FLORIDA (WTXL) - Presidents W. Kent Fuchs and John Thrasher wrote an article for the Tampa Bay Times urging the importance of investments into Florida's universities.
Their action comes after recent debate in the Florida Legislature about the future of higher education.
They say that legislators are not sure about investing more resources into universities. On the other hand, both presidents believe "there is a direct correlation between the prosperity of a state and the quality of its higher education institutions."
The article includes prominent research, teaching, and service that Florida State University and the University of Florida contribute to the state. It also reminds readers how Florida was declared the best state in the nation for higher education based on value and performance in U.S. News & World Report.
Ultimately, the two presidents chose to come together to show how important it is to provide the best higher education because they believe it is a reflection of the entire state and its people.
