Archive for the ‘Tuition’ Category
UCF Raises Credit Hour Fees Despite Fight Against Tuition Increases
UCF has found more ways to charge students that goes beyond the realms of tuition hikes. Credit hour fees have been voted to be increased by the UCF Finance and Facility Committee.
UCF President John Hitt and SGA President Cortez Whatley met in Tallahassee with other leaders of the State University...
December 12th, 2012 | News, Tuition, UCF Administration | Read More
Hitt, Whatley Expected to Fight Budget Cuts and Tuition Hikes at Conference
UCF President John C. Hitt and SGA President Cortez Whatley, along with presidents from other Florida universities, will meet for a conference in Tallahassee on Wednesday to propose a plan for Florida lawmakers about funding higher education in the upcoming session
During last week’s SGA Senate...
December 4th, 2012 | Beyond UCF, Economy, News, Politics, Tuition, UCF Administration | Read More
Todays’s Board of Trustees Meeting Will Discuss Hitt’s Pay Raise
The decision as to whether to raise UCF President John C. Hitt’s salary will be voted on today, Thursday Nov. 15, at the University of Central Florida Board of Trustees meeting.
Expected to be in attendance will be Student Government President, Cortez Whatley, who serves as a member on the board....
November 14th, 2012 | News, Tuition, UCF Administration | Read More
Video: Student Confronts Hitt Over UCF Tuition Hikes, Planned Raise
Outraged students took to the microphone at UCF’s open forum on Tuesday to display the growing gap between the student body and the officials in charge of the school.
In the wake of a 15% tuition hike earlier this year, students argue against the necessity of a salary increase for UCF President...
November 7th, 2012 | News, Student Orgs, Tuition, UCF Administration, UCF SGA | Read More
SGA Update Forum Focuses on Whatley’s Vote for Tuition Hike
SGA held a student update and open forum discussion on Wednesday in the Student Union’s Key West Ballroom to provide UCF students the chance to learn about ongoing events and initiatives SGA officials have taken since being elected to office. SGA’s President, Cortez Whatley, and Vice President, Rachel...
November 1st, 2012 | Academics, News, Tuition, UCF Administration | Read More
Questions About UCF’s Massive Reserves Unanswered in Wake of Tuition Hikes
No matter how hard UCF SGA President Cortez Whatley tries to shift student focus onto his initiatives, he hasn’t been able to shake the scrutiny of his decision to hike tuition the maximum amount possible.
A Student Government forum on Wednesday, which was meant to acknowledge student concerns...
November 1st, 2012 | Politics, Tuition, UCF SGA | Read More
Anthony King Elected as New Speaker of Senate
Knightnews.com was at the inaugural meeting of the 45th Senate as they elected a new Speaker of the Student Government Senate. Anthony King was elected as the new Speaker of the Senate in a 31-18-0 vote as he defeated Senator Jackie Graham.
King previously served as Deputy Pro-Tempore of the Senate before...
October 11th, 2012 | News, Student Orgs, Tuition, UCF Administration, UCF SGA | Read More
Labor Day Hours for UCF Gym, Library
As students enjoy the day off from classes, KnightNews.com checked to see what’s open and closed at UCF.
The UCF library will be completely closed all day — but the UCF gym will open up.
The UCF Recreation and Wellness Center’s website says the main weight floor will open at 3 p.m....
September 3rd, 2012 | Academics, Health, News, Tuition | Read More
Video: SGA President Cortez Whatley Addresses the Tuition Hikes
UCF SGA President Cortez Whatley has released a video addressing why he voted in favor of the full 15 percent tuition hikes.
Note: This video was not shot by Knightnews.com and we retrieved it off of the SGA website.
However, Cortez still did not address what Senator Don Gaetz said about the University...
July 3rd, 2012 | News, Student Orgs, Tuition, UCF Administration, UCF SGA | Read More
Cortez Whatley Wins Fight To Hike UCF Tuition Amid Student Backlash
UPDATE 4:20 pm: Whatley succeeded in his fight to hike UCF’s tuition by 15 percent. The board ended up changing its mind and approving UCF’s hike after initially denying it.
UPDATE: UCF’s 15 percent tuition hike failed the full BOG vote this afternoon, despite aggressive efforts by...
June 21st, 2012 | Academics, Beyond UCF, Business, Economy, News, Tuition, UCF Administration, UCF SGA, Videos | Read More
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Report: UCF Student Accused of Causing Fatal Crash; Blood Tested for Alcohol
May 19, 2013 00:05
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History Made at UCF as Golfer Wins Regional Title | Knights on Their Way to NCAA Championships
May 19, 2013 00:05
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UCF Rosen Instructor Reinstated Following Suspension for “Killing Spree” Reference
May 17, 2013 14:05
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UCF Greek Grades and Sizes Released for Spring 2013; Full Report
May 16, 2013 18:05
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Imagine Dragons Coming to the UCF Arena this September
May 16, 2013 10:05
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