Edison State College Offers Leadership Position to Local Education Leader
Sep 20, 2010
Edison State College District President, Dr. Kenneth P. Walker, today extended an offer to local superintendent of schools for the Lee County School District, Dr. James Browder, to serve as Vice President of Operations. Dr. Browder signed and returned the letter this afternoon.
“Dr. Browder is a respected leader in education locally and nationally,” said Walker. “I am impressed with his focus on students and faculty and his understanding that these two groups are the strength of our institution.”
The Vice President of Operations is responsible for the oversight of the charter schools, facilities, public safety, technology, student housing and operational oversight for the Hendry/Glades Center in LaBelle.
“Dr. Browder brings a unique understanding of the local, state and national strengths and challenges that exist in education,” said Walker. “Additionally, Dr. Browder has a long history of working well with our College. Dr. Browder previously held a dean’s position at Edison. Additionally, Edison State and the Lee County schools enjoy an extremely collaborative partnership for more than 20 years.”
Edison State College has been the fastest growing state college in Florida for the past two years. Enrollment has skyrocketed 53% in the past three years. Edison recently opened a collegiate high school in Charlotte and Lee Counties with plans to open another in Collier County. Additionally, Edison State is looking at plans to open a Leadership Academy for grades K-8 in coming years. Additional plans include an entrance into student housing.
“We are excited about these changes and feel most confident Dr. Browder will complement our existing executive staff and better enable us to move forward with the Destination 2020 Strategic Plan and the Edison Education System,” said Walker. “I am proud to recommend Dr. James Browder to the position of Vice President of Operations and feel that the attributes and skills he will bring to the College will complement the leadership team.”
Dr. Browder will officially join the Edison State College staff later this semester.
Last Updated: September 20, 2010
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