Elements of Newsworthiness: Prominence and Impact
FAMU president strives to improve students' success rate
Florida A&M University President Larry Robinson will never forget when COVID-19 made its way to Tallahassee in 2020. Many students were unable to get internships, jobs and afford school.
Most students depended on Robinson along with the Federal Cares Act to provide financial support which helped them by paying tuition and outstanding balances, according to FAMU’s website.
Two years later, Robinson remains committed to FAMU, establishing valuable resources for students. He aims to make sure that students succeed by providing financial assistance and creating the Center for Academic Success and Student Services.
Robinson said the university would work in the best interests of its students. He mentioned how FAMU planned to support students in times of hardships.
“A lot of revenue went to support them on their journey through the university,” Robinson said. "We thought about the things that we could do now that those plans have been provided through federal resources to help them and their families through that struggle.”
In addition, Robinson said the CASS center was exclusively built for its convenience. He then highlights the importance of having the building on campus.
“The building allows us to consolidate all of our student services into one building, we have financial aid, mental health counseling and career counseling,” Robinson said. “It makes students have to spend less time getting there and more time getting the services that they need on the campus.”
Lindsey LaRose, who is a student at FAMU, said the CASS center may help students who face difficulties with adjusting to college life.
“Being a first-year, many students lose themselves, especially with so many things being thrown at them, like clubs and organizations,” LaRose said. “Having those resources right there for our students is so awesome and amazing and it shows how much FAMU cares for their students.”
According to FAMU’s website, during the 2020-2021 school year Robinson worked alongside FAMU to provide $16 million in debt relief funds while impacting nearly 8,000 students.
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Larry Robinson
Lindsey LaRose
FAMU.edu March 23,2022
Larry.Robinson@famu.edu
Lindsey1.LaRose@famu.edu
https://www.famu.edu/aboutfamu/news/famu-spends-over-16m-topay-off-student-outstandingbalances.php#:~:text=Florida%20A%26 M%20University%20(FAMU)%20spent, D.%2C%20has%20announced.
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