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Florida legislators hide projects in university budgets
Florida legislators hide projects in university budgets
Over the past seven years, lawmakers have quietly tucked nearly $315 million for their secret projects into state budgets, hiding them in the billions they give to universities to operate with the understanding that this is extra money for special purposes. [Source: Naples Daily News]
University of Florida applications hit a record high
Applications to the University of Florida reached a new record this year, with more than 34,000 prospective students vying for admission during the summer and fall semesters of 2017. This year’s total application number – 34,553 – represents a nearly 8 percent increase over last year’s total of 32,026. More at Florida Trend.
Florida colleges take middle ground on immigration battle
Most Florida universities and colleges are pledging to support their undocumented students but stopping short of declaring themselves “sanctuary campuses” that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration authorities. [Source: Orlando Sentinel]
Senate plan supports governing board for state colleges
For two decades, Florida’s state colleges, then known as community colleges, were under a 13-member state board. That arrangement ended in 2003, after a series of moves consolidating Florida’s education system under a new Board of Education appointed by the governor. [Source: Jacksonville Daily Record]
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» State colleges in Florida defend 4-year degrees
» Florida lawmakers move to cap enrollment in BA programs at state colleges
» State college system faces rebranding
Jeff Atwater leaving Florida's Cabinet for FAU position
Jeff Atwater, chief financial officer for the state of Florida, is leaving his post to join Florida Atlantic University's administration. Atwater will take a post as FAU's vice president for strategic initiatives and chief financial officer. [Source: ]
› UF President Fuchs Backs Teacher Funds, Block Tuition
University of Florida President Kent Fuchs said Tuesday that taking Florida’s research universities to the “next level” will be a key in advancing the state’s economy.
› Legislature could make university president applications secret
As Florida Gulf Coast University begins interviewing candidates for the school’s next president this week, a state representative has proposed a bill that would exempt those applying for president, provost or dean at state colleges and universities from Florida’s broad open records laws.
› FIU initiative makes textbooks more affordable
FIU Online is heading the Affordability Counts initiative to make higher education more affordable for students by recognizing faculty who keep the costs of their course materials down.
› 'Building boom' underway at Eastern Florida
Graduates of the old Brevard Community College would hardly recognize the new Eastern Florida State College. In just a few short years, the campuses have logged more construction time than they have in the past couple decades.
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