December 11, 2009. Seminole, Valencia, Brevard, Daytona among nation's fastest growing, according to 2007-08 info; New data anticipated to reveal even sharper spike due to economic downturn.
Author: jamestrcy (James Tracy)
FSU Appoints Former Director of National Center for Atmospheric Research as President
December 8, 2009. FSU alum wants to "understand how things work and what people think" as he returns.
State General Revenue Estimating Conference: “No Current Year Reductions Will Be Necessary”
December 8, 2009. Fiscal Year 2010-11 expected revenues were increased by $312.6 million to $21.4 billion, suggesting "stable revenue collections," BOG Chief Financial Officer Tim Jones notes. "Potential deficit" remains.
UFF-FAU President Tracy Requests Administration Address Engineering Faculty Discontent, College Reorganization
December 7, 2009. "A satisfactory resolution to this matter would involve the immediate elimination of these units and thus the restoration of tenure as a meaningful institution at FAU."
Florida Council of 100 CEOs Behind Brogan Push for “Market-Driven” Education
December 2, 2009. Email to Florida K-12 Education Commissioner Eric Smith reveals bold advocacy for a "seamless, integrated, and coordinated ... Pre-K through Workforce" system.
FAU Administration’s Changes to Personnel Policy Strike at Heart of CBA, Tenure and Seniority Protections
November 28, 2009. FAU President John Pritchett seeks additional power to layoff faculty and staff.
PB Post: FAU Engineering Faculty Vents Frustration
November 23, 2009. UFF survey reveals uncertainty within Engineering faculty on College's direction and leadership.
The Poverty of Expectations
November 23, 2009. "The union doesn't do anything (for me)," many FAU professors say. Why are faculty salaries at FIU an average 10% higher than those at FAU? Understanding your union's potential as a means of empowerment comes with a recognition of our status as salaried workers.
SUS Chancellor Frank Brogan Appoints Deep-Pocketed Political Donors to University Trustee Positions
November 18, 2009. Federal Elections Commission records indicate that 19 BOT appointees have made a combined $374,232 in political contributions.
Tallahassee Democrat: Tenure in the Spotlight at Florida State University
November 17. 2009. University of Illinois law professor and AAUP consultant Matthew Finkin addresses FSU faculty, Emphasizes that "tenure is at the root of academic freedom."