State University System of Florida

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State University System
of Florida
Seal of the State of Florida
Established: 1905
Type: Public university system
Endowment: $2.84 billion (all combined)
Chancellor: John Delaney, J.D. (interim)
Students: 301,135 (2008)
Location: Tallahassee, Florida, US
Campus: 10 Universities, 1 College, and Extensions
Website: Official website
Florida A&M University
Florida Atlantic University
Florida International University
Florida State University
New College of Florida
University of Central Florida
University of Florida
University of North Florida
University of South Florida
University of West Florida

The State University System of Florida (SUS, or SUSF out-of-state) is a system of institions governed by the Florida Board of Governors. Prior to 1905, state institions were governed by a Board of Education and even earlier variations thereof, reaching back to the Florida Constitution of 1838 wherein higher education and normal education was established, based on grants of land from the U.S. Congress. From 1905 to 1965, the few universities in the system were governed by the Florida Board of Control. This was replaced by the Florida Board of Regents in 1965, to accommodate the growing university system. The Board of Regents governed until it was disbanded in 2001, and its authority was divided between the Florida Board of Education (which was given some authority over all levels of public education in the state), and an appointed Boards of Trustees, which operated independently for each separate institution. In 2002, Floridians led by U.S. Senator Bob Graham passed an amendment to the Florida Constitution establishing a new statewide governing body, the Florida Board of Governors.

During the Fall 2008 academic year the State University System enrolled 301,135 total students. In total 245,960 undergraduates, and 55,175 graduate & professional students.[1]

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[edit] Chancellors of the State University System

Years Chancellor
1954—1968 J. Broward Culpepper
1968—1975 Robert B. Mautz
1975—1980 E. Travis York
1981—1985 Barbara W. Newell
1985—1998 Charles B. Reed
1998—2001 Adam W. Herbert
2001—2001 Judy G. Hample
2003—2005 Debra D. Austin
2005—2009 Mark B. Rosenberg
2009—present John A. Delaney (interim)

E. Travis York

Charles B. Reed

Adam W. Herbert
Chancellors of the State University System
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[edit] Member Institutions

Institution Location Established Endowment Acceptance Rate[2] Students[3] Campus Area (acres)
Florida A&M University Tallahassee 1887 0119$119 million 63% 11,567 419
Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton 1961 0182$182 million[4] 56% 26,525 850
Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers 1991 0039$39 million 76% 9,387 760
Florida International University Miami 1965 0097$97 million[5] 36% 38,614 573
Florida State University Tallahassee 1851[6] 0571$571 million[7] 42%[8] 41,002 1,392[9]
New College of Florida Sarasota 1960 0033$33 million[10] 57% 769 144
University of Central Florida Orlando 1963[11] 0114$114 million[11] 43%[11] 48,699 1,415[11]
University of Florida Gainesville 1853[12] 1250$1.25 billion[13] 37% 52,084 2,000
University of North Florida Jacksonville 1969 0095$95 million[14] 66% 16,570 1,300
University of South Florida Tampa 1956 0360$360 million[15] 49% 45,524 1,913
University of West Florida Pensacola 1963 0061$61 million[16] 70% 10,394 1,600

[edit] Independent research units

Instition Location Established
Florida Institute of Oceanography St. Petersburg 1967
University Press of Florida Gainesville 1945

[edit] Research and Enrollment

SUS institutions Research expenditure (2007)[17] Enrollment (Fall 2008)[18]
University of Florida 0635$635.9 million 52,084
University of South Florida 0337$337.1 million 45,524
Florida State University 0211$211.3 million 41,002
University of Central Florida 0141$141.1 million 48,699
Florida International University 0089$89.1 million 38,614
Florida Atlantic University 0027$27.3 million 26,525
Florida A&M University 0017$17.6 million 11,567
University of West Florida 0014$14.9 million 10,394
Florida Gulf Coast University 0011$11.8 million 9,387
University of North Florida 0008$8.4 million 16,570
Total $1.49 billion 301,135

[edit] Demographics

Student Body U.S. Census[19]
Hispanic 17% 14.5%
Asian 5% 4.3%
Caucasian 58% 73.9%
African American 14% 12.1%
International student 4% (N/A)
Not Reported 2% (N/A)

[edit] SUS Libraries

Main article: State University System of Florida Libraries

The State University System of Florida Library System contains one of the largest collections in the world. Each campus maintains its own library catalog and also shares an agreement for library reciprocal borrowing. The agreement was called the Florida Distance Learning Iniative and was signed on February 9, 1999.[20]

The physical collections are scattered across each of the SUS campuses. Their collections and stand-alone library buildings are listed in the main article. Due to organizational differences, having more libraries does not directly translate into a higher volume of specific collections of materials.

[edit] Tuition Differential

During Florida's 2007 Legislative Session, Governor Charlie Crist signed into law SB-1710 which allowed the Florida Board of Governors to charge Tuition Differential of 40% above and beyond the regular in-state undergraduate tuition rates for the University of Florida and Florida State University. In addition the University of South Florida was allowed to raise its rates 30% above and beyond the regular in-state undergraduate tuition charges. This was allowed because these three institutions reached Research Flagship benchmarks that the other universities in the State University System could not achieve.[21]

In 2008, in lieu of receiving increased research funding in excess of $100 million, the Tuition Differential was allowed to now include the University of Central Florida and Florida International University. These two institutions were allowed to raise their in-state undergraduate tuition rate 30% above and beyond the regular tuition rates. This legislation ultimately created a multi-tier system for higher education in Florida's State University System of Florida.[22]

In 2009, Governor Charlie Crist and the Florida Legislature passed an even broader tuition differential for all of the institions within the State University System of Florida. The new provision allows for a 15 percent annually tuition increase for in-state undergraduate tuition until they reach the national average.[23][24] Governor Crist signed off on the legislation on June 1, 2009.[25]

The expanded tuition differential is not covered by the Bright Futures Scholarship Program, and the stipulation states that 30 percent of the added revenue must go to need-based student financial aid.[26] This legislation was passed due to severe budget restrains caused by the Florida economy.[27]

[edit] Notable Alumni

State University System of Florida Member Institions
Institution Established
Florida A&M University Alumni 1887
Florida Atlantic University Alumni 1961
Florida Gulf Coast University Alumni 1991
Florida International University Alumni 1965
Florida State University Alumni 1851
New College of Florida Alumni 1960
University of Central Florida Alumni 1963
University of Florida Alumni 1853
University of North Florida Alumni 1969
University of South Florida Alumni 1956
University of West Florida Alumni 1963

[edit] See Also

[edit] References

  1. ^ 2008 SUSF enrollment
  2. ^ US News retrieved on 04-13-2009.
  3. ^ Final Fall 2008 headcount
  4. ^ FAU NACUBO info
  5. ^ FIU NACUBO info
  6. ^ "State Library and Archives of Florida - The Florida Memory Project Timeline (see 1851)". http://www.floridamemory.com/Timeline. Retrieved on 2009-03-06. 
  7. ^ FSU NACUBO info
  8. ^ FSU Acceptance rate
  9. ^ "Florida State University Summary of University Properties". http://www.fpc.fsu.edu/sitesum.html. Retrieved on 2009-03-06. 
  10. ^ New College NACUBO info
  11. ^ a b c d "Facts About UCF". UCF Office of Institutional Research. http://www.iroffice.ucf.edu/character/current.html. Retrieved on 2008-12-07. 
  12. ^ "University of Florida Website". http://www.ufl.edu/aboutUF/. Retrieved on 2009-03-16. 
  13. ^ UF NACUBO info
  14. ^ UNF NACUBO info
  15. ^ USF NACUBO info
  16. ^ UWF NACUBO info
  17. ^ SUSF Facts
  18. ^ SUSF Enrollment
  19. ^ "B02001. RACE - Universe: TOTAL POPULATION". 2006 American Community Survey. United States Census Bureau. http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/DTTable?_bm=y&-context=dt&-ds_name=ACS_2006_EST_G00_&-CONTEXT=dt&-mt_name=ACS_2006_EST_G2000_B02001&-tree_id=306&-redoLog=false&-currentselections=ACS_2006_EST_G2000_B02001&-currentselections=ACS_2006_EST_G2000_B02003&-currentselections=ACS_2006_EST_G2000_C02003&-geo_id=01000US&-geo_id=02000US1&-geo_id=02000US2&-geo_id=02000US3&-geo_id=02000US4&-search_results=01000US&-format=&-_lang=en. Retrieved on 2002-02-09. 
  20. ^ SUS borrowing agreement
  21. ^ SB-1710
  22. ^ Orlando Sentinel "House measure would establish two-tier higher-education system" http://blogs.orlandosentinel.com/news_politics/2008/03/house-measure-w.html
  23. ^ Orlando Sentinel info
  24. ^ Senator Pruitt's legislation
  25. ^ Herald Tribune info about Crist signing increased tuition legislation
  26. ^ Governor Crist's press release
  27. ^ Florida Chamber of Commerce info about expanded tuition rates

[edit] External links

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