STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM The State University System’s board of governors recently revised how they will distribute performance funding. Performance funding is disbursed based on a series of metrics including graduation rates, excellence and improvement. The Board’s budget and finance committee voted to change the scale to 100 points, instead of 50 points. Last year, $200 Read more about Issues of Interest[…]
FIRE SAFETY ON CAMPUS Jeff Atwater, Chief Financial Officer and Fire Marshall, has partnered with the Tallahassee Fire Department in bringing a new fire prevention program to fraternities and sororities at Florida State University. The program will be available statewide and focuses on fire safety and prevention within the Greek communities. UF ONLINE The University of Read more about Issues of Interest[…]
Florida A&M University Rufus Montgomery announced on October 23rd that he is stepping down as FAMU board of trustee chairman, though he will remain on the board. On October 28th, Dr. Spurgeon McWilliams, chairman of the facilities committee, resigned his position on the board of trustees. The resignations come after weeks of tension with FAMU Read more about Movers and Shakers[…]
FLORIDA STANDARDS ASSESSMENT Considerable disagreements continue over standardized testing for Florida’s K-12 students. As a response to ongoing questions, state lawmakers ordered an independent study to test the validity of the process and the test. The findings, released this week, acknowledged the first year test included questions inaccurately reflecting the standards adopted by the State. Read more about Issues of Interest[…]
COLLEGE PERFORMANCE FUNDING On July 23rd, the State Board of Education approved a new plan to allocate $40 million appropriated by the Legislature for state college performance based funding initiatives. Colleges will be scored based on four categories: completion rates of students; retention rates of students; job placement and continuing education for graduates; and the Read more about Items of Interest[…]