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Florida Campus Compact Names UNF 2018 Engaged Campus of the Year

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In recognition of the University of North Florida’s commitment to campus-community engagement and public service, Florida Campus Compact recognized UNF as the Engaged Campus of the Year for 2018 for the State University System. This is the University’s second time receiving this award. [Read more…] about Florida Campus Compact Names UNF 2018 Engaged Campus of the Year

Board of Governors’ Meeting Highlights

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The Board of Governors this week held its annual Trustee Summit, hosting Board of Trustee members from all 12 institutions and discussing system-wide goals as well as best practices in higher education. The Board of Governors also moved forward on several important initiatives to boost student safety, enhance student success, and strengthen ties with the business community. [Read more…] about Board of Governors’ Meeting Highlights

Board of Governors announces Christy England as new Vice Chancellor

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The Board of Governors announced today that Dr. Christy England will be the State University System’s new Vice Chancellor of Academic and Student Affairs. The selection was made after a thorough national search, including interviews and feedback from Board leadership and staff. [Read more…] about Board of Governors announces Christy England as new Vice Chancellor

Princeton Review Names Coggin College ‘Best Business’ School

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The Coggin College of Business at the University of North Florida is one of the nation’s most outstanding business schools, according to The Princeton Review, who chose 252 business schools from across the country for its 2019 business school ranking. [Read more…] about Princeton Review Names Coggin College ‘Best Business’ School

Florida College System Chancellor Recognizes Innovation and Excellence

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Florida College System (FCS) Chancellor Madeline Pumariega today recognized four colleges for innovation and excellence through the Chancellor’s Best Practice Awards. The four colleges were honored for programs of excellence at the Association of Florida Colleges’ 69th Annual Meeting and Conference in Orlando. [Read more…] about Florida College System Chancellor Recognizes Innovation and Excellence

UT Students to Gather for Election Night Party Tomorrow Night on Campus

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Media is welcome to attend an election night watch party at The University of Tampa tomorrow night (Tuesday, Nov. 6) from 6–11 p.m. on the 11th floor of Jenkins Hall on campus.

The watch party is open to all UT community members.

UT will also provide shuttles for students to the polls tomorrow. The shuttles will depart every 15 minutes from and return to the Vaughn Center on campus from 8 a.m.–6 p.m. The shuttles will take student voters to the polling place at the Greater Bethel Baptist Church, 1207 N. Jefferson St.

For more information, contact Mary Anderson, chair of the Department of Political Science, at mranderson@ut.edu.

Items to watch for the upcoming Board of Governors’ meeting

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Performance-Based Funding: The Board will consider changes to its performance-based funding model. Potential changes include new Board of Trustee Choice metrics and a new allocation methodology that replaces the bottom three with a student success plan.

Drugs, Alcohol & Mental Health Task Force: The Board will continue its emphasis on student mental health, hearing updates on several initiatives to enhance student safety and well-being, such as system-wide mental health awareness training for faculty and staff. The Board will also hear a presentation about the relationship between mental health and substance abuse.

Facilities Committee – Following up on the Oct. 16th Workshop, the Board will consider adoption of a Public Education Capital Outlay (PECO) Priority List for inclusion in the 2019-2020 Fixed Capital Outlay Legislative Budget Request.

Strategic Plans: The Board will consider approval of the Strategic Plans for New College of Florida and Florida Atlantic University as well as a Legislative Budget Request for an “FAU 100” initiative to accelerate the university’s advancement in national rankings.

State University System Business Champion: Jan Bednar, CEO of the shipping and logistics company ShipMonk, will receive the award. Bednar, a recent graduate of FAU’s Tech Runway program, has 220 employees and made the Forbes 30 under 30 list in 2018. Recruiting frequently from FAU, he enjoys speaking to classes and working with students to help them succeed. The award is a part of the Think Florida: A Higher Degree for Business initiative.

Recognition of Exemplary Online Student: To promote the impact of online education in the State University System and to recognize the accomplishments of individual online students, the Innovation and Online Committee will recognize Jazmin Campos, a student in the MBA Online program at Florida Atlantic University, who is pursuing an online graduate degree program and is scheduled to graduate this December.

November Is Family Engagement in Education Month

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Focus on the important role parents and
families play in their child’s education

Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart today announced November as Family Engagement in Education Month. Family Engagement in Education Month focuses on schools and families working together to support learning for every child.  [Read more…] about November Is Family Engagement in Education Month