Climate Change at USF: Faculty Introduction to Environmental Policy Jacquie Siegel, Ana Sycip & Katie Webber

Data Collection Methods Conducted an online survey to all undergraduate USF faculty members of Arts & Sciences, School of Business & Professional Studies & School of Nursing via and announcement on USFConnect (56 respondents) Conducted an online survey to all undergraduate USF faculty members of Arts & Sciences, School of Business & Professional Studies & School of Nursing via and announcement on USFConnect (56 respondents) Conducted a follow-up survey as well for those with time and interest in the subject (26 respondents) Conducted a follow-up survey as well for those with time and interest in the subject (26 respondents) Additional personal interviews Additional personal interviews Compiled data from surveys Compiled data from surveys

Survey 1 Results We found that Arts & Sciences were the most responsive with the most detailed answers We found that Arts & Sciences were the most responsive with the most detailed answers 85.7% of respondents said they had not conducted any research on climate change issues 85.7% of respondents said they had not conducted any research on climate change issues 69.8% did not think that students should be required to take a course on climate change and sustainability 69.8% did not think that students should be required to take a course on climate change and sustainability 57.1% do not teach any courses which discuss climate change issues 57.1% do not teach any courses which discuss climate change issues 71.1% said their desire to educate students about climate change issues is being fulfilled by their dean/supervisor 71.1% said their desire to educate students about climate change issues is being fulfilled by their dean/supervisor

Survey 1 Results

Follow-up Survey Results

64% have not been involved in any community action regarding climate change, outside of USF 64% have not been involved in any community action regarding climate change, outside of USF 41.7% said it would be a viable option to teach a course paper free, with only required green books for exam 41.7% said it would be a viable option to teach a course paper free, with only required green books for exam 21 out of 26 said they get commuter checks when asked if they had any transportation incentives from USF 21 out of 26 said they get commuter checks when asked if they had any transportation incentives from USF 6 out of 11 (54.5%) Would be open to attending a seminar or workshop to learn sustainability practices to teach to students 6 out of 11 (54.5%) Would be open to attending a seminar or workshop to learn sustainability practices to teach to students

Suggestions for future climate change policies at USF Dorm Education and awareness Dorm Education and awareness Bart Shuttle Bart Shuttle More use of Blackboard and ing More use of Blackboard and ing LEED certification for all future construction LEED certification for all future construction Special section for Environmental Updates in the newspaper Special section for Environmental Updates in the newspaper Display information on campus energy and resource savings Display information on campus energy and resource savings Improve visibility and number of recycle & compost bins Improve visibility and number of recycle & compost bins Require use of recycled paper on campus Require use of recycled paper on campus Install more bike racks Install more bike racks

Key Findings The data we collected suggested that professors at USF are not currently focusing on advocating awareness or creating solutions of climate change The data we collected suggested that professors at USF are not currently focusing on advocating awareness or creating solutions of climate change However, when presented with ideas or suggestions for changes around campus, professors seemed interested and willing to get involved However, when presented with ideas or suggestions for changes around campus, professors seemed interested and willing to get involved

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