Florida State graduate programs rank among nation's best
Florida State researcher wins $2.2 million grant to study childhood obesity
Florida State researcher elected fellow of Society of Mechanical Engineers
Advancing Florida State University's reputation as one of the nation's top public graduate research institutions is the major mission of this administration. We strive to accomplish this mission through building on our strengths in teaching and research.
We are dedicated to serving the university community through encouraging the growth and development of faculty resources, student opportunities and staff enrichment options.
Pursuing these resources requires strong and consistent advocacy through forging relationships and enhancing partnerships with the Legislature, state government, local government, businesses, organizations and other entities.
We actively pursue private resources as well, to attract the nation's best faculty and students as well as build new programs. To further strengthen the university's reputation as one of the nation's emerging public graduate research institutions, we have initiated "Pathways of Excellence," a multi-year plan with a series of goals and activities aimed toward moving Florida State to a new level of distinction in the academic world.
Maintaining strong connections with students is a steadfast goal in this administration's philosophy. For this reason I teach an undergraduate honors course on a regular basis. As an instructor, my goal is to make the educational process a professional and personal growth opportunity for students through interactive discussions and presentation of diverse experiences to illustrate how theories or policies are translated into practice.
This administration is strongly committed to community service. We have been engaged in projects and organizations ranging from the Dance Marathon, hurricane relief efforts and Relay for Life to local and international efforts.
Through building our academic reputation and encouraging the development of our students as citizens, we are dedicated to making Florida State University an institution that enables students to realize their goals and ambitions.
T.K. Wetherell
President, Florida State University