University of South Florida

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The 2011 Florida ASPA Conference is hosted by the University of South Florida and sponsored by the Master of Public Administration Program in the Department of Government & International Affairs.

The first independent state university conceived, planned and built in the 20th century, USF has made incredible progress in just a little more than 50 years developing into one of the nation’s leading research institutions. USF is committed to: providing students at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels with high quality learning opportunities; building community and business partnerships; and promoting innovative, leading-edge research.


Directions/Onsite Parking

Parking for the Florida ASPA Conference is in the Crescent Hill Parking Garage located on Cedar Drive, a short walk from the Marshall Student Center. The fee to park is $5.00.


Below are directions to the garage from both the East Fowler Avenue and East Fletcher Avenue entrances to the university.

From East Fowler Avenue:
Enter the campus at Leroy Collins Blvd.
Turn right at Alumni Drive
Turn left at Maple Drive
Turn left at Holly Drive
Turn left at Cedar Drive – Entrance to the garage is on the left

From East Fletcher Avenue:
Enter the campus at Palm Drive.
Turn left at Holly Drive
Turn right at Cedar Drive – Entrance to the garage is on the left

Accommodations

Arrangements have been made with the Embassy Suites Hotel on the campus of USF for a small number of rooms for conference participants and attendees for the period May 12 through May 14, 2011. The rates are as follows:

$119.00 per night plus tax
$92.00 per night plus tax (government rate)

In addition to the standard guest accommodations, this rate also includes complimentary in-room high speed internet access. The hotel will also provide shuttle service to the Marshall Student Center on Friday, May 14th.

Guests will be responsible for making their own reservation and guaranteeing payment with a major credit card by 4:00 PM EST May 5, 2011. When making reservations, please indicate that you are with the "Florida ASPA Conference."

Embassy Suites Hotel (Tampa-USF)
3705 Spectrum Boulevard
Tampa, FL 33612
Telephone: 813-977-7066
National Reservations: 1-800-445-8667

Other Area Hotels

Wingate by Wyndham Tampa/USF
3751 E. Fowler Ave
Tampa, FL 33612 US
Phone: 813-979-2828

La Quinta Inn & Suites USF
3701 East Fowler Ave
Tampa, FL 33612
Phone: 1-813-910-7500

Planes, Trains and Autos

How to get to the University of South Florida:

If you plan to fly, Tampa International Airport is your destination.