News Archive for 2008

Edison College a Top Producer of Associate Degrees ( District)

Of the 2,743 colleges in the United States awarding associate degrees in 2007, Edison College is listed as a top producer in four categories: nursing, health professions, all disciplines - non minority, and all disciplines. Of those institutions included in the study, 1,302 are public, 620 are private, and 821…

Edison College Trustees Honor Dr. Walker ( District)

Edison College District President Kenneth P. Walker was honored by the College's District Board of Trustees at the June 24, 2008 meeting with a resolution naming him Edison College's Man of the Decade. The tribute was bestowed through a resolution which cited Walker's "vision and leadership for Edison College's extraordinary…

HOPE Scholars Program Draws Major Contribution ( District)

Bruce Schultz, District President of the Edison College Foundation, Inc., announces a $150,000 gift from David and Cheryl Copham of Fort Myers to support Project HOPE [Help One Person Excel] scholarships and support activities.Since Project HOPE was launched in 1993, over 1,200 students have received two-year tuition and book scholarships.…

Edison College Nursing Program Awarded $71K Grant -- Funds Targeted for Charlotte Campus ( District)

Edison College's Charlotte Campus President, Dr. Patricia Land, accepted a $71,725 federal grant from U.S. Rep. Tim Mahoney [D-Florida] at Peace River Regional Medical Center last Saturday. The funds will be used to purchase new hospital beds for the Charlotte Campus nursing lab, and training equipment including an IV simulator.Land…

Charlotte Campus Disaster Drill Scheduled for Friday, June 20 ( District)

This message is from Dr. Patricia C. Land, Charlotte Campus President:Please be advised that on Friday morning, June 20, 2008, Edison College's Charlotte Campus will be the site of an emergency training exercise. As they say on the radio and TV broadcasts, "This is a test of the emergency systems.…

Edison College Selected for State College System Pilot ( District)

District President Kenneth P. Walker announces that Governor Crist has approved legislation naming Edison College as a pilot college under Florida’s new State College System. A signing ceremony will be held at Okaloosa-Walton College in Niceville, Florida on Thursday, June 12. "This is a momentous day for Edison…

Edison College Information Session ( District)

Accelerated Programs Save Time and MoneyWith college costs spiraling, would you like to learn how your teenagers can earn college credit while they're still in high school? The best news is that it's all free. Edison College's dual enrollment and articulation programs offer qualified students the opportunity to complete…

Edison College President Kenneth Walker Named Hispanic Chamber's Man of the Year ( District)

Edison College District President Kenneth P. Walker was honored by the Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber as the 2008 Man of the Year at the International Hispanic Gala on Saturday, June 7. Walker was praised for his "commitment and support of education and the Chamber's college scholarship program."In his acceptance remarks,…

Edison College to Seek Charter for Charlotte Collegiate High School ( District)

A Collegiate High School at Edison College's Charlotte Campus is a step closer to reality with the College's District Board of Trustees recent decision to submit an application to the School Board of Charlotte County later this month.The proposed Edison Collegiate High School [ECHS] would be funded by the State…

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT - Celebrating the Life of Robert Rauschenberg ( District)

Contact: Ron Bishop, 239-489-9314, rbishop@edison.eduOn behalf of the family and friends of Robert Rauschenberg, Edison College will host a celebration of the famed artist's life on June 21, 2008. The public event will be held from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall…