September 17, 2010. "Some courses will be deleted. Jobs may have to be cut."
Author: jamestrcy (James Tracy)
BOG Approves FAU Football Stadium
September 17, 2010. Project ranked as new president's "top priority," Construction of $70 million facility to begin in early October
FEA: Jobs Bill, Race to the Top, and the Economy
September 16, 2010. Legislative Budget Commission met on September 15, Florida given almost $555 million from Education Jobs Fund program, State budget situation eases somewhat
PB Post Cheers for New FAU Football Stadium
September 14, 2010. University's chief legal counsel tells paper's editorial board that $70 million project will be built with substantial debt and "surplus funds that are being held in reserve."
Update From SUS Chancellor Brogan
September 9, 2010. Anticipated 2011-12 state budget shortfall prompts strategy "to streamline academic delivery across the System."
How FAU Faculty Won
September 9, 2010. On overcoming challenges to tenure, truth, and what the profession at FAU is worth.
St. Pete Times: FIU Issues Study on Florida Workforce
September 7, 2010. "This Labor Day report shows some of the highest unemployment, underemployment, long-term unemployment and largest gaps between white and minority employment that we have ever seen." --Center for Research and Labor Studies.
“State of the University Address” Emphasizes Student Retention, Online Courses
September 3, 2010. New FAU president also points to scientific achievements, rising student quality
Bloated Administration Fuels College Costs
August 30, 2010. Conservative think tank finds since early 1990s FAU administrative ranks increased by 81% as faculty positions decreased by 14%, “None of these are professors teaching classes or engaged in research," study's coauthor notes.
Join the Campaign to Prevent Further Cuts to Florida Higher Education!
August 30, 2010. With drastic budget cuts looming, there has never been a more urgent time for faculty to join UFF and convince legislators of public higher ed's tremendous importance.