This document provides a draft recommendation from a task force on tuition rates at public universities in Florida. It summarizes research showing that state funding for public higher education has declined significantly in recent decades while tuition rates have risen sharply. For Florida universities in particular, state funding has dropped by 25% in four years while tuition rates have remained capped below rates charged by peer institutions in other states. The recommendation suggests removing Florida's system-wide tuition cap and allowing individual universities to set tuition appropriate to their missions and programs.
Guide to Federal Student Aid Beyond High SchoolRoy Thomsitt
The Guide to Federal Student Aid Beyond High School 2011/12 is a comprehensive guide to the sources of Student Aid. The guide covers sources of student finance, eligibility for the various types of student finance and loans, and other guidance which students of all ages beyond High School will find useful for their higher education financial needs. Specific grants such as the Pell Grant are covered in detail, helping mature students decide which are the best ways for them to finance their education.
http://www.timestuition.com
The document provides information and an application for Georgetown University's 2010 summer programs for high school students, which include courses in various subjects from American politics to forensic science. Students can apply by completing the application form and submitting transcripts, an essay, recommendation letter, and application fee. The application requests contact and background information from students and their parents or guardians.
Only $1 million of a required $35 million private endowment for Mississippi's three historically black universities has been raised so far. The endowment was part of a 2002 desegregation settlement to fund new programs and buildings. However, no fundraising campaign has been planned by the College Board responsible for raising the funds. University presidents are concerned that such an effort could conflict with their own fundraising campaigns. Raising the remaining money will be difficult but board members believe it is possible if a strategy is implemented.
Weekly update issue #393 September 15, 2014EducationUSA
Accredited U.S. educational institutions can publicize their financial aid opportunities and campus news to the EducationUSA network of over 400 centers in 170 countries through our free service: EdUSA Weekly Update. EducationUSA advising centers will, in turn, circulate this information through a multitude of international channels via social media, newsletters, bulletin boards, websites, and more!
The document provides information for seniors regarding the Twenty-first Century Scholarship program requirements and application process. It outlines that students must graduate with a C average or higher, submit their pledge affirmation by March 10th of their senior year, and file the FAFSA by the same deadline. It also notes that some affirmations will be randomly selected for verification.
EducationUSA Weekly Update Feb 11, 2013EducationUSA
The document provides information on various scholarships and grants for international students, as well as campus news briefs. Under financial aid, opportunities are listed for undergraduate and graduate programs in several states. The campus news section summarizes articles about public universities offering free online classes, an increase in applications from foreign students to some universities, how international students celebrate Valentine's Day, and job prospects for international MBAs. Contact information is provided at the end for advising.
Weekly Update Issue #399 November 3, 2014EducationUSA
Accredited U.S. educational institutions can publicize their financial aid opportunities and campus news to the EducationUSA network of over 400 centers in 170 countries through our free service: EdUSA Weekly Update. EducationUSA advising centers will, in turn, circulate this information through a multitude of international channels via social media, newsletters, bulletin boards, websites, and more!
Guide to Federal Student Aid Beyond High SchoolRoy Thomsitt
The Guide to Federal Student Aid Beyond High School 2011/12 is a comprehensive guide to the sources of Student Aid. The guide covers sources of student finance, eligibility for the various types of student finance and loans, and other guidance which students of all ages beyond High School will find useful for their higher education financial needs. Specific grants such as the Pell Grant are covered in detail, helping mature students decide which are the best ways for them to finance their education.
http://www.timestuition.com
The document provides information and an application for Georgetown University's 2010 summer programs for high school students, which include courses in various subjects from American politics to forensic science. Students can apply by completing the application form and submitting transcripts, an essay, recommendation letter, and application fee. The application requests contact and background information from students and their parents or guardians.
Only $1 million of a required $35 million private endowment for Mississippi's three historically black universities has been raised so far. The endowment was part of a 2002 desegregation settlement to fund new programs and buildings. However, no fundraising campaign has been planned by the College Board responsible for raising the funds. University presidents are concerned that such an effort could conflict with their own fundraising campaigns. Raising the remaining money will be difficult but board members believe it is possible if a strategy is implemented.
Weekly update issue #393 September 15, 2014EducationUSA
Accredited U.S. educational institutions can publicize their financial aid opportunities and campus news to the EducationUSA network of over 400 centers in 170 countries through our free service: EdUSA Weekly Update. EducationUSA advising centers will, in turn, circulate this information through a multitude of international channels via social media, newsletters, bulletin boards, websites, and more!
The document provides information for seniors regarding the Twenty-first Century Scholarship program requirements and application process. It outlines that students must graduate with a C average or higher, submit their pledge affirmation by March 10th of their senior year, and file the FAFSA by the same deadline. It also notes that some affirmations will be randomly selected for verification.
EducationUSA Weekly Update Feb 11, 2013EducationUSA
The document provides information on various scholarships and grants for international students, as well as campus news briefs. Under financial aid, opportunities are listed for undergraduate and graduate programs in several states. The campus news section summarizes articles about public universities offering free online classes, an increase in applications from foreign students to some universities, how international students celebrate Valentine's Day, and job prospects for international MBAs. Contact information is provided at the end for advising.
Weekly Update Issue #399 November 3, 2014EducationUSA
Accredited U.S. educational institutions can publicize their financial aid opportunities and campus news to the EducationUSA network of over 400 centers in 170 countries through our free service: EdUSA Weekly Update. EducationUSA advising centers will, in turn, circulate this information through a multitude of international channels via social media, newsletters, bulletin boards, websites, and more!
This document provides draft talking points to guide a teleconference discussion about implementing a differentiated tuition model. It outlines a three-step plan where universities could gradually increase tuition rates for degrees up to 6 times the Consumer Price Index annual increase. Degrees classified as "eminent," such as those leading to high employment, could have lower tuition increases. The program would be reevaluated after 4 years based on economic factors. If a university's student quality or graduation rates dropped for two years in a row, tuition increases would be capped at the CPI increase until improvements are made.
This document discusses occupational projections in Florida from 2011 to 2019. It includes two tables showing employment counts by education level for 2003, 2011, and 2019. The tables assign educational codes to occupations based on Florida codes and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics codes. The document also compares projected bachelor's degree production in Florida to projected job openings requiring a bachelor's degree over that period.
The document discusses reforms needed for Florida higher education. It argues that (1) Florida already has an effective structure in place and does not need reorganization, (2) restoring state funds cut in recent years is essential to improve student/faculty ratios and access to courses, and (3) additional new funding is needed to address salary compression and retain faculty talent, in order to build a strong knowledge-based economy.
This document summarizes a presentation by Dr. Jeff Allen on the changing role of training professionals. It discusses how the field of training has evolved from a focus on traditional training to emphasizing performance and results. Dr. Allen advocates expanding traditional job titles in the field to better reflect professionals' full scope of abilities in areas like performance improvement and workplace learning. He also argues that training professionals need to join forces with related fields to navigate changes and challenges facing the industry.
This document contains draft recommendations from a task force regarding tuition and governance at public universities in Florida. It provides background information on declining state support for higher education and restrictions on tuition increases in Florida. The task force recommends abandoning the tuition policy that locks universities into a narrow tuition range. It also recommends giving university boards of trustees more authority over tuition rates and allowing differentiated rates by program. The recommendations aim to provide universities more flexibility to deal with state funding cuts while maintaining affordability.
This document summarizes a journal article about the relationship between public university research and state economic development. It describes potential virtuous and vicious cycles in this relationship. The virtuous cycle involves increased federal research funding leading to more university discoveries, job growth, and increased state tax revenues that fund universities. However, a vicious cycle can also occur if states do not adequately fund universities. This can weaken universities' research competitiveness and the state's long-term economy. It can also exacerbate disparities between states with strong vs. weak university systems.
The document proposes refinements to the "System Strengths and Weaknesses" section of a report. It lists three strengths: 1) an effective professional staff supports the Board of Governors, 2) local control enables excellent learning environments, and 3) comprehensive coordination allows the Board to manage higher education goals. It also lists three weaknesses: 1) limitations in data analysis inhibit decision making, 2) over-centralization may hinder innovation, and 3) insufficient data assessment of university performance.
The document provides notes from a Governor's Blue Ribbon Task Force conference call discussing strategies to address tensions between increasing and decreasing university tuition in Florida. It recommends increasing state funding toward the national average per student and allowing differentiated tuition rates between degree programs. Specific degree programs in strategic state emphasis areas could qualify for lower tuition rates if universities meet metrics agreed upon by the state Legislature and Board of Governors. Universities meeting additional metrics could be designated "Preeminent" with more tuition flexibility and reduced regulation.
Study Abroad at Duke University, Admission Requirements, Courses, FeesMy College Sherpa
Study Abroad at Duke University, Admission Requirements, Application Information, Courses, Fees, Deadlines, Exam Cutoffs, Scholarships and more details available. Overseas Education Consultants, Counsellors, Advisors.
This document discusses research university performance and financing. It provides an overview of the Center for Measuring University Performance, which publishes an annual report called The Top American Research Universities (TARU). TARU uses non-subjective data to measure and benchmark university performance over time. It also discusses challenges facing public university financing, including rising costs, declining state support per student, and increasing tuition prices. As a result, students are taking on higher levels of debt to pay for their education.
The document outlines funding priorities and action items for the University of Florida Student Government's 2016 Legislative Agenda. The top funding priority is renovating Norman Hall, the aging education building on campus in need of electrical, plumbing and structural repairs. Other priorities include securing performance-based funding to support UF's academic excellence, keeping tuition costs from increasing further, and maintaining funding for Bright Futures scholarships amid rising eligibility requirements. The agenda also calls for allocating bonded capital improvement funds for student life buildings and addressing facility issues threatening the College of Music's accreditation.
Ryan Chatman is considering several colleges for pursuing a career in forensics or law. He is interested in Cal State Dominguez College because he knows someone who attends and likes the campus. It offers a BA in psychology for in-state tuition of $21,690. Loyola Marymount University also interests him as it offers a law degree and has a campus he loves, but costs $55,602 annually. Arizona State University has a lower tuition ranging from $423-463 and offers financial aid and on-campus jobs.
EducationUSA U S Higher Education System ExplainedMarty Bennett
The document provides an overview of the US higher education system, including the types of institutions, degrees offered, costs, financial aid options, and fields of study. It discusses the variety in accredited public and private universities and colleges. Key facts include that costs vary greatly between two-year and four-year, public and private institutions, with average annual costs ranging from $2,402 to $34,132. Financial aid is available, with approximately 40% of four-year schools offering over $10,000 per year to international undergraduates and many graduate programs providing full funding.
This document lists and provides contact information for 8 physician assistant programs in Florida. It notes that PA programs typically require 2 years of study, with classroom learning in the first year and clinical rotations in the second. Prospective PAs must graduate from an accredited program and pass a national certification exam to practice. The programs listed award certificates, master's degrees, or associate's degrees and participate in the centralized application service CASPA.
The document summarizes the Florida College System, which consists of 28 community colleges and state colleges. It describes the history and establishment of the system, as well as information about students, faculty, governance, funding, vocational education programs, and degrees offered. Key facts include that the system serves over 800,000 students annually, has a 3:1 ratio of part-time to full-time faculty, and offers associate and bachelor's degrees as well as career/technical certificates and adult education programs.
EducationUSA Weekly Update, #337, July 15, 2013EducationUSA
This document provides a summary of merit-based scholarships and tuition assistance programs for international students at various US universities. It includes scholarships from Southern Illinois University, Pacific Lutheran University, The University of North Dakota, Eastern Illinois University, Winona State University, and Loyola University Chicago. It also provides brief information on upcoming virtual student fairs and a new associate degree program in international business at MassBay Community College.
I. Financial Aid
UG: Southern Illinois University Merit-Based Scholarships
UG: Pacific Lutheran University Merit-Based Scholarships
UG: The University of North Dakota Tuition Scholarships
UG/Grad: Eastern Illinois University Merit-Based Scholarships
UG/Grad: Winona State University Cross-Cultural Scholarship
Grad: Loyola University Chicago (School of Law) Consumer Antitrust Scholarship
II. Campus News
• Virtual Student Fairs
• MassBay Community College Offers Associate Degree in International Business
Assessing the costs of public higher education in the commonwealth of virgini...Robert M. Davis, MPA
Part 4 in a series of whitepaper research examining the costs of public higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Loan borrowing has become the means in which to cope which costs increases. Loan borrowing may be one of the primary options available to finance the costs of higher education, there are risks associated with this option; recent research identifies that those risks may be growing.
EducationUSA Weekly Update, #336, July 8, 2013EducationUSA
This document provides information on merit-based scholarships from various universities in the United States. It includes scholarships from Washington State University, The University of Arizona, Oregon State University, and East Tennessee State University. It also lists fellowship opportunities at Keck Graduate Institute. Additionally, it provides brief updates on programs from the University of Minnesota, Virginia International University, and a competition win by Carroll University students.
EducationUSA Weekly Update, #339, July 29, 2013EducationUSA
The document provides information on merit-based scholarships from various colleges and universities:
- Northwestern Michigan College awarded over $20,000 to international students for the 2013-14 academic year as part of their Global Opportunities initiative. Additional scholarships of $500-$2000 are available for spring 2014.
- Temple University offers international undergraduate merit scholarships ranging from $2,500 to full tuition for strong fall 2014 applicants.
- Utica College provides merit-based scholarships for international students of $5,000 to $25,000 per year based on academic achievement, with rolling admission for fall and spring semesters.
- The University of North Texas expanded their renewable scholarship program for students in the top 50% of
This document is the submission of the Canadian Federation of Students to the 2006 federal budget consultation. It discusses the decline in government funding for post-secondary education over the past 15 years, which has led to rising tuition fees and student debt. This impairs access to education, especially for those from low-income backgrounds. The submission makes three recommendations: 1) create a post-secondary education cash transfer to reduce tuition and improve quality, guided by a Post-Secondary Education Act; 2) replace the Millennium Scholarship Foundation with a national needs-based grant system; and 3) phase out education tax credits and use the savings for needs-based grants.
This document provides draft talking points to guide a teleconference discussion about implementing a differentiated tuition model. It outlines a three-step plan where universities could gradually increase tuition rates for degrees up to 6 times the Consumer Price Index annual increase. Degrees classified as "eminent," such as those leading to high employment, could have lower tuition increases. The program would be reevaluated after 4 years based on economic factors. If a university's student quality or graduation rates dropped for two years in a row, tuition increases would be capped at the CPI increase until improvements are made.
This document discusses occupational projections in Florida from 2011 to 2019. It includes two tables showing employment counts by education level for 2003, 2011, and 2019. The tables assign educational codes to occupations based on Florida codes and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics codes. The document also compares projected bachelor's degree production in Florida to projected job openings requiring a bachelor's degree over that period.
The document discusses reforms needed for Florida higher education. It argues that (1) Florida already has an effective structure in place and does not need reorganization, (2) restoring state funds cut in recent years is essential to improve student/faculty ratios and access to courses, and (3) additional new funding is needed to address salary compression and retain faculty talent, in order to build a strong knowledge-based economy.
This document summarizes a presentation by Dr. Jeff Allen on the changing role of training professionals. It discusses how the field of training has evolved from a focus on traditional training to emphasizing performance and results. Dr. Allen advocates expanding traditional job titles in the field to better reflect professionals' full scope of abilities in areas like performance improvement and workplace learning. He also argues that training professionals need to join forces with related fields to navigate changes and challenges facing the industry.
This document contains draft recommendations from a task force regarding tuition and governance at public universities in Florida. It provides background information on declining state support for higher education and restrictions on tuition increases in Florida. The task force recommends abandoning the tuition policy that locks universities into a narrow tuition range. It also recommends giving university boards of trustees more authority over tuition rates and allowing differentiated rates by program. The recommendations aim to provide universities more flexibility to deal with state funding cuts while maintaining affordability.
This document summarizes a journal article about the relationship between public university research and state economic development. It describes potential virtuous and vicious cycles in this relationship. The virtuous cycle involves increased federal research funding leading to more university discoveries, job growth, and increased state tax revenues that fund universities. However, a vicious cycle can also occur if states do not adequately fund universities. This can weaken universities' research competitiveness and the state's long-term economy. It can also exacerbate disparities between states with strong vs. weak university systems.
The document proposes refinements to the "System Strengths and Weaknesses" section of a report. It lists three strengths: 1) an effective professional staff supports the Board of Governors, 2) local control enables excellent learning environments, and 3) comprehensive coordination allows the Board to manage higher education goals. It also lists three weaknesses: 1) limitations in data analysis inhibit decision making, 2) over-centralization may hinder innovation, and 3) insufficient data assessment of university performance.
The document provides notes from a Governor's Blue Ribbon Task Force conference call discussing strategies to address tensions between increasing and decreasing university tuition in Florida. It recommends increasing state funding toward the national average per student and allowing differentiated tuition rates between degree programs. Specific degree programs in strategic state emphasis areas could qualify for lower tuition rates if universities meet metrics agreed upon by the state Legislature and Board of Governors. Universities meeting additional metrics could be designated "Preeminent" with more tuition flexibility and reduced regulation.
Study Abroad at Duke University, Admission Requirements, Courses, FeesMy College Sherpa
Study Abroad at Duke University, Admission Requirements, Application Information, Courses, Fees, Deadlines, Exam Cutoffs, Scholarships and more details available. Overseas Education Consultants, Counsellors, Advisors.
This document discusses research university performance and financing. It provides an overview of the Center for Measuring University Performance, which publishes an annual report called The Top American Research Universities (TARU). TARU uses non-subjective data to measure and benchmark university performance over time. It also discusses challenges facing public university financing, including rising costs, declining state support per student, and increasing tuition prices. As a result, students are taking on higher levels of debt to pay for their education.
The document outlines funding priorities and action items for the University of Florida Student Government's 2016 Legislative Agenda. The top funding priority is renovating Norman Hall, the aging education building on campus in need of electrical, plumbing and structural repairs. Other priorities include securing performance-based funding to support UF's academic excellence, keeping tuition costs from increasing further, and maintaining funding for Bright Futures scholarships amid rising eligibility requirements. The agenda also calls for allocating bonded capital improvement funds for student life buildings and addressing facility issues threatening the College of Music's accreditation.
Ryan Chatman is considering several colleges for pursuing a career in forensics or law. He is interested in Cal State Dominguez College because he knows someone who attends and likes the campus. It offers a BA in psychology for in-state tuition of $21,690. Loyola Marymount University also interests him as it offers a law degree and has a campus he loves, but costs $55,602 annually. Arizona State University has a lower tuition ranging from $423-463 and offers financial aid and on-campus jobs.
EducationUSA U S Higher Education System ExplainedMarty Bennett
The document provides an overview of the US higher education system, including the types of institutions, degrees offered, costs, financial aid options, and fields of study. It discusses the variety in accredited public and private universities and colleges. Key facts include that costs vary greatly between two-year and four-year, public and private institutions, with average annual costs ranging from $2,402 to $34,132. Financial aid is available, with approximately 40% of four-year schools offering over $10,000 per year to international undergraduates and many graduate programs providing full funding.
This document lists and provides contact information for 8 physician assistant programs in Florida. It notes that PA programs typically require 2 years of study, with classroom learning in the first year and clinical rotations in the second. Prospective PAs must graduate from an accredited program and pass a national certification exam to practice. The programs listed award certificates, master's degrees, or associate's degrees and participate in the centralized application service CASPA.
The document summarizes the Florida College System, which consists of 28 community colleges and state colleges. It describes the history and establishment of the system, as well as information about students, faculty, governance, funding, vocational education programs, and degrees offered. Key facts include that the system serves over 800,000 students annually, has a 3:1 ratio of part-time to full-time faculty, and offers associate and bachelor's degrees as well as career/technical certificates and adult education programs.
EducationUSA Weekly Update, #337, July 15, 2013EducationUSA
This document provides a summary of merit-based scholarships and tuition assistance programs for international students at various US universities. It includes scholarships from Southern Illinois University, Pacific Lutheran University, The University of North Dakota, Eastern Illinois University, Winona State University, and Loyola University Chicago. It also provides brief information on upcoming virtual student fairs and a new associate degree program in international business at MassBay Community College.
I. Financial Aid
UG: Southern Illinois University Merit-Based Scholarships
UG: Pacific Lutheran University Merit-Based Scholarships
UG: The University of North Dakota Tuition Scholarships
UG/Grad: Eastern Illinois University Merit-Based Scholarships
UG/Grad: Winona State University Cross-Cultural Scholarship
Grad: Loyola University Chicago (School of Law) Consumer Antitrust Scholarship
II. Campus News
• Virtual Student Fairs
• MassBay Community College Offers Associate Degree in International Business
Assessing the costs of public higher education in the commonwealth of virgini...Robert M. Davis, MPA
Part 4 in a series of whitepaper research examining the costs of public higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Loan borrowing has become the means in which to cope which costs increases. Loan borrowing may be one of the primary options available to finance the costs of higher education, there are risks associated with this option; recent research identifies that those risks may be growing.
EducationUSA Weekly Update, #336, July 8, 2013EducationUSA
This document provides information on merit-based scholarships from various universities in the United States. It includes scholarships from Washington State University, The University of Arizona, Oregon State University, and East Tennessee State University. It also lists fellowship opportunities at Keck Graduate Institute. Additionally, it provides brief updates on programs from the University of Minnesota, Virginia International University, and a competition win by Carroll University students.
EducationUSA Weekly Update, #339, July 29, 2013EducationUSA
The document provides information on merit-based scholarships from various colleges and universities:
- Northwestern Michigan College awarded over $20,000 to international students for the 2013-14 academic year as part of their Global Opportunities initiative. Additional scholarships of $500-$2000 are available for spring 2014.
- Temple University offers international undergraduate merit scholarships ranging from $2,500 to full tuition for strong fall 2014 applicants.
- Utica College provides merit-based scholarships for international students of $5,000 to $25,000 per year based on academic achievement, with rolling admission for fall and spring semesters.
- The University of North Texas expanded their renewable scholarship program for students in the top 50% of
This document is the submission of the Canadian Federation of Students to the 2006 federal budget consultation. It discusses the decline in government funding for post-secondary education over the past 15 years, which has led to rising tuition fees and student debt. This impairs access to education, especially for those from low-income backgrounds. The submission makes three recommendations: 1) create a post-secondary education cash transfer to reduce tuition and improve quality, guided by a Post-Secondary Education Act; 2) replace the Millennium Scholarship Foundation with a national needs-based grant system; and 3) phase out education tax credits and use the savings for needs-based grants.
The document provides information about the Southern Scholarship Foundation, which offers affordable housing to students from six Florida universities who demonstrate financial need. It houses up to 470 students across multiple residences, where they share household responsibilities to keep costs low. On average, residents save over $12,000 per year in living expenses through the program. Data shows the foundation supports a diverse population of students, many of whom are first-generation college attendees who may not otherwise be able to afford higher education.
IUPUI is a joint campus of Indiana University and Purdue University located in Indianapolis. It has an average undergraduate enrollment of 16,000 students and receives around 11,000 applications per year. IUPUI combines the resources of two major state universities and provides students with an affordable public university education in Indiana's capital city.
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Sarah Lawrence College is currently the most expensive university in the world, with an annual cost of $53,150 for tuition, insurance, and other expenses. Several other universities in the document also have annual costs over $50,000, including George Washington University at $53,000, Vassar College at $49,250, and St. John's College at $49,513. However, many of these schools aim to make their degrees accessible through significant financial aid programs, with average aid packages ranging from $22,500 to $30,000.
Complimentary Research Resource: Fear of Student Loan Debt & Enrollment Impac...Ardeo Education Solutions
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know the challenges you face as an enrollment professional are many and varied. We also know that communicating the complex realities of enrollment environments to peers on your campus, presidents, trustees, and committees can be one of them.
To aid you in painting a more complete picture, we’ve assembled and curated 38 data points covering research from 17 unique, trusted enrollment research sources into one easy to read, sharable document.
Tuition Waiver Request Revised - Cook Marion and Wayne Counties - FinalPhyllis Jeffers-Coly
Central State University is requesting a waiver of out-of-state tuition surcharges for residents of Cook County, IL, Wayne County, MI, and Marion County, IN for the 2013-2014 and 2014-2015 academic years. This would lower tuition and fees from $5,962 per year to $2,982 per semester. The rationale is that this would increase affordability for low-income, first-generation students; reduce attrition due to financial hardship; make more efficient use of institutional aid funds; and allow more students to experience Central State's unique environment as a midwestern HBCU. The university anticipates serving 300-400 students annually through this waiver and will measure its goals of increased enrollment and retention through
EducationUSA Weekly Update, #359, December 16, 2013EducationUSA
Accredited U.S. educational institutions can publicize their financial aid opportunities and campus news to the EducationUSA network of over 400 centers in 170 countries through our free service: EdUSA Weekly Update. EducationUSA advising centers will, in turn, circulate this information through a multitude of international channels via social media, newsletters, bulletin boards, websites, and more!
This document discusses strategies for paying for college with minimal out-of-pocket costs. It notes that many families qualify for financial aid even if they think they earn too much. It provides information on different types of financial aid and recommends negotiating with colleges to obtain the best possible financial aid package. Key steps include applying early, being willing to appeal aid awards, and using special circumstances to negotiate a higher aid amount.
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The document is the final report of the Florida Blue Ribbon Task Force on State Higher Education Reform from November 2012. It provides recommendations on accountability, funding, and governance for the Florida State University System. The task force organized their work around these three areas and provided a strengths/weaknesses analysis of the system. They recommend a set of linked accountability, funding, and governance changes intended to improve understanding between universities and funding stakeholders and help the system better demonstrate its value and operational innovation.
The document is a draft report from the Florida Blue Ribbon Task Force on State Higher Education Reform. It includes a letter from the chair introducing the task force's work over 6 months to assess the state university system. The draft report contains sections on strengths and weaknesses of the system, and recommendations related to accountability, funding, and governance. It emphasizes the complexity of higher education issues and the need for the university system to improve its standing and contributions to the state.
The document is a draft report from the Florida Blue Ribbon Task Force on State Higher Education Reform. It contains an introduction outlining the task force's focus on accountability, funding, and governance of the state university system. It also includes a summary of the strengths and weaknesses of the current state university system governance structure centered around the Board of Governors. The task force aims to provide recommendations to improve performance and innovation within the university system.
The document is a draft report from the Florida Blue Ribbon Task Force on State Higher Education Reform. It contains recommendations on accountability, funding, and governance of the state university system. The task force analyzed strengths and weaknesses of the current system and sought to address the complexity of issues facing higher education in Florida. The recommendations are presented as an interconnected whole and are intended to close the gap in understanding between universities and those who appropriate resources by linking accountability, funding, and governance.
The Florida Blue Ribbon Task Force on State Higher Education Reform drafted recommendations to improve accountability and transparency in the state university system. The recommendations included enhancing the Board of Governors' metrics-based accountability framework to focus on outcome-based performance metrics aligned with the governor's strategic goals. These goals include increasing degrees in strategic areas, employment rates and salaries of graduates, and lowering costs. The recommendations also suggested the Board of Governors articulate goals for each university's contributions to the overall system goals, and that universities align their plans with the Board's strategic plan and report progress annually.
This document provides guidance for states on implementing performance funding for higher education institutions. It outlines 11 principles for designing an effective performance funding system, including getting agreement on clear state goals, using metrics that are difficult to manipulate, and ensuring incentives align with goals. The principles are meant to help states avoid pitfalls of prior performance funding attempts and focus institutions on key priorities like increasing degrees and certificates awarded. The document also provides examples from states that have implemented performance funding successfully.
This document provides a technical guide for common college completion metrics adopted by Complete College America. It outlines outcome, progress, and context metrics for measuring degree production, graduation rates, transfer rates, remedial education, credit accumulation, retention, and enrollment at the state level. The purpose is to inform the public and policymakers about college completion, identify areas for improvement, show progress over time, and ensure accountability. Data will be collected uniformly to allow for comparisons across states and institutions.
The document outlines essential steps for states to measure progress and success in college completion. It recommends that states uniformly collect and publicly report data using key metrics like graduation rates, remediation rates, credit accumulation, and time to degree. This will allow states to diagnose challenges, identify opportunities for improvement, and be accountable for students' success. The document suggests states measure interim milestones and outcomes to drive completion, and disaggregate data by student demographics to close achievement gaps.
This document provides a summary and draft recommendations from Florida's Blue Ribbon Task Force on State Higher Education Reform. It catalogs previous recommendations from other reports and outlines draft recommendations in the areas of accountability, funding, and governance. The key recommendations include:
1. Enhancing the Board of Governor's accountability framework to focus on outcome-based metrics like employment rates, degrees in strategic areas, cost per graduate, and graduate salaries.
2. Differentiating tuition rates between universities and programs, with no tuition increases for 3 years for high-skill, high-wage degrees that are important to the state economy.
3. Rewarding "Preeminent Universities" that meet specific metrics with more flexibility in
This document provides a draft summary of recommendations from various efforts addressing reform of Florida's higher education system. It catalogs recommendations in the areas of accountability, funding, and governance. For accountability, it recommends enhancing metrics around outcomes like employment and enhancing alignment between university and state strategic plans. For funding, it discusses balancing access with excellence and tying funding to performance metrics. For governance, it recommends tying decreased regulation and flexibility to achieving strategic plan outcomes.
The Blue Ribbon Task Force on State Higher Education Reform held a webinar to discuss recommendations on funding, accountability, and governance for state universities. They aimed to refine, improve, accept, table or reject proposed recommendations and identify areas needing further work. Next meeting dates were established to continue discussions and finalize recommendations by October 30th.
The document contains recommendations from working groups on university funding, accountability, and governance. It recommends giving universities more autonomy over tuition rates while tying funding to performance metrics. It also suggests establishing flagship research universities and rewarding programs with high employment outcomes. Additional meetings are scheduled to further refine recommendations for submission to the governor.
The chair of the Blue Ribbon Task Force on State Higher Education Reform provides guidance to task force members on next steps. Members are to meet in subcommittees between now and September 17 to develop initial reform options, which will be discussed at a September 21 webinar. The chair outlines a timeline of subsequent meetings and deliverables, culminating in a final set of recommendations voted on at an October 12 webinar. Task force members are instructed to provide data and logic to build a business case for each reform option.
The group discussed strengths within the current system, and worked to define what successful state higher education would look like in 3-5 years. They focused on issues of governance, accountability, funding and the system as a whole, with the goal of developing recommendations to advance the governor's vision.
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The document provides final attachments and a website link for participants of a July 26 workshop to aid in their preparation, noting they should resist arguing for or against the ideas presented and instead focus on innovative solutions; it also looks forward to hearing the participants' own analysis and contributions; and includes three attached files and the name and title of the sender.
This document outlines 10 principles for reforming higher education in the United States. The first principle is to reduce third-party payments and end government subsidies and tax breaks that subsidize higher education costs. This would better align costs with the direct benefits received by students and encourage colleges to reduce costs. Currently, third-party payments have led to soaring costs without improving access or outcomes.
The speaker discusses three "tug-of-wars" in higher education: [1] Funding versus Accountability, noting that increased accountability is needed to obtain more funding; [2] Tuition versus Financial Aid, which are interrelated; and [3] Institutional Independence versus Need for Systemic Governance. Regarding funding versus accountability, the speaker states accountability must be improved for universities to receive more funding from the state government. The speaker also recommends the New Florida Initiative to increase graduates and research with $2 billion in new state funding.
The Higher Education Coordinating Council report provides recommendations to the Florida Legislature, State Board of Education, and Board of Governors on issues related to higher education in Florida. The report is organized into four sections addressing the core mission of institutions, data and performance measures, articulation policies, and workforce education. It includes 85 recommendations organized under seven thematic areas: strategic degree program coordination, capital expansion, student financial aid, funding/performance funding, articulation, data/accountability, and workforce education. Some of the key recommendations include developing a statewide degree program inventory, improving coordination of new programs between sectors, exploring alternative funding for facilities, and aligning financial aid to encourage on-time graduation.
The document outlines a strategic plan for the State University System of Florida from 2012-2025. It was approved on November 10, 2011. The plan discusses the context and challenges facing the university system, including declining state funding. It establishes a mission and vision for the system to better serve Florida's economic and workforce needs through 2025. Goals are outlined to improve access, affordability, graduation rates, research funding, and facilities funding over the next 13 years.
The email is inviting confirmed participants to a July 26 meeting of the Blue Ribbon Task Force on State Higher Education Reform. It provides the agenda and reading materials to prepare participants for collaborative discussions. The meeting will bring together over 70 participants with different views to generate consensus recommendations in three categories - accountability, governance, and funding - to position state universities for success. Participants are advised to approach the discussions with an open mind, seeking first to understand others and find win-win solutions while keeping the ultimate goal of state university success in mind.
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1. NOTE: The following DRAFT materials represent the individual work of Task Force members
consolidated and shared here for the first time. This distribution is intended to facilitate
discussion during the October 12 webinar. Task Force members are asked to review the
contents below and be prepared with questions and improvements. This activity represents
the first round of an iterative process. It is expected, therefore, that the final version of this
document will represent the efforts in the coming weeks to significantly refine and expand
the depth and breadth of recommendations.
Task Force members are reminded that they shall not communicate with each other to
discuss the contents herein or related topics outside of a publicly noticed phone call.
Tuition DRAFT Recommendation Starting Discussions:
The circumstances confronting the nation’s public colleges and universities, especially the major
research universities, are best described by the following statement. It is from an article by
David W. Breneman, published in a report by the Association of Governing Boards of
Universities and Colleges:
“Clearly, the relationship between public higher education and state
government is in flux in ways not seen for decades. The general pattern is
one of reduced state support, followed by sharply rising tuition and
arguments for less state regulations.”
In the June 2012 edition of the publication, Governing, there is an article by Peter A.
Harkness titled, “The Greatest Public Universities in America are at a Tipping Point.” The article
contains the following statements:
“The rate of decline in most states for funding their university systems
is stunning. Currently, states are spending 20 % less in inflation adjusted
dollars on higher education than a decade ago.”
“A five year drop in state support has left funding levels for higher
education lower in 29 states than it was in 2006-07.”
“Collectively states spent $90 billion on their public universities in
fiscal year 2009, accounting for about 30 % of total revenue, according to
Moody’s Investors Services. That is down from a 50 % share two decades
ago, and it is continuing to drop.”
Large flagship universities are said to suffer most from these reductions. For example,
Reuters.com (7/19/2012) reports that “Institutions such as Penn State, Ohio State, and the
University of Michigan now receive less than 7% of their budgets from state appropriations.”
2. Elsewhere, the University of California at Berkeley is reported to receive approximately 11% of
its revenue from state appropriations, and the University of Virginia receives approximately 7%
from state support.
Florida’s public universities must contend with some of the more severe challenges. It is
reported that Florida’s universities have lost 25 percent of state support in four years
(Governing, June 2012).
In a recent edition of The Chronicle of Higher Education, Florida is reported to be among
the 19 states that in FY 2011-12 had reductions for higher education in excess of 10.1%. In the
2011 edition of Florida Featured Facts, published by SREB, Florida’s funding per FTE, adjusted
for inflation, declined 20% between 2007-08 and 2009-10, as compared with an average decline
of 9% among the other 15 Southern states.
Florida’s public universities must contend not only with reductions in state support, but
also state restrictions on tuition increases. While major research universities in other states
confront losses in state appropriations few, if any, have both major appropriation reductions and
comparable limits on tuition. The following comparison highlights Florida universities’
disadvantage.
Institution Tuition
Florida State University $6,403
University of North Carolina $7,694
University of Maryland $8,909
Georgia Tech $10,098
University of Virginia $12,224
University of Florida $6,170
Ohio State University $10,037
University of Wisconsin $10,580
University of Michigan $12,994
Penn State University $16,006
University of Illinois $14,960-$19,880
3. Florida State University is compared with member institutions of the Atlantic Coast
Conference and the University of Florida with member institutions of the American Association
of Universities. In fact, both universities compete with all of the listed institutions and many
more, such as the University of Michigan ($13,154) and the University of Pittsburg ($15,282 to
$19,802).
Apart from a low tuition rate that places Florida’s universities at a distinct disadvantage,
the University System of Florida suffers from what is essentially a system-wide tuition cap.
Such a restriction has not been found in any other state. What is generally prevalent and
certainly more logical is illustrated below.
VIRGINIA TUITION AND MANDATORY
FEES FOR FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATES 2011-12
Institution Tuition & Fees
Virginia Military Institute $13,184
College of William and Mary $13,132
University of Virginia $11,576
Longwood University $10,530
Virginia Tech $10,509
Christopher Newport University $10,084
Virginia Commonwealth $9,517
George Mason University $9,266
University of Mary Washington $8,806
Old Dominion University $8,144
UVA-Wise $7,721
Radford University $7,320
Virginia State University $7,090
Norfolk State University $6,690
Average 4-Year Institutions $9,534
4. The tuition rates for FY 12-13 at Florida’s ten universities have been obtained by telephone and
are as follows.
FLORIDA TUITION AND MANDATORY FEE FOR FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATES
Florida International University $6,414
Florida State University $6,403
University of South Florida $6,334
University of Central Florida $6,247
University of West Florida $6,239
University of North Florida $6,235
University of Florida $6,143
Florida Atlantic University $6,140
Florida Gulf Coast University $6,068
Florida A & M University $5,775
The Virginia system average for FY 1011-12 is approximately $3,471 more than the
Florida universities’ average for FY 2012-13. The University of Virginia’s tuition rate for FY
2012-13 is reported to have increased by $648. Consequently, a systems comparison for
comparable fiscal years would show an even greater difference. For example, the difference
between tuition at the University of Virginia and the University of Florida in fiscal year 2011-12
was $5,950. For the current year it is $6,084.
Another example may further illustrate the point. In 2009-10 the University of Virginia’s
base tuition was $7,936. The percentage increase for 2010-11 was 11.1%, which provided an
increase of $881, resulting in a tuition rate of $8,817. In 2009-10 tuition for universities in
Florida was approximately $4,886. Assuming the maximum permissible increase was applied,
the resulting tuition rate would have been $5,619. Thus, in 2009-10 tuition at the University of
Virginia was $3,050 more than the University of Florida’s. In 2010-11 the difference increased
to $3,798.
5. As clearly revealed in the 2011 OPPAGA study, Florida’s 10 universities differ
significantly. They differ in terms of mission, size, age, student characteristics, programs,
endowment, research capacity, and other such measures.
A few examples should suffice to illustrate this point. The average SAT for entering
freshmen ranges from 1463 to 1914, with seven averaging below 1800 and three above.
Doctorates awarded range from 0 to 841, and total research expenditures in diversified non-
medical sciences range from $4 million to $457 million. In almost every significant category
there are wide ranges, making difficult the justification of a system-wide tuition rate.
Florida applies a tuition pricing policy that does not appear to be the practice in any other
state. It would be interesting to study the origin and effect of such a practice upon the various
institutions, but it is certain that it is most damaging to major research universities. The
University of Florida’s base tuition is the lowest among the Association of American Universities,
and tuition at all ten institutions is among the lowest in the nation.
While other major research universities elsewhere in the nation must struggle with
reductions in state support, few, if any, must content with both declining state support and tuition
caps such as Florida’s major research institutions confront.
For example, between 2007-08 and 2009-10, state appropriations in Florida fell 19% or
$443.3 million. Tuition increased 22% or $202.2 million, resulting in net loss of $241.1 million
(SREB State Data Exchange). This past year, the reduction in state support was $300,000,000,
and rather than the usual 15% tuition increase, the two foremost research universities were
limited to 9%.
If the foregoing conditions persist, it should be understood by all interested parties that
Florida’s research universities and, to a lesser extent, all of its institutions are vulnerable to
“raids,” some of which have already occurred.
In the June 12 edition of Governing, it is reported that a short time ago, the University of
North Carolina at Chapel Hill could retain at least 70% of faculty being recruited by other
institutions. The success of that retention effort has now declined to 41%, and it is noted that
“when they leave, they take their grant money with them.”
Chancellor Holden Thorp warned in his annual address in the fall of 2011 that the “word
is out in higher education that the University of North Carolina and some other flagship public
campuses are vulnerable to faculty raids.” If UNC is vulnerable, it is prudent to believe that
Florida’s universities are even more vulnerable.
What too few appear to appreciate is that once an outstanding research program
and the related disciplines are established, if these are permitted to decline, they cannot be re-
established overnight. It will require sound strategy, adequate financing, and hard work, and at
present, Florida can muster only one of the three.
6. There is, of course, the question of affordability, and it seems that no matter how many
affordable opportunities are expanded throughout the state, the issue continues to impede
Florida universities’ research capacity. Since 1957, Florida has established seven universities
and 28 community colleges, with 66 campuses, and 181 sites. Of these 28, 25 offer a four-year
degree. As of FY 2011-12, the tuition rates at all of these institutions, colleges and universities,
were below the national average.
In regard to affordability within the university system, a recent S.U.S. report indicates
that a student from a family with an income of $40,000 or less will receive financial assistance in
excess of tuition ranging from $657 to $4,481, depending upon the university in which the
student enrolls. A student from a family with an income of $100,000 or more will pay a tuition
rate ranging from $235 to $2,607, again depending upon the institution selected.
Given that affordability is, at best, a relative concept, it is evident that Florida is in
position to give all institutions some tuition relief and to give its major research universities major
relief. At any given time, only 10% or less of Florida’s undergraduate population will be
attending either the University of Florida or Florida State University. Access to these two
institutions is far more a matter of academic qualifications than it is a financial obstacle.
If it is assumed that university research is vital to the revitalization and diversification of
the state’s economy, and if it is assumed that state support will continue to decline or, at best,
stabilize, the question is what strategy should the state and the universities pursue.
There are several options currently in practice. They range from privatization, to “state
related” status, to tuition differentiation by divisional level or by discipline, or by both. A
questionable approach is to substantially increase out-of-state tuition; however, there is a limit to
the population of out-of-state students capable of paying the necessary tuition, and it is a select
group of institutions that can rely upon this approach as a lasting solution. The out-of-state
option can be extended to foreign students, as the University of Washington is reported to be
recruiting Chinese. The question remains, however, to what extent and for how long will such a
practice suffice.
Privatization will confront political opposition, but may become more a matter of fact than
of policy. As state support declines as a percentage of a public university’s revenue, the
question arises as to how much regulatory control the state should retain.
As stated previously, institutions such as Penn State, Ohio State, and the University of
Michigan are reported to receive less than 7% of their budgets from their respective states. The
University of California at Berkeley receives approximately 11% of its revenue from the state,
and the University of Virginia receives 7%. These institutions, however, do not appear to have
attained the regulatory relief afforded “state-related” institutions in Pennsylvania such as the
University of Pittsburg and Temple University.
7. Neither privatization nor state-related status seems to afford a reasonable option for
Florida at this time. Thus, differential tuition is presently the most promising solution for
Florida’s universities. There are a number of different approaches.
The University of Texas charges liberal arts majors $9,346 and business majors
$10,738. The University of Wisconsin has a base tuition of $10,580, but adds $1,000 for
undergraduate business and $1,400 for undergraduate engineering. The University of
Pittsburg’s tuition for in-state students ranges from $15,582 to $19,802 with higher rates for
dental medicine, nursing, health and rehabilitative services. Likewise tuition rates at the
University of Illinois range from $14,960 to $19,880.
Some institutions have differential rates for lower and upper divisions in combination
with differential rates for specific majors. Ohio State’s tuition and fees may vary by major,
college, and area of study.
Even if economic conditions should stabilize or slightly improve, the prospects for
significant increases in state support are dimmed by the rising costs of Medicaid, welfare, K-12
education, and retirement programs, all of which have priority over higher education. While
tuition increases are not well received, the opposition pales in comparison with significant
reductions in Medicaid, K-12 education, and retirement programs.
Fortunately, or unfortunately perhaps, Florida is so far behind in its tuition rates that
there is ample room for increases even before approaching the national average or the
Association of American Universities institutions’ average. Differentiation facilitates the
allocation of funding to both high-need and high cost disciplines, and reduces the necessity of
shifting resources from low cost to high cost programs. Properly implemented, it could constrain
large increases in tuition for low cost programs.
8. RECOMMENDATIONS
The following recommendations are grounded in the issues and related data set forth in
the foregoing text.
I. It is recommended that the state abandon the present tuition policy which
essentially locks all universities into a very narrow range of base tuition rates.
II. It is recommended that the state forego the 15% rule, as it is inconsistent with the
above and following recommendations.
III. It is recommended that the Boards of Trustees be given considerably more
authority in determining tuition rates for their respective universities, with the
provision that the recommended rates must be consistent with Board of
Governors guidelines and with the universities respective mission.
IV. It is recommended that in the development of annual budget requests and the
related tuition rates, Boards of Trustees must first attend to any system metrics
and prescribed standards that their respective institutions have yet to attain.
V. It is recommended that universities having met system-wide metrics and
standards may submit requests for funding and related tuition increases for
outstanding academic programs and promising research activities.
VI. It is recommended that university Boards of Trustees be given the authority,
consistent with the provisions of Recommendation III, to prescribe differentiated
tuition rates by academic division, class, and discipline or any combination
thereof.
VII. It is recommended that, within a time prescribed by the Board of Governors to be
no later than 1 July 2016, the state’s foremost research universities as
designated by the Board of Governors be permitted to adopt a base tuition rate
equal to the average base rate of the Association of American Universities and
that the remaining universities be permitted to attain the national tuition average
by this same date.
9. Governance DRAFT Recommendation Starting Discussions:
Framing the recommendations:
State funding for higher ed has dropped significantly over the past several years as a
result of budget shortfalls. In response, the legislature approved differential tuition up
to 15% per year, with the responsibility for approving such increases delegated to the
BOG.
Differential Tuition has become the “plug” for the universities’ shortfalls.
BOG is constitutionally charged with ‘governing’ the SUS. However, other than
differential tuition and fees, the BOG does not control funding of the universities, and
funding of specific universities is still largely determined by individual universities
advocacy to the legislature and the executive branch for university-specific initiatives.
In this sense, tuition and state funding are inextricably tied to governance. In practice,
the BOG cannot govern the SUS when it does not control the funding of its university
members
Tuition has increased to the point where it is now 50% of the funding of higher ed for
the first time ever, due to the aforementioned budget cuts and the resulting differential
tuition/fee increases.
The BOG has made significant strides in developing a long term strategic plan (i.e., thru
2025), based upon:
o Quality (i.e., graduation and retention rates)
o Efficiency
o Return on investment (i.e., STEM degrees, etc).
In establishing an efficient, effective SUS, BOG has to balance establishing an overall
strategic plan that avoids duplication of programs, focuses on STEM and other degrees
that drive post-graduate employment and economic development, while enabling
individual universities to fulfill their unique missions/niches based upon geography and
core competencies:
o Urban serving universities must answer the call to access, including growth
resulting from the very successful 2+2 program with Florida colleges.
o Research universities that can drive attraction of business to Florida and
economic development must attract nationally recognized faculty that have
been fleeing Florida universities due to budget cuts.
o Smaller universities with locally-focused missions add to the enhancement of
economic development in their areas.
10. Recommendations:
The Legislature should provide lump-sum funding to the Board of
Governors so it can effectively tie university funding to the SUS long term strategic plan and
university workplans and reward improved performance on key metrics determined to serve
the SUS strategic plan.
o Legislature would consult with BOG in evaluating and accepting BOG funding
request based upon its adherence with the agreed-upon strategic plan, instead
of reviewing and acting upon 12 separate funding requests of individual
universities (which essentially undercuts BOG’s ability to implement the SUS
strategic plan).
o Lump-sum funding should be based upon a proactive determination of the
appropriate level of funding per student, and the appropriate ratio between
state (taxpayer) funding and tuition (student), without regard to financial aid
levels that are used to downplay the impact of tuition increases. Such funding
level should then become a priority for legislative funding.
o Lump sum funding should also include guaranteed funding of BOG
administration to ensure that the BOG has the independence and resources to
fulfill its constitutional mission.
The Board of Governors should continue to enhance its metrics-based
accountability framework to ensure maximum return-on-investment for its students and the
State of Florida. Specifically, BOG’s oversight of work plans should include:
o Universities should align their strategic plans with the Board of
Governors 2025 Strategic Plan for the State University System.
o Ensure that each university identifies its top educational and research
priorities and shows how they support the state system objectives through
its unique mission, with a view toward eliminating unnecessary duplication of
degree programs.
o The State University System should continue its growth of STEM and other
degree programs that support the State's greatest economic needs.
o The BOG metrics should include the achievement of meaningful research:
Research focused on impacting local/state challenges and
opportunities
Research focused on driving economic development:
Attracting business sectors to Florida
Retaining talented graduates in Florida
o BOG should recognize and reward development by universities of meaningful
11. alliances with the private sector that:
Enhance ‘business-ready” learning
Create post-graduate employment for students engaged in such
alliances
Leverage private sector resources to subsidize higher ed
o BOG should continue to incorporate nationally-validated metrics, including
peer metrics and private sector studies re efficiencies to ensure return on
investment, including the efficient use of facilities capacity
o BOG should incorporate expansion of online
degree opportunities to align with technology and increase access to higher
education in an efficient and cost-effective manner
SUS and Florida College System should meet annually for the purpose of
agreeing on long term components of their respective higher ed strategic plans
to ensure consistency of mission and purpose across sectors of higher education,
especially in light of 2+2 program graduates.
12. Accountability DRAFT Recommendation Starting Discussions:
The university issue is framed by Florida’s economic recovery status;So,the following
recommendations are to be considered the first step(s) in applying a mild compass heading
adjustment for Florida’s excellent university system that reflects the realities of the economy.
Below are our 1st step recommendations:
For the next 5 years, Florida universities will…..
Establish and maintain an Eminent Degree Program (pick another name; but, 6 digit code)
designated as such by BOG based on the following eligibility; 50% of eligibility criteria
established by BOG50% of the eligibility criteria composed of a degree employment rate of
70% or higher in jobs at or above the high skill, high wage ,high demand threshold. In addition,
Eminent Degree Programs that keep tuition at or below CPI-U each year would be eligible for a
bonus 2X tuition increase ( university BOG approved tuition increase MINUS CPI-U) state
allocation (capped).
BOG would establish a threshold of X amount of Eminent Degree Programs would automatically
move the university to Eminent Florida University status; annual eligibility for first 3
years;then,average of indicators to move away from episodic classification because of single
variable instability.
Participate in the Performance Funding allocation process designed to meet high demand, high
wage and high skill careers existing in Florida’s’ broad economic landscape. The Performance
Funding awards to universities will be managed by Florida’s BOG under the following
guidelines;
A.)Legislative process will determine targeted Performance Funding categories B.)BOG will
determine criteria for selecting award recipients with two constants in the formula
……..1.)Minimum award 20% of allocation and 2.) Continuous 2nd and 3rd year funding for initial
award recipients based solely on tuition increases of only CPI-U for year 2 and 3 in the program.