification.
The university has many other programs both underway andin motion. In 2008 the universitys president, Judy Genshaft,
signed the American College and University Presidents Climate
Commitment to lower USF greenhouse emission and eventually
abolish them altogether. Shortly after in 2010 a new proposal plan
by Student Government was proposed: a one dollar increase in
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tuition would pay for USFs Student Green Energy Fund. In March
2011 SGEF was created with a variety of different ideas proposed
by the universitys students. Each year SGEF sets out to fund new
actions that will change the university. The committee
continuously reaches out to the public for what they want on
campus.
This white paper provides further details of what the
University of South Florida has already been doing in means of its
goal to eliminate greenhouse emissions as well as any future plans
they are undertaking. The paper focuses and provides information
on USFs green movement and where they are today.
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Introduction
Be the change you wish to see in the world At the
University of South Florida, going green is not just an expression
but also a revolution. The university efforts to be a green
campus have been recognized through inclusion in The Princeton
Reviews Guide to 286 Green Colleges, the first comprehensive
guidebook solely focused on colleges and universities that have
demonstrated an above average commitment to sustainability in
terms of campus infrastructure, activities and initiatives.
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Why USF, Why Green
The inclusion of USF in this list, not onlyspeaks highly of the multiples activities and
programs that the university has added to
support this movement, but of the effort of
staff and student to help develop a more
environmentally conscious community. Two of
the most crucial activities being push forward
by the university in this green revolution are
recycling and the Leadership in Energy andEnvironmental Design program. Recycling is a
fundamental process in the efforts of the
University of South Florida to create a
sustainable campus environment. Though recycling is just one
small facet of the larger scope of environmental responsibility, it
is an extremely visible and vital step in achieving this strategic
goal. Single-stream recycling is a technology that allows you to
place all recyclables, such as fiber (newspaper, office paper,cardboard) and non-fiber containers (glass,
tin, aluminum, plastic), in a single container
for collection, processing, and marketing.
LEED promotes a whole-building approach
to sustainability by recognizing performance
in five key areas of human and
environmental health: Site Planning, Water
Management, Energy Management,
Material Use, Indoor Air Quality and
Innovation & Design Process. Of course, this are just a few
examples, the efforts of the school go well beyond recycling and
LEED. The eco-friendly transportation is another key part of the
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school efforts. The campus has biodiesel-fueled fare-free bus
services that make it extremely easy and inexpensive for students
to move around campus supporting the environment at the same
time. In addition, USF counts with numerous programs that
recognize the effort of those who go the extra mile in spreading
environment consciousness. Sustainability Champions is a
program at the University of South Florida that highlights
outstanding faculty and staff who demonstrate a strong
commitment to making the USF campus and
community a cleaner, greener place to live and
work. The Champions are selected based on
their commitment to conserving resources,
reducing waste, recycling and reusing
materials, increasing energy efficiency, and
other behaviors that will help make USF a
more sustainable campus.
USF Ranks Amongst the Greenest
With the entire nation doing its best to cut
back on fossil fuels and greenhouse emissions universities are noexception. Solar powered charging stations, recycling, water
efficient, energy efficient, sustainable gym equipment, electric car
charging stations, and hybrid vehicles are just the tip of the
iceberg at USF. In 2010 USF was recognized on two different
occasions of its sustainable activities. RecycleManias 2010 report
of a waste minimization contest based on the amount of
municipal solid waste generated per person on campus ranked
USF the second in Florida and the 25th nationally. The PrincetonReviews Guide to 286 Green Colleges identifies colleges and
universities that have a score in or above the 80th
percentile. The
score is based on a scale of 60-99 and measured by experts hired
via The Princeton Reviews Green Ratings. The scores given based
of a measuring of the universitys environmental performance
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pertaining to a healthy and sustainable campus life for students,
the universitys preparation for student employment in clean
energy, and the universitys environmentally responsible policies.
There is an average of one thousand colleges and
universities of which are currently considered green; these
institutions are practicing in green
movements and sustainable activities.
While recycling and conservation are two
of the most common ways to go green,
there are many other ways to achieve this
goal. The Princeton Reviews 2013 Green
Honor Roll shed some light on how the
following universities have earned the
highest score possible 99.
American University in Washington,
D.C. has made many changes to create a completely green
campus. They have fresh food from a farmers market available
each week, they removed plastic trays from dinning which
reduced food waste and trays significantly, and a community
garden on grounds where students may participate in. Aside fromfood AU is taking precautions on the global climate. They are
committed to achieving carbon neutrality by year 2020. Some
features for this are solar
electricity, solar hot water, waste-
to-energy, LEED buildings,
temperature monitoring, and LED
lights are only a handful of the
activities taking place for thismotion to happen. Carpooling,
student-run bike share programs,
biodiesel, and electric cars are this
universitys way of cutting down
notably on greenhouse emissions.
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AUs current green project is Zero Waste. They separate
"compostable" or "biodegradable" material from recyclables and
trash to compile compost.
The College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine has been
the only college to succeed in its carbon neutral commitment
since 2007. This miniscule college only offers one major to its
students human ecology. This school lives and breathes
sustainability. Four of the six residence buildings were historically
summer cottages. The fifth building contains a community kitchen
and fridge, water conserving bathrooms, and sustainably
harvested wood. The last and newest building holds a renewable
fuel ran boiler, recycled instillation,
heat recovery ventilation, solar
energy, and LED lighting just name a
few. The campus sits on 300 acres
of land and forest; here they have
created their own farm, Beech Hill
Farm. This sustainable farm
provides for the COA campus and its
local citizens through a retail farmstand. However, it is not merely the
farm where the students get good food it is also the kitchen that
supplies the students with beneficial, wholesome meals.
As far as green energy goes this nothing-but-green school
has several energy options. A wind turbine was installed in 2009
and a second in 2011. The same year solar panels were appointed
on campus as well as on Beech Hill Farm with future plans for
additional solar panels. Also that very year, students built anelectric vehicle equipped with a solar panel hood as a separate
student group is currently working on a gas replacement
generated from food waste. The food waste is composted at
Beech Hill Farm year round totaling a massive four tons in pre-
consumer waste and whopping six ton of postconsumer waste.
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COAs impressive sustainability first began in 2005 when it
became the first campus to hold a zero waste graduation. This
schools sole purpose is improving the environment.
USF may not have any First University to titles but that
does not mean it will not get there. With a great SGEF committee,
much innovativeness, and a campus body excited for the changes,
USFs green movement can only become greater. USF has two
separate buildings, one at the St. Petersburg campus and one at
the Tampa campus, which
are LEED certified. USF has
long range sidewalks and
bike paths to encourage less
vehicle travel. A
transportation system called
the Bull Runner is free for
students encouraging
carpooling at the Tampa
campus. The St. Petersburg
location launched a car
share program which allows commuters to rent a car using up totwo hundred miles. Self operating gym equipment has been
installed in the USFSP gym which operates on kinetic power
provided by the students using them. A hybrid truck for
waterfront activities at USFSP has been purchased and there are
parking spots for electric vehicles, and shortly in the future low
emission vehicles. USF supports local growers by buying organic
product. Solar energy at USF is a small part of the schools green
movement, but an important, growing part none the less. Solarpowered charging stations were recently installed at USFSP for
students to charge their electronic devices throughout the day
and even at night using its LED lighting system.
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These large innovative docks allow students to see the
power of the sun right before their eyes. It gives them a chance to
see what their university is truly doing, this tangible green energy.
But then again, is that not what made all these changes possible?
The students want to change the world, make the environment
better. Over 77% of USFs student body agreed to
pay the excess toll on intuition to fund these
changes.
When several students were questioned
what they would like to see on campus both Kelly
Mora (Vice President of Her Campus USF-St.
Petersburg) and Solange Gorleku (Orientation
Leader and Vice President of Harborside
Activities Board) replied more recycling outside.
Caitlin Greene (Residential Assistant) responded
she wanted to see more recycling and filtered
water fountains for refillable bottles this
project is expected to be completed by the end of the 2013 spring
semester. Mark Lomardi-Nelson (President of USFSP student
body) stated he wants to renew the students green energyfund because it the most impactful and unique green initiatives in
existence. It guarantees a per credit dollar amount to make
sustainable improvements to our campus infrastructure.
Lombardi-Nelson also desires a commitment get some traction in
this next year and potentially move forward. This commitment
basically establishes accountability for our university to manage
the resources being used and put them on Auditing system to
report how to make them better.
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Universities Can be a Catalyst for Change, a Sustainable
Change
Universities in the United States play numerous roles in our
culture. They are responsible for much more than simply teachingbasic curriculum. The university can be a center for research,
character building, political influence, and a model for best
practices and behavior. This causes the college campus to a key
player in creating a green society that is promoting a sustainable
future.
As the University of South Florida began its WeCar program
3 years ago they can expect to reduce the number of cars used by
10 cars per car they have in the WeCar program. Now extendingthe program to the St. Petersburg Campus the program will allow
the public to
share as well as
the students and
faculty. By doing
this Enterprise
forecasts the
increase ofcarsharing in the
downtown area.
This makes the
university a local
catalyst for future
expansion of this green movement. Based on this graph we can
see that carsharing has increased significantly nationwide in both
number of members and vehicles. Perhaps the Tampa bay areawill become a hub for such environmentally friendly activity.
(Sheehan)
According to Jon Dalton and Pamela Crosby of FSU,
universities are responsible for the development of a students
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character development. Whether a higher learning institution
actively accepts the responsibility or not, doesnt change its role
but rather can affect the direction a student takes in their
development. Specifically they advocate for universities to take
the reins and purposefully influence their students to become
ethically and morally strong. Specifically this can
direction can be used to create a society of
sustainability conscious professionals.
Dalton and Crosby confirm the thought
that Universities should take the position of
promoting, A lifestyle that incorporates
sustainability, they go on explain this, as a
core ethical value (that) emphasizes the virtue
of stewardshipthat is, the responsibility to
care for those things for which one has been entrusted so that
they may also be enjoyed by those who follow. USFSP focuses
on numerous stewardship programs. On campus the Student
Environmental Awareness Society uses Earth day to promote
sustainable and educational ecosystem, inviting students and non-
profits to plant native plants, such as sea purslane that reduceserosion along the beach strand.
Part of a sustainable future includes volunteerism in
environmentally friendly ways. The Corporation for National &
Community Service reports over three million college students
volunteer their services each year. A report in 2009 by Campus
Compact showed that promoting sustainability and
environmentalism as one of the top 3 choices when it comes to
self satisfying community service. Scott Seider, Boston University,has research that shows, young adults engagement in and
commitment to community service are often directly linked to the
presence of a supportive family or social network. USFSP is
creating a campus-wide attitude that endorses this sort of
volunteerism.
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The University of South Florida St. Pete is well aware of their
influence in the community. The Student Green Energy Fund
Committee grades green improvements based on visibility, along
with 10 other criterion. The visibility is measured with the highest
quality being, very large/obvious
and will be visible from both on
and off campus and is located in a
high traffic area. Leading to a city
of people witnessing the different
ways the university is contributing
to greener future.
Another improvement
USFSP is making is the
adoption of an Energy
Specialist Program. This program is particularly driven make
students the driving force in energy efficiency. Their goals include
creating at least 10 student specialists who will increase the
search for energy saving measures to increase the energy star
rating of the St. Pete campus. The final goal is to use the groups
eventual success to increase the involvement level of otherstudents and the public. Making the program self sustaining in its
own right by using the similar thinking of change begets change,
community involvement begets community involvement.
For over a century the world has looked to University
research for answers to every type of question. While the USF
does have numerous research programs that focus on
environmental effects of humans, you can also consider the
recent and future improvements are another form of researchand development. The use of energy efficient materials and
technologies by a University can be a driving force in the mass
utilization of such resources. The backing statement of an
institute of higher learning can carry a heavy weight. Theres no
greater marketing tool than word of mouth and the university
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markets its sustainability to the nation. With each release of
support for environmentally conscious and friendly resources and
products USF is perpetuating the use of such materials.
The solar powered picnic tables not only support the Solar
Dok product, but the use of solar energy. The installation of
water bottle fill stations continues the support of recycling and
reducing the use of non-biodegradable plastics. These efforts and
more utilize the power of USF as a persuader of the populace and
promote responsible stewardship of the earth.
USF Continually Improves
The University of South Florida has been named one of thenation's top "green" colleges. In 2010 USF started the nation's
first School of Global Sustainability with its first degree program a
master of arts in global sustainability. This program is to prepare
students for "green collar" careers and to find solutions for global
challenges related to sustainability. The University of South
Florida has made many changes to improve sustainability. Some
of the major changes around the University of South Florida that
has helped name it one of the top green colleges are recyclingprograms, LEED, student transit services, and student, staff, and
faculty programs.
Recycling
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The University of South Florida has increased their recycling
efforts. At the Tampa campus there is a major recycling plant and
a few student assistants
took the receipts from
1006 to 2007 to find
how much aluminum
and paper were
recycled. They
determined that 48 tons
of aluminum and 9,700
tons of mixed paper have been recycled at the physical plant. The
University of South Florida campus have also made recycling
easier and more accessible to students by providing recycle bins in
academic buildings, and most recently, in the dorms. Not only
does the university recycle paper and plastic in the dining hall but
they also recycle their lights and have moved to low-watt light
bulbs, which saves 1,689 kilowatt hours per academic year! USF
faculty is a big help in the recycling and reduced amount of paper
used. Blackboard has made it easier for professors to administer
tests and term papers. In 2009 alone over 500 tons of paper hasbeen recycled and 9,700 tons have been recycled since the paper
recycling program began.
LEED at USF
LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design. It is a program that provides
third-party verification of green
buildings. The University of South
Florida has three LEED AccreditedProfessionals on Facilities Planning
and Construction staff. Over the years
USF have built many green buildings
each of the campus with a few that
are still in design. The University of
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South Floridas St. Petersburg campus has one building that has
earned an LEED certification for its environmental friendly
planning, design and construction materials. The University of
South Florida would like to eventually make all the buildings at
the Tampa campus green buildings. Over the past three years
fifteen roofs have been replaced with green roofs covering
410,865 square feet. The Universitys St. Petersburg campus has
recently installed solar power charging stations around campus.
Students can charge their computers and do homework outside
while saving energy.
Transportation
When it comes to transportation at the
University of South Florida the Tampa
Campus has the most eco-friendly
commuting programs due to the campus
size. The campus has a biodiesel-fueled
fare-free bus service to take students
around the campus, the Bull Runner
Transit. The Bull Runner Transit even
travels a little outside of the campus toconnect it to the HART buses in the area.
The HART regional transit system is also free for students, there
are free carpool matching services, and those who commute by
transit at least two times per week have access to the free
Emergency Ride Home program. USF helps their students by
cutting the cost of gas to travel to school by providing these free
transit systems. At the St. Petersburg campus carpooling is greatly
encouraged as well as bicycling, which is very popular in the St.Pete area. It is mandatory to purchase a parking pass for on-
campus parking and one of the reasons the price for this pass is so
high is to encourage other means of commuting to and from class.
Along with the free transit systems to decrease student driving
the campus have increased on-campus house and dining and
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other services to encourage students and staff to stay on campus
through the day.
Programs
Sustainability Champions is a program at the University of
South Florida that acknowledges faculty and staff who go out of
their way to make the USF campus and community. Two
champions are selected each semester for the program based on
their commitment to making changes that will help make the
university a more sustainable one. Very similar to the Champion
program there is a Sustainability Mentors Programs. This program
also highlights those faculty and staff that are involved with
making the campus more sustainable but while they are also
mentoring undergraduate and graduate students in sustainabilityactivities on campus. The Sustainability Fellows Program is for
graduate students to get involved with make their own school
campus more sustainable. The students chosen work with the
Office of Sustainability staff. Lastly, there is a Sustainability
Scholars Program that is for undergraduate students who will also
work with the Office of Sustainability staff to make the University
of South Florida a green university.
In January 2010 a new School of Global Sustainability wascreated at USF. Key characteristics of the School include: 1) The
School is rooted in our geographical as well as intellectual capital,
Tampa Bays coastal shorelines, with two thirds of the State of
Florida being surrounded by water; Florida has a critical need for
fresh water, and a need to sustain our environment; 2) USF offers
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renowned researchers in climate change, coastal environments,
sustainable cities, health and society, STEM areas related to
sustainability; 3) The School brings it all together, providing an E-
campus MA program, along with an on-campus intellectual center
for shared engagement, facilitating the creation of integrated,
interdisciplinary research teams; 4) The initial emphasis is on
global sustainability and water, but the School will evolve to
reflect a broader focus on Sustainable Healthy Communities; 5)
FTE generated will follow participating faculty to their respective
departments/colleges.
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Conclusion
We can affirm with 100% certainty that USF is doing
everything in its power to convert its campus in a green, waste-
free one. In this paper, we mentioned the multiple programs and
efforts of the university to contribute to a greener campus. We
also cover in detail the whole sustainably concept and the roll of
our university in it. Like stated at the beginning of this paper we
should be the change we wish to see in the world. Undoubtedly,
University of South Florida is making a change; not only as the
member of our community but also as an example to other
universities around the country that yes, in fact its possible to
transforms minds and actions to achieve a common goal. Notonly student but also staff members and the community itself are
integrating and becoming one in this fight to make a better,
greener planet.
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Annotated BibliographyCash, Jachi. "USF One of Nation's Top Green Colleges." - University of South Florida. USF,
5 May 2010. Web. 28 Mar. 2013. .
Lists the top colleges in the green movement.
Gadsden, Sandra. "New Science and Technology building helps transform USF St.Petersburg." Tampa Bay Times. Tampa Bay Times, 23 Jan 2010. Web. 27 Mar 2013.
.
This website is an article from the Tampa Bay Times. I was able to use this to get
more information on the LEED building that we have at the University of South
Floridas St. Petersburg campus. This article seemed to have the most
information on that building alone and since that is our home campus I thought
it would be best to name that LEED building while there still are some at the
other USF campus.
Kavanaugh, Missy. "USF St. Petersburg Boasts LEED-Certified Science And Technology
Building." 83Degrees. 83Degrees, 2010. Web. 28 Mar. 2013.This website provided news on USFSPs newest science and technology building.
There were details on how the building was LEED certified and how that affected
the school.
Keeler, Scott. New Science and Technology building helps transform USF St. Petersburg.
2010. Tampa Bay Times, Tampa. Web. 27 Mar 2013.
.
This is where I got my picture of the Science and technology building for
appendix d.
Shaheen, and Cohen. "The Car Sharing Network - Car Sharing in Your City || YourCarShare Resource || Car Sharing North America." The Car Sharing Network - Car
Sharing in Your City || Your CarShare Resource || Car Sharing North America.
Carsharing.net, 2010. Web. 28 Mar. 2013. .
A website devoted to explaining the evolution and reach of the carsharing
movement. With specific focus on the USA
"College of the Atlantic." Environmental Commitment. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Mar. 2013.
The College of Atlantics website provides a variety of links to different
pages that tell of their commitment.
"Green Initiatives." Undergraduate Admissions. University of South Florida St.
Petersburg, 2012. Web. 28 Mar. 2013. .
A brief listing of the green movements of USFSP.
"Honest Buildings." Honest Buildings. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Mar. 2013.
This website gives the description of LEED and its purposes. It also
provides a list of the benefits, services, and outcomes of a LEED
certified structure.
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Journal of College and Character. Volume 13, Issue 4, Pages, ISSN (Online) 1940-
1639, DOI:10.1515/jcc-2012-1943, November 2012
Paper on the influence universities have on the character of their students.
Journal of College and Character. Volume 14, Issue 1, Pages 7984, ISSN (Online) 1940-
1639, ISSN (Print) , DOI:10.1515/jcc-2013-0011, February 2013
Paper on the affects of different circumstances on students when pertaining tocommunity service.
"Office of Sustainability Green Sustainable | American University." Office of
Sustainability Green Sustainable | American University. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Mar. 2013.
The American Universitys sustainability website gives links to descriptive
actions the institution has taken or will take in the future to be a green
university.
Partel College of Global Sustainability. Patel College of Global Sustainability, n.d. Web.
27 Mar 2013. .
I got all of my information from this website. It was very informative when it
came to breaking down all the ways in which the University of South Florida has
gone green within the past few years and the plan for the future. It gave a lot of
information about the universities Office of Sustainability.
"Recycling @ USF Housing - USF Housing & Residential Education." Recycling @ USF
Housing - USF Housing & Residential Education. USF, 2011. Web. 28 Mar. 2013.
.
Discusses the views of the students living on campus and the expectations of
those students.
"SOLAR POWER-DOK." SOLAR POWER-DOK. Enerfusion, n.d. Web. 28 Mar. 2013.
This website provided detailed information on the solar powered docking
stations by the company Enerfusion Inc.
"SGEF Grading Rubric." Student Green Energy Fund. University of South Florida St.
Petersburg, 2012. Web. 27 Mar. 2013.
Rubric for grading potential sustainable improvements suggested by students
and staff or USFSP
"Sustainability Programs and Initiatives at USF and around the World." Patel School of
Global Sustainability RSS. N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Mar. 2013.
This is USFs office of sustainability website. They provide information on
completed and future green projects as well as the universitys M.A.program in global sustainability.
"The Green Rating: How We Score Schools." The Green Rating: How We Score Schools.
N.p., n.d. Web. 28 Mar. 2013.
The Princeton Reviews Green Ratings are displayed on this website.
There is a grading scale and a series of questions given in order to rank
the schools given.
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"USF One of Nation's Top Green Colleges." University of South Florida. N.p., n.d. Web.
28 Mar. 2013.
The article discusses USFs accomplishments in their movement to
become green and a variety of the events they put on.
"USF Sarasota-Manatee." USF Sarasota-Manatee. USF, 2010. Web. 28 Mar. 2013.
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Discusses the movement from the Sarasota campus.
"USF- WeCar - Carsharing at the University of South Florida." USF-WeCar. University of
South Florida, 2011. Web. 28 Mar. 2013. .
Description of the USF Tampa carsharing program, lists fees, and description of
program.
"Welcome to University of South Florida." University of South Florida. University of
South Florida St. Petersburg, 12 Mar. 2013. Web. 27 Mar. 2013.
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Listing of current projects accepted by the SGEF and their status.