1997 Florida Code
TITLE XVI EDUCATION
Chapter 240 Postsecondary Education  
PART II STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM (ss. 240.2011-240.2996)
240.214   State University System accountability process.

240.214  State University System accountability process.--It is the intent of the Legislature that an accountability process be implemented which provides for the systematic, ongoing evaluation of quality and effectiveness in the State University System. It is further the intent of the Legislature that this accountability process monitor performance at the system level in each of the major areas of instruction, research, and public service, while recognizing the differing missions of each of the state universities. The accountability process shall provide for the adoption of systemwide performance standards and performance goals for each standard identified through a collaborative effort involving the State University System, the Legislature, and the Governor's Office. The accountability process shall result in an annual accountability report to the Legislature.

(1)  The annual accountability report shall include goals and measurable objectives related to the systemwide strategic plan pursuant to s. 240.209. The plan must include, at a minimum, objectives related to the following measures:

(a)  Total student credit hours;

(b)  Total number of contact hours of instruction produced by faculty, by institution, rank, and course level;

(c)  Pass rates on professional licensure examinations, by institution;

(d)  Institutional quality as assessed by followup, such as analyses of employment information on former students, national rankings, and surveys of alumni, parents, clients, and employers;

(e)  Length of time and number of academic credits required to complete an academic degree, by institution and by degree;

(f)  Enrollment, progression, retention, and graduation rates by race and gender;

(g)  Student course demand;

(h)  An analysis of administrative and support functions;

(i)  Every 3 years, beginning 1995-1996, an analysis of the cumulative debt of students; and

(j)  An evaluation of the production of classroom contact hours at each university in comparison to a standard of 12 contact hours per term or 32 contact hours per year for each full-time instructional position and the level of funding provided for instruction.

(2)  By December 31 of each year, the Board of Regents shall submit the annual accountability report providing information on the implementation of performance standards, actions taken to improve university achievement of performance goals, the achievement of performance goals during the prior year, and initiatives to be undertaken during the next year. The accountability reports shall be designed in consultation with the Governor's Office, the Office of the Auditor General, and the Legislature.

(3)  The Board of Regents shall recommend in the annual accountability report any appropriate modifications to this section.

History.--s. 5, ch. 91-55; s. 23, ch. 94-230; s. 14, ch. 95-243; s. 25, ch. 95-392.