The University of West Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news release:
The University of West Florida Board of Trustees met on the main campus in Pensacola, June 14. President John Cavanaugh reported on the strategic priorities for the university that will correlate to the university's 2007-2012 Strategic Plan. Priorities approved are 'to inspire and achieve the highest levels of student learning, creativity and success;' 'attract, engage and retain the most talented and diverse students, faculty and staff;' 'create and deliver the highest quality educational, research and service programs that meet the needs of the communities we serve;' 'provide excellent educational, student and administrative support services and facilities;' and 'create and manage purposeful and sustainable growth.'
Jay Gould, former faculty representative and chair of the Faculty Senate, and Christina Genualdi, former president of the Student Government Association, were recognized for their distinguished service to the Board of Trustees. Gould was commended for his integrity and for providing the important voice of the faculty to the board. Genualdi was highly commended for being a voice for the students to the board. The board also approved tenure for 11 faculty members.
The board approved housing rates for triple occupancy, tuition and fees, regulations for academic misconduct and student code of conduct, health fee collection practices, the Public Educational Capital Outlay improvement plan (PECO), the internal auditing work plan, the 2006 UWF Financial Audit and the conceptual proposal for the Pensacola Historical Society and Alger-Sullivan to join West Florida Historic Preservation, Inc.
The board received numerous informational updates including the 2007-2008 Consolidated Operating Budget, the Creating Great Futures Campaign, the Campus Master Plan, student accomplishments and a facilities maintenance update. The operating budget is conservative for the fiscal year, however, fall and spring enrollment have seen increases.Contact: Kim Spear, 850/474-2200, kspear@uwf.edu.
Kim Spear, 850/474-2200, kspear@uwf.edu.
