Tag Archives: John Delaney

UPDATE: UF Presidential Search Committee nominates Delaney

UNF President John Delaney made the list of 36 individuals the University of Florida’s presidential search committee released Sept. 11 to fill the position of UF’s president.

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Interview: President Delaney discusses staying at UNF, tuition increases

UNF President John Delaney sat down with Spinnaker reporter Bonnie Mulqueen today to discuss a number of recent campus issues such as his decision to stay at UNF and the 13 percent tuition differential increase, approved by the Florida Board of Governors on June 21.

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UNF to not appeal 13 percent tuition increase

UNF will not appeal the decision by the Board of Governors to approve a 13 percent tuition increase after the university requested a 15 percent increase to tuition. “We appreciate the work of the Board of Governors and are satisfied with its decision. In a sign of respect for the Board, we are not appealing [...]

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UNF Board of Trustees approve Budget, names for Buildings 3 and 4

Headed by President John Delaney, the UNF Board of Trustees approved the 2012-2013 school budget, which totals $131,684, 574. There are no major changes to the budget that should concern students, President Delaney said. The budget, which includes $65,717,347 from student tuition and fees, was quickly passed. A quick approval was possible, due to debates regarding the budget [...]

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UF’s next president could be John Delaney

By Andrea Aribe Before the University of Florida’s search for a new president begins, one possible candidate was considered: University of North Florida President John Delaney. Current UF President Bernie Machen’s contract will be expiring by the end of 2013, and he announced his plan to retire June 8 at a University of Florida Board of [...]

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Spring brings out Wild UNF

Since spring doesn’t exist in Florida, the wildlife is out in full force basking in the summer-qualifying heat and the season of mating.

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Editorial:The BOT joins the state in piling budgets on students’ backs

The BOT joins the state in piling budgets on students’ backs Here we go again. The state, and now UNF, has dumped all the responsibility of keeping higher education in Florida relevant on the students. March 20, at the seemingly annual UNF Board of Trustees tuition hike meeting, the BOT did it again. Next year, [...]

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BOG Budget and Finance Committee rejects UNF’s Academic Enhancement Fee

Presidents from universities across the state proposed fees for their respective institutions for the upcoming 2012-2013 school year during the Florida Board of Governors Budget and Finance Committee meeting at UNF Wednesday. Universities proposed fees that would be used for student living and academic affairs. The proposals were met with intense inquiry by the committee [...]

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Editorial: The Spinnaker sets sail towards an era of independence

“Were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter.” – Thomas Jefferson The wind of independence will finally fill the sails of the student-run press at the University of North Florida. Thomas G. Carpenter [...]

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