Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1818
Scripps Research Collaboration / Florida Memorial College
Requester:		Dr. Albert Smith			Organization:		Florida Memorial College
Project Title:		Scripps Research Collaboration / Florida Memorial College			Date Submitted		1/15/2004 4:40:31 PM
Sponsors:		Wilson
Statewide Interest:
will aid in the development of skilled professionals entering into Florida's Workforce.
Recipient:		Dr. Albert Smith			Contact:		Dr. Albert Smith
		15800 NW 42 Avenue			Contact Phone:		(305) 626-3600
		Miami 33054			Contact email:		aesmith@fmc.edu
Counties:		Dade
Gov't Entity:			Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):					Yes
Project Description:
This project will provide an enhances educational opportunity for students through collaborative research.
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida?								No
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Students will be exposed to research that is both highly technical and real world intensive, preparing them for entrance into the industries.
Amount requested from the State for this project this year:						$1,000,000
Total cost of the project:			$1,000,000
Request has been made to fund:				Operations
What type of match exists for this project?					None
	Cash Amount		$
Was this project previously funded by the state?							No
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?							Unknown
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?							No
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget?							No
Is there a documented need for this project?						Yes
	Documentation:		CSCSSB 6E 2003 Special Session; S.288.955, Florida Statutes
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?							Yes
	Hearing Body:			Florida State Senate Debate Special Session E
	Hearing Meeting Date:			10/23/2003