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The Bucs Are Back | FSW Hosts ASA College In Season Opener Jan 28, 2016 FSW Live Video (Friday and Saturday) First-year head coach Jamie Corr and the Florida SouthWestern baseball team open the 2016 campaign this weekend at City of Palms Park. The Bucs host ASA College on Friday, Jan 29 (6 p.m.) before taking on East Georgia State (11 a.m.) and ASA College (5 p.m.) on Saturday, Jan. 30. Free admission will be granted to fans bringing a non-perishable food item to the game on Friday night (Jan. 29). The canned goods will then be collected and donated to Community Cooperative – The Soup Kitchen. Admission for fans without a canned good for the food drive is $5.00, but current FSW students, faculty and staff get in FREE to all home baseball games with a valid BUC Card. Projected to take the mound Friday night for Coach Corr and the Bucs is sophomore lefty Willie Rios. Rios, who was named the New England Collegiate Baseball League’s (NECBL) Top Pro Prospect for the 2015 season in August, signed a National Letter of Intent to play at the University of Miami in November. Rios will compete for the Bucs in 2016 and will be eligible to compete for the Hurricanes for the 2016-17 academic year. For more information on Buccaneer Athletics follow @FSWBucs on Twitter or log on to FSWBucs.com. FLORIDA SOUTHWESTERN The Florida SouthWestern State College athletic program is a member of the Florida College System Athletic Association (FCSAA) and the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA). The Buccaneers are one of 25 schools in the NJCAA Region 8 and are one of six schools in the Suncoast Conference. Florida SouthWestern State College currently supports four intercollegiate athletic programs (Baseball, Softball, Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball), with Volleyball coming in the fall of 2017. Baseball and Softball will begin their regular season competition in 2016 at the City of Palms Park in Fort Myers. Located on the Thomas Edison (Lee) Campus in Fort Myers will be the brand new Suncoast Credit Union Arena (set to be completed by fall 2016), where FSW’s men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball teams will compete. THE NJCAA The movement to form a unique sports association dedicated to America’s two-year colleges arose in 1937 when several track and field coaches gathered in Fresno, California. A year later, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) rejected a petition from 13 two-year colleges in California to grant their teams and athletes permission to compete at the NCAA Track & Field Championships. In the spring of 1938, following the NCAA’s rejection, those same 13 two-year colleges gathered again in Fresno to organize and form an association that would promote and supervise a national athletics program exclusively for junior and community colleges…and the rest is history. On May 14, 1938, the first constitution of the National Junior College Athletic Association was accepted by its charter members and the organization held its first national championship event a year later in May 1939. The NJCAA has played a vital role in collegiate athletics for the past eight decades and continues to be the leader in championing academic and athletic opportunities for student-athletes. This section of the association's website is dedicated to celebrating the NJCAA's rich history and tradition as the national governing body of two-year college athletics. For more information on the NJCAA log on to www.NJCAA.org. THE FCSAA The Florida College System Activities Association, Incorporated (FCSAA) is a statewide non?profit corporation regulating, coordinating, and promoting intercollegiate activities in: Athletics, Brain Bowl, Forensics, Music, Student Government, Student Publications, and Theatre. Membership in the Florida College System Activities Association is open to any of the 28 colleges in the Florida College System. Each member institution is represented in the policy?making deliberations of the Association through that institution's President or other designated representative. The institutional representatives constitute the FCSAA Presidents Assembly, the ultimate authority in FCSAA. For more information on the FCSAA log on to www.TheFCSAA.com. NJCAA REGION 8 & THE SUNCOAST CONFERENCE Member colleges of the NJCAA are allotted to a specific NJCAA Region upon membership to the association. Unlike other collegiate organizations that defer to conference affiliation, the NJCAA guarantees each member college's membership within the regional structure of the association. In most cases, region assignment is based upon geographic location of the college. The region structure of the NJCAA is the primary method used by all sponsored sports of the association in determining qualification for national championship tournaments. In certain sports, two or more regions are partnered to form a competition 'district', which is then used for national championship qualification. The organization of districts varies per sport and is formulated every two years under the authority of the association's board of directors. FSW is in Region 8 and is joined by ASA College Miami (Region 8 only; non-FCSAA member), Broward College, Chipola College, College of Central Florida, Daytona State College, Eastern Florida State College, Florida State College at Jacksonville, Gulf Coast State College, Hillsborough Community College, Indian River State College, Lake-Sumter State College, Miami Dade College, Northwest Florida State College, Palm Beach State College, Pasco-Hernando State College, Pensacola State College, Polk State College, Santa Fe College, Seminole State College of Florida, South Florida State College, St. Johns River State College, St. Petersburg College, State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota and Tallahassee Community College. The Bucs are also in the Suncoast Conference with Hillsborough Community College, Polk State College, South Florida State College, St. Petersburg College and State College of Florida Manatee-Sarasota. For more information on Region 8 log on to www.TheFCSAASports.com. Last Updated: January 28, 2016 Back to News Archives

Graduation and Success Over Time

Degrees and Certificates Awarded Over Time Last Updated: September 2025

Flint Water Crisis Hero Dr. Marc Edwards to Speak at FSW, FSW Theatre Program Presents Paragon Springs

Flint Water Crisis Hero Dr. Marc Edwards to Speak at FSW, FSW Theatre Program Presents Paragon Springs Oct 24, 2016 OCTOBER 24, 2016 – FORT MYERS, FLA – Dr. Marc Edwards, hero of the Flint, Mich. water crisis, will speak about his experiences exposing contaminated tap water at 3 p.m., on Wednesday, Nov. 2, in the Rush Auditorium, Building J, Room 103, Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) Thomas Edison Campus in Fort Myers. The event is free and open to the public. Dr. Edwards is the Charles Lunsford Professor of Civil Engineering at Virginia Tech, where he teaches courses in environmental engineering, applied aquatic chemistry and engineering ethics. His research group aspires to pursue science as a public good, through laboratory work on practically important but underfunded topics such as corrosion in buildings and opportunistic premise-plumbing pathogens—that work laid the groundwork for investigative science uncovering the 2001-2004 D.C. Lead Crisis and the 2014-2016 Flint Water Disaster. Time magazine dubbed Edwards “The Plumbing Professor” in 2004, and listed him amongst the four most important “Innovators” in water from around the world. The White House awarded him a Presidential Faculty Fellowship in 1996. His paper on lead poisoning of children in Washington D.C., due to elevated lead in drinking water, was judged the outstanding science paper in Environmental Science and Technology in 2010. In 2013, Edwards’ was the ninth recipient (in a quarter century) of the IEEE Barus Award for “courageously defending the public interest at great personal risk,” and in 2016, he was named amongst the most influential people in the world by Fortune and Time magazine. The presentation coincides with FSW Theater program’s fall production, Paragon Springs. Dr. Edwards' own experiences echo those of the hero in the play written by Steven Dietz and based on Henrik Ibsen's 1882 classic An Enemy of the People. Paragon Springs is a town with a secret. The "healing waters" of the town's warm springs are a point of civic pride and the tourists who come to bath in the springs are the main source of the town's prosperity. Dr. Thomas Stockman, the chief medical officer of the springs, has discovered a problem. The water is dangerously contaminated. Stockman's discovery plunges the town into confusion as the mayor undertakes to manage the crisis by discrediting the doctor. In this vibrant, often funny, and highly theatrical re-imagining of Ibsen's An Enemy of the People, Steven Dietz puts the lure of capitalism, greed, and self-interest squarely on trial. This is an entertaining and illuminating drama with powerful contemporary resonance. From Flint Michigan to the waters of Southwest Florida, this is a timely play about the human cost of political gamesmanship. Performances will be held at 8 p.m., Nov. 3-5 and Nov. 10-12, in the FSW Black Box Theatre, FSW Thomas Edison Campus, Fort Myers. Additional matinee performances will also be held at 2 p.m., on Saturdays, Nov. 5 and Nov. 12. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 general admission, and can be purchased at http://www.brownpapertickets.com. For more information, contact Stuart Brown, theatre professor, at 239-433-8007 or stuart.brown@fsw.edu. #### 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 debuted its intercollegiate athletics program in January 2016. Visit www.FSW.edu for more information. Last Updated: October 24, 2016 Back to News Archives

Family-Friendly ‘Haunted College’ Returns to Charlotte Campus

Family-Friendly ‘Haunted College’ Returns to Charlotte Campus Oct 24, 2016 The “Haunted College” tradition returns to the Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) Charlotte Campus this Friday, Oct. 28 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The campus showcases its Halloween spirit with spooky decorations, candy giveaways, and family-friendly activities such as Guess How Many and Stack-a-Jack. Children of all ages are encouraged to attend this free event with their families. Participation in the “Haunted College” grows each year, especially among student clubs who secretly decorate classrooms to match trick-or-treat themes like Harry Potter or The Nightmare Before Christmas. Faculty and staff also compete in an annual Halloween costume contest. This year’s costume theme is Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. “With new activities and a record participation from clubs, it’s a tradition that really excites me the most,” said Michael Beane, coordinator of Campus Student Engagement at the FSW Charlotte Campus. “Every year this event also provides an opportunity for FSW faculty and staff to express themselves in a creative way.” Organizers are expecting the biggest turnout in the history of the “Haunted College.” The FSW Charlotte Campus is located at 26300 Airport Road in Punta Gorda, Fla. For more information, contact the Campus Student Engagement office at (941) 637-5634. 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 debuted its intercollegiate athletics program in January 2016. Visit www.FSW.edu for more information. Last Updated: October 24, 2016 Back to News Archives

Give Kids a Smile Day Provides Free Dental Services at FSW

Give Kids a Smile Day Provides Free Dental Services at FSW Jan 14, 2020 JANUARY 14, 2019 – FORT MYERS, FLA – The Dental Hygiene program at Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) in Fort Myers will host its annual Give Kids A Smile Day from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 8, in Building A on the FSW Lee Campus, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers. Children ages three to 17 will receive free dental services on a first-come first-served basis. Services that will be offered at no charge include dental cleanings, x-rays, dental sealants and a dental examination. Health educational activities, wellness assessments and child safety education will also be provided. For more information about Give Kids a Smile Day, call the FSW Dental Hygiene Clinic at (239) 985-8334. #### Florida SouthWestern State College is Southwest Florida’s largest and most affordable institution 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, 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. FSW debuted its first Women’s Volleyball program in Fall 2019. Visit www.FSW.edu for more information. Last Updated: January 14, 2020 Back to News Archives

FSW Hosts Annual “Family Math Night”

FSW Hosts Annual “Family Math Night” Oct 25, 2016 October 25, 2016 – FORT MYERS, FLA. – Learn how fun math can be at “Family Math Night” on Nov. 15 from 5:45-7:30 p.m. at Florida SouthWestern State College’s (FSW) Thomas Edison Campus. This free, family-oriented event for students in kindergarten to grade 8 features fun math games created by teacher candidates in FSW’s School of Education, demonstrating how mathematics doesn’t only need to be something you use at school. “Learning mathematics successfully requires a joint effort between home and school. Research shows students that work cooperatively with their parents have higher academic achievement,” explained Dr. Mary Robertson, Professor of Mathematics Education at FSW. Dr. Robertson, an expert in the field, has been a mathematics teacher for the past 32 years, having taught at the middle school, high school and college level. While the event is open to anyone interested in exploring mathematics, students are encouraged to register by sending an e-mail to familymathnight@fsw.edu. For questions about Family Math Night at Florida SouthWestern State College, please contact Dr. Mary Robertson at mary.robertson@fsw.edu. #### 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 debuted its intercollegiate athletics program in January 2016. Visit www.FSW.edu for more information. Last Updated: October 25, 2016 Back to News Archives

Poet Elizabeth A.I. Powell to Speak at FSW Charlotte Campus

Poet Elizabeth A.I. Powell to Speak at FSW Charlotte Campus Oct 13, 2016 OCTOBER 13, 2016 – PUNTA GORDA, FLA – The Peace River Center for Writers presents a reading by award-winning poet Elizabeth A.I. Powell at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 31, in Building O, Room 117, at the FSW Charlotte Campus, 26300 Airport Rd., Punta Gorda. The reading is free and open to the public. Powell is the author of "The Republic of Self" a New Issue First Book Prize winner, selected by C.K. Williams. Her second book of poems, “Willy Loman’s Reckless Daughter: Living Truthfully Under Imaginary Circumstances” won the 2015 Anhinga Robert Dana Prize, selected by Maureen Seaton. Her poetry has appeared in the Pushcart Prize Anthology 2013, Alaska Quarterly Review, Barrow Street, Ecotone, Harvard Review, Indiana Review, Missouri Review, Mississippi Review, Slope, Sugarhouse Review, Ploughshares, Post Road, Zocalo Public Square, and elsewhere. Powell is editor of Green Mountains Review and Associate Professor of Creative Writing at Johnson State College. She also serves on the faculty of the low-residency MFA in Creative Writing at the University of Nebraska-Omaha and the Vermont College of Fine Arts MFA in Writing and Publishing. This project is sponsored in part by the Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the Florida Council of Arts and Culture and the State of Florida (Section 286.25, Florida Statutes). It is coordinated by the Florida Literary Arts Coalition and facilitated by the Peace River Center for Writing at FSW. For more information, contact John Pelot, FSW English professor, at jpelot@fsw.edu. #### 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 debuted its intercollegiate athletics program in January 2016. Visit www.FSW.edu for more information. Last Updated: October 13, 2016 Back to News Archives

FSW EMS-Paramedic Program Awarded Continuing Accreditation

FSW EMS-Paramedic Program Awarded Continuing Accreditation Oct 7, 2016 OCTOBER 7, 2016 – FORT MYERS, FLA – The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) has awarded Florida SouthWestern State College’s (FSW) Emergency Medical Services –Paramedics Program continuing accreditation following a peer review by the Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (CoA EMSP). The next comprehensive evaluation of the program, including an on-site review, is scheduled to occur no later than 2021. “Accreditation is essential for our students because it demonstrates program quality,” said Program Director Joseph Washburn. “It indicates to the student that our program meets widely accepted standards and ensures confidence in the public that our students have received the highest level of training and instruction once they enter the workforce.” The Paramedic Certificate is one of seventeen career options offered in the FSW School of Health Professions. Students engage in classroom, clinical, and simulation education training. Paramedic students are highly educated in the areas of pathophysiology, cardiology, and medical procedures. Students work alongside licensed paramedics and physicians in the community to enhance their patient care skills. #### 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 debuted its intercollegiate athletics program in January 2016. Visit www.FSW.edu for more information. Last Updated: October 7, 2016 Back to News Archives

FSW to Host Emerging Writers Symposium: Art As Activism

FSW to Host Emerging Writers Symposium: Art As Activism Oct 19, 2016 OCTOBER 19, 2016 – FORT MYERS, FLA – Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) will hold its first Emerging Writers Symposium from noon-5 p.m., on Saturday, Oct. 29, in the Rush Auditorium, Building J, Room 103, FSW Thomas Edison Campus, Fort Myers. The symposium will present the theme, Art As Activism, and will feature readings, a round table discussion and workshops with nationally recognized guest writers. It is free and open to the public. “Authors and artists have always responded to world events through their work and writing, and the events occurring in the world have always been reflected and processed through authors and artists’ works,” said Jill Hummel, FSW English professor. “It’s a symbiotic relationship between society and her artists and authors. Our current societal ‘season’ addresses and encourages that need to participate and be active within one’s culture and community. Art is one way to do that, which is why we are bringing these artists and writers who change, critique and inspire action through language, community and experience to the college.” Dr. Michelle Hayford, University of Dayton, teaches performance theory courses using performance as a methodology, devising original works, and the intersection of diversity and performance. Her research interests include applied theatre, ethnodrama, performativity in everyday life, and identity and gender. Her scholarship combines her passions of creating live plays with utilizing the craft of theatre as a necessary response to community and civic engagement. Umi Selah is a cofounder of The Dream Defenders, an organization committed to shifting the culture through transformational organizing. He has been dubbed “one of this generation’s leading voices” and recognized by both EBONY magazine and The Root as one of the 100 most influential African Americans in the nation. His work in community activism has been highlighted internationally, including on MSNBC and in the Huffington Post, USA Today, the Guardian and Democracy Now. Aja Monet is an internationally established poet, performer, singer, songwriter, educator, and human rights advocate. She is the youngest person to win the legendary Nuyorican Poet’s Café Grand Slam title and has showcased at world renowned venues including New York City’s Town Hall Theater, the Apollo Theater, the Paradiso (Amsterdam), and NAACP’s Barack Obama Inaugural event. A voice of truth and gentle strength, Harry Belafonte has called Aja Monet “The true definition of an artist.” Jeffrey S. Markovitz is a professor of English and Creative Writing and director of the Creative Writing Certificate Program at the Community College of Philadelphia. His fiction, nonfiction, and poetry have appeared in a variety of print and online journals. In 2015, he was nominated for a Pushcart Prize and his novel, Permanent for Now, is forthcoming from Hyperborea Publishing. He lives in Philadelphia. The Emerging Writers Symposium is presented by FSW Writes, the FSW Honors Scholar Program, the Creative Writing Club and Phi Theta Kappa. For more information, contact Hummel at 239- 489-9389 or jmhummel@fsw.edu. #### 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 debuted its intercollegiate athletics program in January 2016. Visit www.FSW.edu for more information. Last Updated: October 19, 2016 Back to News Archives

Office of Field Experience

WelcomeField experiences for the Bachelor of Science in Education occur in three levels: Foundation, Practicum, and Internship. Foundation courses require 15 hours of small group and one-on-one instruction. In these courses, the teacher candidates practice specific skills that have been introduced by their college professors. Teacher candidates take a series of four Practicum courses, each requiring 15-20 field experience hours and the development and delivery of three whole-class lessons. During Final Internship, teacher candidates work their way up to full classroom take-over.In Order to be PlacedSubmit Field Experience Application prior to each semester. (Will be distributed through Canvas.)Follow fingerprinting guidelines for the district, available in the School of Education Canvas course.Send proof of clearance to Sherry Blanset.Placement information will be sent to students’ Bucs email at the start of the academic term.ContactDr. Sherry BlansetCoordinator of Clinical PlacementsOffice: U-214K Phone: 239-985-3468

FSW Student Receives International Fellowship to Volunteer in Ghana

FSW Student Receives International Fellowship to Volunteer in Ghana Oct 13, 2016 OCTOBER 13, 2016 – FORT MYERS, FLA. – When student Alexis Thompson enrolled at Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) to fulfill some science prerequisites for her master’s degree, she never expected it would lead her halfway across the world. With a passion for travel and volunteering, Thompson learned about the Harris Wofford Global Service Fellowship through FSW’s Center for International Education’s Study Abroad program. She applied and received the scholarship, and in coordination with Cross Cultural Solutions, an international volunteer service organization, she chose to focus her three week program in the medical clinics in Ho, Ghana. “I’ve always had wanderlust,” Thompson said. “It’s a personal goal to volunteer on every continent. I’ve done a lot of work in Latin and Central America and the Caribbean, but Africa was always a dream.” In Ghana’s Miracle Life Clinic, Thompson shadowed a doctor diagnosing patients and testing for malaria and typhoid, and helped nurses check patient vital signs. She also spent some time in the maternity/women’s clinic of a regional hospital alongside a midwife doing prenatal and postnatal checks and ultrasounds, giving vaccinations, and educating women how to nurse and how to prevent transmission of HIV. While Thompson spent her mornings volunteering at the clinics, her afternoons were focused on cultural activities organized by Cross Cultural Solutions, experiencing life in the local markets, taking weaving and cooking lessons, and visiting schools. However, one experience stood out the most for her. “We visited Elmina castle where enslaved Africans were held before they were forced onto the slave ships,” she said. “It was the last time they were in Africa, and the last thing they saw. It is part of my history and culture, and it was intensely emotional to experience it.” Her time spent in the clinics has solidified Thompson’s dream to work in the medical profession. She plans to attend George Washington University in Washington D.C. “I would like to become an OB/GYN and focus on medical disparity and global health.” Students can apply for the Harris Wofford Global Service Fellowship at the FSW Center for International Education at the FSW Thomas Edison Campus, Building K, Room 240. FSW’s Center for International Education offers many study abroad, service learning, and international internship opportunities for FSW students. To learn more, visit https://www.fsw.edu/internationaleducation. #### 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 debuted its intercollegiate athletics program in January 2016. Visit www.FSW.edu for more information. Last Updated: October 13, 2016 Back to News Archives

FSW Offers Nursing Information Sessions

FSW Offers Nursing Information Sessions Oct 12, 2016 OCTOBER 12, 2016 – FORT MYERS, FLA – Florida SouthWestern State College’s (FSW) Department of Nursing will hold a series of informational sessions at all FSW locations this fall. FSW’s Nursing program offers two degree programs that are fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN): the Associate in Science degree in Nursing (ASN) to prepare entry level Registered Nurses (RN) and the Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) for Florida licensed RNs who want to advance their education and expand their employment opportunities in this high demand profession. Nursing students can seamlessly complete the ASN degree, earn the RN license, and then complete the BSN degree 100 percent online while actively employed as an RN. The public is welcomed to attend any of the information sessions below: FSW Thomas Edison Campus, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers, Building AA, Room 166 Saturday, Oct. 22, 10 – 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 14, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. FSW Charlotte Campus, 26300 Airport Rd, Punta Gorda, Building E, Room 114 Monday, Oct. 17, 10:15 – 11:15 a.m. Monday, Nov. 7, 1 – 2 p.m. FSW Collier Campus, 7505 Grand Lely Dr., Naples, Building N, Room 148 Thursday, Oct. 27, 11 a.m. – noon Wednesday, Nov. 30, 11 a.m. – noon FSW Hendry/Glades Curtis Center, 1092 E Cowboy Way, Labelle, Building A, Room 101 Tuesday, Oct. 25, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. The ASN and BSN in Nursing programs are two of seventeen career options offered in the FSW School of Health Professions. Graduates of FSW’s ASN program are prepared to become a RNs. RNs assess and evaluate clients and their healthcare needs, develop and implement plans of care, and document client responses to interventions, administer care to people who are ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled, and counsel clients seeking healthier lifestyles. Graduates of FSW’s BSN program are prepared for career promotions and advancements in nursing to include graduate level education, academia, community health, management, and leadership. #### 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 debuted its intercollegiate athletics program in January 2016. Visit www.FSW.edu for more information. Last Updated: October 12, 2016 Back to News Archives

FSW Hosts 35th Anniversary of Black Maria Film Festival

FSW Hosts 35th Anniversary of Black Maria Film Festival Oct 6, 2016 OCTOBER 5, 2016 – FORT MYERS, FLA. – Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) welcomes the Black Maria Film Festival back to the college for its 35th anniversary tour at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 22, at the FSW Thomas Edison Campus, Rush Library Auditorium, Building J, Room 103. Tickets are $10 for the general public, $8 for members of the Edison/Ford Estates, and $5 for FSW students and faculty. Tickets can be purchased at the door; cash only. Founded in New Jersey in 1981 to honor Thomas Edison’s pioneering spirit in cinema, this festival celebrates the creative vision of contemporary independent directors by showcasing an eclectic variety of bold short films. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognizes the Black Maria as an Academy Award qualifying festival. Its annual collection of cutting-edge films travels across the nation to universities, museums and other venues. Festival organizers work directly with the host institution to select a variety of short narrative, experimental, animation and documentary films that are tailored to their particular audience. “This year’s featured films were chosen by students in the National Society of Collegiate Scholars,” said Dr. Wendy Chase, Program Coordinator, FSW Honors Scholar Program. “They selected these particular films in hopes that they will provide a platform to engage in meaningful and civil conversations about pressing issues of social justice. The students will facilitate a discussion following the screening.” Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the Santa Julia women’s coffee cooperative in Managua, Nicaragua. FSW’s connection to Santa Julia was established by Dr. Bruno Baltodano, who took students to their village as part of a study abroad experience embedded in his honors course last spring. This year’s films are: “Daybreak/ L’aube”– Animation 7 min. by George Ungar, Toronto, Canada Opening our eyes each new day, we stare for a few minutes into space, seeing the first sights, hearing the first sounds. It is neither night nor day but something in-between. Fragments of dreams refuse to expire, the grip of the day is not yet upon us, memory and desire hovers around the edges. “Video” – Narrative 15 min. by Randy Yang, New York, NY Two teenage African-American girls capture a woman’s racist remarks on video. The woman, concerned for her reputation, bargains with the two girls to delete the incriminating footage. “Words They Said to Her” – Experimental 3 min. by Ella Zhu, Chicago, IL Words are not just words. They can be used to accuse, to deceive, or to drive a victimized woman to insanity and beyond. This short film examines the effects of blaming the victim, the culture of rape, and its devastating effect on women. “Dysmorphia” – Animation 5 min. by Katherine Grubb, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada “Dysmorphia” is a film depicting the experience of body dysmorphic disorder and scoliosis. It follows the main character's memories of growth and treatment, while depicting her every day experiences - a bulimic episode, projecting one's flawed image, and the act of looking intensely at one's body. “Lockdown” - Documentary 6 min. by Lauren Knapp, Stanford, CA Over the past decade, American schools have become concerned with protecting their students from the threat of an armed gunman. In the aftermath of the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut, most elementary schools are now conducting safety drills that will prepare teachers and students for such a threat. “Lockdown” explores this chilling new reality through the voices of students, a teacher, and a parent. It provokes us to contemplate the emotional weight of this new normal. “Films by Syrian Girls” – Documentary 22 min. by Laura Doggett, Durham, NC During a two-month workshop, Syrian girls living as refugees in Jordan's Za'atari refugee camp and Irbid created expressionistic video diaries that provide openings into their everyday lives. “The Gift” – Narrative 10 min. by Tarique Qayumi, Woodland Hills, CA On her birthday Sadaf, an Afghan teenager, is given the gift of a burqa by her mother. This means that her life as a child is over. Her family has arranged a marriage for her. As she settles into her new life, books and toys are cast aside for domestic duties. Years later, when Sadaf is a grown woman with a teenage daughter of her own she is faced with the decision of what gift to give to her daughter. Will she follow tradition and give her the gift of the burqa or will she send her daughter on a different path? “The Making of a Mensch” – Documentary 11 min. by Tiffany Shlain, Mill Valley, CA “The Making of a Mensch” explores ancient Jewish ideas about being a “mensch” - aka being a good person, thinking of the bigger picture, and living a meaningful, purposeful life - through a vibrant 21st century lens. “The Bench” – Narrative 6 min. by Cameron Burnett, Malibu, CA An old blind man’s world is transformed when he is given a chance to see for the first time through the eyes of a man he meets on a park bench. For more information, contact Dr. Chase at Wendy.Chase@fsw.edu or (239) 489-9470, or visit www.blackmariafilmfestival.org. #### 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 debuted its intercollegiate athletics program in January 2016. Visit www.FSW.edu for more information. Last Updated: October 6, 2016 Back to News Archives

Florida SouthWestern State College District Board of Trustees Meeting Scheduled January 26

Florida SouthWestern State College District Board of Trustees Meeting Scheduled January 26 Jan 20, 2016 The Florida SouthWestern State College District Board of Trustees will hold their next regularly scheduled meeting at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, January 26, 2016, on the Collier Campus in Room M-201. Public comments are welcome. Each speaker will be allotted up to two minutes of speaking time. All those who wish to participate in the public comment portion of the meeting are required to fill out and turn in a Request to Speak Form at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting. Speakers must be present at the Collier Campus. The agenda is posted at www.FSW.edu/board/meetings. Last Updated: January 20, 2016 Back to News Archives

Late Artist Donates Supplies to FSW Visual Arts Department

Late Artist Donates Supplies to FSW Visual Arts Department Oct 4, 2016 The Veronica A. Benning Trust donated an estimated $7,000 worth of supplies for art students at Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) last month. The donation ranged from oils, acrylics, brushes, pens with ink, and watercolor pastels to blank canvases, frames and mattes for the Visual Arts Department in FSW’s School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Ms. Benning had retired to Fort Myers years ago and passed away on December 24, 2013. She left behind many supplies and original pieces in her studio, some of which were sold and the rest donated to FSW for display. Ms. Benning’s trustee, Arlene R. Foreman, arranged the donation on her behalf. “She was so versatile and painted in so many media and styles. It was incredible,” said Foreman. “Veronica has a painting on permanent display at the Portland Museum of Art and she was included in a group exhibition at our Rauschenberg Gallery many years ago,” explained Dana Roes, Fine Arts Professor and Chair of the Humanities Department at FSW. “We are very grateful for her gift!” Before moving to Fort Myers, Ms. Benning grew up in Greenwich, Conn. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Sam Fox School of Design and Visual Art, and later a Master of Fine Arts from the Tyler School of Art at Temple University. From 1973 to 1993 she painted and taught in Maine, where her work was exhibited in a number of galleries, including the Portland Museum of Art, Bowdoin College Museum of Art, Colby College Museum of Art, Maine College of Art, and at the University of Southern Maine. Locally, her work appeared at The von Liebig Art Center in Naples, the Ringling School of Art and Design in Sarasota, the Arts Center in St. Petersburg, and FSW’s own Bob Rauschenberg Gallery in Fort Myers. Her pieces were often named Best of Show, featured in publications such as Gulfshore Life, and have been used as cover art for books. Learn more about art programs at FSW by visiting www.fsw.edu/academics/finearts. About FSW: 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 debuted its intercollegiate athletics program in January 2016. Visit www.FSW.edu for more information. Last Updated: October 4, 2016 Back to News Archives

FSW to Host First Southwest Florida Regional High School Ethics Bowl

FSW to Host First Southwest Florida Regional High School Ethics Bowl Jan 21, 2016 From ice water ethics, a for-profit 21st century school, reacting to racist chants and technology’s graveyards to transgender and Medicaid, banning the box and paying a ransom to save your family, five high school teams from Lee, Collier and Charlotte counties will be participating in the First Southwest Florida Regional High School Ethics Bowl. The event will be held from 8:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 23 on the Fort Myers campus of Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW). “In the past, these teams would have to travel to Miami or Tampa to compete,” said Dr. Russell Swanson, a professor of philosophy at FSW and the organizer of the event. “Although this is a competition, the teams do work collaboratively utilizing ethical theories. They have been preparing using the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Parr Center for Ethics bowl cases. There are 15, and for this event, 10 will be selected.” The five high schools that will be competing are: Florida SouthWestern Collegiate High School – Charlotte, Punta Gorda Canterbury School, Fort Myers Florida SouthWestern Collegiate High School – Lee, Fort Myers Seacrest Country Day School, Naples Marco Island Academy, Marco Island It’s all part of the National High School Ethics Bowl (NHSEB), which for 2015-2016, has 2,700 students on 380 teams, representing 272 schools competing in 29 regionals across 23 states. Much like a tournament, there is a bracket with two teams paired. A coin toss determines which team goes first, and a moderator reads a question related to one of the 15 cases for the team “A” to discuss and then present. The opposing team “B” then has time to confer, and then comment on team “A”’s presentation on how that position could be strengthened. Team “A” then has time to confer and respond. A three-judge panel will then ask questions of Team A before scoring both teams. Then the process is flipped with a new case and a question for Team B. The team with the higher score advances. The winner of the final round will then advance to the playoffs. The championship will be held April 15-16 at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill. About NHSEB: The NHSEB focuses on inclusion of all students from all types of high schools—public, private, charter, magnet, and home-schools. Competition is about coming together and bonding over joint participation in significant and valued activity guided by shared standards. Last Updated: January 21, 2016 Back to News Archives

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