Gov. Rick Scott announced Friday that he was creating a task force to reform higher education in Florida. “The state has a vested interest in ensuring its higher education system produces world-class talent to serve as engaged citizens and meet the demands of Florida’s emerging knowledge-based economy,” said Scott in a a statement. “It’s time to assess the progress of prior reform efforts and identify strategies to improve efficiencies and enhance the system’s effectiveness as an economic catalyst.” The Blue Ribbon Task Force on State Higher Education Reform will focus its attention on the State University System’s governance model, mainly the interaction between the Board of Governors and individual universities. Final recommendations are due October 31. Read more here: http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/05/04/2783123/gov-rick-scott-creates-task-force.html#storylink=cpy