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Physical Therapist Assistant Program Holds Information Sessions at FSW

Physical Therapist Assistant Program Holds Information Sessions at FSW Feb 7, 2018 FEBRUARY 7, 2018 – FORT MYERS, FLA – The Physical Therapist Assistant program at Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) will hold a series of informational sessions this spring in Building A, Room 215, at the FSW Thomas Edison Campus, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers. The public is welcome to attend any of the information sessions below: Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 24, 2:30-3:30 p.m. The Physical Therapist Assistant program is offered by Broward College (BC) through a partnership with FSW. Classes at both sites participate in all lecture classes together through live interactive video conferencing with the FSW students located at the Fort Myers campus. All lab sessions and clinical practicums are managed by the individual sites with a full-time program manager located at FSW who serves as a liaison between the sites. Program degrees are conferred by BC. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). A licensing examination is required upon completion of the two-year associate degree program and the Physical Therapist Assistant shall be eligible for an appropriate membership category in the American Physical Therapy Association. For more information, contact Jodi Gootkin, program manager, Broward College Physical Therapist Assistant Program, at (239) 489-9494, jgootkin@broward.edu, or visit www.fsw.edu/academics/programs/asphysicaltherapistassistant. #### 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: February 7, 2018 Back to News Archives

FSW Unveils Official College Flag

FSW Unveils Official College Flag Feb 6, 2018 Florida SouthWestern State College now has an official college flag. The new design was unveiled Friday, Feb. 2 at a college-wide event for faculty and staff. “The flag showcases our college colors, purple and aqua, plus our official college seal. It was designed with four blocks which represent the four locations we have in southwest Florida,” said Dr. Jeff Allbritten, FSW President. “Along with our college colors and seal, the flag also has our FSW letters, and a wavy pattern in the aqua block. The overall design is eye-catching.” In the coming weeks, the college flag will be installed on FSW’s campuses and regional education center. The college flag will fly next to the American flag in front of Suncoast Credit Union Arena in Fort Myers; the Grand Lely Drive entrance on the Naples campus; in the center of the Punta Gorda campus; and off Cowboy Way on the LaBelle regional education center. Last Updated: February 6, 2018 Back to News Archives

FSW Theatre Program Presents its Spring Production “She Kills Monsters”

FSW Theatre Program Presents its Spring Production “She Kills Monsters” Mar 21, 2018 MARCH 21, 2018 – FORT MYERS, FLA – Florida SouthWestern State College’s (FSW) Theatre Program presents its spring production, “She Kills Monsters,” opening at 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 29, in the FSW Black Box Theater, Building L, Room 119, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers. When oh-so-average Agnes finds a “Dungeons and Dragons” notebook that her deceased, super geeky little sister left behind, her whole world starts to change! Qui Nguyen's hysterical romp through 90's pop culture is a perfect mix of heart, hilarity, and hope for the geek in all of us! This play has love, broadswords, and, of course, a dragon waiting in the shadows. But nothing is what is seems in New Landia, and Agnes is about to have her world rocked by a slacker overlord, an elfin supermodel and a demon princess. It’s not long before the quest her little sister designed begins to spill over into Agnes’ real life, and things get really interesting. Will Agnes throw off her averageness and finally embrace her inner sword wielding heroine, or will the bugbears get her first? “Women are the heroes in the story,” said Stuart Brown, professor, theatre. “The idea of a play that focuses on the female perspective where the women are all-powerful intrigued me, especially in the current moment. And while it does cover some serious topics, it is a very funny play.” The production runs March 29-31 and April 5-7. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 for the public. Tickets are available at https://shekills.brownpapertickets.com. Performances begin at 8 p.m. with additional matinees at 2 p.m. on Saturdays. #### 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: March 21, 2018 Back to News Archives

FSW Presents Fourth Biennial “Education for a New Humanity” Colloquium - Borders/Bordered/Borderless

FSW Presents Fourth Biennial “Education for a New Humanity” Colloquium - Borders/Bordered/Borderless Feb 16, 2018 FEBRUARY 16, 2018 – FORT MYERS, FLA –Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) will host the fourth biennial “Education for a New Humanity” colloquium on the theme Borders/Bordered/Borderless, March 14-22, at the FSW Thomas Edison Campus, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers. Organized by the Department of Humanities and Fine Arts, the colloquium offers a variety of platforms designed to spark dialogue across disciplines about key issues facing humankind in the 21st century. The broad notion of Borders/Bordered/Borderless was chosen as the theme in hopes that its suggestion of inclusion/exclusion, the contained and the contiguous, the native, the neighboring, and the nomadic, would offer creative freedom for presenters and generate meaningful insights. The goal of the colloquium is to encourage and empower students and community members not to shrink from difficult socio-political situations but to engage and counter them with critical thought, civil discourse, a rigorous pursuit of the truth, and creative resistance. Writer, art historian and photographer Teju Cole, will deliver the keynote address, “Known Things and Blind Spots: An Evening with Teju Cole,” at 7 p.m., on Thursday, March 15, in the Rush Auditorium, Building J, Room 103. Cole is the Distinguished Writer in Residence at Bard College and photography critic of the New York Times Magazine. His essay collection, “Known and Strange Things,” was shortlisted for both the PEN/Diamonstein-Spielvogel Award for the Art of the Essay and the inaugural PEN/Jean Stein Award for “a book that has broken new ground by reshaping the boundaries of its form and signaling strong potential for lasting influence.” “Known and Strange Things” was named a book of the year by the Guardian, the Financial Times, Time Magazine, and many others. His most recent book, “Blind Spot” (June 2017), a genre-crossing work of photography and texts, was shortlisted for the Aperture/Paris Photo Photobook Award and named one of the best books of the year by Time Magazine. Cole has lectured widely, from the Harvard Graduate School of Design to Twitter Headquarters. He gave the 2014 Kenan Distinguished Lecture in Ethics at Duke University, the 2015 Susan D. Gubar Lecture at Indiana University, and the 2016 Spui25 Lecture at the University of Amsterdam. He was awarded the 2015 Windham Campbell Prize for Fiction and a 2015 US Artists award. On Saturday, March 17 at 8 p.m., performance artists Willie Filkowski and Brita Thorne will present their new work “Camp Denim”—an attempt to pair their experimental two-person playwriting practice with socially-engaged discussions and workshops. “Camp Denim” tells the story of a fake/real radical/queer/feminist summer camp with no campground. Without a space to call home, “Camp Denim” seeks to become the living guidebook for a nomadic generation. The performance will be held in the FSW Black Box Theater, Building L, Room 119. On Wednesday, March 21 at 3:30 p.m. in the Rush Library Auditorium, Building J, Room 103, Emmy Award-winning World Flutist Kat Epple and World Percussionist, Nathan Dyke, will take the audience on a musical journey across borders and world cultures with their treasure trove of unique instruments from around the globe. On Thursday, March 22, Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine will host a discussion following a screening of the documentary film “Before the Flood.” The documentary follows Leonardo DiCaprio on his journey across the world to expose the reality of climate change and meet with thought leaders who are fighting against inaction. Mayor Levine is featured in the documentary for his pioneering work as an advocate for climate action. The screening begins at 5 p.m. in the Rush Library Auditorium, Building J, Room 103. Mayor Levine will begin his audience discussion at 7 p.m. In addition to these signature events, there will be two faculty lectures and a panel discussion: FSW Humanities Professor Dr. Elijah Pritchett presents his lecture, “Rotten, Vicious and Damned: Punk’s Subjectivity of Resistance,” at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 14, in the Rush Auditorium, Building J, Room 103. FSW’s Dr. Bruno Baltodano, Dr. Wendy Chase and Dr. Eileen DeLuca will lead a discussion that crosses the disciplinary divides of linguistic anthropology, political science and art history titled, “Positioning Power: Structured Violence, Insurgency, and the Art of Transgression,” at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 20, in Building U, Room 102. Florida Gulf Coast University Comparative Literature and Cultural Studies Professor Dr. Myra Mendible will present “Borders in the Age of Globalization” at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21, in the Rush Auditorium, Building J, Room 103. A full schedule of colloquium events can be found at https://www.fsw.edu/newhumanity. All events are free and open to the public. For more information, contact Dr. Wendy Chase at(239) 489-9470 or Wendy.Chase@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: February 16, 2018 Back to News Archives

FSW’s Critical Thinking Lectures Series Continues its Spring Program in February

FSW’s Critical Thinking Lectures Series Continues its Spring Program in February Jan 22, 2018 JANUARY 22, 2018 – FORT MYERS, FLA. – The Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) Critical Thinking Lecture Series continues its spring program with a series of guest speakers in February. These community leaders will discuss how they use critical thinking skills in their profession or focus on critical topics from their area of career or academic interest. The FSW Critical Thinking Lecture Series spring schedule runs from January-April, offering a wide range of guest speakers and topics each month, and can be viewed at www.fsw.edu/ctls. The series is free and open to the public. Presentations can be viewed live on the Thomas Edison Campus or digitally at all other FSW locations. The February schedule is as follows: “Put on Your Thinking Cap: Six Hats for Better Decision Making” with Dr. Mary Myers, professor, Cornerstone Experience and Introduction to Technology, FSW Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2-3 p.m. FSW Campus Locations - Thomas Edison Campus: Building U-102; Charlotte Campus: Building E-105; Collier Campus: Building A-103; Hendry/Glades Curtis Center: Building A-106 “Food is Medicine” with Dr. Salvatore Lacagnina, system medical director of Wellness and Employee Health for Lee Health Tuesday, Feb. 13, 12:30-1:30 p.m. FSW Campus Locations - Thomas Edison Campus: Building U-102; Charlotte Campus: Building O-117; Collier Campus: Building M-201; Hendry/Glades Curtis Center: Building A-114 “Living in a World of Fake News” with Ron Feemster, professor, journalism, FSW Monday, Feb. 19, 6-7 p.m. FSW Campus Locations - Thomas Edison Campus: Building U-102; Charlotte Campus: Building O-117; Collier Campus: Building M-201; Hendry/Glades Curtis Center: Building A-106 “Think Like a Nurse” with Angie Vitale, professor, nursing, FSW Thursday, Feb. 22, 2-3 p.m. FSW Campus Locations - Thomas Edison Campus: Building AA-177; Charlotte Campus: Building J-118; Collier Campus: Building A-103 “Nature is Queer” with Dr. Roz Jester, professor, oceanography; and director, eLearning, FSW Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2-3 p.m. FSW Campus Locations - Thomas Edison Campus: Building J-103 For more information on the FSW Critical Thinking Lecture Series, contact Whitney Rhyne, director, Strategic Initiatives, at (239) 433-6943 or Whitney.Rhyne@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: January 22, 2018 Back to News Archives

Documentary Film Director Michael Ramsdell Presents Art and Activism Across Borders: A Directors Talk at FSW

Documentary Film Director Michael Ramsdell Presents Art and Activism Across Borders: A Directors Talk at FSW Jan 19, 2018 JANUARY 19, 2018 – FORT MYERS, FLA. – Documentary film director Michael Ramsdell will present a discussion on global citizenship, Art and Activism Across Borders: A Directors Talk, at 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 12, in Building J, Room 103, at the Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) Thomas Edison Campus, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers. “It is part of FSW’s mission to prepare a diverse population for creative and responsible participation in a global society,” said Dr. Russell Swanson, professor, Philosophy. “By bringing guests such as Michael Ramsdell to the college to share his experience and provide insight on global events, we hope we will encourage others to investigate beyond their own backyards.” Ramsdell is the director of the award-winning documentary films “When Elephants Fight” and “The Anatomy of Hate: A Dialogue for Hope.” Prior to his appearance, screenings of both films will be held at the FSW Thomas Edison Campus. Film screenings will take place: Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2 p.m., in Building U, Room 102 - “The Anatomy of Hate: A Dialogue for Hope” Wednesday, Jan. 31, noon, in Building AA, Room 177 - “When Elephants Fight” Thursday, Feb. 1, 6 p.m., in Building U, Room 102 - “When Elephants Fight” Monday, Feb. 5, 3 p.m., in Building U, Room 102 - “The Anatomy of Hate: A Dialogue for Hope” “When Elephants Fight” explores the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which has taken the lives of almost six million Congolese in the past 15 years. Since 2001, the UN and other NGO's have reported that this conflict is being funded, in part, by Western companies, armed groups and corrupt leaders whose looting and selling of Congolese minerals has created windfall profits for these unsavory players, while leaving the people of Congo the most impoverished on earth...yet this looting continues still today. “The Anatomy of Hate: A Dialogue for Hope” explores groups based on hate, war, and violence from around the globe. Guided by Einstein's principle that peace can only be achieved through understanding, “The Anatomy of Hate” looks to bring understanding to this topic so we can better understand how hate comes to be, and more important, how we can end it. The directors talk and film screenings are free and open to the public. For more information, contact Dr. Swanson at (239) 489-9312 or Russell.Swanson@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: January 19, 2018 Back to News Archives

Author Cary Holladay Holds Book Signing and Reading at FSW

Author Cary Holladay Holds Book Signing and Reading at FSW Jan 19, 2018 JANUARY 19, 2018 – FORT MYERS, FLA – Fiction author Cary Holladay will hold a book signing and reading at 4:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 5, in Building J, Room 103 (Rush Auditorium), at the Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) Thomas Edison Campus, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers. The event is free and open to the public. Her books are currently available to purchase at the FSW Thomas Edison Campus bookstore. Holladay is the author of seven volumes of fiction, including “Horse People: Stories” (Louisiana State UP 2013), “The Deer in the Mirror” (Ohio State UP 2013), “The Quick Change Artist: Stories” (Swallow Press / Ohio UP 2006), “The Palace of Wasted Footsteps” (U of Missouri Press 1998), and “The People Down South” (U of Illinois Press 1989); and the novels “Mercury” (Shaye Areheart Books/Random House 2002) and “A Fight in the Doctor’s Office” (Miami UP 2008). Holladay finds inspiration in the history, culture, and folklore of her native Virginia and the South. Holladay earned a bachelor’s degree at the College of William and Mary and a master’s degree at Penn State. She teaches creative writing at the University of Memphis. She is a member of the core faculty at Converse College’s low-residency MFA and has served as an Artist-in-Residence at Fairmont State University as well as a Visiting Distinguished Writer at Wichita State University. “We are excited to welcome Cary to FSW to share her words and creative experience with our students and community,” said Dr. Scott Ortolano, professor, English. This project is presented by The Florida Literary Arts Coalition and FSW Writes, a FSW faculty group that plans writing events for FSW students, employees and the public. The project is additionally 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). For more information, contact Dr. Ortolano at (239) 489-9472 or sortolano@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: January 19, 2018 Back to News Archives

FSW College High School-Charlotte Graduates Earn Over $2M in Scholarships

FSW College High School-Charlotte Graduates Earn Over $2M in Scholarships Jun 4, 2018 For over 70 percent of the graduates of Florida SouthWestern College High School - Charlotte, that stroll across the stage on May 18 wasn’t their first. When they crossed the stage in the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center, 57 of the 79 graduates had already participated in Florida SouthWestern State College’s commencement ceremony on May 4 for their Associate in Arts degree. “Part of our mission is to provide that path for our students to simultaneously earn a two-year college degree, and their high school diploma,” said Matthew Cantazarite, Principal, FSW Collegiate High School – Charlotte. “By earning their AA degree at FSW, our students have a head start in completing a bachelor’s degree.” The Class of 2018 also collectively earned over $2.3M in scholarships to continue their education. Some of the universities that these students are attending include: University of South Florida, FSW, FGCU, University of Florida, Florida State University, University of Central Florida, Florida Atlantic University, Unity College, University of Tampa, University of Pittsburgh and Ringling School of Art and Design. Last Updated: June 4, 2018 Back to News Archives

FSW Proposes Course Fee Changes for 2018-2019

FSW Proposes Course Fee Changes for 2018-2019 Jun 1, 2018 Each year, Florida SouthWestern State College conducts an assessment of the courses offered and the associated fees. For the 2018-2019 academic year, the proposal for fees must be brought to the college’s Board of Trustees for review and vote. The FSW Board of Trustees meeting is scheduled at 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 28 at the FSW Hendry/Glades Curtis Center in LaBelle. A total of 34 course fees were adjusted, with a total dollar savings to the student body of just under $27,000. The list of courses and associated fees is available at: https://www.fsw.edu/assets/pdf/adminservices/coursefeechanges/CourseFeeChangesFY19.pdf Last Updated: June 1, 2018 Back to News Archives

FSW Secures Significant Training Grant for Arthrex

FSW Secures Significant Training Grant for Arthrex May 16, 2018 Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW), the State Fiscal Agent for Quick Response Training (QRT) grants, has secured a significant grant for Arthrex to train 269 new hires. “This is a significant grant for Arthrex and our region,” said Dr. Robert R. Jones, regional vice president economic and community development, FSW. “The funds will be used for proprietary supervisory and management training.” Arthrex is an orthopedic medical device company, and a leader in product development, medical education and a pioneer in arthroscopy, having developed thousands of products and surgical procedures in orthopedic medicine worldwide. The company’s corporate headquarters is located in Naples, Florida, with global divisions in Munich, Germany and Singapore. It also has several subsidiaries and distribution centers throughout the Eastern and Western Hemispheres. “Arthrex is very appreciative of our partnership with Florida SouthWestern State College and the state of Florida. The grant supports Arthrex’s continued growth and investment in southwest Florida,” said Kathy Sparrow, Senior Vice President of Human Resources for Arthrex. Florida SouthWestern State College is the State Fiscal Agent for Quick Response Training (QRT) grants in southwest Florida. This is the second QRT grant awarded to Arthrex in the last two years. By working closely with CareerSource Florida in Tallahassee, and FSW’s School of Business and Technology (SOBT), FSW has been successful in securing $2.4M in QRT funds to train over 1,300 new hires since July 1, 2017. This funding not only directly benefits the companies receiving training funds, but also results in a local economic benefit through the multiplier effect. Since 2013, FSW has secured $12M in QRT funding. The QRT grant lasts for one year and is targeted on the highly customized training programs that companies need to improve the skill base of new hires. These programs can be instructed by specialists from the company itself or by a one of the SOBT's extensive portfolio of private and internal subject matter experts. Last Updated: May 16, 2018 Back to News Archives

FSW Mathematics Professor Aids in Donating Computers to the University of Zimbabwe

FSW Mathematics Professor Aids in Donating Computers to the University of Zimbabwe May 15, 2018 MAY 15, 2018 – FORT MYERS, FLA – Florida SouthWestern State College’s (FSW) mathematics department recently donated 30 of its computers to the University of Zimbabwe’s (UZ) mathematics department. The donation was initiated by FSW Mathematics Professor, Dr. Douglas Magomo, who attended and earned his master’s degree from UZ. “FSW was in the process of upgrading our computers to newer models, and I had just learned that UZ was still using the same computers it had when I attended in the 1990s,” Dr. Magomo said. “I reached out to our School of Pure and Applied Sciences Dean, Dr. Martin McClinton, and the FSW Information Technology (IT) department to ask if the computers could be donated, and they agreed.” Before the computers could be donated, FSW’s IT team wiped the hard drives of all data and reimaged them so that UZ could install the software they needed. “FSW’s staff and faculty PCs are replaced every four years, and our student and classroom PCs are replaced every seven years,” said Jason Dudley, FSW chief information officer. “In most cases, we use a recycler if we can’t find a use for the older computers. Thankfully, along with UZ, we have recently been able to find other institutions in need that can use our computers to further their educational programs.” “Prior to the computer donations, all of our undergraduate math courses that required the use of computers were being taught in other departments,” said Dr. Gift Muchatibaya, UZ mathematics department coordinator. “This meant that our students had limited access to computers since they had to share the lab with students from other university programs. We are proud to say that we now have our own lab because of FSW’s generosity. We have since installed packages such as Matlab, Mathematica and Maple to the machines, and this has made teaching of most of our courses such as numerical methods, fluid dynamics and mathematical modeling a lot easier for faculty and students.” “Having a functional lab has also helped in that most of our students can’t afford personal computers or the relevant software packages because of the current economic situation,” Dr. Muchatibaya said. “The impact this donation has had as far as our research and teaching activities in our department is enormous and we, the UZ community, are grateful.” In addition to coordinating the donations, Dr. Magomo also covered the shipping costs out of his own pocket, and he is currently gathering more computers for a second round of donations. “In these days of the internet, these machines can be used for many things, but most importantly they enhance education and connect people to the outside world,” Dr. Magomo said. “This is not just a need for UZ, but for the entire country of Zimbabwe.” #### 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: May 15, 2018 Back to News Archives

Callaghan Named Assistant VP at FSW

Callaghan Named Assistant VP at FSW May 14, 2018 Keith Callaghan has been named the Assistant Vice President for Economic Development and External Affairs for Florida SouthWestern State College. “Keith is a great addition to our college, and he brings a wealth of experience in the areas of raising community awareness and financial support,” said Dr. Robert R. Jones, Vice President, Economic Development and External Affairs at FSW. In his role, Callaghan will be responsible for community outreach and economic development efforts for the college, with a focus on Charlotte County. Prior to joining FSW, he was the community liaison for Lee Health Foundation and Golisano Children’s Hospital. His Florida career also includes development director positions with Edison State College (now FSW), Florida Gulf Coast University, and the Conservancy of Southwest Florida. He is involved with many local charities and serves on the boards of the Fred Lang Foundation, Charlotte Behavioral Health Care, the Boys and Girls Club of Charlotte County, Crossroads Hope Academy, the Punta Gorda Chamber of Commerce and the Visual Arts Center Endowment Trust. He has served as a mentor in the Take Stock in Children program and volunteers for the Animal Welfare League, United Way and Leadership Charlotte (Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce). He also has served on the Charlotte County Community Health Improvement Partnership and School Health Advisory committees. Last Updated: May 14, 2018 Back to News Archives

Risk and Counsel Director to Speak at National Conference

Risk and Counsel Director to Speak at National Conference May 11, 2018 Susan Marcy, Florida SouthWestern State College’s Director of Risk and Counsel, will be presenting at the annual conference of the National Association of College and University Attorneys in Minneapolis June 24-27. She will join fellow attorneys Daniel J. McNulty of Carnegie Mellon University and Chris J. Melcher, of Augusta University to lead a discussion group entitled “Outwit, Outlast, Outplay: A Group Strategy Session on Surviving Campus Contracts.“ The session will offer attorneys in higher education with practical insight and advice for creating and negotiating contracts in higher education. The Association has more than 1,800 institutional campus members and 4,500 attorney representatives. The annual conference is the highlight of the Association’s educational offerings with more than 1700 attendees at last year’s conference. Last Updated: May 11, 2018 Back to News Archives