Senate Resolution 2114 Summary

• Recognizes February 16, 2012, as "University of Florida Day" at the Florida Capitol

• Honors University of Florida's membership in the Association of American Universities since 1985 and status as one of only 17 institutions designated as land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant universities

• Notes the university's academic achievements including an average incoming freshman GPA of 4.23, average SAT score of 1920 (highest among Florida state universities), and $619 million in research grants for 2011-2012

• Highlights the university's economic impact of $8.76 billion annually statewide, generating over 106,000 jobs and returning $15 for every state dollar invested

• Commends the university's athletic program rankings in the top 10 nationally for 28 years with 26 national team championships, 201 SEC titles, and over 230 individual national titles