GAINESVILLE — More than 100 academic, administrative, and student affairs leaders from the 12 state universities gathered in Gainesville last week at a summit to examine the impact of a major campus emergency on a university’s educational delivery system. Sponsored by the Board of Governors and the University of Florida, the SUMMIT on Academic Continuity […]
TAMPA — The Board of Governors advanced several initiatives this week to maintain the State University System’s upward trajectory, making decisions about the strategic direction of Florida’s 12 public universities and demonstrating their support for higher education partners. Board members approved the Accountability Plans for each university, following extensive discussion of each institution’s strategic direction […]
TAMPA— The Board of Governors approved a plan on Thursday to divide up $560 million in performance funds for the 2019-20 fiscal year. The money will be reinvested in university initiatives that improve performance on the 10 metrics in the Board’s performance funding model, which include graduation and retention rates and average cost to the […]
TAMPA — The Board of Governors on Thursday recognized Rep. David Silvers as its 2019 State University System Student Champion. Silvers, who represents central Palm Beach County, was sponsor of House Bill 595, which grants amnesty to people who seek medical help on behalf of someone experiencing alcohol poisoning, even if they are drinking underage. […]
Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law a new measure to encourage young people to call 911 to save a life, even if they’re consuming alcohol underage. The new law, which takes effect July 1, ensures that people drinking under the age of 21 do not face legal penalties if they seek medical help for someone […]
Accountability Plans: Universities will present their annual Accountability Plans for Board consideration, discussing each institution’s strategic direction and top priorities as well as performance outcomes and expectations. The Board will also consider Preeminence updates from the University of Florida, Florida State University and University of South Florida and an update from the University of Central […]
University of South Florida, University of Florida, Florida International University, Florida State University, and University of Central Florida are part of the State University System of Florida. TALLAHASSEE – Five Florida universities, all part of the State University System of Florida, are ranked among the Top 35 public universities granted U.S. utility patents in 2018, […]
Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that U.S. News & World Report has named Florida the top state in the country for higher education. This is the third year in a row Florida’s higher education system has earned the top ranking, reflecting the emphasis that elected leaders have placed on student success and […]
The State University System of Florida and its twelve public postsecondary institutions adopt this Statement on Free Expression to support and encourage full and open discourse and the robust exchange of ideas and perspectives on our respective campuses. The principles of freedom of speech and freedom of expression in the United States and Florida Constitutions, […]
For more than five years, I’ve had the privilege of being a member of the Board of Governors. During that time, this Board has led sweeping changes to Florida’s 12 public universities – implementing performance funding, setting ambitious plans for online education, insisting on college affordability, and above all, prioritizing student outcomes. When I became […]