Florida: The sad truth on universities

by E Wayne Ross on February 22, 2008

St. Petersburg Times: The sad truth on universities
A Times Editorial

It is not surprising that Senate President Ken Pruitt wants to marginalize the appointed board in charge of Florida’s public universities. He has been agitating for months against tuition increases, and the Board of Governors has been less than obedient. The more jarring punch in the gut to a beleaguered higher education system is from a polite governor who promised to be an ally but has now told university presidents to quit whining or take a hike.

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