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South University: Providing a Warm, Supportive

Learning Environment in West Palm Beach

BY DANIEL CASCIATO focus on workplace needs
to meet the employer job Education Opportunities
As a private nonprofit insti- demand and community
tution, South University is development opportuni- for Students and Businesses:
dedicated to the intellectual, ties. Its degree programs
social and professional devel- are particularly designed to Fresh Start Grant
opment of a diverse student lead its students to their South University, West Palm Beach is committed to providing you with the educa-
population. Believing that all highest potential by com- tion you need to pursue the career you want, and our Fresh Start Grant can help you
qualified individuals should bining relevant course- get back in class and working towards your degree.
have the privilege of formal work and applicable expe- The Fresh Start Grant supports returning eligible South University students who did
academic training, South rience with supportive fac- not complete their prior program by reducing prior enrollment balances by up to 80%
University welcomes all who ulty in a professional envi- of the balance owed.
seek educational challenges. Dr. Mark Everett ronment.
“Our flexible learning “Whether that career Corporate Education Program
options allow students to pursue their aca- finds them working in a hospital, a court- South University, West Palm Beach, is dedicated to giving back to its community by
demic goals in a manner that fits their room, or a business, our students get the providing local businesses and healthcare organization’s employees with opportunities
lifestyles and their needs, says Dr. Mark education that can allow them to be highly to grow professionally through its Corporate Education Program.
Everett, Campus President of South competitive in their chosen field,” says Dr. Through the Corporate Education Program, South University will extend to part-
University, West Palm Beach. Everett. ner’s employees 20% off their prevailing credit-hour tuition rate for all programs
Through programs ranging from associ- South University prides itself on a very offered at South University, West Palm Beach (excluding the Master of Science in
ates to doctoral degrees, South University robust student support infrastructure that Physician Assistant program, Master of Medical Science in Anesthesia Science pro-
delivers education, support and guidance allows students to successfully complete gram and the RN-Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs). This special rate is also
designed to prepare students to establish their education. Students can learn and extended to employees eligible family members.
and advance careers in areas such as: grow in a welcoming environment with
Physical Therapist Assisting supportive faculty and staff who provide
Physician Assistant Studies one-on-one attention and mentorship teaching the fundamentals needed by suc- continue to be a great local partner and to
Nursing from enrollment through graduation. cessful businesses including accounting, support the school systems and students
Counseling & Psychology “Our goal is to help our student to build banking, shorthand, bookkeeping, and on the pathway to graduation. In order to
Business & Technology practical, in-demand skills for pursuing typewriting. However, over the past centu- better do so, they have introduced the
Public Health and growing their career, says Dr. Everett. ry, South University has transformed from Southeastern Florida Sunshine Grant
Criminal Justice & Legal Studies its humble roots of a two-year college, into which provides financial assistance to high
Healthcare Administration South University’s History a university offering undergraduate, grad- school graduates seeking a college educa-
South University, West Palm Beach has One of the oldest universities in uate, and doctoral degree programs. tion.
been established in the West Palm Beach Georgia, South University was founded in South University, West Palm Beach has “It is important now more than ever that
area since 1987. It offers more than 40 pro- 1899 in Savannah, Georgia. The university been serving the local community since we think about how to make the transition
grams through its campus locations and was first established as Draughon’s the 1980s, provides an excellent student from high school to higher education as
online learning platforms. These programs Practical Business College focused on experience with quality academic pro- smooth as we can,” says Dr. Everett. “Palm
grams, flexible course scheduling and a Beach County is a fabulous area to stay,
commitment to always placing students learn, work and grow. It just makes sense
first. Today, the West Palm Beach campus to invest in our student’s futures.”
spans two buildings, totaling more than The Southeastern Florida Sunshine High
70,000 square-foot of space, including a School Grant eligible applicants may qualify
landmark clock tower, fully equipped labs, for up to $1,745* per quarter toward tuition
modern classrooms and comprehensive in a bachelors degree program. Discover an
library resources. extensive program offering in areas such as
"It has evolved as a university providing Bachelor of Business Administration, Bach -
a supportive learning environment that elor of Science in Public Health, Bachelor
encourages students to engage with a com- of Science in Healthcare Management,
munity of faculty, staff, and students, eager Bach elor of Science in Criminal Justice,
to play a role in helping them achieve their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (pre-requi-
educational dreams,” says Dr. Everett. site phase only), and Bachelor of Arts in
Psychology. Eligible applicants may qualify
Virtual Learning for $1,408* per quarter in the Associate of
After monitoring the rising COVID-19 Science in Physical Therapist Assistant pro-
cases in early 2020, South University made gram.
a decision to move its campus-based stu- *Grant is issued per credit hour, up to
dents from in-person learning to a new 12 hours
remote learning format called SouthVR • To qualify you must:
(South Virtual Remote) in the spring of • Be a high school or home school grad-
2020. This format was designed to help uate or GED recipient within Broward,
students continue their education during Indian River, Martin, Miami-Dade, Palm
the pandemic, while also keeping their Beach or St. Lucie County
safety in mind. SouthVR differs from both • Be a first-time college student (high
campus and online classes by offering live school dual-enrollment students are eligi-
instruction in a remote environment that ble)
encourages interactivity and collaborative • Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 at high
working groups, while allowing for flexi- school graduation
bility. • Be accepted into an undergraduate
The university has experienced success program at South University, West Palm
in this modality as students shared that Beach
they continued to feel a part of the class- • Have a signed Memorandum of
room community with peer to peer and Understanding on file.
faculty collaboration in real-time, while To receive grant disbursements after
learning remotely. SouthVR continues to your first term, you must:
be available for its students and the univer- • Pass all courses in your prior term
sity is anticipating its use in the future. with a C or better
• Maintain Satisfactory Academic
Southeastern Florida Sunshine Progress requirements
High School Grant • Maintain at least part-time enrollment
Since South University has been in West
Palm Beach for over 30 years, Dr. Everett For more information,
says that they take its goal seriously to visit www.southuniversity.edu/.

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