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History of Higher Education in Florida

History of Higher Education in Florida. Education Policy Council and State Universities & Private Colleges Policy Committee December 9, 2009. Overview. Delivery systems for postsecondary education Organizational structure prior to reorganization Major changes to postsecondary education

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History of Higher Education in Florida

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  1. History of Higher Education in Florida Education Policy Council and State Universities & Private Colleges Policy Committee December 9, 2009

  2. Overview • Delivery systems for postsecondary education • Organizational structure prior to reorganization • Major changes to postsecondary education • Organizational structure after reorganization

  3. Postsecondary Education Delivery Systems • School District Technical Centers • Florida College System • State University System • Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida (ICUF) • Independent Postsecondary Institutions licensed by the Commission for Independent Education (CIE)

  4. Delivery System for Postsecondary Programs

  5. Timeline of Major Changes 1998 • In 1998 Floridians amended Constitution • State Board of Education appointed by Governor, • Commissioner appointed by State Board 1999 • In 1999 Commissioner convened a Blue Ribbon Committee • Made recommendations for a seamless education system 2000 • 2000 Legislature • Created Florida Board of Education (FBE) • Created university boards of trustees • Abolished boards and commissions transferred authority to FBE • Created Education Governance Reorganization Task Force • Reorganization effective 2003 2001 • 2001 Legislature • Expedited reorganization to July 2001 • Abolished Board of Regents and State Board of Community Colleges and transferred powers and duties to the FBE • Combined the powers and duties of the SBICU and SBNCE into the Commission for Independent Education (CIE) 2002 • 2002 Legislature • Rearranged, renumbered, reworded, streamlines consolidated and updated the education code • Devolved authority from the SBE to the university boards of trustees • In 2002 Floridians amended Constitution • Board of Governors operates, regulates, controls and is fully responsible for the management of the university system. 2003 • 2003 Legislature • Amended Florida Statutes to reflect adoption of the 2002 Board of Governors (BOG) constitutional amendment 2005 • 2005 Legislature • Clarified lines of authority and constitutional duties of the Board of Governors and the Legislature 2007 • 2007 Legislature • Revised statute to reflect 2002 constitutional amendment establishing the BOG and University Boards of Trustees and 2005 legislation • 2008 Legislature • Created the Florida College System 2008

  6. Before Reorganization • State Board of Education (Governor and Cabinet) • Governor is the Chair • Commissioner is the Secretary Postsecondary Education Planning Commission • Department of Education • Commissioner is the head of the department • Division of Community Colleges • State Board of Community Colleges is the head of the division Division of Workforce Development • Division of Universities • Florida Board of Regents is the head of the division • State Board of Nonpublic Career Education (SBNCE) • The Department is the administrative agent of the board • State Board of Independent Colleges & Universities (SBICU) • The Department is the administrative agent of the board 28 Community College Boards of Trustees 67 District School Boards (Technical Centers) 10 University Presidents Key Governing Boards

  7. Before Reorganization • State Board of Education was comprised of elected officials (Governor and Cabinet) • Chief policy making body for all of public education • Governor was the chair of the board • Commissioner was the secretary and executive officer • Commissioner of Education • Statewide elected official • Head of the Department of Education

  8. Before Reorganization (continued) • Department of Education • Division of Workforce Development • Division of Community Colleges – State Board of Community Colleges was the director of the division • Division of Universities - Board of Regents was the director of the division • State Board of Independent Colleges and Universities • State Board of Nonpublic Career Education

  9. Before Reorganization (continued) • State Board of Community Colleges • Functioned as an advisory body • Comprised of the Commissioner and 12 Governor-appointed, SBE approved, and Senate confirmed members • Adopt rules – subject to SBE approval • Provide through rule for the coordination of the Florida Community College System • Review new programs, conduct program reviews and provide rules for program termination • Specify procedures to be used by boards of trustees for the evaluation of presidents • Recommend minimum standards for the operation of community colleges (approved by the SBE)

  10. Before Reorganization (continued) • Community college district boards of trustees • Functioned as a governing body • Comprised of 5 to 9 Governor-appointed, SBE-approved, and Senate-confirmed members • Responsible to operate the college • Appoint the president • Adopt rules and policies • Establish and discontinue programs and course offerings

  11. Before Reorganization (continued) • Board of Regents • Functioned as a governing body • Comprised of the Commissioner and 13 Governor-appointed, Cabinet-approved, and Senate-confirmed members • Adopt rules – subject to SBE approval • Appoint university presidents • Approve new degree programs • Established student fees • Adopt a system wide strategic plan

  12. Before Reorganization (continued) • State Board of Independent Colleges and Universities • Department of Education - administrative agent • Comprised of 9 Governor-appointed, Senate –confirmed members • Authority to adopt rules subject to approval by the SBE • License nonpublic colleges unless exempt based on accreditation status • Complaint investigations, probable cause findings and disciplinary actions

  13. Before Reorganization (continued) • State Board of Nonpublic Career Education • Department of Education - administrative agent • Comprised of 9 Governor-appointed, Senate-confirmed members • Prescribe and recommend rules to the SBE • License nonpublic schools - postsecondary non-collegiate career educational institutions • Complaint investigations, probable cause findings and disciplinary actions

  14. Timeline of Major Changes 1998 • In 1998 Floridians amended Constitution • State Board of Education appointed by Governor, • Commissioner appointed by State Board • In 1999 Commissioner convened a Blue Ribbon Committee • Made recommendations for a seamless education system 1999 2000 • 2000 Legislature • Created Florida Board of Education (FBE) • Created university boards of trustees • Abolished boards and commissions transferred authority to FBE • Created Education Governance Reorganization Task Force • Reorganization effective 2003 • 2001 Legislature • Expedited reorganization to July 2001 • Abolished Board of Regents and State Board of Community Colleges and transferred powers and duties to the FBE • Combined the powers and duties of the SBICU and SBNCE into the Commission for Independent Education (CIE) 2001 • 2002 Legislature • Rearranged, renumbered, reworded, streamlines consolidated and updated the education code • Devolved authority from the SBE to the university boards of trustees 2002

  15. 1998 Constitutional Amendment • Voters approved Constitutional changes to require a new public education governance system led by appointed vs. elected State Board of Education and Commissioner of Education • “SECTION 2.  State board of education.--The state board of education shall be a body corporate and have such supervision of the system of free public education as is provided by law. The state board of education shall consist of seven members appointed by the governor to staggered 4-year terms, subject to confirmation by the senate. The state board of education shall appoint the commissioner of education.”From article 9 of the Florida Constitution

  16. 1999 - Commissioner convenedBlue Ribbon Commission • Make recommendations to the Legislature on a new education governance system • Majority recommendation – Seamless education system - SBE assumes full supervision of all sectors of public education • establish direct access to the new state board and local control for school districts, colleges and universities • Minority recommendation – limits responsibility of SBE to K-12 issues

  17. Florida Education Governance Reorganization Act of 2000 • Creates the Florida Board of Education (FBE) - 7 members appointed by Governor to oversee K-20 education – Effective Jan. 2003 • FBE to appoint the Commissioner • Created 9 member university boards of trustees appointed by governor – Effective Jan. 2003 • Abolished – BOR, SBCC, SBICU and SBNCE • Created Education Governance Task Force to effect a smooth transition between the elected SBE and the appointed FBE and a seamless education continuum

  18. Florida Education Governance Reorganization Implementation Act - 2001 • Expedited reorganization of education governance • Expedited appointment of FBE and university boards to July 2001 • Housed the newly appointed FBE under the SBE • Chief transition officer’s education reorganization workgroup – to direct and oversee reorganization • Abolished the BOR and SBCC • Combined powers and duties of the SBICU and SBNCE into a single board • FBE to make recommendations to the Legislature for the rewrite of the education code

  19. 2002 Florida School Code Rewrite • Recreates and reorganizes the Florida School Code • Responded to the constitutional amendments of 1998 and the repeal of many sections of the code effective 2003 • The appointed SBE becomes the head of the Department of Education • Devolved authority from the SBE to the university boards of trustees

  20. After First Reorganization • State Board of Education (SBE) • Governor and Cabinet Florida Legislature • Florida Board of Education (FBE) • 7 members Appointed by the Governor • Appoints the Commissioner of Education • Commissioner serves as Chief Executive Office Council for Education Policy Research and Improvement (CEPRI) • 28 Community College Boards of Trustees • 5 -9 member boards appointed by the Governor • 11 University Boards of Trustees • 11 member boards appointed by the Governor • District School Boards • 67 school districts. governed by an elected board of 5 or more members. Department of Education (DOE) • Commission on Independent Education (CIE) • 6 member board appointed by the Governor Key Governing Board

  21. Timeline of Major Changes 2002 • In 2002 Floridians amended Constitution • Board of Governors operates, regulates, controls and is fully responsible for the management of the university system. 2003 • 2003 Legislature • Amended Florida Statutes to reflect adoption of the 2002 Board of Governors (BOG) constitutional amendment 2005 • 2005 Legislature • Clarified lines of authority and constitutional duties of the Board of Governors and the Legislature 2007 • 2007 Legislature • Revised statute to reflect 2002 constitutional amendment establishing the BOG and University Boards of Trustees and 2005 legislation 2008 • 2008 Legislature • Created the Florida College System

  22. 2002 Constitutional Amendment • Requires a single state university system comprised of all public universities with a board of trustees to administer each university • Establishes the Board of Governors to govern the state university system • “The board shall operate regulate, control, and be fully responsible for the management of the whole university system.” • “The board of governors shall establish the powers and duties of the boards of trustees.” from Article 9 of the Florida Constitution

  23. 2003 Legislation • Amends statute to reflect the adoption of 2002 constitutional amendment • Establishes the Board of Governors • Revises provisions related to the membership of the university boards of trustees

  24. 2005 Legislation • Clarifies lines of authority and defines the constitutional duties of the Board of Governors • operating regulating and controlling and being fully responsible for the management of the SUS • defining the distinctive mission of each university • ensuring well-planned coordination and operation of SUS • avoiding wasteful duplication of facilities or programs • approving, reviewing and terminating SUS degree programs • Provides Legislative responsibilities • making provision by law for establishment and operation of institutions • appropriate state funds, establish tuition and fees • Provides Legislative intent - reenact laws re: BOG, university boards, SBE and postsecondary education

  25. 2007 Legislation • Repeals statutory provisions no longer necessary as they are within the responsibilities of the BOG • Outlines powers and duties of the BOG • Provides statutory organizational structure for the BOG and its staff • Removes powers and duties of the SBE, Commissioner and Department of Education solely relating to universities

  26. 2008 Legislation • Established the Florida College System • 2 and 4-year institutions granting academic degrees • primary mission responding to community needs for postsecondary academic and career education • must maintain open-door admissions and outreach to underserved populations • Florida College System Task Force • findings and recommendations - transition of community colleges to baccalaureate granting institutions • State College Pilot Project • recommend an approval process for transition of institutions to state colleges and a funding model for the system

  27. Timeline of Major Changes 1998 • In 1998 Floridians amended Constitution • State Board of Education appointed by Governor, • Commissioner appointed by State Board 1999 • In 1999 Commissioner convened a Blue Ribbon Committee • Made recommendations for a seamless education system 2000 • 2000 Legislature • Created Florida Board of Education (FBE) • Created university boards of trustees • Abolished boards and commissions transferred authority to FBE • Created Education Governance Reorganization Task Force • Reorganization effective 2003 2001 • 2001 Legislature • Expedited reorganization to July 2001 • Abolished Board of Regents and State Board of Community Colleges and transferred powers and duties to the FBE • Combined the powers and duties of the SBICU and SBNCE into the Commission for Independent Education (CIE) 2002 • 2002 Legislature • Rearranged, renumbered, reworded, streamlines consolidated and updated the education code • Devolved authority from the SBE to the university boards of trustees • In 2002 Floridians amended Constitution • Board of Governors operates, regulates, controls and is fully responsible for the management of the university system. 2003 • 2003 Legislature • Amended Florida Statutes to reflect adoption of the 2002 Board of Governors (BOG) constitutional amendment 2005 • 2005 Legislature • Clarified lines of authority and constitutional duties of the Board of Governors and the Legislature 2007 • 2007 Legislature • Revised statute to reflect 2002 constitutional amendment establishing the BOG and University Boards of Trustees and 2005 legislation • 2008 Legislature • Created the Florida College System 2008

  28. After Reorganization • State Board of Education (SBE) • 7-member board appointed by Governor and confirmed by the Senate. • The SBE is head of the Department of Education • Board of Governors of the State University System (BOG) • 17-member board (14 members appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate; a faculty representative; a student representative; and the Commissioner of Education) • The State University System (SUS) is comprised of 11 state universities. • School Districts/Boards • 67 school districts. governed by an elected board of 5 or more members. • Each board operates, controls, and supervises all free public schools in the district. • Includes adult education and workforce/career education programs • Department of Education (DOE) • The DOE is an administrative & supervisory agency under SBE direction. • The areas of DOE responsibility include public schools, Florida Colleges, workforce education, vocational rehabilitation, blind services, and student financial assistance. • The Commissioner of Education serves as Executive Director of the DOE and is appointed by the SBE. • Commission on Independent Education (CIE) • The CIE authorizes the granting of diplomas & degrees by certain independent postsecondary educational institutions. • The CIE is comprised of 7 Governor-appointed, Senate-confirmed members. • The CIE is an independent entity administratively housed within the DOE. • Florida College System (FCS) • The FCS is comprised of 28 public postsecondary educational institutions. Each institution is governed by a 5-9 member Governor-appointed, Senate-confirmed BOT. • Each BOT operates its college subject to SBE rules. • State University System Boards of Trustees (UBOT) • Each state university is administered by a 13-member UBOT. Each UBOT consists of the chair of the faculty senate, the president of the student body, 6 Governor appointees, & 5 BOG appointees. Appointed members must be confirmed by the Senate. • The BOG establishes the UBOT's powers & duties. Constitutionally-created elected board Constitutionally-created appointed board Statutorily-created appointed board

  29. After Reorganization • State Board of Education • Appointed by the Governor • Oversees K-12, workforce, community colleges, and nonpublic education • Adopts rules governing statewide postsecondary programs such as financial aid and the statewide course numbering system • Commissioner • Appointed by the SBE • Board of Governors • Appointed by the Governor • Oversees state universities

  30. After Reorganization • School districts – Technical centers and schools • Overseen by the SBE • Governed by local district school boards • Adult and career education • Florida College System • Overseen by the SBE • Comprised of 2 and 4 year institutions • Governed by local boards of trustees • Associate degrees, baccalaureate degrees, career education and adult education

  31. After Reorganization • State University System • Overseen by the BOG • Comprised of 10 universities and New College • Governed by local boards of trustees • Baccalaureate and graduate degrees • Nonpublic institutions • Licensed by CIE unless eligible for FRAG

  32. QUESTIONS? Jane Fletcher Staff Director fletcher.jane@oppaga.fl.gov 850-487-9255 http://www.oppaga.state.fl.us/

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