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Students as co-researchers: Using participatory action research to address college food insecurity

  • University of San Francisco (CA)

Studies indicate that college students experience high rates of food insecurity. Growing awareness of food insecurity on college campuses has resulted in efforts by many institutions to address the prob­lem …

  • Posted June 15, 2023
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Sustainability Initiatives for Management Education: A Roadmap for Institutional Integration

  • University of San Francisco (CA)
  • Zambuling Institute for Human Transformation (DC)
  • Sustainable Capacity International Institute

What are the best ways to integrate sustainability concepts into higher education institutions and management education? Sustainability, global responsibility, and social innovations are increasingly accepted worldwide as part of a …

  • Posted June 15, 2023
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The Workability of Dominican University of California (DUoC) Transitioning to a Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) Program Energy Supply

  • University of San Francisco (CA)

For almost 10 years Community Choice Aggregation (CCA), or community based energy programs, have been developing and or providing clean energy resources to both commercial and residential customers in various …

  • Posted March 6, 2020
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Sustainability in the Visual Arts, Design and Creative Fields

  • University of San Francisco (CA)

Designers make the most beautiful trash. Educators in Design, Visual Arts, and other creative fields are challenged with educating our students on how to create high impact messages with low …

  • Posted Nov. 5, 2018
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Faculty Development for Advancing Community Engagement in Higher Education: Current Trends and Future Directions

  • University of San Francisco (CA)

This research involved the conduct of a conceptual review of 28 refereed journal articles and a survey of campus centers for community engagement staff to identify salient features and trends …

  • Posted Feb. 28, 2018
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Master of Science in Energy Systems Management

  • University of San Francisco (CA)

The Master of Science in Energy Systems Management is designed for people seeking the skills and knowledge to work in the fast changing world of electrical generation, distribution, conservation, and …

  • Posted Aug. 12, 2016
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Raising Student Voices: Student Action for University Community Investment

  • American University (DC)
  • Case Western Reserve University (OH)
  • Duke University (NC)
  • Fordham University (NY)
  • Loyola University New Orleans (LA)
  • University of Chicago (IL)
  • University of Pennsylvania (PA)
  • University of San Francisco (CA)
  • University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (TX)
  • Wesleyan University (CT)
  • Responsible Endowments Coalition (PA)

This report from The Democracy Collaborative and the Responsible Endowments Coalition seeks to connect struggling communities to local institutional wealth through engaging student activism. The report profiles three administration-led initiatives …


Applying geographic information systems (GIS) and survey data to transportation demand management

  • Skyline College (CA)
  • University of San Francisco (CA)

In 2013, Skyline College launched a transportation initiative to improve access for students and employees and make travel to campus more efficient and equitable while reducing reliance on single-occupancy vehicles. …

  • Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Climate Adaptation – The Role of Higher Education Institutions

  • Florida International University (FL)
  • Stanford University (CA)
  • University of San Francisco (CA)
  • Arup (NY)

As global action languishes, institutions of higher education are beginning to ask questions. If the global community is successful in greenhouse gas mitigation, there will still be changes in climate. …

  • Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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450 kW Rooftop Arrays (5 Buildings)

  • University of San Francisco (CA)
  • Constellation Energy (MD)

In 2008, USF brought 500 kilowatts of photovoltaic power on line from five building rooftops.

  • Posted Aug. 11, 2011
  • Green Power Projects
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