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← Return HomeWelcomeMaking College AffordableHigher Degree of Success ▼Student ExperienceAcademic OpportunitiesThe FSW AdvantageA degree from FSW can elevate you to a higher degree of success. Check out more videos and information on this topic below or use the navigation at the top of the page to check out more about how FSW can elevate you.Next Topic →Check out these videos about the programs we offer at FSW.Look for Future Events or Schedule a Campus Tour HereSo, how do you want to elevate your life?Share Your Creativity With the World ...or take advantage of our research opportunities in the School of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences.Programs include:General Studies (Associate in Arts) This is a transfer degree that guarantees you the opportunity to complete a bachelor's degree at one of Florida's public colleges or universities. Find out more!Digital Art & Multimedia ProductionFine Arts & Honors opportunitiesMore Programs...Start or Advance Your Career in Business or Technology...with an associate or bachelor's degree in the School of Business & Technology.Programs include:Crime Scene or Criminal Justice TechnologyParalegal StudiesSmall Business ManagementSupervision and ManagementMore Programs...Shape Lives While You Educate the Next Generation ...as a graduate of the School of Education.Programs include:Elementary EducationEarly Childhood EducationSave Lives and Help People ...with a School of Health Professions degree or certification.Programs include:Respiratory CareCardiopulmonary SciencesSocial & Human ServicesNursingMore Programs...Explore Your World and Prepare for a Higher Degree...with research opportunities in our School of Pure & Applied Science.Programs Include: General Studies (Associate in Arts) This is a transfer degree that guarantees you the opportunity to complete a bachelor's degree at one of Florida's public colleges or universities. Find out more!Science and Engineering TechnologyScientific Workplace PreparationNot sure yet?That's okay! FSW is here to help. Check out our program videos and explore our list of programs. We even have a 6 question survey that can help you figure out which FSW programs might align with your interests. If you still have questions, our Admissions Counselors are standing by to answer them!List of FSW ProgramsFSW Program Videos6 Question Career Interest SurveyReady to Apply?Next Topic →Your Next StepsApplyKeep ExploringRequest More InfoVirtual TourMeet Your Admissions TeamDon't Miss Out!Follow FSW on social media! Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube

Joseph Behr-Stenzel

Program Dir., ASN Edit This Profile Email: Joseph.Behr-Stenzel@fsw.edu Phone: (239) 433-6775 Extension: 16775 Location: LEE AA-167S Department: School of Nursing

Former Vermont State Senator Appointed to FSW Foundation Board

Former Vermont State Senator Appointed to FSW Foundation Board Oct 9, 2015 Former Vermont State Senator Randy Brock, who announced his candidacy for lieutenant governor of Vermont on Oct. 1, was appointed to the Florida SouthWestern State College Foundation (FSW) Board of Directors this summer. Brock, who also served as Vermont’s 28th State Auditor, joins the voluntary Board of Directors, which is comprised of a wide variety of business and civic leaders. The board manages over $50 million in Foundation assets. “The Honorable Randy Brock has a distinguished career in financial management and brings to the board refined skills that he developed as Vermont’s State Auditor, one of that state’s five Constitutional Officers,” said Dr. Louis Traina, Vice President of Institutional Advancement. “We welcome his experience and leadership.” Brock served eight years on the National Board of Directors for the Alzheimer’s Association and was chair of the board of the Hodges University Foundation. He was appointed by former President George W. Bush to the Board of Visitors for the United States Military Academy at West Point, and served as the board’s elected vice-chair in 2010 and 2011. Prior to entering public service, he was executive vice president for risk oversight at Fidelity Investments, one of the world’s largest providers of financial services. He previously was CEO of one of America’s 500 fastest growing companies, a business that he founded. He currently sits on the board of ipCapital Group, a national leader in intellectual property strategy. Brock holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Middlebury College and a Master of Arts degree from Yale University. He served in Vietnam as a captain in the Army Military Police Corps. Brock holds the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service and the Army Commendation Medal with 1st Oak Leaf Cluster. About the FSW Foundation: Since 1966, the Florida SouthWestern State College Foundation has been enhancing the quality of higher education for FSW students and faculty. On average, the FSW Foundation has awarded more than $1.2 million for student scholarships and $700,000 in academic support to the college annually since 2011. The Foundation’s focus is attracting and managing private contributions from individuals, organizations, businesses and other private foundations to support the college’s mission. To learn more about the non-profit, tax-exempt FSW Foundation or to make a gift, visit www.fsw.edu/foundation. Last Updated: October 9, 2015 Back to News Archives

FSW Professor Works to Save an Indigenous Community

FSW Professor Works to Save an Indigenous Community Oct 7, 2015 OCTOBER 7, 2015 – FORT MYERS, FLA – Florida SouthWestern State College Political Science Professor Dr. Bruno Baltodano recently traveled to Nicaragua to gather information on the current conditions facing the Rama community of Bangkukuk Taik, an indigenous people that live along the eastern coast of Nicaragua. Dr. Baltodano and political science professors Martha Cottam, Washington State University, and Martin Garcia, Eastern Washington University, interviewed Rama families and Nicaraguan political leaders regarding the building of a proposed transoceanic canal through Bangkukuk Taik, which would help to alleviate some of the high traffic currently overcrowding the Panama Canal. However, the proposed canal would cut through an area of indigenous land belonging to the Rama. “There are only 2000 Rama people in all of the country,” Dr. Baltodano said. “The Bangkukuk Taik community is unique because it is the only Rama community left that still speaks their native language. However, the canal would cut through the lands where they hunt and plant their food, displacing 27 Rama families currently living there. It would be apocalyptic to their community and culture.” According to Dr. Baltodano, the Rama have political autonomy and must be consulted prior to any building on this area of indigenous land. “The Rama community was never consulted and never gave permission,” Dr. Baltodano said. “The United Nations has called this a humanitarian crisis because if the canal moves forward, the world will lose a culture for the sake of economic development.” Dr. Baltodano and the team shared the information they gathered with the Center for Legal Assistance of Indigenous Communities (CALPI). They will continue their research on the Rama community and the impact the proposed canal will have on the people. They are also producing a political science journal article on their findings and plan to write a book. #### Florida SouthWestern State College is Southwest Florida’s largest and one of the most affordable institutions of higher education. Annually serving more than 22,000 students globally, FSW offers a variety of nationally-ranked, career-focused academic programs with two- and four-year degrees, and professional certifications. Students are also active in clubs and programs catered to their interests. FSW will debut its intercollegiate athletics program in the fall 2015. Visit www.FSW.edu for more information. Last Updated: October 7, 2015 Back to News Archives

FSW Student Accepted to MIT Women’s Technology Program

FSW Student Accepted to MIT Women’s Technology Program May 11, 2018 Summer vacation. Students are counting down the days. For FSW student Elizabeth Swiersz, that countdown is for a different reason. She is one of only 40 women to be accepted to the Women’s Technology Program in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (WTP-EECS) held at MIT this summer. There were 696 applicants nationally for those 40 coveted spots. The ones selected have demonstrated outstanding academic talent in math and science. “I like problem-solving because it’s very fulfilling to me,” said Swiersz. “I’m very interested in the either civil engineering or architecture.” She’s a junior at FSW’s Lee Collegiate High School, the only STEM accredited charter school in the state, and a full-time dual-enrolled student at FSW. “It’s wonderful to see Elizabeth take advantage of this opportunity,” said Dr. Martin McClinton, Dean, School of Pure and Applied Sciences, FSW. “The goal of this program is to further encourage women to pursue careers in the math and science areas.” “We emphasize science and engineering at the high school to all of our students,” said Dr. Brian Botts, principal, FSW Collegiate High School, Lee. “Our students learn to conduct research, use technology, communicate and work collaboratively, and demonstrate critical and creative thinking. These skills, and others that students like Elizabeth learn, serves to help them take full advantages of opportunities like the WTP-EECS program.” About WTP-EECS The MIT Women's Technology Program in EECS (WTP-EECS) is a rigorous, fast-paced four-week academic and residential experience where female high school students explore electrical engineering, computer science, and mathematics for EECS through hands-on classes, labs, and team-based projects in the summer after 11th grade. Since WTP-EECS was launched in 2002, 626 students have attended and over 64% of WTP-EECS alumnae have chosen college majors in engineering or computer science. Another 21% have majored in science or mathematics, with the remaining 11% in a variety of fields. Last Updated: May 11, 2018 Back to News Archives

Four FSW Employees Recognized with NISOD Awards

Four FSW Employees Recognized with NISOD Awards Apr 30, 2018 APRIL 30, 2018 – FORT MYERS, FLA. – Four Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) faculty and staff members have been named winners of the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Award for 2018. NISOD’s Excellence Awards recognize college faculty, staff and administrators each year who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment and contribution to their students and colleagues. FSW students and employees submit nominations for their professors and colleagues for this award based on teaching and learning practices that encourage student achievement. Dr. Katie Paschall, professor of speech at the FSW Collier Campus, has received the NISOD Excellence Award for Professional Development and Scholarship; Don Ransford, professor of mathematics at the FSW Thomas Edison Campus, has received the NISOD Excellence Award for Service to the College and Community; and Sandra Seifert, professor of mathematics at the FSW Hendry/Glades Curtis Center, has received the NISOD Excellence Award for Teaching and Instruction. This year’s recipient of the NISOD Staff Excellence Award is Amy English, Academic Support Center specialist at the FSW Hendry /Glades Curtis Center. “The NISOD Excellence Awards gives our students, faculty and staff the opportunity to recognize those college employees that go above and beyond their everyday duties in guiding our students to the ultimate goal of graduation,” said Dr. Jeff Stewart, FSW provost and vice president, Academic Affairs. “We are proud of the dedication and commitment these staff and faculty members have provided to ensure our students reach their greatest potential.” In 1989, in connection with a University of Texas at Austin national study of teaching excellence, NISOD hosted its first ceremony honoring NISOD Excellence Award recipients. It has since become the largest and most inspiring gathering that recognizes the contributions and achievements of community and technical college faculty, administrators and staff. This year’s recipients will be recognized during NISOD’s International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence in May. About NISOD: For community and technical colleges that want to make the most of their professional development dollars, NISOD provides budget-friendly, high-quality, and faculty-focused programs and resources. For nearly 40 years, NISOD’s customer-focused approach has helped align our wide array of benefits with the needs of our members. For more information about NISOD, visit www.nisod.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: April 30, 2018 Back to News Archives

Shelly Callender

Prog. & Clinical Coord., School of Nursing - Lee Edit This Profile Email: Shelly.Callender@fsw.edu Phone: (239) 985-3452 Extension: 13453 Location: LEE AA-167T Department: School of Nursing

Jennifer Cittadino

Adjunct Faculty Edit This Profile Email: Jennifer.Cittadino@fsw.edu Phone: Extension: Location: Department: School of Nursing Education (Degrees and Certifications) PhD, MSN, APRN

FSW Hosts Annual “Family Math Night”

FSW Hosts Annual “Family Math Night” Oct 6, 2015 OCTOBER 6, 2015 – FORT MYERS, FLA. – The Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) School of Education presents “Family Math Night” on Tuesday, November 17, 5:45 - 7:30 p.m., in Building U at the FSW Thomas Edison Campus, 8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers. Students in Kindergarten through the fifth grade are encouraged to attend this free family-oriented event centered on fun math games. The purpose of the event is to show students and parents that math is fun! Attending families will play games created by FSW School of Education teacher candidates. This free event is open to the public. Students are encouraged to register at familymathnight@fsw.edu. “Learning mathematics successfully requires a joint effort between home and school,” said Mary Robertson, FSW Professor of Mathematics Education. “College research shows students that work cooperatively with their parents have higher academic achievement.” For more information about Family Math Night at FSW, contact Mary Robertson at (239) 432-5212 or 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 more than 22,000 students globally, FSW offers a variety of nationally-ranked, career-focused academic programs with two- and four-year degrees, and professional certifications. Students are also active in clubs and programs catered to their interests. FSW will debut its intercollegiate athletics program in the fall 2015. Visit www.FSW.edu for more information. Last Updated: October 6, 2015 Back to News Archives

Haunted College Takes Place at Florida SouthWestern State College Charlotte Campus

Haunted College Takes Place at Florida SouthWestern State College Charlotte Campus Oct 2, 2015 Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) Charlotte Campus will present the annual Haunted College for the local community. This event will occur from 5:30-7:30pm on Friday, October 30 on the Charlotte Campus of FSW located at 26300 Airport Road in Punta Gorda. “This annual event is a favorite among our faculty, staff and students,” said Michael Beane, Student Life Coordinator at FSW. “We love welcoming the community to our campus to participate in fun family events and activities.” The Haunted College is a fun and free family event for children of all ages. Attendees will enjoy free games and candy while also participating in fun arts and crafts. To learn more about this event, contact Michael Beane at mbeane@FSW.edu or (941) 637-5634. Florida SouthWestern State College is Southwest Florida’s largest and one of the most affordable institutions of higher education. Annually serving more than 22,000 students globally, FSW offers a variety of nationally-ranked, career-focused academic programs with two- and four-year degrees, and professional certifications. Students are also active in clubs and programs catered to their interests. FSW will debut its intercollegiate athletics program in the fall 2015. Last Updated: October 2, 2015 Back to News Archives

Holocaust Boxcar Display at FSW Locations

Holocaust Boxcar Display at FSW Locations Sep 29, 2015 Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) is partnering with The Holocaust Museum & Education Center of Southwest Florida to display the Holocaust Boxcar for educational tours. The Holocaust Boxcar will visit each FSW location for students at the college and area schools to visit and learn more about the Holocaust and how it impacts our society today. The schedule is as follows: Charlotte Campus – Aug. 31 through Nov. 9, 2015 (26300 Airport Rd., Punta Gorda) South Regional Library (near Collier Campus)– Dec. 14 through Jan. 31, 2016 (8065 Lely Cultural Pkwy, Naples) Thomas Edison (Lee) Campus – Feb. 21 through Mar. 31, 2016 (8099 College Parkway, Fort Myers) Hendry/Glades Center – Apr. 1 through May 31, 2016 (1092 E Cowboy Way, LaBelle) “We are honored here at FSW to display the Holocaust Boxcar and help our students and local community understand the terrible acts against humanity that took place during the Holocaust,” said Kristi Rickman, Associate Dean for Student Life & Orientation at FSW. “This partnership hopes to advance the education and awareness of the history from this event, as well as to promote tolerance and human kindness moving forward.” The Holocaust Boxcar, on loan to the museum from Jack & F.E. Nortman and the Nortman family, allows students and guests the opportunity to observe a physical artifact from the era. Jack Nortman is a the son of Holocaust survivors, and his parents were deported in a boxcar similar to this one, as the boxcars were used to transport victims to the concentration camps. Required by the recent Florida Statute 1003.42(f), “The history of the Holocaust (1933-1945), the systematic planned annihilation of European Jews and other groups by Nazi Germany, a watershed event in the history of humanity, to be taught in a manner that leads to an investigation of human behavior, an understanding of the ramifications of prejudice, racism, and stereotyping, and an examination of what it means to be a responsible and respectful person, for the purposes of encouraging tolerance of diversity in a pluralistic society and for nurturing and protecting democratic values and institutions.” To schedule a tour contact StudentLife@FSW.edu. Florida SouthWestern State College is Southwest Florida’s largest and one of the most affordable institutions of higher education. Annually serving more than 22,000 students globally, FSW offers a variety of nationally-ranked, career-focused academic programs with two- and four-year degrees, and professional certifications. Students are also active in clubs and programs catered to their interests. FSW will debut its intercollegiate athletics program in the fall 2015. Last Updated: September 29, 2015 Back to News Archives

FSW Collegiate High School – Lee Campus

Arts@FSW Presents 2015 Fall Student Concert Series at B.B. Mann

Arts@FSW Presents 2015 Fall Student Concert Series at B.B. Mann Sep 28, 2015 The inspiring concert series performed by students of Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) returns to the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. The 2015 Fall Student Concert Series, sponsored by Enterprise Holdings Foundation, features gifted student musicians from the Symphony Orchestra and Choir, Jazz Ensemble, and Concert Band. FSW Jazz Ensemble: Monday, November 2 at 7:30 p.m. FSW Concert Band: Tuesday, November 24 at 7:30 p.m. FSW Symphony Orchestra and Choir: Tuesday, December 1 at 7:30 p.m. Concerts are free to the public and seating is open. All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. Hosted inside one of this region’s finest performing arts venues, the 2015 Fall Student Concert Series delivers a musical trip around the world, fine classical pieces from musical luminaries, and a night of finger-snapping soulful jazz. “The community is invited to FSW for the Student Concert Series at no cost,” said FSW Vice President of Institutional Advancement Louis Traina. “We are proud of our student musicians and want to showcase Arts@FSW. The College is watching enthusiastically as our institution evolves into a premiere center for the arts.” Arts@FSW is your one-stop source for upcoming events and exhibitions at www.FSW.edu/ArtsFSW. About FSW: Florida SouthWestern State College is Southwest Florida’s largest and one of the most affordable institutions of higher education. Annually serving more than 22,000 students globally, FSW offers a variety of nationally-ranked, career-focused academic programs with two- and four-year degrees, and professional certifications. Students are also active in clubs and programs catered to their interests. FSW will debut its intercollegiate athletics program in the fall 2015. Visit www.FSW.edu for more information. Last Updated: May 21, 2020 Back to News Archives

Farmer's Market Coming to FSW

Farmer's Market Coming to FSW Sep 21, 2015 For those who enjoy freshly picked organic fruits and vegetables, locally caught seafood, baked goods and more can get their fill every Saturday beginning October 3 on the Fort Myers campus of Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW). FSW has partnered with Local Roots to bring a farmer’s market on campus. The market will be open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., October 3, 2015 – April 30, 2016. It will be located in the parking lot off the College Parkway entrance to the campus. Over 40 vendors are expected to participate. In addition to fresh organic foods and baked goods, there will also be BBQ ribs and smoked chicken cooked onsite, healthy smoothies blended onsite, international and domestic cheeses, gluten-free treats, meals to go and more. There will also be handcrafted jewelry, pottery and wood products, soaps, essential oils, and glass-fused art. For more information, visit www.buylocalee.com. Last Updated: September 21, 2015 Back to News Archives

Building H Renovation Progresses

Building H Renovation Progresses Sep 23, 2015 Florida SouthWestern State College’s (FSW) Building H on its Fort Myers campus is undergoing a complete renovation. Wright Construction is the general contractor for the project. State Public Education Capital Outlay (PECO) dollars paid $5M for the project. Building H is a two-story structure with 27,777 square feet under air. The first phase of the project is the whole renovation of the building’s second floor and is scheduled for completion for classes in January 2016. Framing work for the 16,009 square foot floor is under way. At completion the second floor will include four general purpose labs, three faculty research mini labs, one physics lab, one organic chemistry lab, one general classroom, six faculty offices and an office for adjunct faculty. “Building H was built in 1966 and has undergone minor projects over the years, but none to this level where the space has been completely gutted. In the end, this will modernize a nearly 50 year-old building, from more energy-efficient air-conditioning and updated electrical systems to modern labs and classroom space,” said Jim Osterling, Construction Manager/Building Official, FSW. “We’re doing the renovation work in two phases so that classes can still be held on the floor not being renovated at the time.” “This building is at the heart of education for our students because nearly all of our students will have at least one class in it,” said Dr. Denis Wright, Provost, FSW. The second phase of the project, set to begin in early 2016, will include the complete renovation of the ground floor, which encompasses 11,768 square feet. The ground floor will have a dean’s suite, 11 faculty offices, three classrooms and an 88-seat lecture hall. Last Updated: September 23, 2015 Back to News Archives

FSW School of Health Professions Sponsor CCE

FSW School of Health Professions Sponsor CCE Sep 22, 2015 September 22, 2015 – FORT MYERS, FLA – This August, the Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) School of Health Professions sponsored and coordinated the Continuing Credit Education (CCE) courses during the Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) annual Florida Section conference held in Sanibel, Fla. “CCE credits are required for nurses to renew their license,” said Martha Jenner, FSW Nursing professor. “The courses target various nursing specialties with content specifically focused in those areas.” Jenner, who serves as the AWHONN State Education Coordinator, also helped organize a preconference for nursing students and new nursing graduates, a result of Florida AWHONN leadership planning at the AWHONN National Leadership Conference. The FSW Foundation sponsored nine FSW nursing students to attend. “Many nurses are approaching retirement, and positions for obstetric and neonatal nurses are very competitive. We have to reach out to new nurses, introduce them to our specialty, and provide the training and skills needed in these areas to help it thrive,” Jenner said. Collaborations with FSW and professional organizations like AWHONN will foster a future of well-prepared nurses in this essential specialty area. About AWHONN: The Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit membership organization that promotes the health of women and newborns. Their mission is to improve and promote the health of women and newborns and to strengthen the nursing profession through the delivery of superior advocacy, research, education and other professional and clinical resources to nurses and other health care professionals. - www.awhonn.org #### Florida SouthWestern State College is Southwest Florida’s largest and one of the most affordable institutions of higher education. Annually serving more than 22,000 students globally, FSW offers a variety of nationally-ranked, career-focused academic programs with two- and four-year degrees, and professional certifications. Students are also active in clubs and programs catered to their interests. FSW will debut its intercollegiate athletics program in the fall 2015. Visit www.FSW.edu for more information. Last Updated: September 22, 2015 Back to News Archives

Florida SouthWestern State College Closed for Spring Break

Florida SouthWestern State College Closed for Spring Break Feb 26, 2015 All Florida SouthWestern State College locations will be closed March 2-6 for Spring Break. Classes and campus services will resume regular hours on Monday, March 9. Florida SouthWestern State College is Southwest Florida’s largest and one of the most affordable institutions of higher education. Annually serving more than 22,000 students globally, FSW offers a variety of nationally-ranked, career-focused academic programs with two- and four-year degrees, and professional certifications. Students are also active in clubs and programs catered to their interests. FSW will debut its intercollegiate athletics program in the fall 2015. Last Updated: February 26, 2015 Back to News Archives

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