I C U F R E P O R T. August Florida Delegation Leads Higher Education Conference. ED H. MOORE, PhD I C U F P R E S I D E N T

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1 INDEPENDENT Colleges Universities Florida of & I C U F R E P O R T ED H. MOORE, PhD I C U F P R E S I D E N T (850) emoore@icuf.org August 2010 Florida Delegation Leads Higher Education Conference President Anthony Catanese of Florida Institute of Technology recently led a Florida delegation to the Second Taiwan-Florida Higher Education Conference. As chairman of the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida and Florida Delegation chairman, Catanese, along with ICUF President Ed H. Moore signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the cooperation and partnership of all Florida private universities with all Taiwan private universities. President Catanese (lft) and Dr. Moore (middle) Presented an ICUF Liberty Bell to President Ma FIT President Catanese (left) sits with Ma Ying-jeou (right), President of the Republic of China, commonly known as Taiwan. (Interpreter in middle) Joining Moore and Catanese were delegates from five other ICUF institutions and delegates from several public state universities. "This partnership has a chance to grow by building student and faculty exchanges with our new partners in Taiwan," said Dr. Moore. "We were able to spend time with the President of Taiwan, President Ma Ying-jeou, who spoke at length about the economic value of higher education and the role of our schools in creating global opportunities," said Moore. "We look forward to building upon this MOU to create expanded program opportunities for our students abroad."

2 President Reed Elected To SACS Board Bethune-Cookman University President Trudie Kibbe Reed has been elected to the Board of Trustees of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, the regional accrediting body for colleges and universities in 11 southern states. "It is an honor to be elected to serve on the SACS Board of Trustees, said Dr. Reed. "I embrace the commitment of institutions to sustain quality in all aspects of the education process. Doing so with the peer review and accountability of accreditation process ensures that colleges and universities maintain the high standards of excellence. President Reed Coach Heath Webber Teams Named NAIA Scholar Teams The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics awarded four teams from Webber International University the NAIA Scholar-Teams awards. The teams were WUI s Men s Tennis, Women s Golf, Women s Tennis, and Women s Cross Country. For a team to be considered for the NAIA Scholar Team award, it must have a minimum 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Wow, as a coach of two of our teams that received this honor, I am extremely excited, stated Athletic Director and Head Men s and Women s tennis coach, Bill Heath. To have four teams from our school receive this award is very rewarding as an Athletic Director. UT Senior Educates Palestinian Refugees about HIV University of Tampa s Melissa Jiha is interning abroad with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). She is hoping to dispel the stigma connected with having HIV/AIDS in Palestine by offering a better understanding of the disease through education. I do feel I am making an impact on the Palestinian people not only by educating them and providing them with care but by being around them, Jiha said. They make me feel that my willingness to come from the other side of the world to help them is more than enough since they are in great need of helping hands. It is interesting because I get to compare and contrast the Caribbean and Middle Eastern frame of mind for the exact same disease. Interning in Palestine enables me to integrate myself into the Arabic health world which will eventually help me approach public health in a more global perspective. Melissa Jiha (blue shirt in both photos) with Palestinian Women 2

3 Florida Chamber Hires UM Graduate The think tank arm of the Florida Chamber of Commerce, the Florida Chamber Foundation, has hired Carrie Blanchard as director of research and public policy. Blanchard leaves the office of Tallahassee Mayor John Marks. "Dr. Blanchard adds significant depth to our team," said Dale Brill, Florida Chamber Foundation president. "We welcome her passion for data-driven analysis and insight into the unique needs of the state's metropolitan areas." Blanchard received her doctorate from Florida State, but earned her master s and bachelor s degrees at the University of Miami. Dr. Blanchard Ringling's Bors Wins 2010 Gold Student Academy Award Ringling College of Arts and Design Computer Animation 2010 graduate Jennifer Bors was awarded a Gold Student Academy Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for her senior thesis animation, Departure of Love. Ms. Bors was one of only 13 students from 10 U.S. colleges and universities who received prizes in the 37th Annual Student Academy Awards competition. Bors film, Departure of Love', uses silent film tradition to depict a young man discovering his love is leaving on a train. A clip of the film is viewable at Jennifer Bors Jon Skoviera FIT Chef Wins at International Conference Florida Institute of Technology chef de cuisine, Jon Skoviera, brought back a bronze medal from the International Taste of the World Chef Culinary Conference. The team of Skoviera and chefs from the University of Texas, Salisbury College and Colorado State University were tasked with creating a three-course menu and preparing the dishes from a pre-set market basket of items. It felt great to win, said Skoviera. They purposely push our limits of what s possible. B-CU Eyes Big Time, To Play Miami Bethune-Cookman University's Wildcats will play the University of Miami, one of the nation's most storied football programs, in 2011 and "I'm very excited," said B-CU's first-year football coach Brian Jenkins. "I think it's a win-win situation for us. For the opportunity to play a national championshipcaliber program like the Hurricanes and to play against one of the top coaches in the country (Randy Shannon) whom I admire, is exciting. We get the chance to line up against one of the premier teams in college football." 3

4 Boca Chamber President McLellan (left) presents the Business of the Year award to Lynn President Ross Lynn Honored with Leadership Accolades Lynn University was named Business of the Year by the Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce and is being recognized for its efforts throughout the Haiti crisis that took the lives of four students and two faculty members following the January 12th earthquake in Port-au-Prince. Lynn is also the recipient of Jenzabar s Heroic Leadership Award. The earthquake in Haiti was the worst tragedy in our school s history, said Lynn President Kevin Ross. However, we witnessed the acts of kindness from the community and really appreciated the way the local businesses came forward. Boca Raton Chamber President & CEO Troy McLellan, described how the university s focus on the well being of its students and staff during the aftermath of the Haitian earthquake made it an example for the entire business community. Lynn was also the recipient of Jenzabar s Heroic Leadership Award that recognizes individuals personal sacrifices that came as a result of their service to their fellow human beings. The award, which honored Lynn s four students and two faculty members who lost their lives while on a humanitarian mission to help the people of Haiti, was accepted by President Ross on behalf of the Lynn community. B-CU Appoints VP of Student Affairs Bethune-Cookman University announced the appointment of Dwaun J. Warmack as vice president of student affairs. We are very pleased to introduce Mr. Warmack to the entire B-CU family as our new vice president of student affairs, noted President Reed. His background and experience will help us fulfill our goal of providing excellent customer service to our students and creating the kind of caring community that sustains our founder s legacy. I am honored to be joining an institution with such a rich history of educating leaders in our community, said Warmack. I share with Dr. Reed, the administration and faculty, a commitment to the development of the whole student, both inside and outside the classroom. Dwaun Warmack PBA Vice Chair Named President-Elect of Florida Bar Palm Beach Atlantic University Board of Trustees Vice Chairman Scott G. Hawkins, was named president-elect of The Florida Bar for Hawkins has served on the University s board of trustees since He will take the seat of president of The Florida Bar in June I am truly honored to have the great privilege to serve Florida and our profession as president-elect of The Florida Bar, he said. Further, my interest in the mission of ICUF has been galvanized as I learn more about the higher education challenges facing our state. Scott Hawkins 4

5 Hodges HR Director Earns Special Certification Michelle Anderson, Director of Human Resources at Hodges University, earned certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources. The certification signifies that Michelle Anderson possesses the theoretical knowledge and practical experience in human resource management necessary to pass a rigorous examination demonstrating a mastery of the field. "Certification as a human resource professional clearly demonstrates a commitment to personal excellence and to the human resource profession," said Mary Power, CAE, and Executive Director of the HR Certification Institute. Michelle Anderson PBA s School of Nursing Achieves 100% Pass Rate Palm Beach Atlantic University s School of Nursing dean, Dr. Joanne Masella, announced that the 2010 graduating class has achieved a 100 percent pass rate on their first attempt at the national licensing exam. The faculty and staff of the School of Nursing are very proud of our graduates for this outstanding accomplishment, Dr. Masella said. We are grateful to God for the opportunity to teach and mentor these fine students and pray His guidance on them as they begin their professional careers as nurses. Dr. Masella New VP of Online Programs at SLU Saint Leo University has appointed Kathryn McFarland to be vice president of enrollment and online programs. She joined Saint Leo in Kathryn McFarland June and oversees the institution s recruitment and admissions functions along with online operations and student financial services. ERAU on Best Companies List Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University was one of Florida s Best Companies to Work For in Florida Trend magazine for the second consecutive year. We re proud to accept once again this prestigious honor that is based Irene McReynolds largely on employee satisfaction, said Irene McReynolds, Vice President of HR. Stetson Names Dean of Students Christopher Kandus Stetson University appointed Christopher Kandus dean of students. I fell for Stetson University the moment I was able to talk with the staff, faculty and students, and I am honored to be joining the community at such an exciting time, he said. As dean of students, I look forward to working closely with the student body as we transform the student experience at Stetson University! ICUF 5

6 E-Books Make Up Majority of SLU's Library E-books will make up more than half of Saint Leo University s library collection, starting this fall. With the acquisition of a new e-book database, 53 percent of the library s collection will consist of online material. Students are able to download e-books to their computers, Smartphone s, and ipads. To me, this is the way all universities will need to go, said Brent Short, Director of Library Services. Short said the biggest benefit of e-books is that they are accessible anywhere and anytime. Expanding online material is particularly important at Saint Leo, where the majority of the student body is based off campus, he said. We have people in the military so obviously, online resources are crucial for them. Edward Waters Receives Gift of $2 Million Edward Waters College received a gift of $2 million from The African Methodist Episcopal Church to serve as a launching pad for the college to propel itself into academic excellence and financial stability. EWC s Interim President Nathaniel Glover stated the gift should encourage other organizations and individuals, local and abroad, to give with confidence, trusting that their donations are being utilized to positively transform students' lives and thrust the college toward becoming an elite, nationally-respected institution of higher learning."we want everyone to know we are on the way up," Glover said. "EWC is on the rise." Interim President Glover Barry Awarded $1.2 M Congressionally-Directed Grant Barry University s College of Health Sciences was awarded a $1.2 million Congressionally-directed grant by the U.S. Department of Defense. The grant will be used to fund a two-year project designed to assist with military and humanitarian needs by quickly testing water for safe use during emergency conditions. This is a tremendous opportunity to give undergraduate students an opportunity to have hands on field experience in research. The grant award recognizes the capability of our faculty to contribute to scientific findings that will benefit the Department of Defense, said Dr. Bell, Dean of Barry s College of Health Sciences. FL Tech Goes Greener with Minor in Sustainability Dr. Bell This fall Florida Institute of Technology will offer its undergraduate students the opportunity to minor in Sustainability. No matter their major, any student wishing to learn sustainable practices and enhance marketability may complete credits for a minor in this increasingly critical discipline. There is a pressing need to create a sustainable future and an increasing number of undergraduate programs in sustainability nationwide, said program director Richard Aronson, head of the Florida Tech Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science. There are more jobs opening in sustainability and research funding is also becoming more available. 6

7 A F T E R Flagler s Renovation Project Enhances Campus B E F O R E Flagler College s Kenan Hall Plaza is undergoing a dramatic architectural change that will provide students, faculty and staff a new gathering space. The project is designed to host a variety of seating and gathering opportunities including special events and theater-style seating for presentations, lectures, and movie nights. Larry Weeks, Director of Business Services and campus planner at Flagler College, said the new plaza has many benefits. One of the main purposes for this project is to provide a larger gathering space for the students in between classes, Weeks said. Typically, you see many students huddled outside of Kenan Hall, and this makes it difficult for people to walk through that area. The project is expected to be completed by the time students return for the fall Semester. FSC s Campus Among Nation s Most Beautiful Florida Southern College s stunning campus is ninth on The Princeton Review s Most Beautiful Campus list for The Most Beautiful Campus list, one of the strongest indicators of quality of life on college campuses, cites FSC s campus as an inspiring place to live and study. In addition to the world s largest single-site collection of Frank Lloyd Wright structures, the campus also boasts historic architecture. From formal rose gardens to working citrus groves to environmentally sustainable native plant areas, the 100-acre campus on the shores of Lake Hollingsworth offers a wealth of natural oases and tropical retreats. FSC Campus NSU Professor to Receive Award for Lifetime Service Nathan Azrin, a professor at Nova Southeastern University s Center for Psychological Studies, was the recipient of the Victor G. Laties Award for Lifetime Service to the Society for the Experimental Analysis of Behavior (SEAB). President Len Green of SEAB stated, Your contributions to our discipline, science, and society have been remarkable, sustained, and seminal. Your work exemplifies all the best of our discipline the commitment to superior science, the asking of important questions, and the development and experimental evaluation of significantly important applied interventions. Few have achieved your level of excellence. Nathan Azrin 7

8 STU Law Student Participates in ASCE CUBA Panel St. Thomas University law school student Ana Cristina Maldonado attended the 20th Annual Conference of ASCE CUBA (Association for the Study of the Cuban Economy) and participated in an important panel devoted to social and civil society issues. The Association was created in 1990 in response to the collapse of the Soviet Union and a group of Cuban-Americans concern with the implications that these developments would have for Cuba. Maldonado, who won last year s ASCE Student Award for her research and presentations, discussed her 2010 research paper in the context of Legal Dissent: Constitutional Proposals for Cambio in Cuba. Beacon Announces Legacy Capital Campaign Ana Cristina Maldonado With plans to increase their enrollment from 140 to 250 students over the next three to five years, Beacon College announced the start of its three phase Legacy Capital Campaign. The first phase of the campaign includes a new administration building, with construction to begin this fall. A new education facility, which includes a new library, assistive technology labs, and expanded writing and computer centers is planned for phase two. The third phase will include additional residences for students. Barry University Beacon College Bethune-Cookman University Clearwater Christian College Eckerd College Edward Waters College Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Flagler College Florida College Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences Florida Institute of Technology Florida Memorial University Florida Southern College Hodges University Jacksonville University Lynn University Nova Southeastern University Palm Beach Atlantic University Ringling College of Art and Design Rollins College Saint Leo University St. Thomas University Southeastern University Stetson University The University of Tampa University of Miami Warner University Webber International University Melissa Armstrong is responsible for the content, layout and visual formatting of the ICUF News Report. Please comments and suggested news items to marmstrong@icuf.org. 8