Frank Brogan wants to be chancellor of state university system

It's official: Frank Brogan, former lieutenant governor under Jeb Bush, wants to lead Florida's state university system. See below the letter he sent this morning to faculty and students at Florida Atlantic University, where he has been president since 2003.

The Board of Governors committee leading the search will review and discuss the 11 applicants during a conference call on Monday. From the list, the committee will choose a smaller group to interview in person on July 17 in Tampa. The committee will later that day recommend a chancellor to the full Board of Governors, which is expected that same afternoon to make the final choice.

The letter:

A message from President Frank T. Brogan

To the University Community:

It is with mixed feelings that I write to you today. As you may be aware, there has been some speculation during the past few weeks on whether I would consider serving as the chancellor for the State University System of Florida.

I have been approached by many influential people throughout the state regarding this opportunity, but only after much reflection and discussion with my family did I decide to pursue the opportunity and convey my intent to the individuals conducting the chancellor search.

I have spent my career working to improve our educational system - first as a teacher, later as a principal, superintendent and commissioner of education. As lieutenant governor, I also made education a top priority. And during my six years as president here, at my alma mater, I have strived to increase our academic standards, elevate our research standing and provide to our students the highest quality education possible. The state's public higher education system is also poised to grow in stature and give to all of the state's students the best opportunities available - that's why I made the decision to seek this new position. It is another way for me to continue my dedication to education should I be selected to serve.

The decision to pursue the chancellorship was not an easy one. I enjoy serving as FAU's president immensely, and not a day goes by that I don't consider myself enormously blessed to work with such fine students, faculty and staff. It is my honor to be a part of the FAU family.

The chancellor's search process, including interviews, is expected to take place this coming week, and I will share the outcome of this process with you; however, my priority remains FAU and its continued success.

Thank you for your time and for your continued dedication to FAU.

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UPDATE: Gov. Crist on Brogan as a chancellor candidate:

"I think the world of Frank Brogan. He's been a great president at Florida Atlantic, he was a great education commissioner, and he''s a dear friend. I think he would do an outstanding job."

 

 

Comments

[terminator]

big surprise huh!

Frank's a great guy and very capable but is there anyone out there who didn't think this whole process was cooked from the beginning?

FloiDUH....last in education......first in corruption!

[Sarah]

Can we please get someone who comes from the academic world for a change? the last thing we need is another politician.

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This is why we're Flori-DUUUH:

Last in education; FIRST in CORRUPTION.

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2:19-- the last Chancellor (Rosenberg) was strictly an academic.

[Rivergirl]

Brogan is a great choice

[A Big Game]

This is not really a job for an academic. This is one of those jobs that demands political acumen and skills. That said, I'm not convinced Brogan is the best choice. But the process does seem to be fixed from the start. Some of those who were asked, but chose not to pursue because of various requirements of the job, would have been better.

[Read my lips]

Hasn't Bushco cost us enough yet?

Dump the Texas mafia. All their education plans lead to their cronies making privatized money to do a worse job and fail to educate our children fairly and fully.

Our nation needs an educated populace.

[Rivergirl]

Believe me, Brogan is NOT a part of Bushco, except up to where it benefits him.

[The whole package.]

Classy letter. Classic Brogan.

[Dazed and confused]

One more step in the wrong direction by the B of Govs. This will blow up and they will be even further behind in providing the leadership needed for higher education. How are they going to justify paying him that much more than the last one? At a time when they are cutting everything else...shameful.

[oldschool]

The Bushies exiled Frank to FAU when his political image was not overwhelmed by the glow from Jeb the Magnificent. He may have done sufficient time in The Wilderness to be allowed to return to Tallahassee and to a weakened political base. He needs to remember that the Bushies never forget or forgive any competition, real or imagined.

[Pilar]

Larry joins Texas A&M University-Commerce. Why?

New Administrative Leaders Hired At A&M-Commerce

By Mary Lou Hazal
Marketing Communications

COMMERCE, Texas -- Three new faces will soon join the administrative team of Texas A&M University-Commerce.

A provost/vice president of academic affairs, dean of the college of arts and sciences, and vice president of institutional advancement will start their new assignments after their appointments are approved by the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents in May.

Dr. Larry Lemanski will become the new provost and vice president for academic affairs, A&M-Commerce President Dan Jones announced at the University Update meeting for faculty and staff members on April 28.