Campus Updates
There are 8 state schools running green fee campaigns on their campus and working on the overall statewide network.
- University of Florida
- First school to pass a green fee referendum on a Florida campus, with 78% of the vote. The campaign did a follow up survey, and the results matched the referendum outcome. Students made a presentation before their Board of Trustees which showed interest in the fee.
- University of Central Florida
- Passed green fee referendum in the spring of 2008 with 67% of the student vote. The UCF campaign proposed a 75 cent which would raise almost a million dollars for sustainability on campus.
- Florida State University
- In the spring of 2008 the FSU campaign passed a referendum with 74% of the student vote. Students are currently working with their sustainability committee and student government representatives for increased support of campus
- New College of Florida
- Highest passed referendum vote in the state, with 85% support. The campaign at NCF has met with their Board of Trustees and received support for the campaign.
- University of South Florida
- Students passed the green fee referendum in Spring 2009 SG election by 58% of the vote. USF plans on working with their administration to gather more support on campus.
- Florida Atlantic University
- Recent 2009 SG election showed student support for the green fee with 53% of the vote. Student leaders are using the results as a springboard to keep working on gaining support for their green fee program on campus.
- University of West Florida
- Is working with the administration to do a feasibility study of the Green Fee.
- Florida International University
- Kicked off their campus campaign during their Earth Week celebration in April 2009. Currently surveying students on their interest in the Fee.
The remaining 3 schools do not have active programs on campus, get in touch with organizers to start one. The time is right to get involved in the Florida green fee campaign!
- Florida Gulf Coast University
- No campaign on campus, get in touch with organizers!
- University of North Florida
- No campaign on campus, get in touch with organizers!
- Florida A&M University
- Currently planning to initiate a campaign Fall 2009.