Florida Technical College
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| Type | Private for-profit college |
|---|---|
| Established | 1982 |
Parent institution | Northbridge University |
| President | James Michael Burkett |
| Students | 2,700 |
| Location | , , United States |
| Campus | 6 campuses in Florida: Orlando, Kissimmee, Deland, Lakeland, Cutler Bay, Pembroke Pines |
| Website | www |
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Florida Technical College is a private for-profit college with multiple campuses in Florida. It was established in 1982 and is part of Northbridge University. FTC offers associate and bachelor's degrees as well as diploma programs on seven campuses: Cutler Bay, DeLand, Orlando, Kissimmee, Pembroke Pines, Lakeland, and Tampa.
History
Florida Technical College was founded in 1982 to provide post-secondary degrees.[1][2] The Orlando main campus opened in 1982 and offered an approach to education that had students take one class at a time.[2] Two years later, FTC opened a campus in Jacksonville.[3] In 1987, the Tampa campus moved to a larger location east Tampa.[3] FTC's Lakeland campus opened in 1990, and the DeLand campus in 1997. Classes began in Kissimmee in April 2011,[4] the Pembroke Pines campus opened in November 2011, and the Cutler Bay campus opened for classes January 2015.[5]
In 2016, a former administrative assistant filed a lawsuit under the False Claims Act against the school, alleging that the school had enrolled students who didn't have a high school diploma or GED to increase the school's enrollment numbers, resulting in additional federal financial aid funds.[1] FTC cooperated with the investigation and settled the case in February 2018, agreeing to pay $600,000 and stating that the admissions staff and managers involved in the situation were no longer employed at the school.[1]
In February 2018, Florida Technical College became an academic unit of the National University College, now known as Northbridge University.[6][7][8] As an academic unit of National University College, FTC became accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, its parent organization's accreditor.[9] NUC was formerly accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). However, the United States Secretary of Education terminated ACICS' accrediting status,[10] so NUC found another accreditor.
In June 2020, Orlando Magic named FTC the official technical college of the team.[11] In October, the Miami Dolphins named the college the official culinary school of the team.[12] Both teams partner with the school to engage in community outreach.[11][12]
In 2020, FTC was named The Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges 2020 Institution of the Year.[13]
See also
References
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- ^ a b c Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Florida for-profit college chain to pay $600,000 over false financial aid claims". Newspapers.com. February 1, 2018. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
- ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."A local college with a unique approach to education". Newspapers.com. July 29, 1994. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
- ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Move prepares college for future, new beginning". Newspapers.com. October 15, 1987. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Florida Technical College opens Kissimmee campus". www.bizjournals.com. March 31, 2011. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Southland Mall to add career college". Newspapers.com. August 28, 2014. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."FTC is an Academic unit of National University College". Florida Technical College. February 6, 2018. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Rivera-Lyles, Jeannette (April 10, 2018). "Florida Technical College Continues its Expansion Plan". Miami's Community News. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Beatty, Robert. "FTC Cutler Bay Expands its Offerings with Three New Programs in High Demand Industries". South Florida Times. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Florida Technical College: Largest Graduation Class Since Inception". Central Florida Lifestyle. June 20, 2019. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Termination of the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools as an ED Recognized Accrediting Agency | U.S. Department of Education". www.ed.gov. Retrieved September 20, 2023.
- ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Parry, Roy. "Magic, Florida Technical College team up to help Project Life feed Central Florida". orlandosentinel.com. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
- ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Florida Technical College Partners With Miami Dolphins for Community". NBC 6 South Florida. Retrieved November 5, 2021.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."1,000 meals for families From Florida Technical College and Miami Dolphins". South Florida Times. Retrieved November 17, 2021.
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