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News
04/27/2012
2012 SESSION: Statements Related to Governor's Action on Higher Education Bills
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—April 27, 2012
Contact: Florida Board of Governors, info@flbog.edu, 850-245-0466
STATEMENTS RELATED TO GOVERNOR'S ACTION ON HIGHER EDUCATION BILLS
BOARD OF GOVERNORS CHAIR DEAN COLSON OF MIAMI:
(Regarding HB 7129) “I am very disappointed that the Governor vetoed a bill that enjoyed widespread support and would have elevated our university system to greater national prominence — something that would benefit all Floridians. Hopefully, someday soon, the State will decide to provide our universities with the tools they need to compete on a national stage.”
STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM CHANCELLOR FRANK BROGAN:
(Regarding HB 7129) “At its core, this legislation focused more on greater accountability and flexibility for our universities, both of which are critically important to the Board of Governors. As we continue—regardless of the veto—to create the most accountable university system in the nation, the Board will maintain its advocacy for increased investment in Florida’s universities.”
(Regarding HB 7135) “This legislation sends the clear message that Florida is serious about creating a more strategically coordinated higher education system that works across all sectors and builds on the strengths of our schools, colleges and universities. The Board of Governors has spent the better part of two years focused on quality-related issues as it works to create the most accountable public university system in the nation, which is the foundation for a dynamic, forward-leaning performance funding model that this bill helps to germinate.”
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