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Attachment III
State University System
2005-2006 University Priorities
Submitted to the Chancellor
State University System of Florida
Summary of University Priorities
2005-06 Legislative Budget Request
University/Name of Issue BOG Goal/Obj # Total Request
University of Florida
1 State Critical Needs in Information Technology 3 $2,000,000
2 Bioinformatics (Genetics) 3 $3,000,000
3 Florida Institute for Nuclear Detection and Security 3 $573,500
4 Bio-Medical Nano-technology 3 $2,000,000
5 Aging Initiative 3 $1,000,000
6 McKnight Brain Institute 3 $1,625,000
7 State Critical Needs in Nursing, IT & Education 3 $1,500,000
Total $11,698,500
UF-IFAS
1 Enhance Florida's Urban & Rural Partnership 4 $3,389,358
2 Environmentally Compatible Beef Production 3,4 $883,014
3 4-H Youth Development Program 4 $1,000,000
4 Ensuring Healthy Forests 4 $200,000
Total $5,472,372
UF-HSC
1 Regional Network for VA-based Medical Education 3,4 $2,000,000
2 Human Simulation Education Center 4 $2,025,272
3 Proton Therapy Institute 3,4 $960,787
Total $4,986,059
Florida State University
1 Utility Increases 1,3,4 $2,500,000
2 ERP/Computer Security/Server/Upgrade Costs 1,3,4 $3,000,000
3 Undergraduate Graduation Rate 1 $6,000,000
4 Targeted Critical Needs 1,3 $13,800,000
5 Expanding & Strengthening Graduate & Research Prog. 1,2,3,4 $3,225,000
Total $28,525,000
Florida A&M University
1 In-State / Out-of-State Change in Mix of Students 3 $6,193,121
2 FAMU / FSU College of Engineering Faculty Enhancements 2 $500,000
3 Instructional Technology Enhancement $373,600
4 Physics, Computer Science, Biology & Chemistry 1 $1,995,021
5 Engineering Sciences, Technology, Biological and Agricultural
Faculty 3 $319,323
6 School of Nursing $461,660
7 Administrative & Financial Infrastructure 3 $2,499,000
8 School of General Studies Retention & Graduation Rates 4 $958,610
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State University System of Florida
Summary of University Priorities
2005-06 Legislative Budget Request
University/Name of Issue BOG Goal/Obj # Total Request
9 Center for Marine Science & Aquaculture 3 $870,790
Total $14,171,125
University of South Florida - University Wide
1 Expand Graduate Enrollment 1,2,3,4 $5,000,000
2 Florida Medical Manufacturers' Consortium 3,4 $1,000,000
3 Establish CONNECT Business Dev. Program 2,3,4 $2,000,000
4 Enhance Student Academic Persistence & Success 1,2,4 $1,350,000
Total $9,350,000
USF - Tampa Campus
1 Promote Nationally Distinctive Research Programs 1,2,3,4 $2,000,100
2 Reflect Educational Goals of Urban Research Univ. 1,3,4 $856,825
3 National Model Fully Engaged with its Communities 1,2,3,4 $500,000
Total $3,356,925
USF-Sarasota/Manatee
1 Enrollment Growth 1 $1,001,680
2 Increased Campus Autonomy 1 $809,360
3 Program Development Access to Degrees 2 $763,697
Total $2,574,737
USF-St. Petersburg
1 Address Critical Nursing Shortage 1,2,3,4 $457,900
2 School Leadership Program 1,3,4 $352,800
3 Programs of Distinction 1,2,3,4 $402,200
4 Neighborhood Environmental Science Outreach Project 3,4 $60,450
Total $1,273,350
USF - Lakeland
1 Program Expansions & Enhancements 1,2,3,4 $300,000
2 Expanded Library Services 3 $100,000
3 New Degree Programs - Dietetics, Gerontology 1,2,3,4 $500,000
Total $900,000
USF-HSC
1 Address Critical Nursing Shortage 1,2,4 $2,107,300
2 Cardiovascular Education & Research Initiative 1,2,3,4 $4,250,000
3 Technology Center for Distance Learning 1,2,4 $483,126
Total $6,840,426
Florida Atlantic University
1 Undergraduate Student Financial Assistance 1 $2,500,000
2 Critical Workforce Needs 2 $5,000,000
3 Quality Medical Education Partnership w/ UM 2 $200,000
4 Faculty & Staff Enhancements 3 $3,500,000
5 Graduate Student Research 3 $1,500,000
6 Enhance Library Collections & Services 3 $3,000,000
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State University System of Florida
Summary of University Priorities
2005-06 Legislative Budget Request
University/Name of Issue BOG Goal/Obj # Total Request
7 Imaging Technology Center 3 $3,725,000
8 Collaborative Program in Marine Science 3 $1,450,000
9 Management Productivity & Accountability Tools 4 $1,500,000
10 K-12 Charter Research School 4 $4,050,000
11 Center on Autism & Related Disabilities 4 $600,000
12 Memory & Wellness Center 4 $180,000
Total $27,205,000
University of West Florida
1 Promote Programs and Activities 1 $3,123,000
2 Attract a Diverse & Talented Student Body 2 $742,000
3 Solutions to Educational, Cultural, Economic, & Environmental
Concerns 3 $1,505,500
4 Manage Growth & Development 4 $3,474,415
Total $8,844,915
University of Central Florida
1 Accelerated Teacher Preparation 1 $1,000,000
2 Increase Degree Production in Nursing 1 $1,000,000
3 Regional Campus Development 1 $3,000,000
4 Augment High Tech Workforce & Stimulate Econ. Dev. 2 $2,700,000
Total $7,700,000
Florida International University
1 Public Health & Honors Health Initiative 4 $13,000,000
2 School of the Environment 3 $5,000,000
3 Hurricane Research 3 $2,000,000
4 Nursing Program 4 $3,000,000
5 Center for Bio/Nano Electronic Devices & Sensors 3 $2,000,000
Total $25,000,000
University of North Florida
1 Nursing Program 1,2,4 $1,445,000
2 Education - Critical Shortages 1,2,4 $980,750
3 Information Technology & Engineering - Critical Shortages 1,2,4 $820,000
4 Genomics & Biotechnology of Mosquito Control 3,4 $1,644,750
5 Center for Entrepreneurial Studies 3,4 $1,250,000
Total $6,140,500
Florida Gulf Coast University
1 Increase number of Nurses 2 $453,400
2 Increase number of Teachers 2 $293,440
3 Technology Acquisition, Upgrade & Replacement Plan 3 $1,130,000
4 Develop School of Engineering 3 $1,099,200
5 ERP Development & Evolution 4 $1,350,000
6 Increase General Education Opportunities 1 $432,800
7 Expand Programs; Service Learning, Civic Engagement &
Environmental Education 4 $355,400
8 Network Development & Security 4 $474,500
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State University System of Florida
Summary of University Priorities
2005-06 Legislative Budget Request
University/Name of Issue BOG Goal/Obj # Total Request
9 Development of a Telecommunication Infrastructure 4 $1,102,000
Total $6,690,740
New College of Florida
1 Integrating & Enhancing Academic/Admin Support 2,3,4 $443,700
2 Latin American/Caribbean Studies Initiative 2,3,4 $283,000
Total $726,700
TOTAL $171,456,349
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State University System of Florida
Summary of University Priorities
2005-06 Legislative Budget Request
University of Florida
2005-2006
Title Brief Description/Justification Request
Meeting Florida’s Critical Need The State of Florida faces critical shortages of qualified personnel in the field of
in Information Technology Information Technology. Information technology has been a major driver for
economic growth world-wide in the last decade. Advances in information
technology have come from innovations in semiconductors, computers, software
systems, mobile computing and communications, storage, optics, etc. Federal
Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan has credited IT for improvements in worker
productivity and higher levels of economic growth. Expected growth of an
additional 25 Ph.D's per year and 50 M.S. degrees per year.
$2,000,000
Bioinformatics (Genetics) In order to meet this need, the Institute proposes to create a Bioinformatics Core
Facility in which computer scientists, statisticians, epidemiologists and genetics
researchers will collaborate to determine the complex genetic root causes of
diabetes. Although diabetes will be the initial focus of the Bioinformatics Core,
the facility is expected to be a state-wide resource that will ultimately be applied
to other complex disease problems as well. The proposed equipment and staff
will be housed in the new UF Genetics Institute building. The total request is for
$3 million for the purchase of high performance computing cluster, support
budget and staff, and five additional bioinfomatics faculty lines.
$3,000,000
Florida Institute for Nuclear The overall mission of FINDS is to serve as a design-basis center for research,
Detection and Security (FINDS) development, testing, and engineering (RDTE) projects that directly satisfy critical
nuclear detection problems facing both the State of Florida and our nation.
FINDS will engage in design and testing of innovative interrogation, detection,
and assessment devices for monitoring nuclear substances. Further, FINDS will
explore development of devices for identification of isotopes and materials in
structural, agricultural, & biological systems of various types. Lastly, FINDS will
directly contribute to the education and training of uniquely qualified scientists
and engineers, ready to apply cutting-edge engineering solutions in homeland
security, detection, imaging, and interrogation of systems.This institute was
created in SB 1820 during the 2004 Legislative session.
$573,500
Bio-Medical Nano-technology The Nano-Medical Science and Technology Center (NMSTC) at the University of
Florida will harness world-class resources in nanotechnology and medical
sciences to produce life saving, high value healthcare deliverables.
Nanotechnology is one of the core strategic priorities of the University and has
been approved by its Board of Trustees. It also is consonant with the BOG
Strategic objective to build world-class research capacity. The budget of the
proposed program is $2,000,000 for the first year. UF has a new 90,000 ft2 Bio-
NanoSystems Building scheduled for completion in 2005. In order to ensure that
it has used these funds in a responsible manner, the University will involve an
advisory board and consultants from throughout the United States and the world.
The University will also report annually on reports from both groups, grants
funded in this area, the scholarship of faculty, and technology transfer to its
Board of Trustees and to the Board of Governors.
$2,000,000
Aging Initiative The Aging initiative is intended to advance our understanding of the aging
process, to improve the quality of life for senior citizens, and to assist the State of
Florida as it addresses the needs of a burgeoning aging population. It is a central
part of the University of Florida’s Strategic Plan that has been endorsed by the
University’s Board of Trustees. $1,000,000
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State University System of Florida
Summary of University Priorities
2005-06 Legislative Budget Request
University of Florida
2005-2006
Title Brief Description/Justification Request
McKnight Brain Institute -- $1,000,000 in recurring funds for Alzheimer’s disease research at the McKnight
Cutting Edge Translational Brain Institute of the University of Florida (MBI-UF). The funds will be allocated
Research on Alzheimer’s and retained annually through a competitive peer evaluation process, the MBI-UF
Disease and Parkinson’s will use these funds for new faculty recruitment start-up packages and the “seed”
Disease funding of novel diagnostic and treatment strategies (including rehabilitation) to
reduce the devastating fiscal and personal consequences of Alzheimer’s
disease. $625,000 in recurring funds for Parkinson’s disease will be used to hire
two highly trained individuals, one to aid in the development of translational
animal models and the other to develop and support a human and primate tissue
and genetics library; design and produce a specialized stereotaxic surgical
apparatus for delivery of viral vectors and adult stem cells to humans; and to
develop a clinical infrastructure for the delivery of adult stem cells, viral vectors,
and neurotrophic factor therapy to PD patients within 5 years.
$1,625,000
State Critical Needs The State of Florida faces critical shortages of qualified personnel in the fields of
Nursing, Information Technology, and Secondary Education. The University of
Florida proposes to enlarge the pipeline of students into these areas through
several innovative programs. $1,500,000
$11,698,500
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State University System of Florida
Summary of University Priorities
2005-06 Legislative Budget Request
University of Florida - IFAS
2005-2006
Title Brief Description/Justification Request
Enhancing A Florida’s Urban Citrus is a multi-billion dollar industry in Florida. In recent years the industry has
and Rural Partnership been severely challenged by exotic disease and pests, foreign competition and
increasing production costs. The presence of citrus canker has not only caused
severe economic damage to the commercial citrus industry but the required
canker eradication programs in urban backyard citrus trees has also created
political and legal issues, tree removal and replacement costs, and emotional
trauma for urban citrus owners. The Center for Landscape Ecology and
Conservation will be a multi-disciplinary unit within IFAS at the University of
Florida for related research and development and educating Florida’s residents
about the dynamics involved in the complex system surrounding Florida
landscapes. Through an urban/rural partnership program, IFAS will focus on
educational programs to demonstrate to the state’s populace the economic and
environmental benefits provided by Florida’s agriculture and natural resource
industries including its value to everyday living.
$3,389,358
Environmentally Compatible The program will measure feed intake efficiency in beef cattle to increase food
Beef Production safety, to reduce environmental pollution from animal wastes, to reduce cattle
feed inputs, and to improve farm economy. The funds (nonrecurring) will be used
for the completion and equipment of research facilities to house the feed intake
measurement equipment (GrowSafe system), bulk feed storage barn, feed mixer,
research equipment and cattle pens. A goal of the Institute of Food and
Agricultural Sciences is to promote and protect public and animal health and
economic viability in Florida. Our food supply must be safe for human
consumption and must be protected from domestic and foreign threats that occur
naturally and through bioterrorism. The program will produce public health
veterinarians for the future to address currently deficient numbers and offset
predicted declining numbers that could reach crisis proportions.
$883,014
4-H Youth Development In addition to five Regional Specialized Agents, UF/IFAS proposes two additional
Program Enhancement state faculty positions to provide dedicated focus in two areas: 1. Diversity in
volunteer recruitment, broader youth engagement, staff training, curriculum
development in Spanish, collaboration with appropriate minority organizations,
etc. More than 30% of 4-H youth are minorities; and 2: Curriculum development
and evaluation in public communications and presentations for youth audiences.
More 120,000 youth from 52 counties are currently involved in public
presentations. This effort needs to be expanded to all counties.
$1,000,000
Ensuring Healthy Forests for A special legislative initiative focused on Florida’s forest resources has not been
Florida passed for 30 years. This proposal provides the opportunity for forest research,
outreach, and education to grow to a level more proportional to the importance
and values that forests contribute to the economic, environmental, and social well-
being of the state. $200,000
$5,472,372
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State University System of Florida
Summary of University Priorities
2005-06 Legislative Budget Request
University of Florida - HSC
2005-2006
Title Brief Description/Justification Request
Regional Network for VA-based In the state of Florida, the Veterans Administration Health System has six
Medical Education hospitals and a plethora of outpatient clinics. Three of the hospitals have
affiliations with academic health centers. These include the Malcom Randall VA
Hospital in Gainesville, the James Haley Veterans Hospital in Tampa, and the
Miami Veterans Hospital in Miami. The three remaining hospitals are located in
Lake City, West Palm Beach, and St. Petersburg. The three largest hospitals are
those affiliated with the academic health centers in this state and are equipped to
handle patients with high acuity illnesses. In contrast, the three hospitals that do
not have academic affiliations are not well equipped either technically or with the
appropriate staff to handle tertiary and quaternary medical problems and they do
not participate in medical education. Orlando will be the site of a new VA
hospital. These funds will allow UF to develop a VA-based regional medical
campus. $2,000,000
Human Simulation Education The University of Florida trains 15,000 students annually in the health
Center: Biomedical professions. With UF faculty’s knowledge and background in simulation, UF is
Safety/Medical Error Reduction uniquely positioned to be in the forefront of simulator-based education nationally.
UF is proposing an educational center for human simulation that becomes an
instructional center for the six health science center colleges. The educational
center will be used by students and faculty in perfecting their skills in surgical
techniques and patient interventions. $2,025,272
Proton Therapy Institute The initial phase of construction of the Proton Therapy Institute at the University
of Florida began in January 2004. Within 12-18 months, we will need key
individuals (physicists and radiation oncologists) to coordinate and manage
activities during the installation of equipment. These individuals will also be
responsible for establishing strategic needs for the facility and clinical programs.
The radiation oncologist will also be responsible for developing clinical protocols
and interface with the other proton therapy facilities, while the physicists will
monitor the progress of facility construction and interface with the proton therapy
equipment manufacturer (IBA). It is critical to have these individuals on-board to
ensure that the construction and facility start up schedule does not slip. The state
funding is necessary in the construction phase because there will not be a
revenue stream for this project till the patient start treatments in the proton
therapy institute. $960,787
$4,986,059
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State University System of Florida
Summary of University Priorities
2005-06 Legislative Budget Request
Florida State University
2005-2006
Title Brief Description/Justification Request
Utility Increases Despite a successful university-wide energy conservation program, successive rate
increases by the City of Tallahassee have already led to shortfalls in excess of
$2,500,000 in the university’s utilities budget over the past two years. This
represents an increase of 17.8% from what the Legislature funded. The electric kilo-
watt-per hour cost has increased from 6.8 to 8.2 cents, and the gross square
footage served has increased from 5,233,257 to 5,382,267 over this same
timeframe. With increasing demand caused by steadily increasing enrollment, and
the draw on utilities caused by FSU’s special facilities, like the Florida High
Magnetic Field Lab, further conservation measures will prove to be
counterproductive. $2,500,000
Enterprise Resource While our needs are great, we are only requesting $3 million in recurring funds for
Project/Computer the on-going maintenance and requirement to perform duties that have previously
Security/Server/Upgrade Costs been performed by the State’s Chief Financial Officer’s Office. $3,000,000
Improve Undergraduate Florida State University now seeks to extend the successes seen at the lower
Graduation Rate division level by developing an Academic Interest Mapping System (AIMS) for
students at all stages of their undergraduate careers. The goals of AIMS will be to
assist students with finding the most appropriate academic path, help them make
more timely progress towards completion of their degrees, provide them with
regular feedback on their academic progress, and better manage course offerings
to support student academic progress and interests. $6,000,000
Targeted Critical State Needs This initiative will establish a Center for Bio-NanoTechnology (CBNT) at Florida
State University. The CBNT will focus on the development of nano-machines
powered by biological motors and biologically-based sensors for medical,
environmental monitoring, and security applications. The workforce shortage of
nurses and nursing faculty is threatening the health of Floridians. At FSU we were
unable to serve nearly 200 qualified applicants to the School of Nursing. The State
of Florida faces critical shortages of qualified personnel in the field of Information
Technology. The College of Engineering in cooperation with the National High
Magnetic Field Laboratory has established a world-class research Center, the
Center for Advanced Power Systems (CAPS) that will seize an unique opportunity
to leverage and build on existing capabilities to create the nation’s premier center
for electric power system and materials The College of Education is poised to
increase its programs at the Master’s level to help address the critical teacher and
administrator shortage in the state.
$13,800,000
Expanding and Strengthening To be successful in recruiting talented graduate students, Florida State University
Graduate and Research will provide support for them at all levels. This will include a phased plan to increase
Programs graduate waivers, raise stipends and provide health insurance (see separate issue).
As part of the plan, the University will also provide support, faculty mentoring, and
placement programs to its graduate students. In the absence of such a concerted
effort, the best graduate students will choose other universities to pursue their
graduate work. $3,225,000
$28,525,000
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State University System of Florida
Summary of University Priorities
2005-06 Legislative Budget Request
Florida A&M University
2005-2006
Title Brief Description/Justification Request
Correct shortages in FAMU’s Over the last few years, FAMU’s enrollment has shifted with a decrease in out-of-
base budget resulting from shifts state students and an increase in in-state students. With significant increases in
in out-of-state students out-of-state fees, FAMU’s out-of-state enrollment has been decreasing in recent
years, although in-state enrollment has been increasing at a higher rate. For
whatever reason, FAMU’s budget was not adjusted for this enrollment shift.
Despite a net increase in students, FAMU has suffered significant budget cuts
over the past two years as a result of the base budget not being adjusted for
these changes in enrollment mix. $6,193,121
Program Faculty Enhancement It is essential that the College of Engineering receive additional faculty and staff
support to provide adequate infrastructure for increases in enrollment. Each
engineering program will also broaden the scope of the curriculum and research
programs by expending master and doctoral programs and recruiting senior and
eminent scholars. Faculty positions and supporting staff are needed immediately
due to recent increases in graduate enrollment. The rapid evolution of
mechanical and industrial engineering in composite material, material simulation
and fabrication technology creates constant change in these disciplines. The
College of Engineering requests new senior faculty positions to lead nano and
composite material science. Five senior faculty lines are needed to support the
increased student enrollment as well as creating new thrust in graduate
engineering programs. $500,000
Instructional Technology The College of Education at Florida A&M University has enjoyed a long tradition
Enhancement of excellence in producing African American educators. In order to ensure that
the college remains on the cutting edge of teacher preparation and other areas of
education, the purpose of this budget request is to support putting an
infrastructure in place that will support the work of the faculty and college. The
infrastructure will support the development of a college-wide assessment process
that will provide the mechanisms, data, and products to document performance-
outcomes in all programs. The infusion of state mandates such as ESOL and
general education core requirements for teacher education programs will also be
key components of the infrastructure development. Alternative program delivery
models such as web-based courses and video streaming will be important to the
college’s increased accessibility.
$373,600
Center of Excellence (Phase I) Part of the Strategic Plan of Florida A&M University is to support programs and
Physics, Computer Science, activities that are designed to enhance the intellectual development of
Biology, and Chemistry undergraduate and graduate students. The President and Board of Trustees
directive has designated that Florida A&M University is to “become a Center of
Excellence in the Sciences.” The result of this directive was that Florida A&M
University proposed to become the center of excellence for increasingly
producing the number of African-Americans holding the Ph.D. degrees in
physics, computer science, chemistry and biology over a ten year period. While
Florida A&M University concentrates on producing African-American scientists,
where the under representation is the greatest, the University will not discriminate
in its selection of students who wish to enroll in any of its programs.
$1,995,021
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State University System of Florida
Summary of University Priorities
2005-06 Legislative Budget Request
Florida A&M University
2005-2006
Title Brief Description/Justification Request
College of Engineering Florida A&M University offers five (5) Bachelor of Science programs in the
Sciences, Technology and Division of Engineering Sciences and Technology: Biological and Agricultural
Agriculture Systems Engineering (BASE), Civil Engineering Technology, Construction
Engineering Technology, Electronic Engineering Technology, and Manufacturing
Engineering Technology. 1) Presently, the BASE faculty consists of one
professor, one associate professor, and one instructor. We need to expand and
enhance courses in Natural Resources Engineering to better prepare our
students for opportunities related to a bio-terrorism attack of natural resources. 2)
Four additional faculty positions are needed to maintain and enhance course
offerings in our Engineering Technology programs. 3) The Division of
Engineering Sciences and Technology is continuing its efforts, in partnership with
several colleges and community colleges throughout the state of Florida, to
satisfy the expressed demand for its programs. However, it has not been able to
properly deliver the program due to the fact that we currently do not have the
required licensed surveyor as part of its faculty.
$319,323
School of Nursing To enhance the quality of education offered in the undergraduate and graduate
programs. The School of Nursing needs an academically strong and
technologically based infrastructure to initiate the changes required of 21st
century bachelor’s and master’s programs. The rigorous standards and
guidelines of national associations and organizations cannot be achieved without
such an infrastructure. The lack of such an infrastructure has been reflected in
the low percent pass rate of the graduate who takes the NCLEX-RN for the first
time. $461,660
Strengthening FAMU’s Florida A&M University has a long, proud history of accomplishments and
administrative and financial opening windows of opportunity for many socially and economically
infrastructure disadvantaged minority students. However, like many historically black colleges
and universities (HBCUs), FAMU’s administrative and financial infrastructure has
suffered as limited resources were used to make more scholarship funds
available and provide quality academic experiences to its students without the
advantage of large endowments and private gifts. The point of all of this is to
seek additional funds necessary to build an effective and efficient administrative
infrastructure necessary to support the kind of world-class academic and
research center that FAMU currently is and wishes to enhance. This includes
providing more training, less reliance on temporary employees, reduction in
employee turnover rates, effective utilization of technology, and implementation
of best industry practices. Planned improvements would be far reaching in
improving the overall quality of services provided to the University Community,
and would go well beyond what is necessary to enhance the administrative and $2,499,000
School of General Studies To enhance retention, academic progression, and graduation rates, Florida A&M
Improve Retention & Graduation University will implement a Freshman/Sophomore Year Experience (FSYE )
Rates Program to devote more attention to first and second year students. The
proposed program will utilize full-time professional advisers to advise students
during their freshman and sophomore years and will use faculty advisers to
advise students during their junior and senior years. $958,610
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State University System of Florida
Summary of University Priorities
2005-06 Legislative Budget Request
Florida A&M University
2005-2006
Title Brief Description/Justification Request
To establish a Center for Marine Florida A&M University endeavors to establish a Center for Marine Science and
Science and Aquaculture Aquaculture in Apalachicola, Florida. Faculty and staff at the Center will engage
in research, education, and extension as means to preserve and restore the
delicate ecosystems, and encourage economic “re-development” in the
Apalachicola Bay area. Activities of the Center will be accomplished by a core
group of faculty and staff permanently located in Apalachicola while utilizing the
expertise of designated faculty and staff primarily from the College of Arts and
Sciences, the College of Engineering Sciences, Technology and Agriculture, the
Institute on Urban Policy and Commerce, and the Environmental Sciences
Institute. The capacity of the Center will be enhanced through the exploitation of
distance education, and collaborations with the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration’s Apalachicola National Estuarine Reserve, local
government agencies, community organizations, and private industry.
$870,790
$14,171,125
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State University System of Florida
Summary of University Priorities
2005-06 Legislative Budget Request
University of South Florida (University Wide Issues)
2005-2006
Title Brief Description/Justification Request
Expand USF Graduate 1. To enhance the prominence of programs targeted for investment by the State,
Enrollment it is necessary to increase the faculty size and increase PhD production. USF
would utilize this funding to provide expanded course offerings, improve faculty
salaries and graduate student support. This funding would also support new and
expanding programs on all USF campuses including planned new graduate
programs in the areas of (a) Critical Need (Education and the Health Professions,
including nutrition, pharmacy and public health), (b) Emerging Technologies
(Engineering, Life and Physical Sciences, Medicine, Computer Sciences,
Information Systems, Public and Community Health, Marine and Environmental
Sciences), (c) High Wage/High Demand (MBA, Educational Leadership, and
Audiology). This could be done with a special adjustment to bring USF graduate
funding to the average of the other Research I institutions. USF’s calculated need
would be approximately $5,000,000.
$5,000,000
Florida Medical Manufacturers’ USF is investing its own research recovery funds in construction of facilities to
Consortium (FMMC) promote research and new technology development in Florida and the Tampa
Bay area. Local governments have been asked to join this partnership. We
believe that this is the right response to the call for universities to create shared
facilities. USF requests funding to support the Florida Medical Manufacturers'
Consortium (FMMC) which would be at USF and co-located with the Tampa Bay
Technology Incubator and USF interdisciplinary research laboratories. Two
years of rent and operations would cost $700,000.
$1,000,000
Establish USF CONNECT USF CONNECT is modeled on the successful University of California, San Diego
Business Development Program (UCSD) CONNECT a widely recognized, university-based public benefits
organization fostering entrepreneurship in the San Diego region. With
$2,000,000 in start-up funds USF CONNECT will support business formation and
development in Florida by catalyzing, accelerating, and supporting the growth of
the most promising technology and life sciences businesses.
$2,000,000
Enhance Student Academic This funding will be used to fund services associated with implementing a system
Persistence and Success of universal tracking for the purpose of improving student retention (Year 1 to
Year 2) and time-to-graduation (4-year and 6-year rates for FTICs) at USF
consistent with BOG priorities. Costs to be incurred include support for increased
instructional capacity, academic advising, and technology enhancements to
academic audit interface. $1,350,000
$9,350,000
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State University System of Florida
Summary of University Priorities
2005-06 Legislative Budget Request
University of South Florida (Tampa Campus)
2005-2006
Title Brief Description/Justification Request
Promote Nationally Distinctive Funds will be used to increase the number and diversity of faculty, graduate
Research Programs assistants and post-doctoral fellows in areas of competitive advantage and to
strengthen the capacity for interdisciplinary research in: Technological
development with emphasis on bioengineering, biomedical physics,
nanotechnology, material physics, bio-environmental studies, global
management of technology, and molecular research (cancer, drug development
and delivery, cell signaling, counter bio-terrorism); Coastal water, environmental
studies, and clean energy; Health, education and well being of children and
youth; Aging studies; Urban issues and economic policy analysis; Culture and the
arts with emphasis on contemporary arts, new works and digital arts; and Latin
American and Caribbean studies. $2,000,100
Reflect Educational Goals of USF proposes to: 1) Establish an Office of Undergraduate Student Retention to
Urban Research University develop, implement, and coordinate a comprehensive retention program for
undergraduate students based on results of a Faculty Task Force and the
Enrollment Management Advisory Group; 2) Institutionalize the College of Arts
and Sciences Mentor and Retain (CASMAR) program for students at risk of
dropping out; 3) Enhance academic advising and career planning services
especially among students with undeclared majors and those wishing to enroll in
limited-access programs; 4) Implement college/program specific services to
increase student retention and timely progress toward degree completion at the
master’s and doctoral levels; 5) Institutionalize federally funded programs i.e.,
Student Support Services and McNair Scholars to maximize increased retention
and graduation rates among students of color; 6) Enhance the quality of
accommodations for students with disabilities; 7) Strengthen leadership and
character development programs.
$856,825
Establish USF as a National One of the state’s primary goals is to maintain a system of public education that
Model Fully Engaged with its provides a well-integrated continuum from pre-kindergarten through university
Communities studies and beyond. USF is home to the largest urban college of education in
the southeast. As part of its commitment to enhance public education in Florida,
USF will strengthen preservice and inservice education programs to recruit,
prepare, support, and retain greater numbers of competent educators.
Resources will be used to improve and initiate programs that contribute to the
quality of the PreK through 12 educational system.
$500,000
$3,356,925
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State University System of Florida
Summary of University Priorities
2005-06 Legislative Budget Request
University of South Florida (Sarasota/Manatee Campus)
2005-2006
Title Brief Description/Justification Request
Enrollment Growth Funding to support an additional 4 FTE at the lower level, 163 FTE at the upper
level and 33 FTE at the graduate 1 level would fund the 2005-06 approved
enrollment plan. This would provide maximum access to degree programs in the
Sarasota-Manatee region in targeted degree program areas to meet statewide
professional and workforce needs. It would be the intent that USF
Sarasota/Manatee would continue to utilize resources to expand full programs to
support the instructional needs of faculty in the classroom and support student
needs and increase retention and graduation rates. $1,001,680
Increased Campus Autonomy to In compliance with SB1162 of the 2001 Legislature, USF initiated the process of
Enhance Local Responsiveness application to the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools for separate accreditation of the USF Sarasota/Manatee
campus. In order to proceed to the next step, funding will be necessary to
address the compliance certification core requirement areas and comprehensive
standards. To undertake this process of addressing: curriculum; faculty;
financial, physical and foundation; governance; library and technology; and
students, funding is necessary in those areas that are currently well below
threshold requirements. It is proposed that a four-year funding program address
these issues. $809,360
Program Development Access The Maximization of Access to High Quality Education underscores the
to Degrees legislative commitment to a policy that supports enrollment at university branch
campuses. Funds allocated for the Board of Governor’s goals of meeting
statewide professional and workforce needs and access to and production of
degrees will support the following local initiatives: (1) Hotel and Restaurant
Program. Specifically these funds will support a faculty line in the area of Hotel
and Restaurant Management and expense funds to support program
development. (2) South County Initiatives. This local initiative will provide student
services and course offerings in the southern portion of Sarasota County.
$763,697
$2,574,737
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State University System of Florida
Summary of University Priorities
2005-06 Legislative Budget Request
University of South Florida (St. Petersburg Campus)
2005-2006
Title Brief Description/Justification Request
Address Critical Nursing The USF Health Sciences Center is requesting funding to address the critical
Shortage shortage of Registered Nurses in this area. USF St Petersburg will be an integral
part of this initiative by providing general education and lower-division science
courses to nursing students in their first two years of study. Funding is requested
to provide teaching salaries and support for approximately 30 course sections per
semester in subjects ranging from English and mathematics to chemistry,
physiology, and microbiology. The request is for three full-time faculty lines and
one full-time lab manager, plus OPS funding for adjunct faculty, lab assistants,
and graders. $457,900
School Leadership Program The USF St. Petersburg School Leadership Program will represent a
collaborative partnership model between USF St. Petersburg’s College of
Education and local school districts. The University recently has invested
significant new resources in the College of Education, consistent with increased
autonomy and a commitment to enhance the quality of schools in the region.
The program will bring together USF St. Petersburg’s expertise in educational
leadership development, the experience of Pinellas County school administrators,
and the latest research on standards-based leadership to create a model program
for preparing school principals that can be extended throughout the state of
Florida. This program will be designed to create a junior-colleague mentorship
model as a pipeline for the continual preparation of educational leaders in
Florida’s school districts. $352,800
Programs of Distinction USF St. Petersburg recently clarified its academic focus and is shaping a
scholarly identity that will strengthen its profile as part of a premier research
university. Among the goals of this unprecedented effort is to prepare students
for success in the new economy by improving access to world-class faculty and
programs. Specifically, we are now establishing relationships with USF’s College
of Marine Science, the USGS Center for Coastal and Regional Marine Geology
and the Poynter Institute for Media Studies. For example, a pilot program is now
allowing undergraduate science students to complete “hands on” research
projects through the College of Marine Science looking at the environmental
impact on coral reef formation. This type of experiential learning is designed not
only to reinforce the concepts presented in the classroom and but also to expose
students to new fields of study and future employment opportunities.
$402,200
Neighborhood Environmental Environmental awareness is a critical topic for Florida, since our air, water, and
Science Outreach Project soil determine the quality of life and health of the community, and define the
profile of the environment in which we live. This partnership with our College of
Education, College of Arts & Sciences, and local elementary schools will develop
environmental awareness within the community by combining mathematics,
science and technology. $60,450
$1,273,350
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State University System of Florida
Summary of University Priorities
2005-06 Legislative Budget Request
University of South Florida (Lakeland Campus)
2005-2006
Title Brief Description/Justification Request
Program Expansions and Information Technology, Leadership, Psychology, Social Work, Engineering,
Enhancements Business and Education - continue to expand. Recurring funds for these
programs will provide the required support necessary to meet student and market
requirements. $300,000
Expanded Library Services The Lakeland Campus must expand the services and available materials
required for Faculty research and student studies. Currently the USF Lakeland
Campus is limited by the services provided on-site in coordination with Polk
Community College. USF dedicated full-time assistance is required to meet
current research and program requirements. $100,000
New Degree Programs – Provide recurring funding for programs to train and develop more public health
Dietetics (Nutrition), Gerontology professionals to meet current Central Florida requirements. The Central Florida
area does not currently address market requirements for more qualified
specialists and professionals in the areas of nutrition, dietetics and gerontology.
These are of critical need to improve the quality of life for Central Florida
communities. $500,000
$900,000
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State University System of Florida
Summary of University Priorities
2005-06 Legislative Budget Request
University of South Florida - HSC
2005-2006
Title Brief Description/Justification Request
Address Critical Nursing To meet the increasing demand to produce more RN’s and RN’s with advanced
Shortage degrees and expertise, the University of South Florida, College of Nursing (CON)
will respond to the critical Nursing issue in Florida. It is estimated these these
funds would generate an additional 60 FTE students. $2,107,300
Cardiovascular Education and Cardiovascular disease has been identified as an important strategic growth area
Research Initiative for USF in the next decade. Heart-related disease (e.g., cardiovascular/stroke
and diabetes) accounts for almost 50% of all deaths in the State of Florida,
surpassing the deaths due to cancer which accounts for almost 25% of Florida
deaths. The USF Health Sciences Center requests $4.25 million to create a
targeted investment model for its cardiovascular instructional and research
programs. Through this model, cutting edge instructional and research outcomes
will be created to increase local economic and workforce development, and help
create new biomedical technology initiatives in Florida as well as educate world-
class scientists to reduce cardiovascular disease and advance the public’s
health. This initiative will also enhance a biomedical engineering collaborative
with the College of Engineering. Greater opportunities for graduate and post-
graduate education will occur through this initiative by providing cutting-edge
teaching/learning, research, and clinical environments in the medical/engineering
sciences. $4,250,000
Technology Center for Distance To meet the needs of the current marketplace, the Health Sciences Center will
Learning and Educational focus on the development of web-based courses, certificate programs, and
Outreach continuing education offerings. The USF College of Public Health was the first
accredited school of public health in the nation to offer a master’s degree by
distance learning in the country. We anticipate leveraging our expertise and
national reputation as a leader in distance learning with the additional funding
requested to enhance our existing academic and outreach programs. By
creating web-based and other non-traditional learning environments, we
anticipate being able to serve a greater number of health care and public health
professionals in a convenient manner, allowing them to continue their
employment while furthering their education and professional development.
$483,126
$6,840,426
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State University System of Florida
Summary of University Priorities
2005-06 Legislative Budget Request
Florida Atlantic University
2005-2006
Title Brief Description/Justification Request
Undergraduate Student Florida Atlantic University seeks to promote access by top quality undergraduate
Targeted Student Financial students by providing appropriate levels of need-based and merit-based student
Assistance financial aid to attract and retain high-achieving students. The availability of
competitive levels of financial aid represents the core of FAU’s efforts to recruit
and attract high quality students and to retain them to graduation in a time-
efficient manner. Competitive financial aid packages are essential to the
recruitment and retention of high-achieving minority students and to maintaining
diversity. $2,500,000
Meeting Critical State Workforce Funding of this request will enable Florida Atlantic University to pursue the
Needs for Teachers, Nurses, priorities set by the Board of Governors to meet critical work force needs. These
and Engineering funds will allow Florida Atlantic University to address the critical shortage of
nurses, teachers, and engineers in Florida. It is expected that an additional 240
education FTE students, 140 nursing FTE students, and 20 engineering FTE
students can be accommodated. $5,000,000
Partnership for Quality Medical Florida Atlantic University seeks $200,000 to complete the base funding for this
Education-UMSM@FAU program to address the critical shortage of physicians in the State of Florida.
This initiative was approved by both the Board of Regents and the Florida Board
of Education and represents one of the most cost-effective models of increasing
Florida’s supply of physicians. The innovative partnership with the University of
Miami School of Medicine (UMSM) allows the UMSM to increase the capacity of
its entering classes by 32 students who will receive their first-year and second-
year training in the Charles E. Schmidt Center for Biomedical Sciences at FAU.
Under this exemplary model, the students will subsequently join their UMSM-
based counterparts in their third-year and fourth-year clinical rotations. The
program will enroll its inaugural class in July 2004.
$200,000
Faculty and Staff Salary For many years, faculty and staff salaries have lagged behind those at peer
Enhancements institutions. Serious attention to salary issues is absolutely necessary to ensure
that the highest performing faculty and staff can be recruited and retained in
order to build and maintain quality programs. These funds are requested to meet
the target endorsed by the Florida Atlantic University Board of Trustees to
achieve a greater degree of market equity for faculty and staff. Recent studies
commissioned by the Board of Trustees and prepared by university staff
document how far both faculty and staff salaries at FAU lag behind the market.
Three and one-half million dollars ($3.5m) is required in 2005-06 in order to make
progress in raising salaries to equitable levels based on FAU’s programmatic and
discipline mix and its status as a relatively young, urban university. Subject to
the requirements of faculty collective bargaining negotiations, funds will be
distributed in accordance with individual merit and market equity considerations.
$3,500,000
Graduate Student Research In order for Florida Atlantic University to emerge fully as a research university,
with the attendant benefits to the State of Florida and as befits one of the three
Florida universities to secure a designation as a “center of excellence” grant from
the state, FAU must increase graduate student stipends in order to attract and
retain the best graduate students to participate in these research efforts. The
national market for top-quality graduate students, especially in the sciences,
engineering, and nursing, is highly competitive. The funds requested ($1.5
million) will enable FAU to offer graduate assistantships at rates competitive with
other high-performing institutions who receive funding from federal agencies like
the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation.
$1,500,000
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State University System of Florida
Summary of University Priorities
2005-06 Legislative Budget Request
Florida Atlantic University
2005-2006
Title Brief Description/Justification Request
Enhance Library Collections and Florida Atlantic University requests $3.0 million to ensure that library services,
Services which are critical to the quality of FAU’s academic and research programs, can
be maintained in light of inflationary pressures on the acquisition of print and
electronic media. These funds will also ensure that the FAU Libraries can
support new programs and research efforts and will provide for adequate staffing
and service hours to meet user demands on all campuses. Persistent under-
funding coupled with price inflation in acquisitions and subscriptions have
brought libraries throughout the state to the brink of inadequacy. These funds
will help Florida Atlantic University to avert this outcome by shoring up staffing,
services, and acquisitions. $3,000,000
Imaging Technology Center Florida Atlantic University seeks $3,725,000 to allow the Imaging Technology
Center (ITC) to attain world class center of excellence status as the Imaging
Technology Center of Excellence. The ITC is the only university laboratory of its
kind in the nation to carry out high resolution imaging R&D that includes
hardware development. $3,725,000
Collaborative Program in Marine With the strong support of the Treasure Coast legislative delegation, FAU is
Science with Harbor Branch establishing a world-class program of education and research in marine science
Oceanographic Institute in collaboration with the Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution (HBOI). This
partnership has already counted a phenomenal achievement in being selected as
one of three high-technology Centers of Excellence in the state, with funding of
$10 million over the next two years. FAU is constructing an $11 million facility on
the HBOI site in Ft. Pierce to house these collaborative Marine Science efforts.
FAU requests $1.45 million to augment the initial appropriation of $750,000 in
order to complete the staffing and equipping of the new facility. Full funding will
enable us to complete the undergraduate component, including a coordinated
2+2 program with Indian River Community College, and the graduate/research
component in conjunction with HBOI.
$1,450,000
Support Development of As part of the devolution of education governance, FAU, along with its sister
Management Productivity and institutions, has taken on direct responsibility for functions that had previously
Accountability Tools been performed at the state level. Among the functions that have devolved are
most financial and student record-keeping functions that relate to increased
institutional autonomy and responsibility. The changes and enhancements to
locally-operated systems require a huge investment in new operating systems for
financial and student records, increased operating costs for data processing to
support web-based user applications, and perhaps most critically, the need for
management information systems to ensure that university administrators have
the information necessary to support decision-making and accountability. These
funds will ensure that FAU is able to acquire, install, and maintain the operating
systems necessary to manage the institution and maintain accountability.
$1,500,000
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State University System of Florida
Summary of University Priorities
2005-06 Legislative Budget Request
Florida Atlantic University
2005-2006
Title Brief Description/Justification Request
K-12 Developmental Research Florida Atlantic University requests funding to support unique grades K-12
Charter School Developmental Research Charter School (DRCS) being developed in partnership
with the Core Communities, Inc. and located in the Core Community “Traditions”
in St. Lucie County a short distance from FAU’s Treasure Coast Campus. In this
partnership, the Core Communities, Inc. has donated the land for the
construction of a comprehensive developmental research charter school (DRCS),
more commonly referred to as a “university charter lab school,” while the funds
requested will enable Florida Atlantic University to effectively sponsor the
developmental research school. Florida Atlantic University will supervise
instruction, administer support operations and, central to the mission of a DRCS,”
will conduct research to develop innovative educational practices and methods
that work. Florida Atlantic University, through this school, will translate,
demonstrate, and disseminate that knowledge to improve student performance
and educational practice for the advancement of schools throughout the state
and nation. $4,050,000
Center on Autism and Related The FAU region has among the highest density of citizens with autism in FL, but
Disabilities receives among the lowest per capita allocation from the state for services. The
FAU CARD serves people with autism and their families from Palm Beach
County through the Treasure Coast. This particular CARD is housed in the
Department of Exceptional Student Education, and brings to the state-wide
network particular expertise in educational issues. A fully operational FAU CARD
will be housed at the Boca Raton campus, with a second office located at the
Treasure Coast campus. $600,000
Memory and Wellness Center In order to enhance service to the community, Florida Atlantic University requests
that the Memory and Wellness Center (the operating unit of the Louis and Anne
Green Alzheimer’s Research Center and Care Facility) be designated a state-
supported memory disorder center under the State of Florida Alzheimer’s
Disease Initiative (ADI). This designation requires approval by the State
Legislature. It confers not only recognition of the work we are doing as a
diagnostic evaluation center but also inclusion in the network of other ADI
centers, connecting FAU more closely with potential partners for research and
providing us with a dependable source of financial support.
$180,000
$27,205,000
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State University System of Florida
Summary of University Priorities
2005-06 Legislative Budget Request
University of West Florida
2005-2006
Title Brief Description/Justification Request
Promote Programs and Activities To fulfill our Number One Priority, we must expand access to an appropriate mix
of top quality academic and student life programs that will recruit, retain, and
graduate students (expediting graduation rates) who will obtain and demonstrate
learning outcomes that will make them highly successful in the regional and
global economies. This includes year-round instructional capacity and requires
the addition of faculty positions each year for three years. Most of these faculty
positions are demanded for highly specialized disciplines such as computer and
engineering sciences, math and physics, life and health sciences (including
nursing), business, teaching, public history, historical preservation, environmental
sciences, and the arts. $3,123,000
Attract and inspire a diverse and To fulfill our Number Two Priority, we must advertise and market our “brand
talented student body committed promise” to provide an “uncommon lifetime relationship that recognizes the entire
to uncompromising academic individual, nurturing the mind and spirit to empower each of us to get what we
excellence want in life. We are about providing individuals with opportunities for personal
development and a caring relationship that will enable them to ultimately realize
their dreams.” To do that, we must provide high quality academic and student life
programs that fulfill the needs of a diverse group of high quality students.
$742,000
Provide solutions to educational, To fulfill our Number Three Priority, we must continue to expand
cultural, economic, and community/industry partnerships and to transfer the results of UWF’s powerful
environmental concerns and expanding research and service activities to the public sector. This requires
close relationships with federal, military, and private agencies, organizations, and
individuals as we work together to solve the problems that are critical to global
life and economy. $1,505,500
Manage growth and To fulfill our Number Four Priority, we must manage UWF efficiently and
development responsibly demonstrate that we manage UWF efficiently. We want the citizens of Florida to
through focus on continuous trust us to do our jobs right. In order to do that, we need management flexibility –
quality improvement of programs the ability to make local management decisions that will make UWF more
and processes efficient and more effective. We are continually developing ways to demonstrate
our management abilities through performance evaluations and accountability
measures. As we continue to enhance public and private partnerships and
support, and as we continue to demonstrate our successes toward accomplishing
our strategic plans, we solicit support for additional management flexibility.
$3,474,415
$8,844,915
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State University System of Florida
Summary of University Priorities
2005-06 Legislative Budget Request
University of Central Florida
2005-2006
Title Brief Description/Justification Request
Accelerated Teacher This legislative budget request would allow us to increase the numbers of
Preparation for Teachers In appropriately qualified teachers for reading, mathematics, science and special
Critical Shortage Areas education students. It is estimated that these funds would support an additional
80 undergraduate and 25 graduate FTE students. $1,000,000
Increase Degree Production in The funds requested will support four regular and ten part-time faculty members
Nursing – A Key Area of State needed to bring about a 50% increase in the number of baccalaureate-trained
Need nurses. Two new associate professors will be added to support teaching in the
doctoral program and should allow for a 30% increase in nurses trained at the
doctoral level. It is estimated that these funds would support an additional 68 FTE
students. Of this total, 65 BSN students would address the need for new nurses
and 3 PhD students would add to nursing faculty.
$1,000,000
Provide Access to Higher This proposal addresses Florida’s need to attract additional students and
Education through Regional increase degree production through greater access to higher education. UCF
Campus Development proposes to accelerate the ongoing development of its regional campus system
and, thereby, provide expanded educational and training opportunities to “place
bound” students. It is estimated that these funds would generate 500 additional
FTE over a 2-3 year period. $3,000,000
Augment High Technology The University of Central Florida proposes four distinct projects under this
Workforce and Stimulate heading, all of which contribute to Florida’s high-technology workforce and help
Economic Development to stimulate economic development within the region and across the state:
Simulation & Training ($600,000), Life Sciences Enhancements ($1,000,000),
Biophotonics ($400,000) and Florida Lambda Rail ($700,000). $2,700,000
$7,700,000
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State University System of Florida
Summary of University Priorities
2005-06 Legislative Budget Request
Florida International University
2005-2006
Title Brief Description/Justification Request
Public Health and Honors Health The University requests a recurring allocation of $13 million for FY 2005-06 in
Initiative order to further FIU’s focus on Health contained within its Millennium Strategic
Plan. The University intends to use health to develop unique opportunities for
academic programs and research to serve the South Florida community and to
achieve recognition locally, nationally and internationally. $13,000,000
School of the Environment Specific benefits of the new School include: (1) Increasing the number of highly-
trained interdisciplinary scientists and policy makers by providing training at the
undergraduate, graduate and outreach levels to produce broadly trained
professionals with B.S. M.S. and PhD degrees. (2) Establishing a unique
environment to foster interdisciplinary environmental research. (3) Providing a
resource for state and local agencies to address pressing economic and
environmental problems for the people of Florida. Another advantage of a
School of the Environment is the enhanced visibility and distinction that the
School would create. The budget request includes additional faculty and support
staff in key areas of such as sustainable development, eco-toxicology, aqueous
microbiology, environmental management, support for graduate students and
postdoctoral fellows, laboratory and field equipment for teaching and research,
and the infrastructure to administer the school.
$5,000,000
Hurricane Research New funding will allow us to further develop our pre-eminent, one-of-a-kind,
hurricane research center by building on existing achievements. This expansion
will create opportunities for new Bachelor, Master, and PhD degree candidates to
specialize in the sciences of meteorology, engineering, and remote sensing here
at FIU and to obtain hands-on experience at IHRC research laboratories.
$2,000,000
Nursing FIU School of Nursing seeks funding of $3M to double the capacity of its generic
Bachelor of Science in Nursing program and to enhance enrollment of the
graduate programs in Nursing. The BSN nursing program has turned down over
200 qualified applicants this year. It is expected that these funds would support
and additional 160 student FTE the first year and an additional 160 student FTE
the second year. $3,000,000
Center for Bio/Nano Electronic With the above researchers on board, a state-of-the-art nano-fabrication facility
Devices and Sensors built, and several world-wide collaborations and partnerships with academia and
industry already in place, FIU is poised to build a world-class research program in
bio/nano electronic devices and sensors. What is needed is to continue the FIU's
momentum of attracting cutting-edge researchers as senior (2) as well as
promising junior faculty (4), create a pool of research scientists/engineers (5) as
post-doctoral fellows and doctoral students (10), and maintain and enhance the
research infrastructure that has already been built. This cannot be accomplished
with the current E&G allocations to FIU. However, a steady stream of funds from
SUS-Board of Governors (State of Florida) can certainly make it possible to
establish an exclusive, world-class Research and Technology Center - Center for
Bio/Nano Electronic Devices and Sensors .
$2,000,000
$25,000,000
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State University System of Florida
Summary of University Priorities
2005-06 Legislative Budget Request
University of North Florida
2005-2006
Title Brief Description/Justification Request
Nursing Program The University of North Florida proposes to increase the number of nurses it
graduates each year through expansion of the current undergraduate program
and the initiation of a new Master’s level program. UNF’s record of building strong
relationships with regional healthcare facilities and leveraging private gifts from
these organizations to support new and expanded programs for preparing
healthcare professionals documents the institution’s capacity to meet the goals
stated in this proposal. These funds will lead to an increase of 51 new FTE
students (18 undergraduates and 33 graduates). This also allows the continued
enrollment of 36 undergradute FTE students who are now being funded by a non-
renewable private grant. $1,445,000
Education - Critical Shortages The University of North Florida seeks support for four initiatives that address
Florida’s critical teacher shortage. These include the expansion of an existing
program preparing teachers for special education classrooms, a proposed field-
based minor in education for undergraduates majoring in math and science, a
collaborative undergraduate program with local area community colleges, and a
program to improve the preparation of secondary level teachers. These funds will
generate an additional 15 undergraduate and 8 graduate student FTE.
$980,750
Information Technology and The University of North Florida offers two proposals to increase and improve
Engineering preparation of engineering and networking professionals. This initiative will
support a UNF/FCCJ Program in Information Technology: Applied Networking. In
particular, the request provides funding for the necessary equipment and faculty
for this program, which emphasizes mobile and wireless computing technologies.
The second proposal will provide funding to enhance the University’s science and
engineering video facility will enable UNF to produce and broadcast distance
learning courses for use in the State’s Florida Engineering Education Delivery
System program. This initiative will increase access for students in engineering.
$820,000
Genomics and biotechnology of The University of North Florida has the capacity to expand its ongoing research
mosquito control in Florida and efforts into mosquito control and to make significant contributions to the
beyond prevention of diseases transmitted by mosquitoes, including West Nile Virus and
similar infectious pathogens.. This proposal will fund the additional faculty and
resources needed to fully operationalize UNF’s capacity for research in this area.
$1,644,750
Center for Entrepreneurial UNF will create a number of scholarships to assist deserving students in
Studies completing their studies. Strong infrastructure of existing community outreach
efforts in entrepreneurship, such as the UNF Small Business Development
Center, the Advanced Small Business Counseling course, and Students in Free
Enterprise will ensure that student internships in existing small businesses are
readily available. Special initiatives to benefit students, alumni and the
community at large will include, venture capital forums, student business plan
competitions, a small business incubator, a chapter of the Collegiate
Entrepreneurship Organization (CEO), peer learning programs, a distinguished
lecture series, family business roundtables, forums and awards.
$1,250,000
$6,140,500
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State University System of Florida
Summary of University Priorities
2005-06 Legislative Budget Request
Florida Gulf Coast University
2005-2006
Title Brief Description/Justification Request
Increase number of nurses Locally, Florida Gulf Coast University serves the counties of Charlotte, Collier,
Glades, Hendry and Lee. The statewide average number of registered nurses is
1,051.3 per 100,000 people. Four of the five counties serviced by FGCU have RN
per population rates lower than the state average. As reported the rates are:
Collier 726.6 RN’s per 100,000; Glades 234.4 RN’s per 100,000; Hendry 351.3
RN’ per 100,000; Lee 1,000.7 RN’s per 100,000 and Charlotte 1,081 RN’ per
100,000. Clearly long-term strategies will be required to meet this need for
nurses. Compounding this problem is the fact that Schools of Nursing in Colleges
and Universities nationwide are struggling to expand enrollments to meet this
growing demand because of inadequate funding, nursing faculty shortages, and
limited program resources including clinical placements and laboratory space. In
2002-2004 universities in Florida reported that 3215 qualified applicants were
turned away from their programs. In 2002-2004 FGCU had initial qualified
applicant wait lists totaling 92 applicants. It is estimated that this funding will
support an additional 42 FTE students. $453,400
Increase number of teachers Besides the requests from Hendry/Glades and Collier Counties to meet their
needs associated with the state mandated reading endorsement for secondary
teachers, our administrators have met with the administration in Charlotte County
on the same issue. They are waiting for us to submit a proposal for a similar
offering as in Collier County. These resources would expand course offerings and
sections, by adding 3 faculty and 1 staff and increase the student FTE to 68.
$293,440
Technology Acquisition, Florida Gulf Coast University is a campus built upon a foundation of
Upgrade and Replacement Plan technologically based solutions. At the heart of this solution is the equipment
available to students, faculty, and staff that allows access to systems on campus.
At the commission of the University President, a Technology Advisory Committee
was formed (TAC). The TAC is comprised of an array of cross-functional
technology personnel. This collaborative group has developed a five year plan
for the continued refreshing and upgrade of technology on campus, with the
primary focus centered on computing labs, faculty and staff computing, and basic
network requirements. This equipment is at the heart of the technological
experience at Florida Gulf Coast University.
$1,130,000
Develop School of Engineering SW Florida has been experiencing a diverse growth economically in areas
beyond that of tourism. Most recently companies have diversified in areas where
there is a high demand for engineers. An engineering program a FGCU would
continue the practice of interdisciplinary collaboration with its biotechnology,
computer sciences, and business technology integration. An engineering
program would add value to the undergraduate experience and support current hi-
tech growth within in SW Florida and expand into the biomedical areas with
agencies such as Scripps and Cleveland Clinic. $1,099,200
ERP Development and Evolution The transition of the University from the state accounting system and centralized
payroll processing has created unique challenges and opportunities. The
recently implemented finance and human resource systems implemented at
Florida Gulf Coast University create a vast wealth of operational opportunity.
$1,350,000
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Summary of University Priorities
2005-06 Legislative Budget Request
Florida Gulf Coast University
2005-2006
Title Brief Description/Justification Request
Increase General Education The proposed budget will greatly enhance the effectiveness of FGCU’s Gen Ed
Opportunities program. With respect to program administration, funds are requested for a full-
time General Education Director to manage the program and work with the newly
approved faculty General Education Council. The budget also includes a request
for three new faculty members for appropriate disciplines who would help reduce
dependence on adjunct teaching. Funding for on-going evaluations of the overall
Gen Ed program and individual courses, and for assessment of student learning
are also included. Finally, the budget includes a request for funds for Gen Ed
faculty for faculty professional development, and for A& P and clerical support for
assessment and evaluation activities.
$432,800
Expand program of Service FGCU is proud of its commitment to engage its students in service learning, civic
Learning, Civic Engagement and engagement, and environmental education. The University, as part of the
Environmental Education reaffirmation process for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and
in line with Governor Bush’s initiative on student learning assessment, has
decided to focus on significantly strengthening student-learning outcomes for
these processes as its Quality Enhancement Program (QEP). The QEP is a
carefully designed and focused course of action that addresses a well-defined
topic or issue related to enhancing student learning. The QEP for FGCU is
designed to develop in students an ecological perspective and foster community
involvement through experiential learning, scholarly dialogue, and
interdisciplinary engagement. $355,400
Network Development and Florida Gulf Coast University has robustly explored and utilized technology as a
Security part of delivering education to the University community. At the heart of this
delivery mechanism is the underlying network on which all technology based
systems are operating. Florida Gulf Coast University is seeking funding for the
enhancement and security of the network, in order to provide consistent and
secure delivery of technology for the students, faculty, staff and the community.
$474,500
Development of a In order to enhance telecommunication services while reducing expenses, FGCU
Telecommunication is seeking to replace its Sprint Centrex services and acquiring a PBX (telephone
Infrastructure switch). By using the newest in voice technologies, FGCU can leverage it’s
investment in its state of the art data network. An investment in our own PBX
allows for the expansion of voice functionality while delivering bottom-line
savings. $1,102,000
$6,690,740
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State University System of Florida
Summary of University Priorities
2005-06 Legislative Budget Request
New College of Florida
2005-2006
Title Brief Description/Justification Request
Integrating and Enhancing The College is requesting $443,700 to purchase computer equipment and
Academic and Administrative software licenses, employ four additional staff positions to support the hardware,
Computing Support software and training initiatives and provide OPS student assistants to serve as
peer tutors and staff various desktop support needs. With these enhancements
in place the College will have a solid base to effectively engage students, faculty,
and staff in addressing critical academic and administrative computing needs.
$443,700
Latin American/Caribbean We are requesting $283,000 to fund the New College Latin American/Caribbean
Studies Initiative Studies Initiative’s four essential components: 1) Increased student access to
Spanish language instruction at the introductory and intermediate levels (current
student demand far exceeds existing resources). 2) Study-Abroad programming
support. 3) Latin American/Caribbean Scholar Speaker Series and other
conferences and special events to benefit the campus and local communities. 4)
Two Visiting Latin American/Caribbean Studies Teaching Post-Doctorate awards
annually. (Candidates will be recruited from the SUS institutions and the
international region.)
$283,000
$726,700
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