Presidential Perspectives — January 2024
Hello, Panthers!
Spring Semester is off and running, and your university is geared up for a remarkable 2024!
Does it get any better than this? While much of the rest of the country is bundling up to stay warm, we’re basking in beautiful Space Coast sunshine. Nowhere on campus is that better enjoyed than in the pristine Joy & Gordon Patterson Botanical Garden. If you haven’t taken a stroll in the Garden lately, I encourage you to check it out when you can. I might move my office out here!
Meanwhile it’s going to be a busy rest of the month. I hope you’re planning to join us for the Presidential Investiture ceremony on Friday, Jan. 26, at 3:30 p.m. in the Clemente Center. It’s open to everyone and will be an excellent event as we take time to celebrate together this great university and reflect on our 65th anniversary. If you haven’t reserved your spot, log on to fit.edu/65 and register. If you can’t join us on campus, please tune in to the live stream—you can get there from the Florida Tech homepage.
As we honor the past, our eyes are firmly focused on the future. In the coming days we’ll be sharing details on our new strategic plan. This plan sets the course of our shared future by building on Florida Tech’s distinctive identity and focusing on four key pillars of success. To help achieve our vision, each pillar identifies ambitious goals to guide Florida Tech and its constituents in moving Forward Together with Boundless Potential. The goals presented promote a sense of excellence, innovation, and transformation throughout the university, so stay tuned for full details.
I encourage you to remain engaged and be ready for what’s next. I predict it’s going to be a worthwhile journey—first and foremost because we’ll take that journey together.
Let’s talk again soon—until then…Go Panthers!
Sincerely,
John Nicklow, Ph.D.
President
