The University of North Florida (UNF) administration and the United Faculty of Florida (UFF) Union are facing an impasse as the organizations aren’t able to agree on proposed tenure changes as a result of a new state law requiring post-tenure review.

It became apparent once the Department of Health released its data that the figures didn’t line up with those provided by school districts. As it turns out, that’s because the report used different data than districts when it comes to listing positive cases. While Duval County Public Schools reported 75 cases of COVID-19 from Sept. 6 to Sept. 26, the state reported 91 cases. A representative for the health department said the reason for the differences is that the agency independently collects its data through labs and its own efforts — not from school districts. For the most accurate picture on a day-to-day basis, education advocates recommend checking with your school district’s COVID-19 data dashboard.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Parents will be dropping college age students back on campuses across the state later this month. Reopening plans call for colleges and universities to be flexible, noting that not all classes will be in person. The union representing professors across the state last week called for distance learning only in the fall. Three out of four college students do want to come back to campus, while very few professors would like that. As you are aware, the State Universities designed their reopening plans with the agility necessary to respond to changed conditions and enhance the resiliency of each institution.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. A major organization for higher education employees is calling for all Florida institutions to transition to remote learning for at least the fall 2020 semester. The United Faculty of Florida (UFF) made the announcement Monday, having sent letters to Gov. We all want to reopen our campuses but, more importantly, for them to remain open in the long term. If our institutions become hot-spots due to early reopenings, closing campuses mid-term once again would do real harm, mentally, physically and economically, Morian said. The union added that all of these shortcomings will very likely lead to lawsuits.