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FSW School of Education Dean Coauthors National Online Charter Schools Study

FSW School of Education Dean Coauthors National Online Charter Schools Study Dec 14, 2015 DECEMBER 14, 2015 – FORT MYERS, FLA. – Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) School of Education Dean, Dr. Lawrence Miller, and The Center on Reinventing Public Education (CRPE) at the University of Washington, along with Mathematica Policy Research and the Center for Research on Education Outcomes (CREDO), recently coauthored the National Study of Online Charter Schools. The study was funded by the Walton Family Foundation. The study focused on the operations of online charter schools, their policies, and their impact on student achievement. They included data from 158 online schools across 17 states and the District of Columbia. Charter schools are public schools that operate under a performance agreement with an authorizer such as a state college or university. They have regulations they must comply with and are governed by their own board rather than a school districts’ board. As dean of FSW’s School of Education, Dr. Miller oversees two charter schools: FSW’s Collegiate High Schools in Lee and Charlotte counties. Dr. Miller’s and CRPE’s research focused on current policies for the schools. They found that online charter schools exist in a number of different policy environments due to variation in state laws. “Online charter schools now serve 200,000 students nationwide,” said Dr. Miller. “However, they are governed by policies that were designed for brick and mortar schools. They do not guide the unique opportunities and challenges of online charter schools.” One policy change Dr. Miller and CRPE recommended in the study is funding. Many states fund charter schools based on attendance. “Student mobility increases in the online charter sector,” Dr. Miller said. “It is easier to enroll, dropout, and switch schools, so the single-count, attendance-based approach to funding no longer works.” Other policy challenges that they found online charter schools face are open admission requirements that prevent schools from screening students who are most likely to be successful in an online school, and authorizing and accountability provisions that are not well suited to regulating online schools. They hope more states will experiment with and study the impact of new funding policies similar to that of New Hampshire’s online charter school, which provides funding based on completion of competencies rather than seat time. Currently, Florida is one of four states experimenting with completion-based funding systems. #### Florida SouthWestern State College is Southwest Florida’s largest and one of the most affordable institutions of higher education. Annually serving nearly 22,000 students globally, FSW offers a variety of nationally-ranked, career-focused academic programs with two- and four-year degrees, and professional certifications. Students are also active in clubs and programs catered to their interests. FSW will debut its intercollegiate athletics program in January 2016. Visit www.FSW.edu for more information. Last Updated: December 14, 2015 Back to News Archives

Risk Management Best Practices

FSW Chemical Hygiene Plan (PDF)Accidents/IncidentsBlood Borne Pathogen Exposure (PDF)Carbon Monoxide Poisoning From Small Gasoline Engines (PDF)Comfort Tips for the Office (PDF)Computer Laptop Security (PDF)Controlling Electrical Hazards (PDF)Electrical Safety (PDF)Fire and Emergency Safety (PDF)Forklift Safety (PDF)Golf Cart Safety (PDF)Hand and Power Tool Safety (PDF)ICE Program (PDF)Ladder Safety (PDF)Landscape Maintenance Hazards (PDF)Lightning Protection on Campus (PDF)Office Safety (PDF)Parking Lot Safety (PDF)Parking Lot What is the Risk (PDF)Preventing Slip and Fall (PDF)Proper Lifting (PDF)Recognizing Potential Hazards (PDF)Safe Driving (PDF)Staff Injuries (PDF)Stair Accidents (PDF)The Shocking Truth (PDF)Where are Slip Fall and Conditions (PDF)

FSW Earns Six AFC Awards

FSW Earns Six AFC Awards Nov 19, 2015 Each year, the Association of Florida Colleges (AFC) holds its fall convention to give the state’s 28 colleges the opportunity to gather, exchange ideas, discuss challenges and recognize the winners in the AFC’s Communication and Marketing Commission Awards of Excellence competition. This year, Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) earned six awards: First Place for Best College Magazine (Spyglass) and for Best Bang for the Buck; Second Place for Article in a College-Produced Publication (Spyglass), Display/Presentation Board and Exemplary Practice; and Third Place for Direct Mail Piece/Campaign. Jennifer Young, public relations and marketing associate at FSW, was presented the Unsung Hero Award for Region IV. She is the college’s AFC Chapter President. Last Updated: November 19, 2015 Back to News Archives

Florida SouthWestern State College Closed for Thanksgiving

Florida SouthWestern State College Closed for Thanksgiving Nov 25, 2015 All Florida SouthWestern State College locations will be closed on Thursday and Friday, November 26 and 27, for Thanksgiving break. Classes and campus services will resume regular hours on Monday, November 30. Last Updated: November 30, 2015 Back to News Archives

KWVA Sustains Scholarship Pledge to FSW Veteran Students

KWVA Sustains Scholarship Pledge to FSW Veteran Students Nov 30, 2015 Members of Cape Coral’s Korean War Veterans Association (KWVA) of Southwest Florida Chapter 155 presented the Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) Foundation with a generous contribution to their scholarship endowment benefitting veterans. In September 2014, the KWVA established a scholarship endowment worth $15,050 to support veterans returning to school for a degree or to obtain skills. After two consecutive semesters of contributions, including last week’s gift of $3,600, the endowment is now valued at $21,150. “Returning veterans are interested in finding work in this market. Taking classes at FSW helps them supplement skills they learned during their service,” said Bob Kent, treasurer for KWVA Chapter 155. “With the scholarships we provide, FSW is a perfect fit for them.” “We are finding that veterans are choosing FSW because our programs are workforce based,” said Dr. Lou Traina, Vice President of Institutional Advancement. “After two years they leave with an associate’s to find a local job or stay with us to earn a bachelor’s in nursing, teaching or business administration. Thank you KWVA for supporting our veterans.” An average of 400 veterans receive benefits at FSW each year and last month the college was the first in Southwest Florida to install special veteran’s parking spaces. Many organizations and individuals are choosing to establish a scholarship endowment with the FSW Foundation. Through this financial arrangement, a donor has control over the specific terms of the fund. For more information, visit www.fsw.edu/foundation. About the FSW Foundation: Since 1966, the Florida SouthWestern State College Foundation has been enhancing the quality of higher education for FSW students and faculty. The FSW Foundation has awarded $1.2 million for student scholarships and $700,000 in academic support to the college annually since 2011. The Foundation’s focus is attracting and managing private contributions from individuals, organizations, businesses and other private foundations to support the college’s mission. To learn more about the non-profit, tax-exempt FSW Foundation or to make a gift, visit www.fsw.edu/foundation. Last Updated: November 30, 2015 Back to News Archives

Insurance Requirements

The following insurance requirements facilitate the execution of contracts by duly authorized officers of Florida SouthWestern State College. These requirements apply to all contracts entered into by Florida SouthWestern State College with contracting parties that supply goods and/or services such as, but not limited to, for profit, nonprofit, not for profit businesses and organizations, independent consultants, students, student organizations, other academic institutions, including research awards and sub-awards.The College requires that the insurance policies of all contracting parties be written on a primary basis and be non-contributory with any other insurance coverages. Contracting parties must use insurance companies authorized to do business in the State of Florida and values of coverage are to be in US currency, as shown in the insurance Matrix.The insurance shall cover the contracting party’s entire operation while under contract with the College and shall be valid throughout the effective period of the contract. The coverages and minimum limits required are the perceived risks associated with the activities of the contracting party, but in no way limits the liability of the contracting party.To ensure the College has additional insured status on the Contractor or Vendor’s policy, the following statement must be on the COI or an endorsement. “District Board of Trustees, Florida SouthWestern State College, Florida, its trustees, employees, officers, and volunteers are included as additional insured with respect to the required coverages.” The wording and address for the certificate holder should be as follows:District Board of Trustees, Florida SouthWestern State College, Florida, its trustees, employees, officers, and volunteers Attn: Risk Manager 8099 College Parkway Fort Myers, FL 33919Electronic certificate: COI@fsw.edu Please see the attached links for the College’s full scope and matrix of insurance coverage requirement for contracted parties by organization type, and thank you for doing business with Florida SouthWestern State College.Minimum Insurance Requirement Matrix for FSW Minimum Insurance Requirements

6Hx6 2.16 - Unmanned Aircraft System (Drone) Operations

District Board of Trustees Policy - 6Hx6 2.16 - Unmanned Aircraft System (Drone) Operations was approved to facilitate the safe operational and educational use of drones on Florida SouthWestern State College campuses. Drones have become a valuable educational and business tool. This policy establishes the administrative and operational requirements necessary to ensure all unmanned aircraft systems operated on FSW Property or used in connection with FSW business comply with federal, state, and local laws, and Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) rules and regulations. To view the full District Board of Trustees Policy - 6Hx6 2.16 - Unmanned Aircraft System (Drone) Operations, please click HERE.Drone operations on all Florida SouthWestern State College campuses requires departmental and Risk Management authorization through a workflow process.UAS (Drone) Intake and Usage Approval

Forms

RM-001 Photo Release Form (PDF)RM-002 Off Campus Waiver Collegiate High School - all-purpose 9.19.23RM-003 Off Campus Lodging Waiver Collegiate High School - all-purpose 9.19.2023 (002)RM-004 Agreement Between Owner and General Contractor template (final) - 9.25.2023RM-005 General Waiver and Release of LiabilityRM-006 VEHICLE ACCIDENT INFORMATION FORM - 11(1).7.2023RM-007 Driver AgreementRM-008 Off Campus WaiverRM-009 FSW Workforce Education Travel Abroad AgreementRM-010 If you are in An Accident RM-011 General Liability FormRM-012 Human Traffic AffidavitRM-013 Higher Education Institution Contract AddendumRM-014 Activity Waiver and Emergency Form (minor camps)BO-075 Employee Space Reservation - Supplemental Fillable Form (PDF)

Strategic Risk Team

Mission Statement: The Strategic Risk Team supports a safe, secure, and healthy environment at Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW). By fostering a strong awareness of safety, security, and the College’s risk exposures, the Strategic Risk Team identifies risk exposures and safety and security concerns, develops solutions, and makes recommendations to appropriately address the concerns. Philosophy: Strategic risk assessments, which includes addressing campus safety and security as well as other risk exposures, is an ongoing cooperative effort of the Florida SouthWestern State College community. Purpose: 1. To identify safety concerns, which include physical hazards present on College premises as well as College operational processes that may result in injuries or security risks. 2. To analyze each risk in terms of physical hazards to College employees, students, vendors, and guests and in terms of liability exposure to the College. 3. To evaluate and prioritize each risk in an annual work plan 4. To develop and execute reasonable solutions to treat or mitigate the risks according to the workplan 5. To monitor and review the effectiveness of the Team’s solutions. 6. To promote safety awareness among College employees and students. Operational Objectives: 1. The Strategic Risk Team will meet twice per term in the Fall and Spring. 2. The Team will develop an annual workplan to prioritize concerns it intends to address. 3. The Team will work collaboratively with College departments. 4. The Team will promote best practices and may recommend safety training. 5. The Team may advise faculty, staff, and students on how to report safety concerns. 6. The Team will review campus safety procedures and make recommendations. 7. The Team will record all meeting minutes.

Morgenstern Named AFC Marketing & Communications Chair

Morgenstern Named AFC Marketing & Communications Chair Nov 19, 2015 The Association of Florida Colleges (AFC) has named Teresa Morgenstern, Director of Communications and Public Information Officer at Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) as Chair of the AFC’s Marketing and Communications Commission for 2016. As Chair, her responsibilities include serving on the AFC’s Board of Directors, planning and coordinating the Marketing and Communications Commission events, and directing overall operations. She served as Chair-Elect for 2015. Last Updated: November 19, 2015 Back to News Archives

Holliday Named AFC Presidential Leadership Award Winner

Holliday Named AFC Presidential Leadership Award Winner Nov 17, 2015 During the fall convention held November 11-13 in Orlando, the Association of Florida Colleges (AFC) honored Matthew Holliday, Director of Government Relations at Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) with the 2015 Presidential Leadership Award. “Matt is an exceptional leader when it comes to representing FSW in our community and in Tallahassee,” said Dr. Jeff Allbritten, FSW President. “His work with AFC over the years has also helped the state college system as a whole, and I’m pleased to see his efforts recognized.” “To be recognized by my fellow AFC members is humbling,” said Holliday. “We all work together in the best interests of our state’s 28 great colleges.” Last Updated: November 17, 2015 Back to News Archives

FSW Brass Celebrate Foundation Pour For New Arena

FSW Brass Celebrate Foundation Pour For New Arena Nov 6, 2015 Suncoast Credit Union Foundation Pour Event Photo Gallery Suncoast Credit Union Arena Photo Gallery Florida SouthWestern State College celebrated a huge construction milestone for Suncoast Credit Union Arena on Thursday afternoon (Nov. 5). FSW and Suncoast Credit Union brass, in addition to the FSW basketball coaches, were on hand as the first phases of the pouring of the building’s foundation got underway. FSW President Dr. Jeffrey Allbritten, FSW Athletic Director Carl McAloose, FSW Vice President of Institutional Advancement Lou Traina, Suncoast Credit Union CEO Tom Dorety, Suncoast Credit Union Chief Administrative Officer Gary Vien and FSW Men’s and Women’s Basketball coaches Marty Richter and Dr. Kristy Ward all marked the milestone with a permanent impression by leaving their handprints in the cement. Soon Buccaneer fans will see concrete floors and steel walls, too, marking another significant milestone in the construction process at the corner of Summerlin Road and Cypress Lake Drive. When complete, Suncoast Credit Union Arena will be approximately 75,000 square feet and will host the Buccaneers’ basketball and volleyball teams, and a student athletic center. The arena will seat approximately 3,300 fans and include six skyboxes, a hospitality event center, competition courts that convert into recreational courts, athletic office space, student, faculty and staff wellness, and an athletic center with a fitness pavilion, men’s and women’s locker rooms and a weight training area. In addition, the arena will also host the annual City of Palms Classic basketball tournament beginning in Dec. 2016 and there are plans to host concerts, and local, regional and national events. Last Updated: November 16, 2015 Back to News Archives

Keith Edmier Displaying Edison’s ‘Death Mask’ at FSW

Keith Edmier Displaying Edison’s ‘Death Mask’ at FSW Nov 17, 2015 The Bob Rauschenberg Gallery at Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) will display Thomas Edison’s full-head “Death Mask” in a new exhibition by New York artist Keith Edmier. The mask will appear in “Keith EDMIER: Edison Impluvium” inside the Bob Rauschenberg Gallery at FSW on the Thomas Edison (Lee) Campus, opening Saturday, December 5 with a lecture by Edmier at 6 p.m. and an opening reception from 7-9 p.m. Before Edison’s death in 1931, close friend Henry Ford commissioned James Earle Fraser, a distinguished American sculptor, to produce a bronze statue of his hero. Fraser took the original mold of Edison’s head, but his project’s completion was delayed until 1949 due to a bronze shortage and the Second World War. Edison’s very rare “Death Mask,” a product of Fraser’s mold, is on loan from a private collector in California and has never been previously exhibited. Edmier’s gallery exhibition will include a full scale recreation of Edison’s concrete swimming pool, currently located at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates. Along the walls of the pool will be Edison’s “Death Mask” and 50 additional plaster masks created by Edmier as a historical record of family and friends. Besides self-portraits of himself, Edmier memorialized his parents Tom and Beverly, and a “who’s who” of famous friends including Farrah Fawcett, Michael J. Fox, Charlie Sheen, David Bowie, former studio-mate Matthew Barney and many others. Edmier explained that Ancient Roman society inspired much of the exhibition. “Edison's Fort Myers pool is reimagined as an ancient ruin and references both the Roman Republic-era idea of life casts as ancestral masks and the water basins (known as impluviums) in the atriums of houses like those found in Pompeii,” he said. Exhibition Dates: December 5, 2015 – February 6, 2016 Opening Lecture/Reception: December 5 from 6-9 p.m. The event is open to the public, free of charge. The first-come, first-served seating for the 6 p.m. lecture is limited. Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday 10 am - 4 pm and Saturday 11 am - 3 pm Closed Sundays and Holidays (including FSW’s winter break from December 20 – January 3) Tel: (239) 489-9313 Web: www.RauschenbergGallery.com Visit the Gallery on Facebook! Generously sponsored by the Stanton Storer Embrace the Arts Foundation and with additional support from Dietl International. Last Updated: November 17, 2015 Back to News Archives

Team AASPIRE

Accountability ~ Assessment ~ Sponsored Programs ~ Institutional Research ~ EffectivenessAssessmentAccountability & EffectivenessSponsored Programs & ResearchInstitutional Research Team AASPIRE Name Title Email Office Phone Ext. Dr. Joseph van Gaalen Assistant Vice President, Institutional Research, Assessment, and Effectiveness joseph.vangaalen@fsw.edu Lee N-132 (239) 433 - 6965 16965 Emmaline Blikstad Coordinator, Investigative Institutional Research emmaline.blikstad@fsw.edu Lee N-141 (239) 489 - 9126 11126 Christina Dickey Coordinator, Institutional Research & Reporting christina.sharkey@fsw.edu Lee N-135 (239) 432 - 7387 11468 Jessica Harber Coordinator, Institutional Research jessica.harber@fsw.edu Lee N-133 (239) 432 - 7301 16601 Jessica Godwin Coordinator, Accountability, Effectiveness, and Grants jessica.godwin@fsw.edu Lee N-138 (239) 489 - 9227 11227 Gracie Soza Coordinator, Assessment & Effectiveness anna.soza@fsw.edu Lee N-140 (239) 489 - 9080 11080

Headed to The U

Headed to The U | Baseball’s Rios Signs With The Hurricanes Nov 11, 2015 Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) sophomore Willie Rios, who was named the New England Collegiate Baseball League’s (NECBL) Top Pro Prospect for the 2015 season in August, has signed a National Letter of Intent to play at the University of Miami. Rios will compete for the Bucs in 2016 and will be eligible to compete for the Hurricanes for the 2016-17 academic year. The Hurricanes finished the 2015 season with a 50-17 overall record, secured their second straight ACC Coastal Division title and 24th College World Series trip in program history. Miami returns a number of key contributors from its 2015 College World Series bullpen that had an ERA of 3.15 and held opposing hitters to a .238 batting average. “Willie is extremely driven and will do a great job for Miami,” said FSW head baseball coach Jamie Corr. “We are fortunate that our location provides easy access for all of the major universities to recruit our athletes.” A sophomore that transferred to FSW from the University of Maryland, Rios – who also was a 26th-round draft selection by the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2014 – enjoyed an excellent summer on the mound for the Mystic Schooners, finishing the regular season undefeated with a sub-2.00 ERA. He headlined the league’s best pitching staff (2.61 team ERA) and helped the Schooners franchise reach the NECBL Championship Series for the first time in over 20 years. Rios posted a 4-0 record and a 1.80 ERA, which ranked fifth in the league. In seven starts and 35 innings, the lefty fanned 41 and held the opposition to just a .202 batting average against him all year. The Waterford, Conn. native also played five games at first base, finishing with two hits in 14 at-bats to help the cause. Rios made nine appearances as a true freshman at Maryland last season. In 19-2/3 innings for the Terrapins, he struck out 21 and walked only eight for a Maryland squad that won 42 games in its second season in the Big Ten Conference. Before his season at Maryland, Rios was a four-year letterwinner for St. Bernard School and helped lead the club to three Eastern Connecticut Conference championships. A Perfect Game USA second team All-American and a 2013 Under Armour All-American, Rios was rated as the second-best player in Connecticut in the class of 2014 and the 104th-best player in the country. For more information on Buccaneer Athletics follow @FSWBucs on Twitter or log on to FSWBucs.com. Last Updated: November 16, 2015 Back to News Archives

Financial Aid and Scholarship Options Are Still Available

Our Yes! You Can! Summer Scholarships may not be for you, but we have plenty of other options to help you get an affordable college education! While many universities have already given away all of their scholarship funds, FSW still has scholarships available for our Fall semester that begins on August 23rd, and many of our students are eligible for federal assistance after they complete the FAFSA. Not sure you can afford a high-quality education with hands-on experience and a degree or certification that leads to an in-demand career? Yes! You Can... at FSW! Our Virtual Open House Experience can tell you more about our financial aid options and affordability. Check it out by picking your pathway below!I recently graduated/am graduating from a high school outside Florida ->I am a transfer or readmit student ->I am an adult student ->

FSW Hosts College Preview Days

FSW Hosts College Preview Days Oct 7, 2021 OCTOBER 7, 2021 – FORT MYERS, FLA – Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) will hold college Preview Days at FSW campuses on various dates through November. Preview Days provide prospective students a structured, guided campus visit in a small group setting. The event includes campus tours, admissions and financial aid presentations, and an academic session. FSW Preview Days will be held: FSW Charlotte Campus Wednesday, Oct. 13, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1, 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 2-4 p.m. FSW Lee Campus Friday, Oct. 15, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3, 3:30-4:30 p.m. FSW Collier Campus Tuesday, Nov. 9, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Face coverings are recommended inside FSW buildings. To register, visit the Events Calendar at www.fsw.edu/explore. For more information, contact Amber McCown, director, FSW Admissions, at (239) 489-9226 or amber.mccown@fsw.edu. #### Florida SouthWestern State College is Southwest Florida’s largest and most affordable institution of higher education. Annually serving nearly 20,000 students globally, FSW offers a variety of nationally-ranked, career-focused academic programs with two- and four-year degrees and professional certifications, several with 100 percent licensure pass and job placements rates. Study and travel abroad opportunities are available for students through FSW’s Center for International Education. Students are also active in clubs and programs catered to their interests. Visit www.FSW.edu for more information. Last Updated: October 20, 2021 Back to News Archives

Public Notices

&lsaquo; First<2345678>Last &rsaquo; Type: Notice of Proposed Rule Adoption/Repeal/Amendment Rule Title: Use of Facsimile Signatures Purpose: Update Policy with new College name and ensure it aligns with best practices. Legal Authority: N/A Rule Number: 6Hx6:4.13 Date/Time: January 27, 2015 at 3:00 PM Type: Notice of Proposed Rule Adoption/Repeal/Amendment Rule Title: Award of a Continuing Contract and Evaluation of Continuing Contract and Of Continuing Contract Track Faculty Purpose: Update Policy with new College name and ensure it aligns with best practices. Legal Authority: N/A Rule Number: 6Hx6:3.05 Date/Time: January 27, 2015 at 3:00 PM Type: Notice of Proposed Rule Adoption/Repeal/Amendment Rule Title: Procurement of prequalified contractors Purpose: Update Policy with new College name and ensure it aligns with best practices. Legal Authority: N/A Rule Number: 6Hx6:2.11 Date/Time: January 27, 2015 at 3:00 PM Type: Notice of Proposed Rule Adoption/Repeal/Amendment Rule Title: Equal Access/Equal Employment Opportunity Purpose: Update Policy to reflect new College Name and ensure it aligns with best practices Legal Authority: N/A Rule Number: 6Hx6:2.05 Date/Time: January 27, 2015 at 3:00 PM Type: Notice of Proposed Rule Adoption/Repeal/Amendment Rule Title: Discrimination and Harassment Policy Purpose: Update and review the policy to reflect the new College Name and insure it meets all federal and state laws. Legal Authority: N/A Rule Number: 6Hx6:2.03 Date/Time: January 27, 2015 at 3:00 PM &lsaquo; First<2345678>Last &rsaquo;

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FSW School of Education Dean Coauthors National Online Charter Schools Study

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FSW Earns Six AFC Awards

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Florida SouthWestern State College Closed for Thanksgiving

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