The Florida College Learning Center Association offers learning center staff the opportunity to build professional networks by聽working with colleagues throughout the state as well as the opportunity for professional development for all members of the Florida postsecondary student academic support community.

鈥淭his is a great opportunity to showcase the work 麻豆原创 has engaged in over the past few years to help increase the retention and graduation rates of undergraduate students,鈥� said Rebecca Piety, director for Student Academic Resource Center. 鈥淚t is also a wonderful opportunity to learn from colleagues across the state as we strive to provide quality education at a low cost for Florida鈥檚 students.鈥�

Maribeth Ehasz, vice president for Student Development and Enrollment Services, will address the membership on Re-Imaging the First Year in College. 麻豆原创 was recently selected as one of 44 postsecondary institutions to participate in the three-year project sponsored by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities. Mark Gumble, assistant vice president for Learning Support, is also scheduled to present on the work 麻豆原创 has engaged in to improve the retention rate of high-risk students.

More information about the conference can be found at: www.floridacollegelearning.org/.

鈥淪tudents and families have been asking great questions, which we are using to help us develop the country鈥檚 premier program. We wanted to minimize any unnecessary hurdles for students so added extra time to complete the applications,鈥� said Mark Gumble, assistant vice president of Student Development and Enrollment Services. 鈥淲e also want families to have the additional time to contact us if they have questions so that we can try to help resolve any concerns they may have.鈥�

The pilot program, a part of SDES, will start this fall as an immersive college experience for students who cannot access traditional college opportunities. The program will begin on 麻豆原创鈥檚 main campus and is expected to expand to 麻豆原创 Downtown when that campus is scheduled to open in Fall 2017.

Application forms and additional information can be found on the program鈥檚 website at . If there are any questions, contact the program at IES@ucf.edu or 407-823-4427.