Florida Technical College

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Florida Technical College
TypePrivate for-profit college
Established1982
Parent institution
National University College
PresidentJames Michael Burkett
Students2,700
Location
Orlando
,
Florida
,
United States
Campus6 campuses in Florida: Orlando, Kissimmee, Deland, Lakeland, Cutler Bay, Pembroke Pines
Websitewww.ftccollege.edu

Florida Technical College is a private for-profit college with multiple campuses in Florida. It was established in 1982 and is part of National University College. FTC offers associate and bachelor's degrees as well as diploma programs on six campuses: Cutler Bay, DeLand, Orlando, Kissimmee, Pembroke Pines and Lakeland.

History[edit]

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.[6] 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.[6]

In February 2018, Florida Technical College became an academic unit of the National University College.[7][8][9] As an academic unit of National University College, FTC became accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, its parent organization's accreditor.[10] 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,[11] so NUC found another accreditor.

In June 2020, Orlando Magic named FTC the official technical college of the team.[12] In October, the Miami Dolphins named the college the official culinary school of the team.[13] Both teams partner with the school to engage in community outreach.[12][13]

In 2020, FTC was named The Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges 2020 Institution of the Year.[14]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ "Florida for-profit college chain to pay $600,000 over false financial aid claims". Newspapers.com. 1 February 2018. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
  2. ^ a b "A local college with a unique approach to education". Newspapers.com. 29 July 1994. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
  3. ^ a b "Move prepares college for future, new beginning". Newspapers.com. 15 October 1987. Retrieved 2021-11-17.
  4. ^ "Florida Technical College opens Kissimmee campus". www.bizjournals.com. 31 March 2011. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
  5. ^ "Southland Mall to add career college". Newspapers.com. 28 August 2014. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
  6. ^ a b "Florida for-profit college chain to pay $600,000 over false financial aid claims". Newspapers.com. 1 February 2018. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
  7. ^ "FTC is an Academic unit of National University College". Florida Technical College. 2018-02-06. Retrieved 2021-11-17.
  8. ^ Rivera-Lyles, Jeannette (2018-04-10). "Florida Technical College Continues its Expansion Plan". Miami's Community News. Retrieved 2021-11-17.
  9. ^ Beatty, Robert. "FTC Cutler Bay Expands its Offerings with Three New Programs in High Demand Industries". South Florida Times. Retrieved 2021-11-17.
  10. ^ "Florida Technical College: Largest Graduation Class Since Inception". Central Florida Lifestyle. 2019-06-20. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
  11. ^ "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 2023-09-20.
  12. ^ a b Parry, Roy. "Magic, Florida Technical College team up to help Project Life feed Central Florida". orlandosentinel.com. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
  13. ^ a b "Florida Technical College Partners With Miami Dolphins for Community". NBC 6 South Florida. Retrieved 2021-11-05.
  14. ^ "1,000 meals for families From Florida Technical College and Miami Dolphins". South Florida Times. Retrieved 2021-11-17.

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