Everglades University

Overview:

The History of Everglades University Corporate History In August of 1998, Arthur and Belinda Keiser purchased American Flyers College (American Flyers, Inc. now Everglades University). In the fall of 1999, the College's name was changed to Everglades College and it was relocated to Fort Lauderdale, FL. In January of 2000, the Keisers created Everglades College, Inc. which was incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation in the State of Florida. In August of 2002, the US Department of the Internal Revenue Service recognized Everglades College, Inc. as a not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) corporation and Everglades College, Inc. became independently operated by a Board of Trustees. On September 1, 2002, Dr. Arthur Keiser donated the value of the stock of American Flyers, Inc. to the corporation (Everglades College, Inc.). Academic History In September 1990, American Flyers College (now Everglades University) was founded in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. American Flyers College became a nationally accredited college under the standards of the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT) and was licensed by the Florida State Board of Independent Colleges and Universities (SBICU) to award Associate of Science Degrees. In 1997, American Flyers College moved to the Pompano Air Park to better serve its student body. Later in 2000, to better serve the needs of the community, Everglades College added Bachelor of Science Degrees with majors in Business Administration, Information Technology, Applied Management, Aviation Management, and Professional Aviation. In the fall of 2002, Everglades College became one of the first colleges in the country to offer a Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Alternative Medicine. In January 2003, the State of Florida, Department of Education, Commission for Independent Education granted approval to open the Sarasota Branch Campus of Everglades College. In May of 2003, Everglades College received approval to offer Master's Degrees in Business Administration, Information Technology, and Aviation Science. In December of 2003, Everglades College officially changed its name to Everglades University and also received approval to offer a Bachelor of Science Degree in Aviation Technology. In April 2004, the Main Campus of Everglades University relocated to Boca Raton, Florida. In August 2004, the State of Florida, Department of Education, Commission for Independent Education granted approval to open the Orlando Branch Campus of Everglades University. In August of 2005, Everglades University added the Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Construction Management.

Culture:

The History of Everglades University Corporate History In August of 1998, Arthur and Belinda Keiser purchased American Flyers College (American Flyers, Inc. now Everglades University). In the fall of 1999, the College's name was changed to Everglades College and it was relocated to Fort Lauderdale, FL. In January of 2000, the Keisers created Everglades College, Inc. which was incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation in the State of Florida. In August of 2002, the US Department of the Internal Revenue Service recognized Everglades College, Inc. as a not-for-profit 501 (c) (3) corporation and Everglades College, Inc. became independently operated by a Board of Trustees. On September 1, 2002, Dr. Arthur Keiser donated the value of the stock of American Flyers, Inc. to the corporation (Everglades College, Inc.). Academic History In September 1990, American Flyers College (now Everglades University) was founded in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. American Flyers College became a nationally accredited college under the standards of the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT) and was licensed by the Florida State Board of Independent Colleges and Universities (SBICU) to award Associate of Science Degrees. In 1997, American Flyers College moved to the Pompano Air Park to better serve its student body. Later in 2000, to better serve the needs of the community, Everglades College added Bachelor of Science Degrees with majors in Business Administration, Information Technology, Applied Management, Aviation Management, and Professional Aviation. In the fall of 2002, Everglades College became one of the first colleges in the country to offer a Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Alternative Medicine. In January 2003, the State of Florida, Department of Education, Commission for Independent Education granted approval to open the Sarasota Branch Campus of Everglades College. In May of 2003, Everglades College received approval to offer Master's Degrees in Business Administration, Information Technology, and Aviation Science. In December of 2003, Everglades College officially changed its name to Everglades University and also received approval to offer a Bachelor of Science Degree in Aviation Technology. In April 2004, the Main Campus of Everglades University relocated to Boca Raton, Florida. In August 2004, the State of Florida, Department of Education, Commission for Independent Education granted approval to open the Orlando Branch Campus of Everglades University. In August of 2005, Everglades University added the Bachelor of Science Degree with a major in Construction Management.

Benefits:

Is Everglades University affordable? Yes, in most cases, prospective students are able to afford Everglades University. The Financial Services Department provides assistance to those students who qualify for financial aid in order to pay for tuition expenses. Does Everglades University accept transfer credits? Yes, transferability of credits is determined by matching comparable courses. Everglades University participates in the Florida's Statewide Course Numbering System. Can a full-time working student attend Everglades University? Yes, our convenient schedules were created to help make it possible for a working adult to complete a degree. Our students are afforded the flexibility to take day, evening, weekend, or 100% online classes. * *Please contact the campus of your choice for class schedule availability.

Mission Statement:

The mission of Everglades University is to provide quality education to adult learners of diverse backgrounds in a collaborative environment where each individual has the opportunity to achieve personal growth. The University seeks to accomplish its mission by combining small class sizes and innovative programs with traditional academic values to deliver graduate and undergraduate programs both on campus and online.

Products:

Undergraduate Degrees: Bachelor of Science - Major: Business AdministrationBachelor of Science - Major: Information TechnologyBachelor of Science - Major: Applied ManagementBachelor of Science - Major: Aviation ManagementBachelor of Science - Major: Alternative MedicineBachelor of Science - Major: Aviation TechnologyGraduate Degrees: Master’s Degree in Business AdministrationMaster’s Degree in Information TechnologyMaster’s Degree in Aviation Science

Memberships:

Everglades University holds membership in: Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges Florida Association of Bursars and Student Accounting Administrators Career College Association Broward Association of Career Schools Florida Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators Southeastern Association of Colleges and Employers National Association of Colleges and Employers The Greater Boca Raton Chamber of Commerce Fort Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce NAFSA: Association of International Educators Florida Career Professionals Association American Library Association (ALA) Florida Library Association (FLA) Human Resource Association of Broward County Human Resource Association of Palm Beach County Society of Human Resource Management InternetCoast Associated Builders and Contractors: Florida East Coast Chapter Associated Builders and Contractors: Florida Gulf Coast Chapter Associated Builders and Contractors: Central Florida Chapter Orlando Chamber of Commerce Sarasota Chamber of Commerce Manatee Chamber of Commerce Sarasota Committee for Economic Development SEFLIN Associate Member Association of Colleges and Research Libraries (ACRL) Broward County Chamber of Commerce Tampa Bay Library Consortium (TBLC) Central Florida Library Cooperative (CFLC)

Contact:

Main campus - Boca Raton, FL 5002 T-REX Avenue, #100 Boca Raton, FL 33431 Tel. (561) 912-1211 Toll-free (888) 772-6077 Fax (561) 912-1191 Orlando, FL 5600 Lake Underhill Road Orlando, FL 32807 Toll Free 866-289-1078 Telephone 407-277-0311 Fax 407-482-9801 Sarasota, FL 6151 Lake Osprey Drive Sarasota, FL 34240 Tel. (941) 907-2262 Toll Free (866) 907-2262 Fax (941) 907-6634