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Carl J. ColemanGeneral CounselJoe serves as the General Counsel for Florida SouthWestern State College, district wide, as well as a member of the President's Executive Council. Joe has practiced in the area of higher education law for more than a decade. His experience includes representing colleges and universities throughout the State of Florida. Joe led Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC's Florida Litigation practice for six years and he was Chair of Buchanan's Florida office from 2018 - 2020. He has been practicing law for nearly 35 years. Prior to the merger with Fowler White Boggs P.A. in 2014, Joe was the president of Fowler White Boggs for six years and a member of its board of directors for eight years. Prior to his tenure on the board of directors, Joe served as the practice group leader for Fowler’s Commercial Litigation group. Joe was co-chair of the firm's higher education team and he has represented multiple colleges, universities and elementary schools. Joe practices in both state and federal trial courts. He focuses his practice on business litigation, including contract disputes, wrongful discharge, wage and hour disputes and business dissolution, restrictive covenants, commercial torts, in addition to real estate and probate litigation.Since 1995, Joe has been a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator and Circuit Court Mediator and has mediated and arbitrated hundreds of commercial litigation, real estate, probate, employment and wage and hour disputes. Joe has always been an active member of the community and has been a member of various legal committees, including the Florida Bar Grievance Committee, Unauthorized Practice of Law Committee and Middle District Rules Committee. He was recently on the board of directors for Tiger Bay Club of Lee County, Habitat for Humanity of Lee County and the United Way of Lee, Hendry, Okeechobee Counties. In 2018-2020 Joe was a member of The Tampa Bay Partnership and The Florida Counsel of 100. Joe is a member of the American Bar Association, The Florida Bar, the Lee County Bar and the National Association of College and University Attorneys. Joe graduated from Georgetown University with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He attended Florida State University's College of Law and attained his Juris Doctorate.

Legal Resources

Florida Sunshine ActThe Florida Sunshine Law is a series of laws designed to guarantee that the public has access to the public records of governmental bodies in Florida. The law was first enacted in 1995. Click on this click to view more information on the Florida Sunshine Act (PDF)Clery ActThe Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act, signed in 1990, is a federal statute codified at 20 U.S.C. § 1092(f), with implementing regulations in the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations at 34 C.F.R. 668.46. Click on this click to view more information on the Clery Act (PDF)Florida State StatutesA statute is a formal written enactment of a legislative authority that governs a state, city or country. Typically, statutes command or prohibit something, or declare policy. Florida State StatutesCommission on EthicsEach year, the Commission makes recommendations for legislation in an effort to improve Florida's Code of Ethics and its enforcement. View the 2016 Legislative Recommendations (PDF) that were adopted by the Commission at its September 2015 meeting.Click on this click to view more information on the Commission on EthicsFlorida Department of Education, Divisions of Florida CollegesFlorida's colleges remain the primary point of access to higher education in Florida, with 65 percent of the state's high school graduates pursuing postsecondary education beginning at a Florida college, and 82 percent of freshman and sophomore minority students in public higher education attending one of Florida's 28 colleges. Click on this click to view more information on the Florida Department of Education, Divisions of Florida CollegesFamily Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA)The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education. FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their children's education records. These rights transfer to the student when he or she reaches the age of 18 or attends a school beyond the high school level. Students to whom the rights have transferred are "eligible students." Click on this click to view more information on the Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA)Use of Motor Vehicles Q & AWhat coverage is provided under the college insurance program when an employee is driving a college owned automobile in the scope of employment of the college? Find Out this and More, by clicking on this link for the Use of Motor Vehicles Q and A (PDF)

Board of Trustees Policies

Welcome to the Board of Trustee Policies web site. All Board approved procedures can be viewed here. By using the navigation boxes to the left, you may view all procedures within each volume by clicking on the appropriate area and referring to the resulting page. Recent Policies Updates/Approvals: Policies Under Review/Development/Adoption/Amendment: Repealed BOTs: The following procedures were approved by the Dist. Board of Trustees: 4.08 Sale of Surplus Property

Student Involvement

Mission:Student Involvement cultivates a vibrant, supportive, and welcoming FSW experience where every FSW Buccaneer feels safe, connected, and empowered to grow. We build traditions, foster wellness, and create opportunities for students to discover community, develop lifelong habits, and thrive.What is Student Involvement?Buc Events Find a sense of community and belongingRegistered Student OrganizationsLead and Educate Recreation & WellnessTake wellness into your own handsOpportunities to Get Involved! If You Want to... Then You Should Explore... Meet peers with similar interests and hobbies. Registered Student Organizations Create and plan engaging events for the campus community. Campus Activities Board Learn healthy habits to build a more balanced lifestyle. Campus Recreation & Wellness Attend campus traditions with fellow students, faculty, and staff. Buc Events Take care of your physical wellness using cardio and strength equipment. Fitness Center Connect With Us! Bucs Corner Facebook Instagram Contact UsStudent Life

Public Notices

« Previous Next » Showing 1 to 10 of 54 results ‹ 1 2 3 4 5 6 › Type: Notice of Proposed Rule Adoption/Repeal/Amendment Rule Title: Requirement of Accident and Hospitalization Insurance for International Students Purpose: New policy to provide that all international students enrolling at Florida SouthWestern State College in F-1 visa status are required to have adequate accident and hospitalization insurance effective in the United States. Legal Authority: FS 1001.64 Rule Number: 6Hx6:6.08 Date/Time: September 25, 2018 at 3:00 PM Type: Notice of Proposed Rule Development Subject: 6Hx6:6.08 Requirement of Accident and Hospitalization Insurance for International Students Purpose: Require F-1 Visa students to have as part of their enrollment requirements, adequate accident and hospitalization insurance. Legal Authority: Florida Statutes 1001.64 Type: Notice of Proposed Rule Adoption/Repeal/Amendment Rule Title: Sick Leave Purpose: Addressing sick leave and creation of a sick leave pool under statute. Legal Authority: None Rule Number: 6Hx6:6.08 Date/Time: April 18, 2017 at 3:00 PM Type: Notice of Proposed Rule Adoption/Repeal/Amendment Rule Title: Student Code of Conduct Purpose: Addressing the creation of codes of conduct and appropriate penalties for violations of rules or regulations by students, to be administered by the institution under statute. Legal Authority: None Rule Number: 6Hx6:6.08 Date/Time: April 18, 2017 at 3:00 PM Type: Notice of Proposed Rule Adoption/Repeal/Amendment Rule Title: Employee Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibilities Purpose: Update current policy to show specific prohibitions and to adopt a local Board of Trustees Policy governing ethical standards for all employees of Florida SouthWestern State College. Legal Authority: n/a Rule Number: 6Hx6:5.03 Date/Time: April 18, 2017 at 3:00 PM Type: Notice of Proposed Rule Adoption/Repeal/Amendment Rule Title: Employee Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibilities Purpose: Update the current Policy to include more definitive language for employees. Legal Authority: N/A Rule Number: 6Hx6:5.03 Date/Time: April 25, 2017 at 3:00 PM Type: Notice of Proposed Rule Adoption/Repeal/Amendment Rule Title: Charter Schools Purpose: Addressing the operation of charter high schools and designating a school representative; establishing standards of ethical conduct for educators and administration and designate one administrator to service in role of superintendent. Legal Authority: N/A Rule Number: 6Hx6:3.06 Date/Time: February 28, 2017 at 3:00 PM Type: Notice of Proposed Rule Development Subject: 6Hx6:5.03 Employee Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibilities Purpose: Update the current policy to include more definitive language for employees. Legal Authority: Florida Statues 112.311, 112.312, 112.313, 1004.64 Type: Notice of Proposed Rule Development Subject: 6Hx6:6.08 Code of Conduct Purpose: Addressing the creation of codes of conduct and appropriate penalties for violations of rules or regulations by students, to be administered by the institution under statute Legal Authority: Florida Statutes 1006.60 Type: Notice of Proposed Rule Development Subject: 6Hx6:3.06 Charter Schools Purpose: Addressing the operation of charter high schools and designating a school representative; establishing standards of ethical conduct for educators and administration; and, designating one administrator to service in role of superintendent. Legal Authority: Florida Statutes 1002.33 « Previous Next » Showing 1 to 10 of 54 results ‹ 1 2 3 4 5 6 ›

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Do I need a BUC Card to copy or scan?It’s faster to swipe your BUC Card, but you may also log in with your regular desktop username and password.How do I add a new employee to my department’s printing account?New hires: Automatically added based on payroll assignmentTransfers: Email the employee’s name, Banner ID, and authorized account index number to [email protected] print/copy for multiple departments. How do I get additional accounts?Ask each department's budget administrator to email your name, Banner ID, and account index number to [email protected] there a charge to scan?No. Scanning is free, but you must still swipe your card or log in to access the scanner.Why is printing on a desktop printer more expensive?Desktop and stand-alone printers:Use more electricityRequire more costly tonerNeed more frequent maintenanceTake more staff time to supportUse Ricoh MFDs whenever possible to conserve resources.Why isn’t there a discount for double-sided printing?Although double-sided printing saves paper, it uses the same amount of energy, toner, and device time as single-sided printing. However, FSW encourages duplex printing to reduce paper waste.My copier/printer needs service. Who do I contact?use the form below:Administrative Printing Order FormHow do I order paper or toner?use the form below:Administrative Printing Order FormCan I order toner early for a large job?Yes. use the form below:Administrative Printing Order FormCan I move a copier/printer to a new office?No. Printers and copiers must remain in their assigned location, connected to the network, and powered on. If you’re relocating or need a device in a new space, please contact [email protected] before moving any equipment.

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