Summary of State University System of Florida World Class Faculty and Scholar Program report

The Florida Legislature established the World Class Faculty and Scholar Program to fund and support the efforts of the State University System (SUS) institutions to recruit and retain exemplary faculty and secure additional research funding. The intent of this Program is to elevate the national competitiveness of Florida's state universities through faculty and scholar recruitment and retention. Section 1004.6497, Florida Statutes, requires the Florida Board of Governors to summarize information from the SUS institutions on the World Class Faculty and Scholar Program. Statute requires that the report include information on program expenditures, success in recruiting research faculty, the four-year graduation rate, the number of undergraduate courses offered with fewer than 50 students, and the increase in national academic standing of targeted programs. The report is to be submitted to the Governor, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives by March 15 of each year.