Introduction and Overview

Since 2003, the Social Responsibility and Corporate Reporting (SRCR) Program of Distinction at the College of Business (COB) at USF St. Petersburg has provided multidisciplinary study and outreach in areas of interest to the business and academic communities following the corporate scandals and frauds that touched so many in our society early in this decade. Built on a foundation of emphasizing ethical behavior, transparency, corporate social responsibility and effective corporate governance, the SRCR Program encourages scholarly research and study by faculty, students and the community across all business disciplines.

The SRCR Program is central to the mission of the COB and has become the primary theme for its graduate curriculum. Over the past three years, the COB has created six new required courses (each with a focus on SRCR concepts), as well as three new areas of concentration (each with several new courses including SRCR topics) for the MBA Program, and has encouraged faculty and students to develop SRCR themes in courses and research undertaken. In addition, the SRCR Program has also created and operated with an Advisory Board of professionals and business leaders to provide guidance and direction, and has organized several guest lectures and presentations on SRCR topics.

Beyond Grey Pinstripes is a biennial survey and ranking of business schools. Their mission is to spotlight innovative full-time MBA programs that are integrating issues of social and environmental stewardship into curricula and research. The College of Business at USF St. Petersburg was recognized as the Top Small Business School in the nation for 2005 on preparing MBA's for social and environemental stewardship.

USF St. Petersburg has once again demonstrated significant leadership in integrating social and environmental issues into its MBA program, according to the Aspen Institute's 2007-2008 edition of Beyond Grey Pinstripes. The school was ranked 34th on a list of the Global Top 100 Schools.
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Aspen Institute

The Aspen Institute, founded in 1950, is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering enlightened leadership and open-minded dialogue.

USFSP Bishop Center for Ethical Leadership

The Wally and Louise Bishop Center for Ethical Leadership promotes the study and practice of good leadership through interdisciplinary research, teaching and experiential learning across USF St. Petersburg’s curriculum.

Business and Society Program

The Business and Society Program is dedicated to developing leaders for a sustainable global society. Through dialogues and path-breaking research, we create opportunities for executives and educators to explore new pathways to sustainability and values-based leadership.

USFSP Center for Civic Engagement

The Center was designed to make USF St. Petersburg distinctive in its commitment to civic and community engagement through the development of the citizen-scholar model.