School: Florida State University

[TD]

I apoligize for whatever I said to upset you stan,

The building boom is huge at fsu, Its crazy how they were considering slashing the incoming freshman class next year by 1000 people for a budget shortfall. I only say its crazy is because all of those buildings will be done or will be close, and we will have empty classrooms... (or maybe just smaller class sizes) But, I know they will raise tuition instead which will keep up enrollment.

[stjoe]

"The building boom is huge at fsu, Its crazy how they were considering slashing the incoming freshman class next year by 1000 people for a budget shortfall. "

I don't think it is 'were'....they are slashing enrollment

"I only say its crazy is because all of those buildings will be done or will be close, and we will have empty classrooms... (or maybe just smaller class sizes) But, I know they will raise tuition instead which will keep up enrollment."

Not correct. Tuition is going up, but no enough to offset the budget cuts....let alone make it worthwhile to raise enrollments. Enrollment is going down. That is pretty much a certainty right now.....and from what I hear same thing for 2009 as well due to the state budget

[poonther]

While lower enrollments at FSU will be a negative for Tally, will these tighter guidelines for admission to FSU produce a better academically qualified student or will not that not be the case?

[stjoe]

While lower enrollments at FSU will be a negative for Tally, will these tighter guidelines for admission to FSU produce a better academically qualified student or will not that not be the case?

[poonther]

I think so. I think the local business will suffer if the reduction remains over time.

[stjoe]

poonther,

I agree.

[csmurphy8885]

That sounds good. Great breakdown. I was really looking forward to FSU blooming and never really thought about what kind of corners are cut getting all those classrooms filled.

What we need may not be a decrease, per say, more like a slow down in the rate of increase untill the quility can catch back up with the current supply of seats. Not having the money to continue at the same level just sounds like a travesty of finance!

I wish our football teams was doing better! That will bring the SAT scores in!!

[Chieflynole]

The parking garage across from the civic center is now starting to rise... should resemble a large scale lego project for the next month or so... and appearently the indoor tenis complex is to be constructed out by the new pool complex at the SW campus

[fivesfella]

I mean is FSU a better school b/c it has 50K students w/a lower average SAT score or is it better w/35K students that have an average SAT score in the high range?

[Florida]

The parking garage across from the civic center is now starting to rise... should resemble a large scale lego project for the next month or so... and appearently the indoor tenis complex is to be constructed out by the new pool complex at the SW campus

[stjoe]

" I'm willing to bet that lowering numbers at FSU will result in pretty much the same breakdown, as far as scholastics go. "

Wanna put money on that?

[fivesfella]

" I'm willing to bet that lowering numbers at FSU will result in pretty much the same breakdown, as far as scholastics go. "

Wanna put money on that?

[stjoe]

I'd put a beer on it. If, as a direct result of accepting less students and raising costs, FSU sees a significant rise in scholastic achievement, I owe you a pitcher.

[poonther]

Students with better scores and grades can go to much more academically interesting schools for the same or less tuition.

[Go Gators]

^ You're right, and actually, I just read that UF was the 2nd most affordable school and FSU was #11 in the nation according to Kiplingers.

[Florida]

Budget cuts mean rejection at FSU

Sarah McCarty received what she sees as a "Dear John" letter from Florida State University last week.

The Florida Atlantic University sophomore has a 3.9 grade point average and has dreams of going to a larger Florida university, but she recently learned because of state budget cuts those aspirations may not come true at FSU.

"I really wanted to get that big college name on my diploma," said McCarty, an elementary-education major. "It's very frustrating."

McCarty shares that frustration with the 1,200 other FSU applicants who received the same letter, which said FSU has exceeded its funded enrollment limitations for undergraduates, and has decided to limit transfers to only students from one of Florida's public community colleges.

This Wednesday FSU will mail nearly 9,000 more letters to students denying them their application unless the Legislature decides to increase funding during the coming legislative session.

Source: TDO.com

[Florida]

FSU Parking Garage No. 5

Work continues on the university's 5th parking garage. I was in the area this evening and figured I'd take a few shots of the progress.

Notice in the background right portion of this picture you can see the New Marriott hotel not too far away.

Looking left of the parking facility on this picture you can see the Plaza Tower rising above the Capital City. Looks like this garage may become a good place to capture skyline shots of our city!

[TD]

FSU Parking Garage No. 5

Work continues on the university's 5th parking garage. I was in the area this evening and figured I'd take a few shots of the progress.

Notice in the background right portion of this picture you can see the New Marriott hotel not too far away.

Looking left of the parking facility on this picture you can see the Plaza Tower rising above the Capital City. Looks like this garage may become a good place to capture skyline shots of our city!

[Florida]

Hmm, The garage looks like it has a Significant slant to it, kind of unfortunate.. I know it has to be done for the slope of the parcel that it sits on.. Also it seems to be sunk in to the ground... I only wish the developer would have built up the land before starting.

[TD]

Well wasn't the lot on which Garage No. 4 built the same way? FSU would be the "Developer" of this one!

[Florida]

Now I do think they missed an opportunity with the height on this garage. I think it should have been at least 5 levels like the other garages if not necessary now, it sure will be in the future.

[TD]

Now I do think they missed an opportunity with the height on this garage. I think it should have been at least 5 levels like the other garages if not necessary now, it sure will be in the future.

[Florida]

I'm not sure what's proposed, but what I saw appeared to be about 3-4 stories topped off.

[Florida]

FSU Parking Garage No. 5

Work continues on the university's 5th parking garage. I was in the area this evening and figured I'd take a few shots of the progress.

Notice in the background right portion of this picture you can see the New Marriott hotel not too far away.

Looking left of the parking facility on this picture you can see the Plaza Tower rising above the Capital City. Looks like this garage may become a good place to capture skyline shots of our city!

[TD]

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