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FSW's Whitmer Speaker for Medical Practices Workshop

FSW's Whitmer Speaker for Medical Practices Workshop Aug 13, 2015 Florida SouthWestern State College’s (FSW) School of Health Professions professor Elizabeth Whitmer was the speaker for an ICD-10 CM workshop for medical practices in the southwest Florida community. The August 11 workshop, held on FSW’s Thomas Edison (Lee) campus in Fort Myers, was sponsored by Radiology Regional Center. Whitmer, a faculty member for the Health Information Technology Program at FSW, is also a Certified ICD-10 CM/PCS Trainer/Ambassador. “We are pleased to be able to sponsor local educational opportunities for the staff of medical practices,” states Shawn Elliott, Director of Business Development for Radiology Regional Center. “The challenges of successful coding to guarantee maximum claims reimbursement have grown significantly in recent years, and we want to provide our professionals with every opportunity to learn about changes and advancements as they are available.” The workshop covered the new ICD-10 Clinical Modification (CM) classification system. Participants learned about the organizational and structural changes in ICD-10 CM as well as the features, conventions and guidelines. General Equivalence Mapping and case examples were discussed. Radiology Regional Center is a privately owned, imaging facility with nine convenient locations throughout SW Florida. To learn more about their services visit www.radiologyregional.com. Last Updated: August 13, 2015 Back to News Archives

Anna Withrow Presents “Pursuing Your Passion: The Journey to Entrepreneurship” for FSW Critical Thinking Lectures Series

Anna Withrow Presents “Pursuing Your Passion: The Journey to Entrepreneurship” for FSW Critical Thinking Lectures Series Jan 16, 2018 JANUARY 16, 2018 – FORT MYERS, FLA. – The Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) Critical Thinking Lecture Series presents, “Pursuing Your Passion: The Journey to Entrepreneurship,” with Anna Withrow, at 11 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 29, at the FSW Thomas Edison Campus, Building U-102, Fort Myers. Additionally, the presentation can be viewed digitally at the FSW Charlotte Campus, Building O, Room 117; the FSW Collier Campus, Building M, Room 201; and the FSW Hendry/Glades Curtis Center, Building A, Room 114. Withrow is a registered yoga teacher and the director and owner of Yoga Bird, the largest yoga studio in Fort Myers. She teaches an uplifting style of traditional hatha yoga, having trained at the Himalayan Institute. In her classes, she integrates elements of yoga philosophy and practical wisdom, guiding students in a practice that leads to remembering that we are more than our physical bodies and that we are perfect as we are. "If you are present and breathing, I can't help but think you're totally amazing, no matter what shape your body is making," she says. "I am honored by each student who practices with me and recognize you as my greatest teachers." In addition to teaching, she is a perpetual student and spends as much time as her schedule allows learning from her teachers. At Yoga Bird, she oversees a schedule of over fifty classes per week, weekly workshops that explore the deeper aspects of yoga, and a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training program. The FSW Critical Thinking Lecture Series features community leaders who discuss how they use critical thinking skills in their profession or focus on critical topics from their area of career or academic interest. The series is free and open to the public. Presentations take place weekly, and the spring series runs January through April. A full schedule can be viewed at www.fsw.edu/ctls. 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 16, 2018 Back to News Archives

A Bite of Extra Goodness: The FSW Buc Burger

A Bite of Extra Goodness: The FSW Buc Burger Jan 16, 2018 For all you burger connoisseurs in southwest Florida, there’s a new and especially tasty option: the FSW Buc Burger. It’s available exclusively at the Hilton Garden Inn, just steps from the FSW campus in Fort Myers. It’s a mouth-watering half-pound burger cooked to perfection and topped with bacon, boursin cheese, bbq sauce and fried onion crispers served on a ciabatta bun. The FSW Buc Burger comes with golden Walk the Plank fries. This hunger-satisfying feast is the creation of Hilton Garden Inn. “Our goal was to create something that would not only display our Chef’s innovative culinary skills but tie in a way that our guests were able to experience the pride that the hotel has for the community here in Fort Myers,” said Trey Rich, General Manager, Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers. Our team saw an opportunity to do this with our neighboring college and partner, FSW. After some creative and collaborative brainstorming, the FSW Buc Burger was born.” “This is a burger made in heaven,” said Dr. Jeff Allbritten, President, Florida SouthWestern State College. “I appreciate how all the flavors complement each other. Of course, nothing goes better with this burger than the Walk the Plank fries.” The Buc Burger with Walk the Plank fries is featured on the Hilton Garden Inn’s menu for only $13.99. The Hilton Garden Inn’s restaurant is open to the public daily for breakfast from 6-10 a.m. and from 7-11 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. Dinner is open daily from 5-10 p.m. Hilton Garden Inn Fort Myers is located at 12600 University Drive in Fort Myers. Last Updated: January 16, 2018 Back to News Archives

FSW’s Critical Thinking Lectures Series Kicks Off Spring Schedule with “Critical Issues in Law Enforcement: Past, Present

FSW’s Critical Thinking Lectures Series Kicks Off Spring Schedule with “Critical Issues in Law Enforcement: Past, Present and Future” Jan 9, 2018 JANUARY 8, 2018 – FORT MYERS, FLA. – Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) begins its spring schedule of the Critical Thinking Lecture Series with a panel discussion, “Critical Issues in Law Enforcement: Past, Present and Future,” at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 25, at the FSW Thomas Edison Campus, Building U-102, Fort Myers. Additionally, the presentation can be viewed digitally at the FSW Charlotte Campus, Building O, Room 117; the FSW Collier Campus, Building M, Room 201; and the FSW Hendry/Glades Curtis Center, Building A, Room 106. The panel will feature Chief Derrick Diggs of the Fort Myers Police Department and Undersheriff Carmine Marceno of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Fort Myers Police Chief Derrick Diggs began his career with the Fort Myers Police Department in 2016. He is a 37-year veteran of the Toledo Police Department in Ohio. He served as a Toledo Police Department police patrolman, police lieutenant, police captain and deputy chief of police before becoming chief of police in 2011. During his tenure as Toledo police chief, he brought intelligence-led and data-driven policing initiatives to the department, leading the department into the 21st century and reducing reported crimes by 27 percent and burglaries by 36 percent. Chief Diggs has a master's degree in public administration from the University of Toledo, and he is a graduate of the FBI National Academy. Undersheriff Carmine Marceno began his career at the Lee County Sheriff's Office in 2013 as a lieutenant in the Public Services Division after a distinguished law enforcement career in Suffolk County, N.Y. beginning in 1996. He joined the Collier County Sheriff's Office in 2003 as a patrol deputy and worked with numerous units within the agency, transitioning to a larger public liaison role in community policing. After public services, Undersheriff Marceno became executive officer to Sheriff Mike Scott and assumed supervisory responsibilities for day-to-day operations as a member of the command staff. In March 2017, Undersheriff Marceno graduated from the FBI National Academy and is on track to graduate with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. The FSW Critical Thinking Lecture Series 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 series is free and open to the public, and presentations run January-April. 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 9, 2018 Back to News Archives

Free Admission for First Responders for January 13 Men's Basketball Game

Free Admission for First Responders for January 13 Men's Basketball Game Jan 5, 2018 Florida SouthWestern State College will pay tribute to local first responders on Saturday, Jan. 13 during the FSW men’s basketball game. All first responders and their immediate families will get a free ticket to the game (up to four tickets per family). Game time is 4 p.m. at FSW’s Suncoast Credit Union Arena. The nationally-ranked FSW men’s team will take on cross-state rival St. Petersburg College. “We all know the sacrifices that our police, fire and EMT professionals made during Irma that kept us all safe, but they put their lives on the line day in and day out,” said Joe Turner, Director of Institutional Promotions and Development. “This will give them a chance to unwind with their family and enjoy a basketball game. It’s our way of saying thank you for what they do for our community.” First responders will need to show proper identification at the box office to obtain their tickets. For more information, please call (239) 489-9432. For more information about FSW Athletics, visit FSWBUCS.com. Last Updated: January 5, 2018 Back to News Archives

Critical Thinking Lecture Series

Florida SouthWestern State College's Critical Thinking Lecture Series features community leaders and academic scholars who discuss critical thinking in their respective field of expertise or a critical topic from their area of career or academic interest.WGCU, National Public Radio FeaturesDr. Joseph van Gaalen - Science in the NewsAdrian Kerr - Critical Thinking in Ancient EgyptRon Feemster - Living in a World of Fake NewsDr. Mary Ellen Schultz - Identifying and Acknowledging Subconscious BiasesFSW Study Abroad Students - Gaining a New Perspective: Italy Through Our EyesLecture Series ScheduleClick here to view the current schedule.Meet the SpeakersKay Chernush presents At the Intersection of Art & Human Rights: A Photographer's Fight Against Modern Day SlaveryWednesday, January 16 at 2:00 p.m. In the Rush Auditorium (Building J Room 103)Kay Chernush is a leading US photographer with more than 25 years of experience in commercial and fine art image-making. Based in the Washington, DC area, her assignments and interests have taken her all over the world in search of the "transforming moment" — using her cameras to "see" the extraordinary in the ordinary, to make visible the poetry and drama in the mundane and banal. Her fine art work is included in the permanent collections of the World Bank, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime and the National Institutes of Health, private collections both in this country and abroad, and has been exhibited in solo and juried group exhibitions."The True Cost" Film Screening and Panel DiscussionThursday, January 24 Film Screening at 5:00 p.m. — in J-103 Panel Discussion at 6:30 p.m. — in J-103"The True Cost" is a story about clothing. It's about the clothes we wear, the people who make them, and the impact the industry is having on our world. The price of clothing has been decreasing for decades, while the human and environmental costs have grown dramatically. The True Cost is a groundbreaking documentary film that pulls back the curtain on the untold story and asks us to consider, who really pays the price for our clothing? Filmed in countries all over the world, from the brightest runways to the darkest slums, and featuring interviews with the world's leading influencers including Stella McCartney, Livia Firth and Vandana Shiva, The True Cost is an unprecedented project that invites us on an eye opening journey around the world and into the lives of the many people and places behind our clothes.Human Trafficking Prevention Round Table DiscussionThursday, January 31 at 2:00 p.m. In the Rush Auditorium (Building J Room 103)The Human Trafficking Prevention Round Table Discussion will include local States attorney, law enforcement, human trafficking victims' advocates and service providers discussing prevention efforts. This event is organized thanks to the Human Trafficking Awareness Partnerships Inc.Think Like a First Responder: A Panel DiscussionMonday, February 4 at 6:00 p.m. Thomas Edison: U-102, Collier: A-103, Charlotte: O-117, Hendry/Glades: A-106Learn about the critical thinking process of our first responders through a panel discussion entitled Think Like a First Responder. Local first responders from representing the profession of firefighter, EMS, and law enforcement will share stories from their career and critical thinking process.Dr. Catherine Sanderson presents The Science of HappinessWednesday, February 13 at 11:00 a.m. Thomas Edison: U-102, Collier: G-109, Charlotte: J-118, Hendry/Glades: A-106Dr. Sanderson received a bachelor's degree in Psychology, with a specialization in Health and Development, from Stanford University, and received both masters and doctoral degrees in Psychology from Princeton University. Her research has received grant funding from the National Science Foundation and the National Institute of Health. Professor Sanderson has published over 25 journal articles and book chapters in addition to four college textbooks, middle school and high school health textbooks, and a trade book on parenting. Her latest trade book, The Positive Shift, will be released in January of 2019. In 2012, she was named one of the country's top 300 professors by the Princeton Review. Professor Sanderson's talks have been featured in numerous mainstream media outlets, including The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, The Atlantic, and CBS Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley.Chrissy Mettauer presents It's Ok: You Didn't Know You Were a Polluter, Too!Wednesday, February 20 at 6:00 p.m. Thomas Edison: U-102, Collier: A-103, Charlotte: O-117, Hendry/Glades: A-114Chrissy Mettauer, a Southwest Florida native and graduate of Florida SouthWestern State College, has led Mettauer Environmental in Alva with her husband, Chris, since 2012. She also is one of two certified Ziglar Legacy Speakers in Florida. At Mettauer, Chrissy leads an environmental team of 22 and is a licensed general contractor, pesticide applicator, and stormwater inspector. An avid boater and kayaker, one of Chrissy's passions is clean water. Her latest venture at Mettauer Environmental is teaming up with Ecological Labs Inc to be the only Preferred Applicator in Southwest Florida of various non-hazardous, all-natural solutions (MICROBE-LIFT® and Quantum Growth) that clean water, promote healthy aquatic life, and that act as an alternative to toxic fertilizers.Heather Olson presents Thinking Critically About HappinessTuesday, February 26 at 2:00 p.m. Thomas Edison: U-102, Collier: G-109, Hendry/Glades: A-114Professor Heather Olson earned her Bachelor's degree in English at Florida Gulf Coast University in 2003. After completing her Bachelors of Arts, she taught high school English for nine years and completed her Master's Degree in English also at Florida Gulf Coast. Professor Olson current serves as a full-time faculty member here at FSW teaching the Cornerstone Experience course as well as English Composition. While teaching high school and attending graduate school at night, Professor Olson found a new appreciation for the role of health, wellness, and goal setting in leading a productive and successful life. To that end she became heavily involved in the local fitness community, completed her 200 hour Yoga Teacher Certification in 2011, and spends her time outside of the academic classroom studying and teaching yoga and meditation in the U.S. and Costa Rica.Lubna Alam will present Combating IslamophobiaWednesday, March 13, at 6:00 p.m. Thomas Edison: Rush Auditorium (Building J Room 103)Harrison Ambs will present Did an AI Write This Ad?Tuesday, March 19 at 12:30 p.m. Thomas Edison: U-102, Collier: G-109, Charlotte: J-118, Hendry/Glades: A-106Harrison Ambs is the Chief Strategy Officer at Vectra Digital — a full service, high-tech marketing firm in Fort Myers. He is implementing a custom artificial intelligence-based platform that gives clients an edge in marketing like no other in Florida. A 2018 Gulfshore Business 40 Under 40 awardee, Harrison leads the award-winning team at Vectra and ensures all clients are provided with sincere service and successful results. He has produced critically acclaimed work with clients such as Golf Channel, CBS and NBC, Al Jazeera, Powerball and Capital One.Dr. Eileen DeLuca will present Where Are All the Women?: "Erasure" in the Production of Heritage NarrativesThursday, April 4 at 11:00 a.m. Thomas Edison: U-102, Collier: M-201, Charlotte: J-118Dr. Eileen DeLuca is the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Florida SouthWestern State College. DeLuca attended Edison State College as a student, graduated with her bachelor degree in English education from the University of South Florida, earned a master degree in education from College of New Rochelle, and completed her Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction from the University of Florida. She is currently enrolled in the M.A. Applied Anthropology program at the University of South Florida. She has more than twenty years of experience working in secondary and post-secondary education. Her research interests center on the relationship between discourse and power across cultures. She has recently engaged in oral history research with Revolutionary and Contra War survivors and ex-combatants in Nicaragua.FSW Research Lecture SeriesWednesday, April 10 Lectures at 11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. Poster Presentations at 12:30 p.m. Thomas Edison: Rush Auditorium (Building J Room 103)

Turner Named Director of Institutional Promotions & Development

Turner Named Director of Institutional Promotions & Development Oct 23, 2017 Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) announced that Joe Turner has been named Director of Institutional Promotions & Development. In this role, Turner is responsible for establishing and expanding community engagement and involvement with the college. This includes developing and expanding special events opportunities with local civic, social and business groups. He will also develop and manage fundraising initiatives for FSW Athletics. Turner joined FSW in 2015 as coordinator of alumni relations. Prior to joining FSW, Turner was the Director of Public Relations and Alumni Affairs for Hodges University. He graduated from Wayne State University in Detroit with his bachelor’s degree in media arts. Last Updated: October 23, 2017 Back to News Archives

Expand Your Thinking with FSW’s Critical Thinking Lectures Series in November

Expand Your Thinking with FSW’s Critical Thinking Lectures Series in November Oct 19, 2017 OCTOBER 18, 2017 – FORT MYERS, FLA. – Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) will host a series of guest speakers in November as part of its Critical Thinking Lecture Series. 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 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 November schedule is as follows: “Sweet Success: Making Your Passion Your Profession” with Norman Love, founder of Norman Love Confections Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2-3 p.m. Campus Locations - Thomas Edison Campus: Building AA-177; Charlotte Campus: Building E-105; Collier Campus: Building A-103; Hendry/Glades Curtis Center: Building A-114 “Applied Critical Thinking: A View from the Bench” with Collier Circuit Judge Mary Evans Monday, Nov. 6, 6-7 p.m. Campus Locations - Thomas Edison Campus: Building U-102; Charlotte Campus: Building O-117; Collier Campus: Building A-103; Hendry/Glades Curtis Center: Building A-106 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: October 19, 2017 Back to News Archives

Programs of Study

The School of Business and Technology offers the following Programs of Study: BAS in Public Safety Administration BAS in Supervision and Management AS in Accounting Technology AS in Architectural Design and Construction Technology AS in Business Administration and Management AS in Civil Engineering Technology AS in Computer Programming Analysis AS in Crime Scene Technology AS in Criminal Justice Technology AS in Network Systems Technology AS in Paralegal Studies Certificate in Accounting Technology Management Certificate in Business Development & Entrepreneurship Certificate in Computer Programmer Certificate in Computer Programming Specialist Certificate in Crime Scene Technician Certificate in Digital Forensics Certificate in Engineering Technology Support Specialist Certificate in Financial Services Management Certificate in Information Technology Support Specialist Certificate in Intermodal Freight Transportation Certificate in Network Enterprise Administration Certificate in Network Security Certificate in Risk Management & Insurance Management Certificate in Small Business Management

FSW Nursing Programs Accreditation Reaffirmed Through 2025

FSW Nursing Programs Accreditation Reaffirmed Through 2025 Oct 24, 2017 OCTOBER 24, 2017 – FORT MYERS, FLA – Florida SouthWestern State College’s (FSW) Associate in Science in Nursing (ASN) and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree programs have received continuing accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. The programs were reaffirmed through 2025. “Accredited programs are a validation to our future students, healthcare affiliates, and the population of our community that we are training and graduating competent practitioners,” said Dr. Deborah Selman, interim associate dean, Nursing Programs. “Formal recognition for continuing accreditation demonstrates that we are in compliance with all accreditation standards established by our educational community and recognized by the United States Department of Education.” “During the survey process in early spring, our community partners expressed overwhelming positive comments related to their experiences with our FSW faculty, nursing students, and our graduates,” said Dr. Marie Collins, dean, School of Health Professions. “Our students reported complimentary recommendations that our nursing program has properly equipped them to be highly functional within the clinical environments,” Dr. Selman said. “I commend the support of our college and nursing faculty that are committed to providing quality didactic learning and clinical training for our future entry level registered nurses and advanced degree nurses.” About ACEN: The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) supports the interests of nursing education, nursing practice, and the public by the functions of accreditation. Accreditation is a voluntary, peer-review, self-regulatory process by which non-governmental associations recognize educational institutions or programs that have been found to meet or exceed standards and criteria for educational quality. Accreditation also assists in the further improvement of the institutions or programs as related to resources invested, processes followed, and results achieved. The monitoring of certificate, diploma, and degree offerings is tied closely to state examination and licensing rules and to the oversight of preparation for work in the profession. #### 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, 2017 Back to News Archives

Children’s Authors Alma Flor Ada and Lee Bennett Hopkins to Appear at FSW

Children’s Authors Alma Flor Ada and Lee Bennett Hopkins to Appear at FSW Oct 17, 2017 OCTOBER 17, 2017 – FORT MYERS, FLA – Award-winning children’s author Dr. Alma Flor Ada will speak about her life, experiences and the prejudices she faced as a Cuban-American at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 14, in Building AA, Room 177, at the Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) Thomas Edison Campus, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers. The event is free and open to the public. Dr. Ada is the author of children’s books, poetry and novels including Dancing Home, Under the Royal Palms, Where the Flame Trees Bloom, Island Treasures: Growing Up in Cuba, and Yes! We are Latinos. She was born in Camagüey, Cuba and grew up in La Quinta Simoni, in a house owned by the family of Cuban revolutionary Ignacio Agramonte. At the age of 15, Dr. Ada traded a quinceañera party for summer school in the United States, thus beginning her life as a bilingual person. She earned a scholarship to attend Loretto Heights College, where she first encountered discrimination against Mexican-Americans, a discovery inspirational to her diversity appreciation efforts. A professor emerita at the University of San Francisco, Dr. Ada is recognized for her work promoting bilingual and multicultural education in the United States. Award-winning children’s author and poet Lee Bennett Hopkins will also appear. His books include Been to Yesterdays: Poems of a Life, City I Love and the recent, Traveling the Blue Road: Poems of the Sea. A book signing will follow the presentation. Books by both authors are available for purchase at the FSW Thomas Edison Campus bookstore. For more information, contact Whitney Rhyne, director, Strategic Initiative, at (239) 433-6943 or Whitney.Rhyne@fsw.edu. Last Updated: October 17, 2017 Back to News Archives

FSW Earns National Ranking

FSW Earns National Ranking Oct 9, 2017 College Choice has announced its list of the 30 best community colleges offering online associate degrees in the country. Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) has been ranked 26th. Nationally, there are over 1,600 community colleges. “We’re pleased to be recognized on a national level for the opportunities our students have here at FSW,” said Dr. Jeff Allbritten, FSW President. In order to compile the list, College Choice correlated data from Aspen Institute’s College Excellent Program and individual community colleges. Several factors helped determine the ranking, including first-year retention rates, three-year graduation rates, and credentials awarded. Additional consideration was given to the percentage of non-traditional and minority students, the percentage of Pell grants and minority graduation rates for a diversity score. College Choice also factored online tuition rates. Earlier this year, College Choice ranked FSW 31st in the country in their 50 Best Community Colleges list, and The Community for Accredited Online Schools ranked FSW 40th out of 394 state universities, colleges and vocational schools in Florida as one of the best colleges offering online learning. College Choice is an independent online publication dedicated to helping students and their families find the right college. They publish rankings and reviews that make choosing the best college easier, as well as resources to help students get into, pay for, and thrive at the college of their choice. Last Updated: October 9, 2017 Back to News Archives

FSW Foundation Director Earns Designation

FSW Foundation Director Earns Designation Oct 3, 2017 Joe Kramp, Senior Director of Development for the FSW Foundation, has earned the Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP®) certification. “What I enjoyed about earning this certification is enhancing my knowledge and expertise when it comes to helping my donors. I like working with them to realize how their desire to help not only has a long-lasting impact, but is also satisfying for them,” he said. CAP® holders “become members of a growing network of top planners who are working to make our towns and cities better places to live for generations to come. Courses provide an insight into the process of philanthropic planning, including, but not limited to, tax, tools and techniques.” “The study and dedication needed to earn the CAP® requires a true commitment of time,” said Susan DeSantis, Assistant Vice President, Institutional Advancement, and Executive Director, FSW Foundation. “Joe demonstrates a high level of care. He takes the time to get to know his donors so that he can assist them in directing their generosity for the best possible use and impact.” The FSW Foundation’s Legacy Society is one way that donors can fulfill their wishes to help others. A commitment of $10,000 or more qualifies a donor for the FSW Legacy Society. The donor gets his or her name on the leaf of a beautiful tree that is proudly displayed in the Rush Gallery. Certain Legacy gifts can also benefit from opportunities that provide income, tax shelters and other financial advantages. The Florida SouthWestern State College Foundation currently has professionally managed endowments and other funds approaching $45 million that allow it to support the work of the college. The Foundation provides nearly $2M annually in student scholarships and investments in programs, technology and facilities to benefit the nearly 22,000 students the college serves each year. To underwrite and expand the mission of the college the FSW Foundation continues to attract contributions from individuals, organizations, businesses and private foundations. As a non-profit, 501 (c) 3 tax-exempt organization with 50 years of successful operating experience, the FSW Foundation offers the opportunity to establish endowed funds which ensure the impact of a donor’s contribution lives on in perpetuity. More information is available online at FSW.edu/foundation; email: foundation@fsw.edu and by calling (239) 489-9201. Last Updated: October 3, 2017 Back to News Archives

FSW Welcomes New Dean of the School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

FSW Welcomes New Dean of the School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences Sep 28, 2017 SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 – FORT MYERS, FLA – Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) welcomes Dr. Deborah Teed as its new dean of the School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. “We are pleased to welcome Dr. Teed to FSW,” said FSW Provost Dr. Jeff Stewart. “She brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in state and community colleges, and the School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences is sure to benefit from her leadership and fresh ideas.” Dr. Teed has spent nearly 20 years in higher education, earning her Ph.D. in Comparative Sociology from Florida International University. Prior to joining FSW, Dr. Teed served as Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Retention at Pasco-Hernando State College, Dade City, Fla. and Dean of Social Sciences and Business at South Puget Sound Community College, Olympia, Wash. “Whether their goal is to earn an associate in arts, an associate in science or a bachelor’s degree, most students will at some time come through the School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences,” said Dr. Teed. “I look forward to carrying on the school’s tradition of strongly established programs and respected faculty as well as helping to move it forward into the ever-changing future.” #### 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: September 28, 2017 Back to News Archives

“ROAR” App Earns FSW Professor Elizabeth Whitmer Innovation Triumph Award

“ROAR” App Earns FSW Professor Elizabeth Whitmer Innovation Triumph Award Sep 28, 2017 SEPTEMBER 28, 2017 – FORT MYERS, FLA – Florida SouthWestern State College Health Information Technology professor Elizabeth Whitmer has been awarded the 2017 Innovation Triumph Award by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). AHIMA’s Innovation Award honors individuals, groups or organizations that that have focused on moving Health Information Management (HIM) into the future and have promoted important advances in areas related to HIM practice, quality data, standards development, patient safety, systems development and any domain where visionary thinking has made a difference. Whitmer created “ROAR: Root Operation App Rescue,” a smartphone app for medical coding students. The app enables students to expand their grasp of coding terminology of the ICD-10-PCS medical coding system. The system has more than 70,000 seven-digit alphanumeric codes used in patient records for insurance agencies, Medicaid, Medicare, attorneys, workers comp and other billing agencies. The code provides information on the patient illness or injury, the location on the body, and the procedures and treatments the doctor performed. The app is currently being used by coding students at Bryan University in Tempe, Ariz. and has produced demonstrable improvements in student performance. “Professor Whitmer has used her vision and creativity to enhance her profession and improve student learning,” said Dr. Marie Collins, dean, FSW School of Health Professions. “We are quite proud of her accomplishments.” “This is a profession that not many people know about,” Whitmer said. “It’s quite fulfilling to know that I am giving back to my passion and helping more people become interested in medical coding. I am honored to receive this award.” ABOUT AHIMA: The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) represents more than 103,000 health information professionals in the United States and around the world. AHIMA is committed to promoting and advocating for best practices and effective standards in health information and to actively contributing to the development and advancement of health information professionals worldwide. AHIMA is advancing informatics, data analytics, and information governance to achieve the goal of providing expertise to ensure trusted information for healthcare. www.ahima.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: September 28, 2017 Back to News Archives

Two FSW Collegiate High Students Awarded Prestigious QuestBridge Scholarships

Two FSW Collegiate High Students Awarded Prestigious QuestBridge Scholarships Feb 9, 2017 FEBRUARY 9, 2017 – FORT MYERS, FLA. – Florida SouthWestern State College Collegiate High School (FSWC-Lee) students Sabrina Baldassarre and Denise Ruiz have been awarded the QuestBridge National College Match scholarship for the upcoming academic year. QuestBridge’s National College Match program pairs high-achieving, low income high school seniors with full scholarships to some of the nation’s top colleges. Only 767 students were awarded the National College Match scholarship. The students are guaranteed a full, four-year scholarship, including tuition, room and board, and other expenses. After an extensive application and interview process, both Baldassarre and Ruiz were matched with their first choice colleges. “I chose the University of Virginia (UVA) because I admire the principles it was founded on – Thomas Jefferson's belief in the pursuit of knowledge being never-ending and in an equality of ideas,” said Baldassarre. “I plan to pursue a degree in Biomedical Engineering and a degree in Chinese Studies, or perhaps a minor in East Asian Humanities with a concentration in Korean.” Ruiz chose to attend the University of Chicago (U of C) and plans to study political science with a minor in human rights. “I want to attend U of C because of their overall attitude toward learning and higher education and their history of commitment to free speech,” said Ruiz. “I believe that this is incredibly important especially in a polarized nation where many will only listen to those with the same views as themselves.” Both students are grateful and honored to have received the scholarship. “After I found out I received the scholarship, I was honestly in shock,” Baldassarre said. “It provided me with a sense of fulfillment because receiving the scholarship showed me that my efforts in school were not unnoticed and that UVA wanted me as a student on their campus.” “The day I learned I had received the scholarship was incredibly emotional,” Ruiz said. “Overall it is difficult to find the words for what I am feeling. I am still a little shocked but mostly excited to attend the University of Chicago in the fall.” “The QuestBridge National College Match scholarship requires a high level of academic achievement and is an extremely prestigious recognition for a student to earn,” said Dr. Brian Botts, principal, FSWC-Lee. “To have two of our students receive it in a single year is extraordinary, and it proves the quality of FSWC-Lee’s faculty, staff and academic instruction as well as our students’ commitment to education. We are extremely proud of Sabrina and Denise.” About QuestBridge: QuestBridge, a national non-profit based in Palo Alto, California, connects the nation’s most exceptional, low-income youth with leading institutions of higher education and further life opportunities. By recruiting, developing, and motivating these students— beginning in high school through college to their first job—QuestBridge aims to increase the percentage of talented low income students attending the nations’ best colleges and to support them to achieve success in their respective careers and communities. #### FSWC Lee provides a dynamic STEM focused learning environment that is dedicated to creating and sustaining the independent learning process with a focus on helping students construct knowledge through projects, hands on activities, and academic debate/discussion. An integral part of the school’s mission is to connect qualified and motivated students to maximizing their college dual enrollment options. For more information about Florida SouthWestern Collegiate High School Lee County, visit http://www.fsw.edu/wp/lchs/. Students enjoy small class sizes and individualized attention as FSWC since the school has a maximum of 400 students in grades 9 through 12, with each grade class hosting 100 students. Last Updated: February 9, 2017 Back to News Archives

Black Maria Film Festival Celebrates 36th Anniversary with Screening at FSW

Black Maria Film Festival Celebrates 36th Anniversary with Screening at FSW Sep 27, 2017 SEPTEMBER 27, 2017 – FORT MYERS, FLA. – Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) welcomes the Black Maria Film Festival back to the college for its 36th anniversary tour at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 14, 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, $5 for FSW staff and faculty, and free for FSW students with an ID. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the Edison/Ford Estates or at the door. Tickets purchased at the door must be paid for in cash. 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. FSW has partnered with the Edison/Ford Estates to bring the Black Maria for eight years. In the past, the Estates hosted an outdoor screening on the river one night while the college hosted a screening of different films on campus the following night. However, due to damage caused by Hurricane Irma, this year’s screening at the Estates has been postponed until the spring. They will be showing a selection of films from the 2018 Black Maria collection. “The films we will screen at the college this year were chosen by students in the National Society of Collegiate Scholars,” said Dr. Wendy Chase, 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 RCMA Immokalee Community School to aid low-income families who lost wages or property because of Hurricane Irma. Headquartered in Immokalee, RCMA provides quality child care to Florida’s rural poor. RCMA operates 66 child-care centers, three charter schools and some 25 family child-care homes. The child-care homes and six child-care centers are located in Immokalee, as is an elementary-level charter school. RCMA operates another child-care center in Bonita Springs. This year’s films are: “Mr. Sand” - Animation 8 min. by Soetkin Verstegen, Leuven, Belgium A dreamy tale about early cinema, told as an ironic bedtime story. A mix of techniques brings to life the atmosphere of this dangerous new medium. In the back of the story moves Mr. Sand, a mysterious character that might be real or imagined. “Ja Passou (Everything’s OK)” - Narrative 15 min. by Sebastião Salgado and Pedro Patrocinio, Lisbon, Portugal The story of a father’s journey to save his son and how he is affected by indifference and social inequality. “How Do You Raise a Black Child?” - Narrative 4 min. by Seyi Peter-Thomas, South Orange, N.J. This short film adaptation of Cortney Lamar Charleston’s poem “How Do You Raise a Black Child?” paints an important portrait of everyday life for a young black man growing up in America. It is an impressionistic piece that explores the delicate balance parents must strike as they steer their children toward adulthood. “Decision” – Animation 3 min. by Mary Jo Zefeldt, Chicago, Ill. A short animated film that explores one woman’s experience with anxiety and how she handles a perceived false choice. “We Regret to Inform You” – Documentary 11 min. by Eva Colmers and Heidi Janz, Quebec, Canada Why does our society divide people into neatly-defined categories? Are “disabled” and “productive” mutually exclusive identities? Where do you place somebody with a strong mind and a weak body? Dr. Heidi Janz, a writer and an academic, is acutely aware of the limitations posed by her uncooperative body, but every day she navigates the world in her wheelchair and works very hard to make her impaired speech comprehensible to others. This film documents Heidi’s daily regime, and quietly questions our ideas around “either/or.” “More Dangerous Than a Thousand Rioters” – Experimental 6 min. by Kelly Gallagher, Chester Springs, Pa. An experimental animated documentary exploring the life of revolutionary Lucy Parsons, the wife of Haymarket anarchist Albert Parsons. She was an organizer first and foremost and led an inspiring life engaged in the struggle against capitalism. As a woman of color who was married to a famous white male anarchist, she is often unfairly and frustratingly overlooked in many labor histories. Parsons went on to become one of the most powerful voices in the labor movement, helping to found the legendary Industrial Workers of the World. She dedicated her entire life to fighting for the rights of the disenfranchised. “All it Takes” – Documentary 17 min. by Geoff Pingree, Drew Dickler, and Jake Hochendoner, Oberlin, Ohio With the ever-growing prescription and use of opiate pain medication, heroin addiction has spread across traditional barriers of class, race, gender, and age and become common in all segments of society. While the path to addiction is distressingly easy, the way out is unimaginably difficult. “All it Takes” explores the opiate epidemic in Lorain County, Ohio from the point of view of addicts and through the efforts of those who work to help them recover their lives and their dignity. “Exquisite Corps” - Experimental 6 min. by Mitchell Rose, Worthington, Ohio 42 Contemporary American choreographers link together in a chain love letter in celebration of dance. “Boomerang” – Animation 5 min. by Steven Vander Meer, Arcata, Calif. Inspired by the song “Boomerang” by the Absynth Quintet, the workings of nature and the universe are mystically and whimsically illustrated in this fast paced, gorgeously hand-drawn film. Great music and a quirky sense of humor define the beauty of it all, and it's no coincidence when it happens this way. “The Day Truffaut Died” – Animation 4 min. by John Akre, Minneapolis, Minn. This animated short is about the loss of a mentor hero, even if he was one that I never met.” Musician Andy Stermer, wrote and performed a music track that perfectly evokes the films of Truffaut, and the quirky character of the filmmaker’s story. “Chateau au Go Go” – Animation 4 min. by Steve Gentile, Boston, Mass. A kinetic romp that investigates the images imprinted onto wine corks. This animated, macro-photographed film becomes a sort of frenetic history lesson that alludes to the human impulse to tame nature. 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: September 27, 2017 Back to News Archives

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