Related External Plans
State
BOG SUS Strategic Plan
The Florida Board of Governors adopted a Strategic Plan for the State University System of Florida on June 19, 2005. This plan addresses major goals related to providing access, meeting the workforce needs of the state, and building world-class academic programs and research capacity. - Link
The Florida Council of 100
In January 2006, the Florida Council of 100 released a report entitled: Preparing for the Future. Eight drivers were identified to continuously improve the economic well-being and quality of life of the people of Florida. The drivers included: Education; Income, jobs, and business climate; Growth management and environment; Hurricane readiness and cost; Attainable housing; Rising health care costs; Energy dependence and affordability; and Globalization. - Link
Enterprise Florida
Roadmap to Florida's Future is Florida's strategic plan for economic development. It was prepared by Enterprise Florida, Inc. (EFI) a public-private partnership responsible for leading Florida's statewide economic development efforts. - Link
Federal
Commission on the Future of Higher Education
U.S. Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings proposed five steps that she said would make American colleges more accessible, more affordable, and more accountable. Press release and link to report.
FY 2007 Administration Research and Development Budget Priorities
This memo highlights the Administration’s research and development (R&D) priorities and emphasizes improving management and performance to maintain excellence and leadership in science and technology. Major topics addressed include:
- Homeland Security R&D
- High-End Computing and Networking R&D
- National Nanotechnology Initiative
- Priorities in the Physical Sciences
- Understanding Complex Biological Systems
- Energy and Environment