State University System of Florida - Board of Governors
Higher EducationFlorida, United States51-200 Employees
The State University System of Florida – Board of Governors operates as the governing body for Florida’s public higher education system, uniting 12 public universities to oversee statewide initiatives that impact students and communities. Based in Tallahassee, the organization supports a large student population and a broad network of institutions through a coordinated leadership structure, led by a 17-member board. Its role centers on governance and system-wide coordination within the higher education sector, aligning academic policy and strategic direction across the state’s universities. While it does not function as a direct provider of education to individual students, its existence and actions shape the environment in which public universities operate and collaborate. A recent development noted is continued participation in statewide events and governance activities involving the SUS institutions, reflecting ongoing engagement with system-wide initiatives.