July 13, 2010. FAU President Mary Jane Saunders announces 3% salary increase for out-of-unit faculty and staff. Negotiations between UFF-FAU and Trustees' bargaining teams continues.
Author: jamestrcy (James Tracy)
12.072010July 12, 2010
With end of stimulus, tough times ahead for public colleges
July 12, 2010. Financial aid funding down across US, "Students and parents have fewer resources to pay for college during recession, and at the same time, tuition is going up."
08.072010July 8, 2010
More than a third of Florida high school students skip college, report says
July 8,2010. "Students say financial problems and difficulty in school prompted them to look for a job instead of a college."
05.072010July 5, 2010
Dispute Over Florida University Tuition Goes to Judge
July 5, 2010. Any decision on Bob Graham-led challenge to state legislature will likely be appealed.
03.072010July 3, 2010
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02.072010July 5, 2010
Intensifying Crises for State Budgets
July 2, 2010 (Updated July 5). Public services to face severe cutbacks throughout US.
30.062010June 30, 2010
Economic Effects of Oil Spill Cut Florida’s Consumer Confidence
June 30, 2010. Florida Consumer Attitude Survey finds that “confidence, and therefore retail sales, to be anemic through the summer and perhaps well into the fall.”
24.062010June 24, 2010
Post: FAU Raises Tuition, Fees to Highest Level State Rules Allow
June 24, 2010. Unanimous vote by Trustees for what amounts to over 30% tuition increase in two years, Fees also go up 15%.
22.062010June 22, 2010
State Faces Urgent Need for Data on Economic Impact From Oil Spill
June 22, 2010. State's Economic Impact Working Group won't have info until at least August, SUS has requested $100 million for research.
21.062010June 21, 2010
Sentinel: Universities Spending Too Much on Sports, Group Says
June 21, 2010. Knight Commission Report calls for major reform in athletic policies, "Despite budget cuts in other areas, athletic spending at FIU, FAU and most other public universities has grown steadily in recent years."