The Chronicle: Florida Legislature May Dismantle University System’s Governing Board
A battle in Florida over the financing of public higher education is escalating, as state lawmakers are pushing legislation that would sharply curtail the authority of the university system’s governing board.
In an effort to counter a series of state budget cuts for Florida’s 11 public universities, the Board of Governors recently sought to reduce the system’s enrollment while increasing tuition. But that maneuver irked state lawmakers, who have proposed a constitutional amendment to diminish the board’s size and power.
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