DR.JAMES HENNINGSEN L
AST OCTOBER, THE COLLEGE OF CENTRAL FLORIDA ANNOUNCED THAT JAMES HENNINGSEN, ED.D., WOULD BECOME THE COLLEGE’S NEXT PRESIDENT. AFTER 15 YEARS AS PRESIDENT, DR. CHARLES DASSANCE STEPPED DOWN TO RETIRE. A NATIONAL SEARCH FOR DASSANCE’S REPLACEMENT LED TO THE DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES’ UNANIMOUS VOTE FOR DR. HENNINGSEN. HERE, WE’RE HAPPY TO INTRODUCE THE NEW COLLEGE PRESIDENT.
What is your experience prior to CF?
I have spent most of my professional career in the Florida College System at Valencia College and Seminole State College of Florida. Most recently, I served as the vice president for academic affairs/chief academic officer at Seminole State. There, I also served as vice president for student success/chief student affairs officer and director of institutional research.
What are your goals for the college?
First and foremost, my goal is to ensure that we have the highest-quality faculty and staff and academic programs for our students and community. I believe it is critical to the long-term success of our community to increase the postsecondary attainment rate of our citizens and prepare them for 21st century jobs. Additionally, we need to strengthen public and private partnerships to leverage our combined community resources to strengthen the economic vitality of our region.
COLLEGE PRESIDENT, COLLEGE OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
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OF SCATTION EDU
Why should someone choose to study at CF?
The College of Central Florida is learning-centered and committed to the success of our students. We provide a wide variety of academic and student development program offerings with individualized student focus. Our class sizes provide personal interaction with faculty, and our nationally recognized and award-winning programs prepare our students for success in the workplace. The quality of our faculty and staff is evident, as CF was just recognized by the Aspen Institute as one of the top 120 colleges in the country for the second year in a row.
What do you think makes Ocala a great college town?
The college continues to be a focal point of educational, cultural and community activity. Ocala is a giving community, and CF’s culture of encouragement provides and supports service learning, volunteering and internships. Our community is a great place to learn, work, live and play.
What are your future plans for CF?
CF will continue to expand high-demand programs and explore and develop need-based baccalaureate degrees, in partnership with universities, in order to provide skilled graduates for jobs and support our regional economic development. Our goal is to be the first choice provider for higher education opportunities in our region.
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