World-Class Talent

Our world-class faculty will deliver nationally recognized academic programs that are responsive to the needs of business and industry, conduct research that solves problems critical for Florida, and drive innovation that pushes the state’s economy to new heights.

• We will prioritize the recruitment and retention of world-class faculty to propel our universities to the next echelon. Universities will convey how these individuals have positioned the institution for greater success and recognize them for excellence achieved at the highest level.
• We will prioritize the recruitment and retention of world-class staff. These staff are collaborative individuals who support areas of expertise, student success, research, and operational excellence. Universities will convey how these individuals have contributed to the institution’s success.

Our System will be a top producer of world-class talent. Iconic companies across different sectors will prioritize hiring our graduates.

• The Board will identify the top brands and companies in each sector and the target market of these employers. The System will launch innovative initiatives that promote new or enhance existing relationships between these iconic companies and our universities.
• We will track how our System is meeting Florida’s workforce needs by developing a new dashboard that compares degrees awarded to workforce demand.
• We will partner with the business community to measure the reputation of our graduates according to top Florida employers.
• Our curriculum will be innovative and adaptive to align with employer needs. Universities will develop a plan for the active engagement of industry advisory councils for degree programs.