UPDATE: Judy Genshaft, president of the University of South Florida, told the Board of Governors she opposes splitting off the Polytech campus. She said the USF system is performing “remarkably well” and that “this is not the right time either economically, educationally or practically for a drastic change to the USF system.” Florida is trying [...]
UPDATE: Board could make USF Polytech state’s 12th public university
November 9, 2011 Leave a Comment
UPDATE: Board could make USF Polytech state’s 12th public university
November 9, 2011 Leave a Comment
Florida is trying to get more students to enroll in math and science fields. Could a 12th university be the solution? The University of South Florida Polytechnic in Lakeland wants to break off from the main USF campus. It now has 1,300 students but that would skyrocket to 16,000, under a plan the Board of [...]
School board seeks public input on new superintendent
June 9, 2011 Leave a Comment
By Cara Fitzpatrick June 9, 2011 11:19 AM The Broward County School Board is asking parents, employees and community members to describe the qualities they’d like to see in a new superintendent. Four public forums are scheduled next week. The public also can complete an online survey in English, Spanish or Creole, which asks respondents [...]
Public speaking contest for enviro–conscious students
April 23, 2011 Leave a Comment
By Anna Beach April 22, 2011 04:13 PM Know a Broward high schooler (public, private, or home schooled), who’s not afraid to speak their mind on environmental protection? They can sound off on Friday, May 20 at a public speaking competition sponsored by Broward County. Contestants, who’ll be judged on content and speaking skills, have [...]