About the Student Sustainability Alliance

The Student Sustainability Alliance hopes to unify the student body as a whole in an effort to create a more sustainable community. It provides a forum for communication from the students to the staff. Members of the SSA are in direct contact with the operational departments and therefore can communicate effectively on what the students want to see regarding sustainability on campus.

The Student Sustainability Alliance is a closed committee of 12 students and is overseen by the SGA Environmental and Sustainability Coordinator. Applications for the SSA are available now! Email sga_env@mail.ucf.edu if you would like an application.

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Purpose of the Student Sustainability Alliance

The purpose of the SSA is to:
1. Educate the student body on sustainablitity including environmental protection, economic development, and social justice.
2. Communicate with the operational departments and faculty on campus about student's needs.
3. Participate in and develop sustainability projects on campus
The SSA also provides a way for students to obtain information regarding sustainability on campus and around the Central Florida area.

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Opportunities & Mailing List

Please email arboretum@mail.ucf.edu or fill out the form under "contact us" if you would like to receive updates about the Student Sustainability Alliance.

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Projects that the Student Sustainability Alliance are involved with

The SSA has created several opportunities for student involvement in sustainability initiatives on campus.
These include:
• Organic vegetable and herb garden
• Reduction of paper waste in SGA computer labs
• Various activities in the Natural Lands, including hikes and guided tours
• The Adopt-A-Programs (pond and road) throughout the semester

If you have any additional questions, please email arboretum@mail.ucf.edu.

Community Vegetable and Herb Garden
National Wildlife Federation's Campus Ecology
Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE)
AASHE'S Sustainability Tracking and Rating System (STARS) Storm Water Management
Campus & Community Sustainability Conference
Tours and educational field trips
Assistance in curriculum development
Interships and service-learning opportunities

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Adopt-A-Program
The Adopt-A-Program allows student groups to get involved by committing their time to maintaining a portion of the UCF campus during scheduled games.

Adopt-A-Game
If you or your organization is interested in adopting a game, please email the SSA President lisakip@gmail.com or call (407) 823-3583.

Adopt-A-Pond & Road
The Adopt-A-Pond and Road programs allow student groups to get involved by committing their time to maintaining one of the storm-water ponds on campus. After two months of commitment, a sign will be placed by the pond or road to highlight the organization’s work. If you have any questions, please email our stormwater assistant anmartin@mail.ucf.edu or call (407) 823-3583.

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Conference Information

Fall 2008, the University of Central Florida hosted the 3rd Annual Campus and Community Sustainability Conference themed "The 3 C’s of Sustainability: Communication, Community Involvement, & Campus Environment." Each year, hosted by a different university, this event showcases the best practices in sustainable development in Florida and in the nation, highlights new products and innovations, and provids a forum for organizations – public and private - to explore how best to develop a “green” culture. To Learn more about next year's conference, visit the Campus & Community Conference website.