The Impact of Budget Reductions for Higher Education in Florida: Is the State University System Functioning Effectively with Declining Resources?
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Authors
Posey, Brenda
Issue Date
2012-09-04
Type
Thesis
Language
en_US
Keywords
Florida , Budget , Budgeting , Public Administration , reductions , education , University System , economy , Funding , College Cost
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Abstract
The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of the State of Florida budget
reductions for the State University System and the implications for students and faculty
members. As the economy continues to decline, there is the increasing concern of how
budget reductions will affect higher education not only in Florida but also in educational
systems around the country. In order to provide quality education, states require
adequate revenue and resources to ensure that secondary and postsecondary institutions
are providing the best education possible for students. This research examines the
budgets that universities within the State University System received from Fiscal Year
2001 through Fiscal Year 2010 and compares the changes in funding for those
universities. The research compares changes in the number of admissions, degrees
awarded, course sections offered, faculty changes, and financial assistance awarded
during the 10 years reviewed.