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SEU Inducts 15th President

In an emotional and inspirational ceremony, Dr. Kent Ingle was officially inducted as the 15th president of South-eastern University. The first words of his inaugural address embodied the new energy and perspective he and his team have brought to campus. “I never thought I’d wear bling like this,” Dr. Ingle said, referring to the large, gold presidential chain hanging from his neck. It was a light moment in the midst of moments of reflection, worship, and forward-thinking. “This is not about me,” Dr. Ingle continued. “This is a moment for all of us to give God glory for who He is and His provision for Southeastern University.”

With members of Dr. Ingle’s family, the Southeastern Board of Trustees, faculty, staff, the student body, and

dis-tinguished guests in attendance, Dr. Ingle cast a vision for the university during his ad-dress, as well as giving thanks to those who helped him during his spiritual and profes-sional journeys.

Dr. Kent Ingle

Haridopolos Speaks at ERAU

Florida Senate President Mike Haridopolos was the guest speaker at Embry-Riddle Aeronauti-cal University's graduation ceremony, when 405 students from the Daytona Beach campus received their degrees.

Haridopolos, R-Melbourne, received the uni-versity's Eagle of Aviation Award during the com-mencement ceremony in recognition of his work to

NSU Honors Chancellor

Nova Southeastern University honored Chan-cellor Ray Ferrero, Jr., J.D. during a “Celebrate a Lifetime of Giving” ceremony for his many years of leadership at NSU and for his service to the commu-nity. “I am honored to be recognized for my service to NSU and to the community,” said Chancellor Fer-rero. “I am especially proud to establish the Chan-cellor’s Fellows Endowment to provide scholarships for academically gifted graduate students who are in need of financial assistance. “Under Chancellor Ferrero’s leadership, student enrollment increased 72 percent,” said NSU President George L. Hanbury

II, Ph.D “In addition, the student population became more diverse, which has become one of our core values.”

President Hanbury also noted that Chancellor Ferrero has overseen the trans-formation of NSU’s main campus adding more than two million square feet of facilities

during his tenure. “In addition, he has energetically and effectively pursued collaborative efforts be-tween community and education that have undoubt-edly improved the lives of thousands of individuals and emphasizes another core value – that of com-munity,” said Hanbury

ICUF president Dr. Ed Moore attended the event. “This was truly a celebration of giving; giving to the community, giving to our state, and the best giving of all, the lifetime of efforts by Ray Ferrero to

make Florida a great place to be,” he said.

Ringling President Receives Leadership Award

Larry Thompson, president of the Ringling College of Arts and Design and chairman of the board of the Arts and Cultural Alliance, said he was speechless when he was called up to receive a new Leadership Circle Cultural Champion Award. Executive Director Jim Shirley said that Thompson was “critical to the foundation of the Arts and Cultural Alliance moving forward” after a period of upheaval.

Dr. Thompson received the inaugural Arts and Cultural Alli-ance Leadership Circle Cultural Champion Award in recognition of his untiring work for the arts in Sarasota County and for serving as the foundation that has allowed the Alliance to move forward in re-cent years. “Sarasota County is truly a community where artistic

ex-pression and inspiration meet. The Annual Awards Celebration provides the opportuni-ty to recognize and say thank you to those who share their talent, time and resources to enrich our lives through the arts,“ said Jim Shirley, Executive Director of the Alliance.

Larry Thompson Alvin Sherman and Ray Ferrero

Thriving Hydroponic Garden at Beacon

Chase Richards and James Harris have organized and implemented the Bea-con College Hydroponic Garden. This past fall the garden had peppers, squash, pump-kins, tomatoes, and watermelon growing amongst the clay rocks and water. The stu-dents will soon bottle their own hot sauce brewed from their own vegetables. Future plans for the garden include the addition of a screened classroom with benches and a solar energy system.

Flagler College SIFE Partners to Help Local Youth

The Flagler College chapter of Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) has partnered with the St. Johns County Sheriff¹s Office and Haven Horse Ranch in St. Augustine, Fl., to help local youth. The intention of the program is to help teach students important social traits such as accountability, confidence and responsibility by caring for the hors-es of the facility as well as performing other dutihors-es associated with maintaining the

ranch. Flagler SIFE is a chapter of an international non-profit organization that works with leaders in business to mobi-lize university students to make a differ-ence in their communities."We wanted

to reach out to the youth of St. Johns County to give them the opportunity to learn these important social skills," said Jovie Reeves, SIFE member and leader of the project. "We loved the mission of the ranch and wanted to help in any way we could."

Warner Student receives FATE Scholars Award

Warner University Elementary Education major, Scarlett McCullers, has been chosen to re-ceive The Fanchon F. Funk Scholars Award. Scarlett is a senior and a student worker in the Student Life office at the University.

The Fanchon F. Funk Scholars are chosen annually by the Florida Association of Teacher Ed-ucators. They are selected because of their poten-tial to carry the torch that Dr. Funk ignited as an educator and leader in teacher education. Along with other benefits, The FATE Fanchon F. Funk

Scholars receive a $650 scholarship award. Left: Dr. Fachon F. Funk, Scarlett McCullers and Dr. Terry Fasel

FSC Forensic Mock Takes Third

Continuing their streak of success, the Florida Southern College forensics team took fourth place overall and third place overall in the category of Individual Events at the Florida State College of Jacksonville’s Star Invitational.

FSC senior Brittany Archer had impres-sive finishes, placing first in Program of Oral In-terpretation and second in After Dinner Speak-ing. Sophomore Alex Watson also excelled in Prose Interpretation, receiving Top Non-Advancing Novice, placing 8th out of 35 competi-tors. “This was a great weekend for the team,” said Assistant Coach Stephanie Fenner. “All of our competitors have been so focused this se-mester and it really paid off this weekend.”

In addition to Archer and Watson’s individ-ual awards, the team as a whole performed well, placing third in overall Individual Events.

L to R: Kayla Goff, Erin Ferguson, Alex Watson, Brittany Archer, Stepha-nie Fenner, and Katie Luecht

PBA 2011 Nursing Class Attains 97 Percent Pass Rate

The 2011 graduating class of Palm Beach Atlantic University’s School of Nurs-ing has achieved a 97 percent pass rate on its first attempt at the national licensNurs-ing ex-amination, according to Dean Joanne Masella.

According to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, the 2011 national licensure examination pass rate for first-time candidates on the baccalaureate degree (B.S.N.) level is 87.7 percent, and the 2011 pass rate for the state of Florida is 88 per-cent. The state expects each school of nursing to achieve an examination pass rate of 85-86 percent to remain in good standing.

Senior, Connor Dunne, played forward for the Warriors’ Men’s Soccer team

Webber Athletes win 2011 Daktronics – NAIA Awards

Senior, Heather Allhouse, played locker for the Lady

Warriors’ volleyball team

Three student-athletes from Webber University were awarded the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics 2011 Daktronics-NAIA Scholar Athletes Award.

Junior, Suzannah Wyatt, played defender for the Lady Warriors’ soccer team

Eckerd Alumna Receives Marine Education Internship

Eckerd College alumna Catharine Parker '11 has been award-ed a prestigious Georgia Sea Grant Internship for the 2011-2012 year. The program awards competitive one-year internships to four recent graduates from across the country to serve as educators for the University of Georgia's Marine Education Center and Aquarium (MAREX) on Skidaway Island, Ga. "I chose to pursue environmental studies in order to get a well-rounded view of the problems facing our planet, but I received minors in biology, psychology, and coastal management to help me focus on my passion - marine conservation

and education," said Catharine. Catherine Parker

Stetson Partners with Feeding Children Everywhere

Stetson University partnered with Feeding Children Everywhere this month to raise money and pack more than 5,000 meals for hungry children in Guate-mala City, GuateGuate-mala. About 75 students, alumni, faculty and staff and their family members from the business, education and counseling programs at Stetson’s Center at Celebration in Osceola County worked together in groups on five assembly lines packing nutritious meals to help those in need this holiday season. Feeding Children Everywhere was selected because it has both a global and local presence.

Lynn Announces Dean of Education

Craig Mertler, Ph.D., was selected dean of Lynn University’s Ross College of Education. “Dr. Mertler understands our focus on in-novation,” Lynn University President Kevin M. Ross said. “He has de-veloped innovative solutions for America’s education system and has proven success in helping school districts find novel ways to address issues they are facing. His understanding of how schools can not only survive, but flourish in today’s challenging environment is what we want to impart to the next generation of educators and administra-tors.”

"One of the things I've always taken pride in over my 15-year career in higher education is that just about everything I've done, from my teaching to service and consulting work with schools and districts as well as my scholarship, has always focused on the practicing

edu-Dr. Craig Mertler

Hodges Foundation Names Executive Director

The Hodges University Foundation has named Phil Memoli as its new Executive Director. Memoli has also been named Vice Presi-dent of University Advancement for Hodges University. Previously, Memoli served as Director of Development. “Hodges is fortunate to have a person with Phil’s background, experience, passion and lead-ership abilities to take a strong department to the next level," said Hodges President Terry McMahan. "His expertise and proven skills will be vital in moving forward the increasingly important area of pri-vate fundraising, coordinated with other methods of highlighting and advancing the university."

“The focus of university advancement is not just about adding funds for the school, but also about diplomacy and furthering

rela-tions with alumni and friends of the institution,” said Memoli. “University advancement is a mix of fundraising, public relations and alumni outreach, and for a university that has such great successes and a great story to tell, I'm excited to work with our faculty, staff, university leadership and alumni to grow and support Hodges."

Phil Memoli

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Year Graduation Guarantee

Jacksonville University announced the offer of a Four-Year Graduation Guarantee beginning with the traditional freshmen class entering in the fall of 2012. “It was im-portant for us to offer this pledge to our incoming students because our goal is for stu-dents to graduate on time,” said President Kerry D. Romesburg. “We want our stustu-dents to be focused and know that they are on the right track. Oftentimes, students can get very concerned about when they can expect to graduate and this eliminates that worry and puts them on a clear path.”

The offer to incoming first-year students ensures their ability to graduate in four years provided they adhere to the stipulations of the Guarantee agreement. If they are unable to graduate on time and have met the requirements of the agreement, the Uni-versity will assume their tuition costs until they do complete their degree.

Barry Hosts Action & Advocacy Day

Over 170 Barry University students attended a social action and advocacy day hosted by Barry’s School of Social Work. The event exposed Barry’s social work students to presentations by social advocacy groups and experienced social workers, in addition to a job fair that gathered social service agen-cies from around the state. “Our school’s commitment is founded on the Adrian Domin-ical principles of social justice and service to one’s community which is a seamless blend with the values and principles in the Social Work Code of ethics,” said Maria Teahan, MSW Program Director.

Ringling Launches Film Lab with Edward Burns

helped launch the third season of the Ringling College Film -making Studio Lab. Mr. Burns discussed the new econom-ics of film and participated in Studio Lab development events.

"We are excited to have Edward Burns here to kick-off the third season of the Film-making Studio Lab at Ringling College,” said Ringling College president, Larry Thompson. “His insight into the new economics of film pro-duction and distribution will be invaluable to our students. The success of our film school – now ranked as one of the

top 25 film schools in the world - has attracted interest from all aspects of the entertain-ment industry. We have hosted Werner Herzog, Bill Paxton, Martha Stewart, Andy Garcia, Paul Schiff, Oren Moverman, Ben Foster, and Ed Carrol and this third season is going to be even more exciting. We are well on our way toward realizing our goal of bringing the movie industry to our community – and becoming a top ten film school.”

Edward Burns

ERAU Partners with Airlines

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University has established a partnership with Atlantic Southeast Airlines (ASA) and Delta Air Lines that will give a hiring advantage to Embry -Riddle students interested in flying for the two airlines. Under the new agreement, Em-bry-Riddle aeronautical science (professional pilot) students in their junior year will be evaluated for possible employment as ASA first officers. Students must pass a battery of tests, maintain minimum grade point averages, complete Embry-Riddle’s advanced jet training courses and attain the ratings of Private Pilot, Commercial Pilot/Instrument and Multi-Engine, Certified Flight Instructor, and Certified Flight Instructor/Instrument. Students accepted into the program will be monitored by ASA throughout their

NSU Honors Donors

Nova Southeastern University recently hosted the Fellows Society Inaugural Induction Ceremony to honor and thank all the Fellows who have given $50,000 or more to the univer-sity since its founding in 1964. These funds support scholarships and other opportunities for students.

The Fellows were inducted by NSU President George L. Hanbury II, Ph.D. and Alan B. Levan, chair of the Fellows Society. The Fel-lows Society members are NSU’s highest level of philanthropic benefactors who actively advo-cate to enhance university visibility while build-ing personal and professional networks. “President Hanbury and I are passionate about honoring those that helped advance the vision and mission of the university,” Levan said.

“We are grateful to Susie and Alan for taking on this leadership role as Ambas-sadors to help the university,” NSU President Hanbury said. “What the Fellows are do-ing is providdo-ing scholarships and opportunities for NSU students to reach and fulfill their potential in their lives, fields of study, and resulting careers.”

From left: NSU President Hanbury and Jana Hanbury; Co-Chairs, Susie Levan

and NSU Trustee Alan B. Levan.

EWC Announces $1M Challenge Grant

Edward Waters College announced the receipt of a $1 million challenge grant from the Michael and Kim Ward Foundation for infrastructure improvements. The grant was issued as a 2-1 match to assist the College in its $3 million capital improve-ment goal for campus enhanceimprove-ments and maintenance.

The $3 million is planned to improve nearly every building on campus, including the student union, labs, dorms, the gym, classrooms, the chapel and the administration building. The improvements weave into President Nathaniel Glover’s overall plan to en-hance the learning environment and campus

amenities in order to better meet the needs of students, faculty and staff. “We are gaining some momentum now, and I am confident our donors will be willing to step it up once they realize what we are striving to accomplish,” Glover stated.

“We are humbly grateful for the Mi-chael and Kim Ward Foundation’s commit-ment to the success of our students and our institution as a whole,” said Glover. “We are determined to launch EWC into its new era, and we will be significantly closer to doing so because of their support.”

Ron Townsend, JEA Chair; Mike Ward, President of CSX; and President Glover.

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CU Awarded Small Business Administration Grant

The U.S. Small Business Administration recently announced grant awardees in a pilot program designed to help small businesses work together to compete for federal contracts, grow, and create jobs. B-CU's School of Business, Science, Engineering and Math joined with Raytheon Company as partners and submitted a proposal that was funded in the amount of $499,000.00 by the Small Business Jobs Act.

The project is called "The Small Business Teaming Pilot Program," through which grants are awarded to organizations for training, counseling, and mentoring to help small businesses enter into teaming relationships and compete for larger federal con-tracts. Teaming may take the form of joint ventures and mentor-protégé relationships. Bethune-Cookman's role will be to assist those small businesses with training and technological assistance as needed in order to leverage their existing resources and collaborate with SBA District Offices, Raytheon, and other federal, state, local and trib-al government smtrib-all business development programs. The successes of these pro-grams are crucial to growing the economy both locally and nationally.

ROLLINS TO RENOVATE AND EXPAND

Rollins College recently announced that it will renovate and expand its existing Archibald Granville Bush Center for Science. Currently in design, the project involves the renovation and partial demolition of the 95,000-square-foot building along with a 19,000-square-95,000-square-foot addition. The $27.5 million project is slated for completion in the fall of 2013.

The number of students studying science at Rollins has increased in recent years, and

that trend is expected to continue. Rollins students majoring in the science and math fields have increased by more than 12 percent compared to 2010.

“We need a facility that will accommodate the study of the sciences and mathe-matics for the 21st century,” said Rollins College President Lewis Duncan. “It’s time we thought outside the traditional classroom-and-laboratory box.”

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CU Mourns Death of Vice President

E. Dean Montgomery, 60, the executive vice president of Bethune-Cookman University was the university's second highest administrator under the president. He was also the university's chief financial officer and chief operations officer. He had worked at the university since 1999.

"We lift the Montgomery family up in prayers during this in-credibly difficult time," said President Trudie Kibbe Reed. "We are all devastated by this loss and are eternally grateful for the tremen-dous impact he had on all of the lives he touched during his years

Ave Maria University· Barry University

Beacon College· Bethune-Cookman University· Clearwater Christian College Eckerd College· Edward Waters College· Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Flagler College· Florida College· Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences Florida Institute of Technology· Florida Memorial University

Florida Southern College· Hodges University· Jacksonville University Lynn University· Nova Southeastern University· Palm Beach Atlantic University

Ringling College of Art and Design· Rollins College· Saint Leo University St. Thomas University· Southeastern University· Stetson University

The University of Tampa· University of Miami Warner University· Webber International University

Melissa Armstrong is responsible for the content, layout and visual formatting of the ICUF News Report. Please email comments and suggested news items to marmstrong@icuf.org.

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