INDEPENDENT COLLEGES UNIVERSITIES OF FLORIDA. Governor Signs WIOA Legislation. May/June 2015

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1 INDEPENDENT & ED H. MOORE, PhD PRESIDENT (850) ic uf.org COLLEGES UNIVERSITIES OF FLORIDA Governor Signs WIOA Legislation Governor Signs HEFFA Expansion Bill FIT President to Retire; Successor Named ICUF Recognizes Alumni in Congress Adventist Student Awarded Newman Civic Fellow Award Flagler Receives Recognition for Historic Preservation Palm Beach Atlantic Grad Wins Tony Hodges Professor Speaks at Knowledge Conference PBAU Faculty Selected for Leadership Institute Ringling to Get New 'living room' Library Warner University Receives $1 Million Gift Webber Honors a Friend Beacon Professor Chosen to Participate In Selective Seminar Florida Tech Receives $5M Gift to Endowed Scholarship JU Announces Brooks Rehabilitation College of Healthcare Sciences Stetson on Princeton Review s Green List Eckerd Students Study Marine Sciences in Cuba, Tag Manatee Everything New at Everglades U in Tampa Keiser Receives First Place Award at IABE UT Names Head of Advancement NSU Names Senior VP of Translational Research & Economic Development UT Announces Construction of New Campus Fitness Center Governor Signs WIOA Legislation Governor Rick Scott has signed into law legislation that will ensure Florida s nationally recognized workforce system remains market relevant and focused on meeting the needs of business, today and into the future. House Bill 7019 created a task force involving 20 state partners who support implementation of the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). WIOA provides key guidance and updates to the workforce system in every state and aligns with many of the innovative workforce development programs and priorities Florida has employed for several years. We applaud Governor Scott for signing into law this legislation formalizing Florida s WIOA task force, which combines key state and regional partners to better connect Florida s talented and diverse workforce with new opportunities in today s rapidly changing business environment, said CareerSource Florida President and CEO Chris Hart IV, task force chairman. This is an exciting time for Florida as we work together to help empower the people we serve to achieve economic stability and success. Governor Signs HEFFA Expansion Bill Governor Rick Scott has signed into law SB 622/HB 461, otherwise known as the Higher Education Facilities Financing Authority (HEFFA) expansion bill. The legislation adds to the 2001 HEFFA law to further expand the definition of a project that can be financed with tax-exempt bonds to mirror the County Higher Education Facilities Financing Authority definition. This gives the member institutions of the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida (ICUF) greater flexibility in financing capital projects and will allow them to expand their capacity and increase access for Florida s college students at no cost to Florida taxpayers. Senator Aaron Bean served as the bill s co-sponsor. On behalf of all 31 ICUF institutions, I d like to extend our deepest thanks to Senator Bill Montford and Senator Aaron Bean for their efforts over the past two years on this important piece of legislation, said Dr. Ed Moore, President of the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida. The HEFFA expansion bill is a win-win for Florida s students and taxpayers, but it would not have been possible without their leadership. The HEFFA bill was filed in House by Representatives Jennifer Sullivan and George R. Moraitis, Jr. It gives independent, non-profit, four year, accredited institutions access to the tax-exempt bond market to borrow funds for capital outlay and cash flow purposes. HEFFA allows ICUF institutions to join together on collaborative bond issues to lower the cost of borrowing and access the lessexpensive, tax-exempt bond market. The HEFFA expansion will have a positive revenue impact on the state since the statutory changes encourage the construction of more facilities, create jobs and grow local economies, benefiting the more than 155,000 students that ICUF institutions serve.

2 Page 2 FIT President to Retire; Successor Named Anthony J. Catanese, the president and chief executive officer of Florida Institute of Technology for the past 13 years, has announced his plans to retire, effective June 30, He will remain on the Florida Tech faculty and conduct research in urban planning from the university. Florida Tech Board of Trustees Chairman Phillip W. Farmer said Catanese's successor will be Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer T. Dwayne McCay, who joined the university in "The average tenure of a university president in the United States is 4 1/2 years," the 72-year-old Catanese told FLORIDA TODAY. "And this is my 25th year as a university president, so I think the timing is right for me." Catanese, who previously served as president of Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, is leaving behind a President Anthony J. Catanese Brevard County-based university that has grown in many ways: physically in terms of its footprint and programs; its enrollment; its prestige as a high-tech university; and its endowment, which has grown to $65 million from $28 million under his leadership. He also helped Florida Tech pioneer online education offerings, which was initially met with some hesitancy, but now is commonplace at many colleges and universities. "I think finishing off this year with some major goals accomplished would be about right," Catanese said. "It's a good time for change for me." ICUF Recognizes Alumni in Congress During a visit to Washington DC to meet with members of Congress on issues critical to American higher education, Dr. Ed H. Moore, President of the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida, took time to visit with alumni from our 30 member institutions who currently serve as members of Congress from Florida. He awarded each a Distinguished Alumni plaque prominently displaying their institution. Currently eight members of the Florida delegation attended an ICUF school. During the meeting with Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, they were both pleased to discover they had both attended Southside Elementary in Miami, the oldest school still in use. Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson Rep. Carlos Curbelo Rep. Ileana Ros- Lehtinen Rep. Richard Nugent

3 Page 3 Adventist Student Awarded Newman Civic Fellow Award Adventist University of Health Sciences (ADU) Occupational Therapy student, Adam Casaceli, has been named a Newman Civic Fellow of 2015 by Campus Compact. Casaceli was given this national honor for being engaged within the Central Florida community and representing the next generation of civic leaders. Adam is the perfect example of the role that higher education can, and does play in building a better world, explains ADU President, Dr. David Greenlaw. He lives ADU s mission to provide the best possible care to patients. Through service, research, and advocacy, Casaceli is making the most of his college experience to better understand himself, the root causes of social issues, and effective mechanisms for creating lasting change. Adam Casaceli (center) with Hope the therapy dog and fellow OTA students Flagler Receives Recognition for Historic Preservation Flagler College s Dr. Leslee Keys, director of historic preservation, has been awarded the inaugural Roy E. Graham Award for Excellence in Historic Preservation Education. The award recognizes an individual who has made a long-term contribution to the field of historic preservation education in a formal academic framework, with an emphasis on historic preservation in Florida. I m honored that Flagler President Dr. Abare and (Vice President of Academic Affairs) Dr. Woolfolk would nominate me and that the college would support the nomination, said Keys, also an Assistant Professor of History. I am thrilled to be the inaugural recipient. Roy is an amazing person and to have the award named after him is phenomenal. To be able to receive the award is very, very exciting. In addition, on behalf of Flagler College, Keys and Larry Weeks, director of business services and campus planner, have received the Dr. Leslee Keys Meritorious Achievement Award in Infill Design for Pollard Hall. The College s new academic complex is constructed in the Second Spanish Period style and fits within St. Augustine s 35-foot height maximum and addresses the setback, scale, mass, design and materials of neighboring Spanish colonial and Victorian-era residential and commercial buildings. A tribute to the city s Menorcan heritage was preserved as part of the project. Palm Beach Atlantic Grad Wins Tony Ruthie Ann Miles Palm Beach Atlantic University graduate Ruthie Ann Miles has received a Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a Featured Role in a Musical for her role in the Broadway revival of The King and I. Miles graduated from PBA in 2005 with a degree in musical theatre. After graduating from PBA, Miles went to New York and received her master s degree in music and vocal performance. Since then she has been on the professional stage. In a 2013 interview for PBA s Centre Stage, Miles spoke about her experience at PBA. I learned how to be a Christian drama-student, how to love my neighbor, grow friendships, invest in a character, as well as how to be the Light that Christ has called us to be, on and off stage.

4 Page 4 Hodges Professor Speaks at Knowledge Conference Hodges University Professor, Dr. Michelle Ramim recently presented a co-authored paper at the International Institute for Applied Knowledge Management KM Conference in Katowice, Poland. The official citation, Examining Users Personal Information Sharing Awareness, Habits, and Practices in Social Networking Sites and E-Learning Systems, was co-authored by Dr. Ramim, Dr. Albert Ball, dean of the Hodges University Fisher School of Technology, and Dr. Yair Levy from Nova Southeastern University. In addition to being presented at the conference, the paper has been accepted and published in The Online Journal of Applied Knowledge Management. Addressing the continued threats of identity theft on Internet users, specifically within social networking sites and e-learning systems, the main goal in the research study was to assess the influence of users personal information sharing awareness and personal information sharing habits on personal information sharing practices. To read the paper, visit iiakm.org/ojakm/articles/2015/volume3_1.php. PBAU Faculty Selected for Leadership Institute The NCAA announced last week that Goeun Lee, compliance director for Palm Beach Atlantic University Athletics, has been selected to participate in its 2015 Leadership Institute, which will take place in July. The Leadership Institute provides tailored programming to assist racial and ethnic minorities in strategically mapping and planning their careers in athletics administration by providing professional development over the course of a calendar year. Lee was selected among candidates from all three NCAA Divisions (I,II, and III) along with members from 16 institutions including Duke, Georgia Tech, The Ohio State University, Louisiana State University, University of Oregon and the University of Oklahoma. Ringling to Get New 'living room' Library Mindful that architecture is as much art as science, the leaders of the campaign to build a new library at Ringling College of Art and Design have a goal that goes beyond cost and utility. They want their new library to be an award winner. We have had a long commitment to this project, because we do feel it is the heart of the campus and will transform the way students and faculty work on the campus, said Johnson. On a campus of functional buildings, the new Ringling library, as yet unnamed, is intended to raise the level of the college s architecture. One of the goals of the building committee, said library campaign co-chair Isabel Norton, was not focusing totally on utilitarianism, but a real piece of significant architecture for the campus. Ringling College of Art and Design is a year ahead of schedule on the project, although it still has $250,000 to raise to achieve the $18 million goal. Construction begins this summer, and it is anticipated that the building will open in fall 2016.

5 Page 5 Warner University Receives $1 Million Gift Warner University officially named the new agriculture building on their campus, The Ed and Myrtle Lou Swindle Agriculture Complex, after a $1 million donation was made to the private college. Plant City natives, the Swindles are involved in agriculture including timber, strawberries and other produce, as well as the previous owners of the ESI Group, Inc. of Tampa, an industrial insulating company. The couple had originally given a half a million at Warner s Ag Complex groundbreaking, upon hearing about an anonymous $500,000 match challenge. Since then, the couple decided to double their initial gift to a total of $1 million. The entire Warner University community is delighted to have our new Ag Complex associated with such a well-respected, Christian family, said Leigh Ann Wynn, Asst. VP for Advancement at Warner. This family epitomizes what our institution stands for. Construction will begin on the new ag complex this October with a finish date by Fall of Webber Honors a Friend The Webber International University Men s Golf team has competed in the Annual Marine Corps Intercollegiate Golf Tournament since This is one of the most prestigious small college tournaments in the nation, and it is held at the Camp Lejeune Marine Corps base in North Carolina. Through all the years of participating in this tournament, the Warriors golf team has made numerous friends and is always one of the favorite teams of the base personnel. One of their good friends, Deborah Backus, recently passed away. Debbie was the Pro Shop Manager at the Paradise Point Golf Course, located on the base. Deborah s father, Jerry Bunting, was often paired as a Marine liaison, with Webber golfers. Mr. Bunting is a retired Marine. The Webber golfers and coaches established a special friendship with Debbie and Jerry over the years. To honor Deborah Backus, Webber golf coach and her team graciously purchased an engraved brick and placed it in the Webber Brick Plaza as an everlasting memory. On behalf of the Webber International University Golf Team, Matt Yentes and several players presented the brick to Debbie s father, Jerry. Jerry and his daughter, Denise Curtis, traveled to Webber to attend the brick dedication ceremony. On behalf of our Webber golf team, we appreciate the respect and love we have received from Debbie and Jerry through the years, stated Coach Nancy Nichols. Her memory will live forever at Webber International University, added Nichols. photos Deborah Backus The Webber International University Men s Golf team

6 Page 6 Beacon Professor Chosen to Participate In Selective Seminar Beacon College announced that English Professor Dr. William Nesbitt is one of a select group of faculty members nationwide chosen by the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) and the Center for Hellenic Studies to participate in an Ancient Greece in the Modern Classroom seminar on Song Culture of Athenian Drama. CIC and the Center for Hellenic Studies recently selected 19 faculty members to participate in Song Culture of Athenian Drama, which will take place in July at the Center for Hellenic Studies campus in Washington, DC. Gregory Nagy, Francis Jones Professor of Classical Greek Literature and professor of comparative literature at Harvard University, and Kenneth Scott Morrell, associate professor of Greek and Roman studies at Rhodes College, will lead the seminar. The seminar is generously funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Strengthening the teaching of the classics Dr. William Nesbitt at colleges and universities is of critical importance. This seminar series addresses the challenge of keeping alive in undergraduate education classical texts that a generation ago were read and understood by every college graduate, said CIC President Richard Ekman. We believe that Dr. Nesbitt will play a strong role in the seminar. Dr. Shelly Chandler, Vice President of Academic & Student Affairs, says, Dr. Nesbitt was the ideal candidate for the seminar on Song Culture of Athenian Drama because he not only teaches the College s Humanities courses but he has been the session organizer, chair, faculty reviewer, and secretary for the South Atlantic Modern Language Association Convention. He will also be chairing a panel, presenting, and accepting the 2015 Marshall Fiswick Travel Grant Award at the 2015 National Popular Culture Association/American Culture Association meeting. Florida Tech Receives $5M Gift to Endowed Scholarship Robert and Deborah Phebus have gifted $5 million to their Phebus Family Endowed Scholarship established in 2000, at Florida Institute of Technology. The gift continues the Phebuses many years of involvement with Florida Tech. Rob Phebus has served as president of the Florida Tech Alumni Board, and when the Phebuses retired to Melbourne, Rob resumed his active role in the Florida Tech community this time as a member of the Board of Trustees. He is currently vice chairman of the board. Since its inception, the scholarship fund has allowed students to earn scholarships based on scholastic merit. Students are selected based on their academic success and their track record of giving back to the community through Deborah and Robert involvement with campus life and student activities. From the first gift to establish the Phebus Family Endowed Scholarship, the Phebuses hoped they could someday build the endowment to the point where it would provide a full-tuition scholarship for each recipient. With their $5 million gift to the endowment, the interest earnings on the endowment may make half a dozen fulltuition scholarships possible. The Phebuses long history of support for Florida Tech helps solidify the university s future, said Florida Tech President and CEO Anthony J. Catanese. Every great university is distinguished by the commitment of its alumni who ensure that the traditions of their alma mater not only continue, but flourish, Catanese said. These are the gifts that will ensure Florida Tech has the wherewithal to rise to even greater achievements long after we have all passed from these halls.

7 Page 7 JU Announces Brooks Rehabilitation College of Healthcare Sciences In honor of the largest single gift in the history of the College of Health Sciences and in gratitude for Brooks Rehabilitation s ongoing support totaling $4 million over several years, Jacksonville University announced the College has been named the Brooks Rehabilitation College of Healthcare Sciences. A lead portion of the University s ongoing $120 million ASPIRE 2020 Campaign, the investment by Brooks Rehabilitation strengthens the University s cooperative relationship with one of the premier healthcare organizations in the region and reinforces a joint commitment to offer the highest-quality healthcare education and practice possible. Brooks Rehabilitation is a world-class partner, said JU President Tim Cost. They have earned a stellar reputation for outstanding service and care that complements ours, and this agreement will benefit our community's residents and visitors. Together with our good friends at Brooks, the University will accelerate its recruitment of the very best students, faculty and researchers. We are honored and grateful to team with an organization of the unparalleled caliber of Brooks Rehabilitation and its outstanding CEO, Doug Baer. The newly donated and committed funds from Brooks will help Jacksonville University fulfill its 81-year academic promise to invest in its students and the community that has sustained it throughout its proud history. The mission and vision of the Brooks Rehabilitation College of Healthcare Sciences is to offer the most cohesive, competitive and exceptional programs that attract and educate the brightest minds to respond to the needs of an ever-changing healthcare marketplace. Stetson on Princeton Review s Green List Princeton Review s Guide to 353 Green Colleges: 2015 Edition, praised Stetson for its commitment to environmental education, environmentally responsible purchasing, efficient use and conservation of resources, minimizing solid waste and hazardous materials, and promoting a green campus design that incorporates plants native to Florida. Stetson s Native Plant Policy is a great example of the proactive approach the university takes in addressing sustainability issues on campus, says the guide, noting that the move cuts down on its use of fertilizers and pesticides, since indigenous plants require less maintenance as compared to traditional landscaping plants. "Among nearly 10,000 teens who participated in our 2015 College Hopes & Worries Survey, 61% told us that having information about a school s commitment to the environment would influence their decision to apply to or attend the college," said Robert Franek, The Princeton Review's senior vice president-publisher. "We strongly recommend Stetson University and the schools in this guide to environmentally minded students who seek to study and live at green colleges." Other notable green efforts at Stetson include placing top five in the nation for the past two years in the Recycle Mania Grand Championship category. Stetson recycles more than 200,000 pounds of paper and cardboard, 10,000 pounds of plastic, and 1,000 pounds of aluminum each year; Through its Roots and Shoots program, inspired by Jane Goodall s visit to campus, the university encourages students to give their time to the environment, animals, and the community ; Stetson's Lynn Business Center is LEED-certified. Notably, it was also the first green building in Florida; The campus is committed to LEED certification for new construction and renovations, and the Marshall and Vera Lea Rinker Environmental Learning Center, which features a rainwater collection system, recycled metal roofing, and a geothermal heating system, has also achieved LEED Gold (the second LEED-certified building on campus).

8 Page 8 Lynn Establishes its Own University Press Lynn University, to further its tablet-centric curriculum, is establishing its own university press to support textbooks created exclusively for Apple products. Lynn University Digital Press, which operates out of the institution's library, in some ways formalizes the authoring process between faculty members, instructional designers, librarians and the general counsel that s been taking place at the private university in Florida for years. With the university press in place, the effort to create electronic textbooks now has an academic editor, style guides and faculty training programs in place to improve the publishing workflow. We ve felt we really needed infrastructure around our faculty so they could concentrate on the right content and not necessarily on being experts in being an author or editing or rights and permissions, said Christian G. Boniforti, the university s chief information officer. He compared Lynn s decision to create its own university press to the larger push to promote technology in the classroom generally, which he said can sometimes get in the way of the faculty teaching. With the electronic textbook initiative, he said, we found ourselves in that same situation. The university s long-term plans for the press include establishing an outside peer review process, which would mean creating an editorial board. Once the university has created enough textbooks for its own students, the Digital Press may expand to include submissions from authors outside Lynn. Obviously that adds a great deal of time and expense to the process, Boniforti said. Since this project was a very organic, faculty-driven process and we wanted to get the materials into the hands of students as quickly as possible, that has not happened yet -- but that is part of the plan for the future. St. Thomas Double Alum Appointed Miami-Dade Court Judge St. Thomas Law proudly announced that St. Thomas University and St. Thomas University School of Law graduate Diana Vizcaino is Miami-Dade County s newest County Court Judge. Governor Rick Scott made the announcement of his new judicial selections. Ms. Vizcaino, who is currently a City of Miami Assistant City Attorney, beat out four other finalists for the appointment. In his remarks after the announcement of the new appointment, Governor Scott said that she will make a great addition to the bench. He added that throughout her career, she has demonstrated a strong understanding of the law, which will allow her to serve the citizens of Florida with dignity and compassion. Ms. Vizcaino joined the Office of the City Attorney in June 2008 and is currently the Division Chief of the Labor & Employment Division. She represents the city in employment litigation matters, arbitrations and collective bargaining. She is also the Recruitment and Internship Coordinator responsible for all new hires, internships, and Diana Vizcaino consultant engagements. Prior to joining the Office of the City Attorney, Ms. Vizcaino litigated in Federal Court on behalf of the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission as well as in private practice. Ms. Vizcaino also served as an Assistant State Attorney for Miami-Dade County prosecuting violent career criminals. Ms. Vizcaino obtained her Bachelor of Arts Degree from St. Thomas University in 1996 and her Juris Doctorate from St. Thomas Law in Support the FRAG

9 Page 9 Eckerd Students Study Marine Sciences in Cuba, Tag Manatee A manatee named Eckerd is swimming off the coast of Cuba, a satellite tracking its every move. The manatee tracking effort was one of several research projects by 10 Eckerd marine science students and Professor William A. Szelistowski during a recent two-week trip to Cuba. Working with scientists and students from the University of Havana, the group studied and assessed the marine environment of coral reefs, captured and dissected Lionfish, studied tarpon and collected numerous fish specimens to help scientists document the diversity of the marine life near the Isle of Youth. The group spent six nights on the 60-ft. Research Vessel Felipe Poey and another week conducting research closer to shore. But the manatee research was a highlight. Manatees are a protected species in Cuba, just as they are in Florida, but manatee research is still in its infancy. This was only the third or fourth Cuban manatee to be tracked by satellite. The Eckerd group also collected tarpon for one of the University of Havana s research projects. The game fish has been popular in Florida for decades, generating millions of dollars in economic impact, particularly in Boca Grande on Florida s Gulf Coast. Learning more about the habitat and species diversity will lay the groundwork for the future. The group also spent time collecting and dissecting Lionfish, an invasive species that scientists fear are a threat to native reef fish. The students collected the fish, which are covered in venomous spines, in underwater boxes that Szelistowski designed and built. The students dissected the fish and removed the stomachs for examination to determine what they are eating. The students who accompanied Szelistowski were Nicole Armstrong, Jillian Calabro, Will Demarest, Takoda Edlund, Erika Fridrik, Rachael Kalin, Sean Laughlin, Mitch Lemon, Tanner Morris and Connor Zink. Everything New at Everglades U in Tampa Everglades University has introduced its newest location in Tampa, Florida. The Tampa off - campus Instructional Site offers bachelor s and master s degree programs and financial aid to those who qualify. With thousands migrating to the Tampa area, the off campus site complements students looking for a vacation destination. The University delivers small class sizes that allow each student to have a close connection to all faculty and staff catering to the individuals needs.

10 Page 10 Keiser Receives First Place Award at IABE Keiser University recently received a first place award at the International Academy of Business and Economics (IABE). The award was for Center of Outstanding Research, which means best research at the conference as represented by the university researchers. According to the Editorial Board of the IABE, Keiser University received this award for the research published being of the highest quality and demonstrates a commitment to the advancement of the fields of business and economics. This is a tremendous distinction for our Graduate School, which offers doctoral and master s degrees in fields that are vital to Florida s diverse economy and global competitiveness, said Dr. Arthur Keiser, Chancellor and CEO of Keiser University. Keiser University business degree programs have earned specialized accreditation from the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). Keiser University Graduate School Research Faculty won two awards for Best Research Publication in Journal for their respective journals. The International Journal of Business Research honored Dr. Gerald Sullivan, Dr. Armando Salas-Amaro, Dr. John Fitzgerald, and Dr. Boris Djokic with the Best Research Publication in Journal Award for the paper titled, Supportive Leadership in Community Banks in the Southeast United States: A Comparative Analysis of 2005 and The International Journal of Business Research honored Tim Mantz, Felicia Guity, Richard Mendelson, and Jeff Ritter with the Best Research Publication in Journal Award for the paper titled, Emotional Intelligence Applied to Global Sales Channels. UT Names Head of Advancement Gary B. Grant has been named by The University of Tampa as the vice president for development and university relations. As vice president, Grant will lead the fundraising, alumni and communications functions at UT and work collaboratively with various individuals and organizations across the UT campus and the Tampa Bay area. He will assist UT President Ronald Vaughn in increasing philanthropic support of the University, increasing public awareness of UT, building relationships and securing private support from donors. Grant will also serve as a key advisor to Vaughn on all advancement and university relations topics, and other institutional issues. Grant most recently served as vice president for college advancement at Washington College (MD). There he oversaw all fundraising and alumni relations, and conducted the feasibility effort for a Gary B. Grant major capital campaign. He raised the campaign nucleus fund to more than $53 million and secured two seven-figure gifts. Grant said the UT position is very appealing, especially looking at UT s recent successes and its relationship with the Tampa Bay community. The University provides a powerful economic impact for the region and educates outstanding leaders and talented professionals. Tampa, in turn, provides unparalleled learning experiences and opportunities, Grant said. Working together and with ever increasing philanthropic support, there s no limit to what can be achieved. Vaughn said Grant was impressive in his ability to be a collaborative leader who has worked closely with both internal and external stakeholders to ultimately benefit students experiences at the universities where he has served. UT is pleased to bring in someone with such skill and expertise at a time when the University is growing and transforming itself, especially in the area of development, Vaughn said. Fundraising has many challenges. But I believe Gary will have success in our ongoing philanthropic efforts to build a great university.

11 Page 11 NSU Names Senior VP of Translational Research & Economic Development Nova Southeastern University (NSU) recently announced the appointment of H. Thomas Temple, M.D., as senior vice president of translational research and economic development for the university. This new position was created to support the university s innovative faculty within its colleges, centers and institutes in the development of their ideas, discoveries and technologies. In his role, Dr. Temple is responsible for building the connections, resources and entrepreneurial energy for the commercialization of NSU s research activities. To accomplish this, Dr. Temple will establish partnerships with companies, investors and entrepreneurs interested in utilizing NSU s vast wet and dry lab space and state-of-the-art Center for Collaborative Research (opening spring of 2016) to conduct research and develop technologies that will benefit the global community. Additionally, Dr. Temple will be bridging the research efforts conducted through the CCR with NSU s Oceanographic Center, headquartered at the Guy Harvey Oceanographic Center in Hollywood, Fla. Dr. Temple s position represents a partnership with HCA East Florida hospitals where he has been granted privileges and will maintain a surgical practice complementing his role with NSU. Dr. Temple has a long-established reputation as a successful surgeon, researcher and leader, said NSU s President Hanbury. As NSU nears the completion of its vast Dr. H. Thomas Temple Center for Collaborative Research and is taking the necessary steps to add a teaching and research hospital on our campus, it is essential for us to focus on building and establishing strategic business and research partnerships. These efforts will add $500 million to NSU s current $2.6 billion economic impact from the creation of new patents, licenses and enterprises and the expansion of existing companies. UT Announces Construction of New Campus Fitness Center To further enhance campus life and students cocurricular experience, The University of Tampa announced it will build a new fitness center in the heart of the UT campus. Construction of the new center will begin immediately and will be done in two phases with phase I consisting of two floors totaling 40,000 square feet. The completion date is set for mid -spring The phase II future construction will expand the center by an additional 20,000 square feet for a total of 60,000 square feet. The second phase will include additional classroom and lab space for related academic programs. The fitness center will be a centrally located, one-stop shop for all exercise programs, personal training and evaluation, wellness and nutrition programs, intramurals, recreation activities, club sports and some exercise related laboratory and research activities. Stephanie Russell Krebs, dean of students, said UT students have been eager for a new fitness center, and also sees the center as a way to build relationships, relieve stress, have fun and be healthy. We know that maintaining a healthy lifestyle is important to UT students, and we also know that a healthy lifestyle can have very positive impacts on student learning outcomes, Krebs said. We believe this center will be beneficial in so many ways, and will further enrich students UT experience. I am pleased to say that for the first time, we will have the fitness equipment and space our students need, Krebs added. When complete, the new facility will be about eight times larger than the current fitness center. Architecturally, the building will feature high ceilings, open rooms and liberal use of glass to allow for sunlight and a connection to the outdoors. The open floor plan is intended to enhance visibility, foster social interaction and build community. The new facility will also have expanded hours of operation.

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