"we're tired, exhausted with the last 15-year history of [New College of Florida] and we want massive changes,” Richard Corcoran said.

New College opened its new bookstore on campus Thursday, repurposing a building that was previously a student study lounge.

A five-year plan relying on hundreds of millions in state funding at New College of Florida, which already spends more per student than any other public university in Florida, drew concern from at least one member of the state Board of Governors during its Wednesday meeting.

An effort to expand student enrollment and continue other major changes at the New College of Florida was approved despite some concerns about the spending.