The ailing economy has caused UF to take new risks with its $1.25 billion endowment.
At the request of Gov. Charlie Crist, UF President Bernie Machen said Thursday that UF will submit a budget proposal for the 2009-2010 school year that is 10 percent less than this year's budget.
Their crucial decisions on UF affairs may be a mystery to some students, but the power and influence of the 13 men and women who sit on the UF Board of Trustees is no secret.
The grades are in, and according to the 2009 College Sustainability Report Card, UF's eco-friendly efforts are above average, though its score in endowment transparency remains low.
An online petition pushing for UF's Center for Autism and Related Disabilities, or CARD, in Jacksonville to be reassigned to another university has gained momentum this week.
TAMPA - UF may have found another way to jump-start stalled construction projects after some members of the Board of Governors expressed support Thursday for giving universities greater flexibility in using state money.
Revisions to UF's Student Honor and Student Conduct codes are one step closer to being fully approved Monday following approval from a committee of the Board of Trustees.
Members of the Orange and Blue Party, who have made controversial revisions to UF's Student Conduct Code a major part of its agenda in recent weeks, said they are happy with the final version of the changes, which were released Thursday.
Students have a few more days to weigh in on proposed revisions to the Student Conduct Code.
With future budget cuts looming for UF and the state alike, members of UF's Board of Trustees were urged by a representative from the governor's office Friday to set an example by donating money to the university.
Paige Crandall will serve as interim dean of students for the remainder of the academic year, according to a Thursday memo from Patricia Telles-Irvin, vice president for Student Affairs
In its first day of meetings, UF's Board of Trustees discussed revisions to the Student Conduct Code, incentives to get students to graduate faster and rumored budget cuts later this year.
Gene Zdziarski shared some laughs and tears with colleagues and students at his going-away party Wednesday.
UF might lose one more staff member this year, but this time, budget cuts are not to blame.
A UF Board of Trustees committee will vote today on a new fee that would generate money for renewable energy sources on campus by charging students 50 cents per credit hour.
UF President Bernie Machen said in his State of the University address Thursday that UF needs to focus on ways to build new revenue and preserve its resources - even after budget cuts.
Developments in the lawsuit between a student group and UF about online voting in Student Government elections may bring a hearing date closer.
Eight UF faculty members have filed grievances against the UF administration concerning faculty layoffs and program mergers.
UF President Bernie Machen might be among many Gators packing their bags for a study abroad stint this fall.
Enticing Florida universities' faculty and staff with pay raises seems to be the method of choice for administrators anxious to solve the state's intellectual "brain drain."
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