The Florida Board of Governors is set to convene at the University of South Florida on Thursday, November 6. The meeting will address a range of topics across several committees.
The Academic and Research Excellence Committee will consider approving the 2025 Foreign Countries of Concern Report. The Academic and Student Affairs Committee plans to receive an update on the 2025 SUS Safety Summit, review proposed amendments to Regulations 8.011 and 10.015, and consider two new PhD programs.
The Strategic Planning Committee is scheduled to review new State University System (SUS) metric goals and examine a list of SUS areas of expertise along with iconic companies associated with those fields.
In budget matters, the Budget and Finance Committee will look at amending Regulation 9.007, evaluate university carryforward spending plans for the 2025-2026 academic year, and discuss possible changes to the Performance-Based Funding Model.
Facilities planning is also on the agenda, with consideration for approval of fixed capital outlay budgets for universities in 2025-2026.
The Nomination and Governance Committee will review university trustee appointments.
During the full board session, members are expected to confirm Dr. Alexander Cartwright’s reappointment as president of the University of Central Florida. Updates on ongoing presidential searches will be provided, and elections for Chair and Vice Chair positions are planned. The board will also consider several regulatory amendments and a proposal to repeal Regulation 7.007.
The meeting will be available via live stream at thefloridachannel.org, with committee sessions starting Thursday, November 5 at 8:30 a.m., followed by the full board meeting at 2 p.m. Times may change based on scheduling needs.
Additional information about Board meetings can be found online.
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