TAMPA— The Board of Governors advanced several key initiatives Wednesday and Thursday to increase student success, decrease student costs, and produce more degrees for in-demand fields. Today, the Board approved a plan to allocate $645 million in performance funds for the 2023-24 fiscal year. Universities will reinvest the money into initiatives designed to enhance their […]
Strategic Planning Committee: The Board will consider approval of the 2023 university accountability plans. The Board will hear updates on accreditation and programs of strategic emphasis. The Board will consider approval of two state-approved teacher preparation programs for which a student may be eligible to receive a tuition and fee waiver. Academic and Research Excellence […]
Tallahassee, Fla. – U.S. News & World Report has once again named Florida the top state in the country for higher education. Florida’s higher education system has held the top ranking since the inception of the rankings in 2017. This achievement can be credited to the collective commitment of our elected leaders, the Board of […]
Horatio Alger Association names 13 outstanding individuals, each of whom has overcome adversity to achieve professional and personal success, to its Member Class of 2023 TALLAHASSEE – Last week, the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, Inc., a nonprofit educational organization honoring the achievements of outstanding individuals and encouraging youth to pursue their dreams through higher […]
TALLAHASSEE—The State University System of Florida announces $2.56 billion in research expenditures, representing an incredible 10% year-over-year increase, which supports the System’s goal of reaching $3 billion in research by 2025. Additionally, federal expenditures have increased by 20% in the last five years. This increase demonstrates that our institutions have successfully competed for federal research […]
Strategic Planning Committee: The Board will consider approval of the Public Notice of Intent to Amend Board of Governors Regulation 3.0075, Security of Data and Related Information Technology Resources. It will consider approval of Florida State University’s 2023-2027 Strategic Plan. The Board will consider approval of the University of Central Florida’s Path to Preeminence, Five-Year […]
Academic and Student Affairs Committee: The Board will consider approval of the Public Notice of Intent to Adopt Board of Governors Regulation 10.003, Post-Tenure Faculty Review. Nomination and Governance Committee: The Board will consider the appointment of university trustees. Full Board: The Board will consider confirming the appointment of Mr. Richard Corcoran as interim president […]
MIAMI— Today, Chair Brian Lamb delivered a robust State of the System address that outlines key initiatives to invest in the System, recognize and reward high-performing faculty, examine the out-of-state fee structure, empower our university leadership, and build upon our strong relationship with the Governor and Florida Legislature. In his State of the System address, […]
Strategic Planning Committee: The Board will hear an update on accreditation. The Board will also begin reviewing the Programs of Strategic Emphasis with input from key stakeholders and identify recommended revisions. The Board also will hear an update regarding the State University System nursing education programs. Finally, the Board will hear an analysis of enrollment […]
TALLAHASSEE – The Nomination and Governance Committee of the Board of Governors is seeking applicants for 14 positions opening on the state’s university boards of trustees. Each state university has a 13-member Board of Trustees that has fiduciary responsibility for the oversight of university operations, establishing cost-effective policies or regulations consistent with Board of Governors’ […]