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Florida’s Universities Lead the Nation in U.S. News & World Report Public University Rankings

TALLAHASSEE, FL (September 18, 2023) — The U.S. News and World Report released their 2023-2024 Best Colleges rankings, and Florida Universities are shining brightly at the top. Florida now has six institutions in the Top 100. Together, our Florida university system’s successes are many as we provide an elite education for all our students and best prepare them […]

Items to Watch for the September 20th Board of Governors’ Meeting

Strategic Planning Committee: The Board will receive an update regarding the proposed methodology and proposed list of 2023 Programs of Strategic Emphasis and the feedback received to date. Facilities Committee: In compliance with 533.865, Florida Statutes, the Board will consider approval of the Public Notice of Intent to Adopt Board of Governors Regulation 14.010, Designation […]

Items to Watch for the Upcoming September 8th Board of Governors’ Meeting

Facilities Committee: The Board will consider approval of the 2024-2025 State University System Fixed Capital Outlay Legislative Budget Request, including the Preliminary Selection Group of 35 Public Education Capital Outlay (PECO) projects, as well as two authorizations to Issue Debt by the University of South Florida for an on-campus stadium and the University of North Florida […]

Items to Watch for the Upcoming Board of Governors’ Meeting (Canceled)

Strategic Planning and Budget & Finance Committee: The Board will consider approval of the 2023 New College of Florida Accountability, Business & Student Success Plans. Strategic Planning Committee: The Board will consider approval of the 2023 System Accountability Plan and the university proposals for receiving Linking Industry to Nursing Education (LINE) funds.  They will hear […]

State University System of Florida’s Performance Funding Model Drives Upward Trajectory in Student Success

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 […]

Items to Watch for the Upcoming Board of Governors’ Meeting

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 […]