State University System
Update: FAMU turns to Florida firm in search for president
Tallahassee Democrat (blog)
Greenwood/Asher and Associates, the executive search firm assisting University of Florida to find a replacement for Bernie Machen, is expected to guide Florida A&M in its search for a new president…
Lesson of the day: FAU ‘Make Waves on the 50′ gala
Sun-Sentinel
Florida Atlantic University (FAU) will host the “Make Waves on the 50″ gala on Nov. 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the Martin F. & Jane Greenberg Foundation Tower at FAU Stadium located in Boca Raton. Proceeds from the black-tie event will benefit the President’s Scholarship Fund, a matching funds initiative that encourages new and increased gifts to the university in support of student scholarships…
Sole steppin’ with FAU’s ‘Keep Memories Alive’ walk
Sun-Sentinel
The Caring Hearts Auxiliary’s seventh annual “Keep Memories Alive – Steppin’ to the Oldies, Bobby Socks Optional!” walk will take place at 9 a.m. on Nov. 4 at the Town Center at Boca Raton. The walk will benefit the Louis and Anne Green Memory and Wellness Center at Florida Atlantic University (FAU), which serves individuals and their families dealing with memory loss…
New dorm approved, budget balanced at Trustees meeting
Florida Flambeau
On Oct. 30, the Florida State University Board of Trustees met to discuss various agenda items and hear reports from several parts of the University…
FSU PC celebrates 30 years
The News Herald
Florida State University faculty, alum and supporters gathered to celebrate 30 years of excellence from the Panama City campus Tuesday night…
Mosquito control issues warning about dengue fever
WFTV Orlando
Orange County Mosquito Control crews are going door-to-door warning residents in the University of Central Florida area after an Orange County man contracted dengue fever…
UF storm team measured wind as Sandy rolled ashore
Gainesville Sun
The University of Florida’s hurricane research team brought a portable tower that takes wind measurements to Somers Point, N.J., in advance of Sandy making landfall…
USF and Tampa General renew education partnership, but only for a year
Tampabay.com
It is time to renew marriage vows between the University of South Florida and Tampa General Hospital, where more than 300 medical residents from USF work…
State College System
Finally, college marine building getting bids
KeysNet
Staff at Florida Keys Community College expects to receive in November bid packages from contractors vying to construct a $5 million marine propulsion building on the Stock Island campus. In the works since at least 2007, the planned 30,000-square-foot building is set for an early-winter construction start with completion expected by August. Hayes Cummings Architects of St. Petersburg is handling the design work…
FSCJ president Steve Wallace recommends provost as his temporary replacement
Florida Times-Union
Florida State College at Jacksonville President Steve Wallace, who is stepping down in December, will recommend at Tuesday’s board meeting that the institution’s provost become his temporary replacement. The proposal is included in the board’s agenda, published Wednesday, which said Judith Bilsky would serve at her current salary — $175,000 — and take over as acting president Jan. 1.
GSCS to Host Educator Preparation Institute Forum
wmbb
If you ever wanted to become a teacher in your second (or third) career, your chance is now, and you can learn all about the Educator Preparation Institute (EPI) program at Gulf Coast State College on November 6…
‘Visionary act’ benefits MDC’s nursing program
MiamiHerald.com (registration)
South Florida will be vulnerable as few communities in the nation. But to our great advantage, someone is doing something about it. This week, the León family and Leon Medical Centers announced a donation of $5 million to Miami Dade College’s (MDC) School of Nursing. This donation represents a visionary act of corporate citizenship.
Phychiatric hospital and drug treatment center in Pasco moves forward
Northwest News and Tribune
Last month, Pasco County’s zoning department approved plans for the 50-bed facility in Wiregrass Ranch, just east of the new Pasco Hernando Community College Porter Campus. It would be the first treatment center of its kind in central or east Pasco County…
Pensacola is Next Stop for ‘Stand Your Ground’ Task Force
Sunshine State News (blog)
The next meeting of the Task Force on Citizen Safety and Protection, formed in the wake of the Trayvon Martin-George Zimmerman shooting in Sanford and to review the state’s ‘Stand Your Ground’ law, is set for Nov. 13 in Pensacola. The meeting, to begin at 9 a.m. and have public comment starting at 1 p.m., will be held at the WSRE Jean and Paul Amos Performing Studio at Pensacola State College, 1000 College Blvd…
Valencia gets grant to train unemployed, veterans for high-end …
Orlando Business Journal
Valencia College has received a piece of a $15 million U.S. Department of Labor grant to develop training programs to marry veterans and the unemployed with jobs in high-end manufacturing, the college announced Oct. 30…
Independent Colleges and Universities
Embry-Riddle to Test Precision Landing Approaches for Small Airports
The Leading Aviation Industry Resource for News, Equipment and
A team of researchers at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has received funding for a project to assess the performance of pilots when they land small airplanes at small airports using an approach normally employed at airports with longer runways. The results could help shed light on the feasibility of letting small aircraft use GPS-aided approaches for small airports…
Hotel Ponce de Leon celebrates 125 years
Historic City News
Historic City News readers in St Augustine can look forward to a year-long celebration beginning January 10, 2013; as Flagler College commemorates the 125th anniversary of the opening of the city’s most photographed resort…
Sheeley Architects Receives Summit Awards
Naples Daily News
Diversified Yacht Services, Hodges University - Building “U” and Hodges University, Library Improvements all also received Merit Awards for their innovative designs…
Stetson homecoming something to fall for with addition of football
Daytona Beach News-Journal
Football, food, fun and festivities will be front and center when Stetson University celebrates a fall homecoming this weekend…
‘Spelling Bee’ marks return to musicals for Stetson
Orlando Sentinel
Stetson University continues its 107th theatre season with William Finn’s Tony award-winning musical comedy, “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee…
Over the moon for UM-NSU CARD’s ‘Autumn Moonlight’
Sun-Sentinel
The fifth annual “Autumn Moonlight,” benefiting the University of Miami-Nova Southeastern University Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (UM-NSU CARD), will take place Nov. 9 from 7 to 11 p.m. at Specialty Automotive Treatments…
These Schools Reaching Out For Military Vets Have Brilliant Recruiting …
Business Insider
Another school reaching out to veterans is University of Tampa. Along with also offering a veteran-specific orientation, the college accepts transfer credits from several of the schools troops often take online classes…
For Profit and Career Colleges
Bondi: Agreement made with Keiser University, Everglades …
Bizjournals.com
Attorney General Pam Bondi announced Wednesday that her office has entered into an assurance of voluntary compliance with Keiser University, Everglades University and Keiser Career College. The agreement follows the office’s investigation into the enrollment and marketing practices at the Fort Lauderdale-based providers of college, career and other educational services…
Keiser University reaches settlement with Attorney General over admissions
Sun-Sentinel
Keiser University will offer thousands of its former students free retraining and guarantee its admissions counselors don’t misrepresent what the school offers, under an agreement reached Wednesday with Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi. The resolution ends a nearly two-year investigation into the admissions process of the Fort Lauderdale-based university. Some students accused Keiser and two affiliated institutions of giving misleading or inaccurate information in areas such as costs, accreditation, transferability of credits and federal student loan terms…
Florida AG reaches agreement with Keiser institutions
Tampa Bay Business Journal
Fort Lauderdale-based Keiser University recently opened a new Tampa campus in the former GunnAllen Financial Center. It has more than 700 students.
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Editorial: Time to forge ahead into a fresh era at State College of Florida
Bradenton Herald
The public spectacle that came to dominate State College of Florida affairs is entering its final phase with Tuesday’s development. In agreeing to a departure settlement with college trustees, SCF President Lars Hafner acquiesced to the board’s year-long onslaught against his leadership of the school. Finally, one of the region’s key institutions and workforce schools can move forward and leave the rancor behind. The healing process between the board of trustees, college faculty and students will be job one for the next president, whoever that might be…
Israel in the lion’s den
Jerusalem Post
American voters concerned about Israel should remember the biblical story of Daniel in the lion’s den – and its modern-day diplomatic equivalent…The author [Nancy Soderberg] is a Distinguished Visiting Scholar at the University of North Florida and a former US representative to the United Nations. She served president Bill Clinton as deputy assistant for national security affairs.
Clash of cultures and speech
Tampabay.com
Global culture is the next frontier. We are witnessing the beginnings of what will be a lengthy struggle to shape global values. The violent protests and debates over free speech that recently convulsed many countries will turn out to be but one episode. And it will involve not just Muslims and Westerners…David Jacobson is the author of “Of Virgins and Martyrs: Women and Sexuality in Global Conflict,” out in December. He directs the Citizenship Initiative at the University of South Florida in Tampa. He wrote this exclusively for the Tampa Bay Times.
Author of Federalist Society Report on Florida Justices: They ARE Activists
Sunshine State News
In an exclusive interview with Sunshine State News, Professor Elizabeth Price Foley of Florida International University College of Law condemns what she insists were “misleading” early media stories on a report she authored on three Florida Supreme Court justices up for retention on the November ballot…
The Other Hurricane Sandy: The Storm’s Impact in Haiti
The Atlantic
Haiti certainly qualifies, although according to Eduardo Gamarra of Florida International University, the country is in a better position to cope with a devastating weather event than it was in the chaotic year or so after the earthquake struck.
New JU president Tim Cost to use business background to foster growth
Business Journal (blog)
Tim Cost, incoming president at Jacksonville University, recently took some time to sit down with the Business Journal to talk about his plans once he takes over the school July 1…
New JU President Timothy Cost to lead ‘ASPIRE’ campaign
Jacksonville Daily Record
New Jacksonville University President Tim Cost, who will take the position July 1, already is involved in big plans for the Arlington-area institution of 3,700 students…
Quote fatigue for political scientist
Sun-Sentinel
Lynn University political scientist Robert Watson says he’s afflicted with “post-debate depression.”…The synergy was ideal for Watson, who’s written about first ladies and presidents, and for reporters on deadline. He gave 43 interviews on the day of the debate.
Winter Park woman one of first female military pilots
Winter Park/Maitland Observer
In many ways, the WASP members were used as not only a way to fill up necessary jobs during war, but also as a propaganda tactic to shame men into joining themselves —- if women can and will do it, you better too, said Amelia Lyons, a University of Central Florida history professor who researches gender studies and women’s history. While they didn’t fly in combat, they were quite frequently flying in combat-like situations, especially while operating planes that could potentially stop working at any second. “They did a lot of dangerous work … some things that male pilots refused to do,” Lyons said.
Amid heavy spending on ads, House race between rookie candidates turns ugly
Orlando Sentinel
For weeks, the Republican Party of Florida has paid for ads mocking Democratic state House candidate Joe Saunders, dubbing the civil-rights activist “Special Interest Joe” and claiming the University of Central Florida alum is “new to the neighborhood …
Americans on Move Buoying Economy With Mobility Rebound
Businessweek
Population growth in Florida probably will rise to 1.7 percent a year by 2015 from an estimated 1.2 percent this year, said Sean Snaith, economist with the University of Central Florida in Orlando.
Looking for signs of recovery in company quarterly performances
Tampabay.com
After describing the economy as “slumping along” this summer, University of Central Florida economist Sean Snaith‘s latest forecast, out this week, sees the state “building some steam” in 2013…
Florida’s consumer confidence remains near post-recession high
Bizjournals.com
“Floridians are still feeling relatively optimistic in October as we head into the final week of the election,” said Chris McCarty, director of UF’s Survey Research Center in the Bureau of Economic and Business Research. “The index was revised up a point in September to a post-recession high of 80. Our preliminary October reading of 79 is near that high, although in normal times it would be historically low.”
Mitt Romney campaigns at University of Miami, Tampa
MiamiHerald.com (registration)
Mitt Romney campaigned Wednesday with stops at the University of Miami and Tampa where he largely delivered his standard campaign speech, with two notable exceptions…
Civil discussion at UNF about prayer shows diversity of opinion
Florida Times-Union
Organizers of a community discussion on civil discourse and public prayer achieved their main objective Tuesday evening — the conversation was civil and wide-ranging. Agreement was not achieved, not on such a controversial topic. But that was not the goal, noted moderator John Delaney, president of the University of North Florida, where the discussion was held.
Sandy’s trail of devastation includes at least 50 deaths
Fort Worth Star Telegram
The storm made landfall as a post-tropical cyclone with gusts to hurricane-force winds, according to Jennifer Collins, an associate professor in the department of geography, environment and planning at the University of South Florida in Tampa…
Friendship, money, greed meet in ‘Magic: The Gathering’ fantasy card game
WTSP 10 News
Members of The Gathering, the University of West Florida’s Magic club, play all the time in the University Commons, said group President Calvin Rarie. The club has about 40 members, with 12 to 15 people usually playing each day, he said…
