Naples Student Herald: January - April 2023 Edition

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STUDENT HERALD

JANUARY – APRIL2023

IN THIS ISSUE:

Video: Google Year In Search 2022 (p.2), Student Resource Center (p.3), Understanding Transcripts (p.4),Article: Motivating Yourself to Study (p.5),Article: How to Meditate (p.6), Leadership Distinction Program (p.8-13),Article: Setting your Financial Goals (p.14), CareerAssistance (p.15),Article: Emotional Intelligence (p.16-17),Article: What are the 5 Most Common Interview Questions (p.18), Tips for Following upAfter a Job Interview (p.19), College Central Network (p.20), SeahawkAthletics (p.21), Community Outreach (p.22), Aquatic Center (p.23), KU Social Media (p.24), KU License Plate (p.25)

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Google — Year In Search 2022

can you imagine how many different searches the world has made for words, people, songs, news, in a year? I cannot not even tell you how many different searches I do in a day. There is so much that has changed as we move further away from 2020, but it is never far in the rearview mirror. We have learned, adapted, and even changed, as we have found our friends, family and neighbors again. We have started something new; taken that leap of faith, to better ourselves and those around us. It has not been an easy journey, but that light is visible at the end of the tunnel. And we have found that we are not alone.

Each year, Google, with YouTube, publishes #YearInSearch. In 2022 , the world searched “can I change” more than anything else. Take a minute and watch this video on “can I change” as we look back to reflect on 2022 and plan for the future. I hope you enjoy or even feel as empowered as I did, watching “Year In Search 2022”, here’s to the New Year!

For more information or to explore more trends from the year please visit:

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Student Resource Center

Access Student and Career Services resources on Blackboard, keiseruniversity.blackboard.com, located under “My Organizations”

The Student Services is here to help! You can stop by the Student Services Office or you visit the Student and Career Services Organization in Blackboard 24/7!

Featuring:

• Upcoming Events

• Career Advise

• University Contacts

• And More!

Business Office

FinancialAid: With a designated FinancialAid Officer, you will be able to secure funding to cover your tuition and fees each academic year. Here are quick links for commonly used websites:

• FinancialAid Docs Portal: https://campusportal.keiseruniversity.edu/

• FAFSAWebsite: www.fafsa.ed.gov

• Federal StudentAid: https://studentaid.gov/ Questions? Please call in at (239)513-1135 or stop by the FinancialAid office.

Bursar Services: The Bursar Department manages your student account, assisting with student balances, stipend requests, invoices, and payments. For assistance call (239) 513-1135 or stop by any time!

Understanding Transcripts

Tips from Keiser’s Office of the Registrar

Unofficial Transcripts

• Can be accessed by the students on prior institution platforms.

• Can be used for admissions and enrollment evaluation of transferring credits.

• Can be emailed, hand-delivered, mailed, or whatever is the easiest way to send the transcript.

Official Transcripts

• Requested by student from prior institution(s), refer to their guidelines.

• To receive PERMANENT transfer credits from previous institution(s), provide the Registrar’s Office by the end of the student’s first semester.

• All provided official transcripts need to be SEAL and NON-OPENED.

Parchment Electronic Option

Keiser University utilizes Parchment for electronic submission from prior institutions and to request Keiser official transcripts.

Link: https://www.parchment.com/u/registration/2011918/institution

Postal Mail/ Physical Option

Provide this mailing address to previous institution: Keiser University Attention: Registrar’s Department 3909 Tamiami Trail East Naples, FL 34112

Requesting Transcripts

Please note there is a cost per copy PLUS shipping. (shipping costs vary depending on location shipping to and method)

Review Transcript Guidelines, sign, and submit request.

Proceed to checkout to Enter Payment Information.

Please allow 3-5 days for processing.

TIP: Plan wisely; order transcripts early!

If you have questions please stop by or contact us by calling (239) 513-1135.

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from Keiser’s Office of the Registrar How to order:
Go to: https://www.parchment.com/u/registration/2011918/institution
Follow the instructions to first create a free account.
Select Order Your Transcript
Enter the Destination.
Select Delivery Method

Motivating Yourself to Study

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otivation is important for good studying. When you are motivated, you will find it easy to stay focused over a period of time. When you are not motivated, you will not only find it difficult to stay focused, but you will find it difficult to get started in the first place. Here are some ways to increase your motivation to study.

Use a motivational poster Place the poster where you can see it as you study. The poster should include positive words and a picture depicting success. You can buy one or even make your own. You can also read inspirational stories about real people who have achieved success through effort.

Reward yourself for studying. For example, after a successful study session, have a treat like a nice big ice cream cone. Go crazy and add some cherries and nuts.

Study with your friends. Don’t make it party time, but you can have fun as you do this. Remind yourself of your long-term goals. Achievement of your goals likely requires educational success. Educational success requires studying.

Eliminate distractions. If you are surrounded by things you would rather do than study, you will probably do those things instead of studying.

Develop interest in what you have to study. This will make studying more enjoyable.

Take breaks. When you feel that you need to take a break, try to stop at a point where it is logical to stop. This will make it easier for you to resume studying after your break.

Establish a comfortable environment. You will be more inclined to study if you feel comfortable.

Establish reasonable goals for a study session. You probably won’t get very far if you look at your study session as "mission impossible."

Just do it. Once you do, you will feel a lot better than if you are worried about getting it done.

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How to Meditate

Know your Pain, Connect Better, Improve your Focus, and be Kinder to Yourself

Learn more on Mindful.org

What is Meditation?

How do you learn to meditate? In mindfulness meditation, we’re learning how to pay attention to the breath as it goes in and out, and notice when the mind wanders from this task. This practice of returning to the breath builds the muscles of attention and mindfulness.

Here are five reasons to meditate:

• Understanding your pain

• Lower your stress

• Connect better

• Improve focus

• Reduce brain chatter

How to Meditate

Meditation is simpler (and harder) than most people think. Read these steps, make sure you’re somewhere where you can relax into this process, set a timer, and give it a shot:

1) Take a seat

Find place to sit that feels calm and quiet to you.

2) Set a time limit

If you’re just beginning, it can help to choose a short time, such as five or 10 minutes.

3) Notice your body

You can sit in a chair with your feet on the floor, you can sit loosely cross-legged, you can kneel all are fine. Just make sure you are stable and in a position you can stay in for a while.

4) Feel your breath

When we pay attention to our breath, we are learning how to return to, and remain in, the present moment to anchor ourselves in the here and now on purpose, without judgement.

The idea behind mindfulness seems simple the practice takes patience. Indeed, renowned meditation teacher Sharon Salzberg recounts that her first experience with meditation showed her how quickly the mind gets caught up in other tasks. “I thought, okay, what will it be, like, 800 breaths before my mind starts to wander? And to my absolute amazement, it was one breath, and I’d be gone,” says Salzberg.

Why Learn How to Meditate?

While meditation isn’t a cure-all, it can certainly provide some much-needed space in your life. Sometimes, that’s all we need to make better choices for ourselves, our families, and our communities. And the most important tools you can bring with you to your meditation practice are a little patience, some kindness for yourself, and a comfortable place to sit.

When we meditate, we inject far-reaching and longlasting benefits into our lives. And bonus: you don’t need any extra gear or an expensive membership.

Follow the sensation of your breath as it goes in and as it goes out.

5) Notice when your mind has wandered Inevitably, your attention will leave the breath and wander to other places. When you get around to noticing that your mind has wandered in a few seconds, a minute, five minutes simply return your attention to the breath.

6) Be kind to your wandering mind Don’t judge yourself or obsess over the content of the thoughts you find yourself lost in. Just come back.

7) Close with kindness

When you’re ready, gently lift your gaze (if your eyes are closed, open them). Take a moment and notice any sounds in the environment. Notice how your body feels right now. Notice your thoughts and emotions. That’s it! That’s the practice. You focus your attention, your mind wanders, you bring it back, and you try to do it as kindly as possible (as many times as you need to).

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7 Attention Future Graduates!! Are you Prepared for Graduation? In order to receive your Diploma, you must complete the following PL Graduation forms for eCampus Student Services: - PLElection for Placement Privileges- PLStatement of Understanding Professionalism- PL Graduation ExitApplication- PLUnderstanding of Graduation RequirementsThese forms are required so we can order your diploma, and know how to best assist you as your next chapter begins. We need these on file at least 4 months prior to you graduating. The forms you need to complete have been loaded in your document center in your student portal, https://campusportal.keiseruniversity.edu/ All students must also attend a Graduate Exit Seminar! This Seminar will cover all you need to know as you are preparing to graduate. Stay tuned for announcements on when to attend. Your Keiser Student email account is a great tool to stay inform and communicate with your professors, fellow students, advisors, etc. Basic Email Etiquette:  Check your email often.  Use a clear and professional subject title.  Proofread each email before you send.  Check you have the correct recipient(s).  Reply to your emails. Student Services communicates upcoming events, live webinars, career opportunities, and more via Keiser Email. Utilizing your Keiser Student Email
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Setting Your Financial Goals For 2023

Welcome to 2023! It may sound cliché, but it is time to set or reset our financial plans for the new year. Financial goal planning can seem complicated, especially when determining where to start. Many will attempt to set New Year’s resolutions in January, so why not also use that time to set a new or revised financial path?

Start with the Short-Term Financial Goals. These goals typically are less complicated to complete. Generally more manageable, they are right in front of us; we can “see” them easily. Create them with the SMART principles in mind to help you accomplish the objectives you are striving for. A brief review of the SMART principles: Specific –very clearly defined; Measurable – has check-points to show progress along the way; Attainable – a goal that you can complete and is not out of reach; Relevant – goal is yours (and your family’s) and important to your financial health; Time-Framed – you have a time to complete it (6 months, 3 months and this will help with measurability).

The short-term goals can be anything from saving for an emergency fund, paying down a credit card or other debt, saving for a special item, making sure you are breaking-even at the end of the month/budgeting period, or leaving yourself a few dollars for the allimportant emergency fund. What you choose all depends on your personal (family) financial status. Determine your income, identify expenses (ALL of them), and create a simple budget. This will be your roadmap to completing your financial objectives. View your budget as a guide to your money and not a restrictive document. A way for you to tell your money what to do as opposed to wondering what happened to it all. Your short-term goals should drive this initial budget.

If you’ve never created one before, it might be frustrating initially. It may not be successful the first attempt, and that’s okay. If you learn from the mistakes and apply them to the next budget, it will be more ef-

fective. And there are plenty of FREE tools available to take advantage of that can assist you along the way. It’s not a document set in stone, it will change and refine itself over time. The more you use it, the more effective the budget will become, and you will see your goals nearing completion. Here are some sites to help: https://www.google.com/sheets/about/ https://mint.intuit.com/ https://goodbudget.com/ https://www.gnucash.org/ Have laser focus on the Emergency Fund. This is a stack of cash/savings devoted to emergencies only! A sale at Target is NOT an emergency. Creating a savings plan builds your financial security. Trimming unnecessary spending habits is a great start to the process. Reducing meals out and buying a coffee daily are quick hits to help you save. Move the money you would spend on these unnecessary spending habits to wherever you plan to have your emergency fund. Build it to at least $1000, preferably 3 months of necessary expenses.

Focus on the positive that comes from any of the financial goals you have achieved! Don’t let your mistakes to stop you from trying to realize financial success, learn from them. Every goal you reach will help you move on to the next goal and the next. With some work, determination, and perseverance, you can make 2023 a financial success!

Attention Student Loan Borrowers!

The U.S. Department of Education pause on federal student loan payments and 0% interest rates is scheduled to end either 60 days after litigation over potential targeted forgiveness is resolved or September 1, 2023. If you hold federal direct Unsubsidized loans, interest may start to accrue on those loans as early as September 1, 2023. Federal direct Subsidized loans will continue to have interest paid by the federal government while you remain a student above ½ time (inschool deferment) or are on a deferment period such as grace period.

Please register for the free website www.iontuition.com to track your loans; know your servicer, review interest rates and accrual as it restarts, understand repayment plans/options, as well as deferment, forbearance, and consolidation.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or need additional assistance. I can be reached at (904) 238-3099, or gstam@keiseruniversity.edu .

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Emotional Intelligence: Why

We Need it Now, More Than Ever

Navigating the pandemic's psychological, physical and economic effects is complicated and evokes a range of different and often conflicting emotions. Add social injustice and political unrest, and emotional intelligence is needed more than ever before.

EI is the ability to notice, identify, understand and manage our own feelings and the emotions of others. It incorporates self-control, social skills, relationships, communication and influencing or motivating other people all great skills for personal and professional success.

Daniel Goleman presents an EI framework that includes four interconnected competencies

• Self-awareness: Being able to recognize the ways in which your emotions impact your behavior and how you interact with other people.

• Self-management: Taking charge of your emotions, to affect a balance of emotions.

• Social awareness: Being able to understand the social surroundings, inferring the feelings of other people there.

• Relationship management: The ability to communicate effectively, bond with people and interact well, so as to elicit the best from people.

Each of these areas impacts the other.

What's so important about EI?

EI has many benefits:

• Emotionally intelligent people are not as stressed and anxious as others. In my experience, they are usually happier and have better emotional stability, mental health and physical well-being.

• I've also seen how people who are emotionally intelligent have better, stronger relationships all around, whether with partners, friends, workmates, relatives or anyone they get to know or routinely meet.

• Certain EI qualities play into the top 10 vital skills for the future workforce, as defined by the World Economic Forum. Furthermore, 71% of hiring managers say they value high EI over IQ.

• As leaders, emotionally intelligent people are proven to be more effective. Research also says

that, in terms of performance, EI is more important

You can build your EI. EI is a learnable skill, so you can develop it and build on your baseline. You just have to have some understanding of EI, learn some tools to help you and practice them.

1. Recognize your feelings. Observe your emotions as you experience them and identify them for what they are anger, hurt, jealousy, happiness. Or, if you can't find a single word, describe them. For example, it could be a "sick-in-the-gut feeling" or "bubbling and high-energy." Although these experiences are personal and subjective, naming them enables you to see them as things separate from you, not integral or attached to you. Recognize what they mean to you and how they affect you, your mood and your behavior. When you recognize what it is you're facing, this detachment helps you to control your feelings and manage them better instead of them controlling you! Marc Brackett's mood meter is a great tool to assist.

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Emotional Intelligence:

Why We Need it Now, More Than Ever

2.Assess yourself. Do half a SWOT analysis on yourself. Make a list of your strengths and weaknesses. Be realistic not too harsh or too imaginative. Identifying your strengths and weaknesses gives you a reminder to put your skills and qualities to good use; identify ways in which you need development and how to improve. You can also do this activity with your staff or team members to identify how best to develop and optimize their performance. Knowing your own weaknesses and others' strengths enables you to delegate appropriately, too.

3. Use mindfulness. This means developing the practice of being wholly present in the moment and aware of everything around us and in us, including the environment, physical sensations, our thoughts and our feelings for certain periods of time. Studies have shown that mindfulness is clearly linked to improvement in leaders both in their professional and their personal capacities.

5. Be curious and encouraging. Show an interest in your team members' hopes, dreams and goals. Help them to realize them and to succeed. Support them in acknowledging their own stresses, challenges and barriers and help them discover ways to address them, find solutions and act.

6. Practice social awareness. Notice your environment and context, socially and organizationally. Leaders consistently interact with others, so social awareness is essential to recognizing their moods, states and feelings from the expression on their face to their body language to what they say and what they do. Organizationally, be aware of strategies, decisions priorities, politics and trends and communicate them. Be aware of people's needs and know how to provide for them.

EI encourages compassion globally and helps to develop our connections with one another. Develop your EI now, and I believe you will have the skills and ability to holistically succeed in all aspects of work and life even in these turbulent times.

4. Listen with tolerance, compassion and empathy. Instead of expressing your own emotional needs through your own feelings and their enactment, imagine how other people might feel and identify their emotions. This can help you to empathize with them and give an appropriate response to them and their needs. Attune yourself to the emotions of others, and you can respond in the most appropriate way to any circumstance whether it's reassuring a staff member who is wary of a certain assignment, motivating someone who missed out on a promotion or enthusing a large audience. Empathetic leaders listen carefully, are approachable and recognize an underlying emotion, so their staff feel acknowledged and understood.

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It is a tough question to answer because it is so broad and it is difficult to know the information to concentrate on.

It is a seemingly informal and friendly question so candidates tend not to prepare for it. This is a mistake, it is very easy to bore the interviewer with irrelevant information. Use these expert interview tips to help you with this one.

Know what the requirements of the job opening are. Make sure you have a good understanding of what the company is looking for in a successful candidate. Tailor your answer to highlight how you have the skills and abilities the company is looking for.

· Keep it to the point - an interviewer will quickly lose interest in a candidate who rambles on about themselves. Stick to about 3 - 5 pertinent points. Start with the strongest benefit you can bring to the job.

· Be specific by supporting your answer with facts and figures.

2. Why should we hire you?

One of the 5 common interview questions, "Why should we hire you?" requires similar preparation. Match your skills to the job requirements. Look at the competencies needed for success in this type of position.

Prepare a statement that clearly demonstrates these skills and competencies.

Avoid the type of answers that don't work for this question such as I am a hard worker and I try really hard. These don't tell the interviewer why you, specifically, are the right person for the job.

3. What are your strengths and weaknesses?

The old favorite - "What are your strengths and weaknesses?"

Keep it job-related. The interviewer is not really interested in how good you are at cooking or swimming. Show how your strengths would benefit the job and the company.

Avoid falling into the old trap of trying to present a strength as a weaknesses such as I am a workaholic. This is too much of a cliche for credibility. Focus rather on how you are trying to improve a genuine weakness.

4. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Another of the 5 common interview questions is "Where do you see yourself in 5 years time?"

The interviewer is asking this question to see how your expectations fit with the job and the company. Keep it career-related. Discussing plans to travel the world or run a marathon is not what the interviewer is looking for. Avoid specific job titles and exact time frames.

Answer in more general terms emphasizing your long term commitment to this position and your desire to learn and grow. Employers view goal-setting as desirable in an employee so start off by saying "The goals I have set myself are ..."

5. Why do you want to work for this company? This is a standard interview question. The interviewer is checking to see how much you know about the company and if you have really thought about why you would like a job with them. Use these guidelines. Do comprehensive background research on the company before your interview.

· How do your personal motivations fit in with what you have learned about the company?

Use specifics when referring to what it is about the company that appeals to you.

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Tips for Following UpAfter a Job Interview

After you have a job interview, it's important to follow up and thank your interviewer for taking the time to meet.

Along with expressing appreciation, your thank-you letter, email, or phone call is an opportunity to:

• highlight your relevant qualifications;

• show your enthusiasm for the role;

• mention important details that didn't come up during the interview.

that you didn't get a chance to discuss.

Include your contact information. Make it easy for the interviewer to get back in touch by including your phone number and email address in your correspondence.

Follow-Up Email Message and Thank-You Letter Tips

Follow the guidelines below when crafting your follow-up notes.

Send a thank-you letter or email to everyone who interviewed you. It can be helpful to jot down some quick notes immediately after your interview to remind yourself of topics discussed and points you want to cover.

Review examples of thank-you letters if you're not sure what to write. Use a template as a starting point for your own correspondence.

When you are selected for a job interview, it means that you're a serious contender for the job. That's why it's important to take the time to follow up after every single job interview, including in-person and phone interviews, as well as second interviews. Sending a thank-you note also shows that you're interested in the position. If an employer is deliberating between two candidates with similar qualifications, a thank-you note could give you an edge over the competition. It's a reminder that you're in contention for the position.

How to Follow up After a Job Interview

If possible, collect business cards from everyone you meet during your interview. That way, you'll have people's contact information on hand.

If you're interviewing remotely or that isn't feasible, check LinkedIn for the interviewers' job titles, contact information, and the correct spelling of their names. If the information isn't listed, look up interviewers on the company website or call the company's main line. A receptionist may be able to access the company directory and help you gather up details.

What to Include in Your Follow-Up Email or Letter

Promote your candidacy. Use your follow-up note to reiterate your interest in the job and the company. Tell the interviewer why you are qualified. Highlight your relevant skills that are specific to the job's requirements. Show the company that you're a match. What did you forget to say? Mention anything you wish you had said, but didn't, during the interview. This is an opportunity to bring up anything relevant

Email is the fastest way to say thank after a job interview, especially if the interviewers hinted that they will be making a quick decision. It's perfectly acceptable to send a thank you email message. Don't wait. Send your note within 24 hours of the interview, sooner if you're emailing. The saying "he who hesitates is lost" can hold true when you're on the job hunt.

Proofread your follow-up letters before you send them. A typo or a grammatical error can knock you out of contention. Be particularly mindful of people's names; spelling those incorrectly will definitely be noticed.

Follow-Up Phone Call Tips

Even though it's easier to send a quick email, making a follow-up phone call can help your candidacy for the job.

What's more, if the job at hand involves a lot of phone time, calling to say thanks shows you have the strong communication skills required for the position. Always start by saying who you are (use your full name), the position you interviewed for, and when you met. You can also mention anything you forgot to say during the interview.

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SEAHAWKS ATHLETES

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Released 12/22/2022

The final LEARFIELD Directors' Cup fall standings were released on Thursday, December 22, with the Keiser Seahawks placing fourth.

The 2021-22 NAIA LEARFIELD IMG College Directors' Cup Runners-Up registered 230 points through the fall season. The Seahawks had three teams qualify for the postseason during the fall, with men's soccer advancing to the second round, women's soccer making it to the NAIA semifinals, and football making its first appearance in the NAIA National Championship game.

NEXT UP

The 2022-23 Division I LEARFIELD Directors' Cup standings will be published on Thursday, January 12 The winter standings will begin distribution on Thursday, March 30

The LEARFIELD Directors' Cup was developed as a joint effort between the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and USA Today. Points are awarded based on each institution's finish in NCAA Championships.

Please note, standings published midseason are unofficial. Official standings will be published upon the completion of the spring season. Complete standings and the scoring structure can be found on NACDA's website at www.directorscup.org. In addition, please visit www.thedirectorscup.com and follow us on Twitter @ldirectorscup

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Keiser University tops U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges ranking for Social Mobility

Keiser University has been named the No. 1 university in the country in providing social mobility to its students according to U.S. News & World Report’s 2023 Best Colleges ranking, the nation’s leading college rankings list.

“We are humbled to be recognized so prominently among the best schools in the nation as the top university in the country in providing social mobility to students,” said Arthur Keiser, Ph.D., Chancellor of Keiser University. “Keiser University is dedicated to creating an inclusive future for all by providing access and opportunity to a diverse population of students and helping them create positive outcomes in their lives.”

Keiser University has continued its climb as one of the best schools in the country for social mobility, earning a top spot on the ranking in each of the four years since U.S. News first published the list. Last year, Keiser University was ranked No. 5 in the country and No. 1 in Florida in the category. In 2021 Keiser ranked No. 11 in the category and took the No. 34 spot in 2020.

The U.S. News social mobility ranking measures colleges and universities on their ability to graduate economically disadvantaged students. The ranking considers the six-year graduation rate of Pell Grant students in comparison with its six-year graduation rate among non-Pell recipients. The question of how well universities prepare lowincome students for success has garnered attention in recent months with some universities receiving criticism for failing to create positive outcomes for disadvantaged students. Keiser University has closed the gap for low-income learners of all ages by offering unique and targeted student support services, and degree programs in many emerging and critical industries.

“As a university that prioritizes student success and career attainment, we are incredibly proud to continue developing student-centered resources that empower our students and help them achieve the American Dream,” said Keiser. “This lies at the heart of our mission and Keiser University will continue its effort to improve quality of life for individuals and communities throughout Florida and the nation.”

In addition to its top spot on the social mobility ranking, Keiser University climbed 80 spots to No. 219 overall in the National Universities category. This is

only the third year the University has been listed in the National University category which includes schools that are mostly research-oriented and offer a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Keiser moved from the Regional Universities grouping in 2020 as a result of its Carnegie Classification as a Doctoral University.

The 2023 U.S. News & World Report Best College rankings assess more than 1,800 U.S. bachelor’s degree-granting institutions on 17 metrics and place the largest emphasis on a college’s ability to retain and graduate its students. Other factors include class size, undergraduate academic reputation, and how much a school spends per student on instruction and other related educational expenses.

Keiser University’s rise the U.S. News rankings is the latest honor in a series of positive and impactful news. In August, Keiser University was named the No. 29 Best Hispanic-Serving Institution in the country and climbed three spots to earn No. 14 Best University in Florida by Niche. In July, Keiser University and the National Association of Hispanic Nurses announced the formation of a nursing advisory council to help solve Florida’s nursing shortage. The University has also recently announced new degree programs in women’s health nursing and Fintech, and the development of an aquatic center at its Flagship campus.

Keiser University enrolls approximately 20,000 students at 21 campuses throughout Florida, internationally, and online. For nearly half a century, Keiser University continues to address the talent needs of Florida. Most of Keiser’s academic degrees are in industries identified as emerging or critically needed and address job growth in Florida’s targeted industries.

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At Keiser University, service to our students and to the community, has always been at the heart of our mission. Providing opportunities that give people the best chance to succeed in life is demonstrated in our quality academic programs and commitment to coaching students to employment. This commitment is evident through Keiser’s role as the largest producer of nurses in Florida and our ranking as the No. 5 school in the country for Social Mobility by U.S. News and World Report. To continue our service to the community and our students, we see an incredible opportunity to change lives by building a new aquatic center on our Flagship Campus. This aquatic center will provide a home for the National Champion Seahawks Swim Teams, a catalyst for sports tourism in South Florida, and a venue for children in our community to learn to swim.

For more information and additional ways that you can help, please visit: aquaticcenter.keiseruniversity.edu

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