Public Policy Issues



Move over, Fox and MSNBC: Two Professors to Debate on Thursday

Who needs to watch talking heads debate politics on MSNBC or Fox News when Valencia has its own in-house political [...]


Valencia Professor: Learn to Appreciate and Embrace Diversity

What does a diverse student body mean to teachers and to colleges? Professor John Scolaro, who has taught humanities at [...]


Governor Rick Scott Reappoints Two Valencia Board of Trustees

9/23/2011 Tallahassee, Fla. – Today, Governor Rick Scott announced the reappointments of M. Bertica Cabrera-Morris and Lewis “Lew” M. Oliver [...]


Valencia is Again Top Producer of Associate Degrees in Nation

For the second year in a row, Valencia Community College ranks first in the nation in the number of associate [...]


Homeland Security in the Wake of Bin Laden’s Demise

On Monday, May 9, Valencia will host “Shaping a Secure Future: A Forum on Homeland Security,” involving experts from the [...]


Expanding College Opportunities is Focus of Local Education Summit

Read the full story from UCF News on the fifth College Access Summit held at UCF in February. [...]


Valencia Cited as Model for Getting More to Graduate in Inside Higher Ed Article

Funding Completion February 22, 2011 By Hilary Pennington Leading a college or university today is more challenging — and more [...]


Orlando Sentinel Editorial

Read the opinion piece in today’s Orlando Sentinel. At a White House event this fall, President Obama called community colleges [...]


Valencia Trustees Move to Become “Valencia College”

Trustees approved President Shugart’s recommendation to rename the school to more accurately convey its mission. [...]


Building Named for Paul Mears Sr.

At a ceremony held today, Valencia celebrated a $1 million gift from the Mears Transportation Group in memory of Paul [...]