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Florida
The old
The State of Florida
Established1961
Colors: French blue
Silver, Red.
Founded by state of Florida Congress
Public Research Institution
Main Campus built on Abandoned military airfield
Gave Honorary Doctorate to President Lyndon B.
Johnson (1964)
The new
The Associate Vice President
and Dean of Student Office
exists to assist students in
meeting their educational
goals by offering assistance
with academic matters and
leadership and student
development
opportunities, through
individual advising.
President Barack Obama Visits FAU
o U.S. Leader Delivers Speech on Economic Policy
“…to serve its region, state, and nation by preparing
students to make meaningful contributions in an
increasingly complex global society, by encouraging
reflection on and evaluation of emerging needs and
priorities, and by supporting research and service that
enhances economic, human, and cultural development.”
We'll fight fight fight for F A U
There's foot-ball in pa-ra-dise
We'll fight fight fight for F A U
We know we're gonna win and it's feelin' mighty nice
Cheering our football team down the field and waving our colors
too
Hoot! Hoot!
The fighting Owls are on the prowl
Go F A U hey!
Go Owls Go!
Go Owls Go!
Hit'em high, hit'em low, Go Owls Go!
Academic staff: 1,621
Admin. Staff: 1,652
Students: ≈30,000
o Undergraduates: ≈24, 000
o Postgraduates: ≈4,500
o Other Students: ≈1,500
White, 59.9Black, 17.1
Hispanic, 16.6
Asian, 4.6
NA, 3.4 Unknown, 1 American Indean, 0.3
The Locations and Primary Studies
Dania Beach
Davie
Fort Lauderdale
Jupiter
Port St. Lucie
Fort Pierce
Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institution
Established in 1997 as a state-funded Type II research center, the institute is part of FAU's Department of Ocean Engineering.
Students are engaged in federally and industry-sponsored ocean engineering research and technology development in the areas of o Acoustics
o Marine vehicles
o Hydrodynamics
o Physical oceanography
o Marine materials
o Nanocomposites
# of Students: 70
Average Age: 26
Male80%
Female20%
Gender
FAU colleges with programs at the FAU Davie campus
include:
o The College for Design and Social Inquiry
o The Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
o The College of Business
o The College of Education
o The Christine E. Lynn College of Nursing
o The Charles E. Schmidt College of Science
Number of Students: 5,000
Average Age: 29
Gender
Female
Male
The Fort Lauderdale campus in downtown Fort
Lauderdale takes advantage of its unique urban setting
to serve as a center for FAU programs in creative
industries and urban affairs.
o The College for Design and Social Inquiry
o The Dorothy F. Schmidt College of Arts and Letters
o The College of Business
Number of Students: 900
Average Age: 28
Female47%Male
53%
Gender
The MacArthur Campus is also home to the
o Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College
o The Center for Environmental Studies
o The Hibel Museum of Art
o New research facility for Scripps Florida
o Future site of the Max Planck Florida Institute.
FAU’s Division of Student Affairs and
The Student Government Association
Student life events and services
Student services including
o admissions
o financial aid
o registrar
The Bread and Butter
Average 28
Required 25
2.6
o Average 3.8
Dania Beach Campus Library
Davie Campus Library
Fort Lauderdale (Main Library) Largest
Jupiter Campus Library
Port St. Lucie Library
Fort Pierce Campus Library
Research Institution
o Biology
o Neuroscience
o Biotechnology
Biology
o Biotechnology
Chemistry
o Organic Chemistry
Computer Science
Asus NJ6V
Intel Core I5 processor
Windows 7 Ultimate/Linux/ Mac Snow Leopard
USB 3.0
Nvidia Optimus
500 GB Hard drive w/ 1 TB external Hard drive
Baseball
Tennis
Golf
Croquet
Football (D1)
Swimming
Many more
Academic
Graduate
Greek
Honor Societies
Medical
Multi-cultural
Special interest
Student Government
Chemistry Club
Spanish Club
Mechanisms of Biology Club M.O.B.
(a) The use of notes, books, or assistance from or to
other students while taking an examination or working on
other assignments unless specifically authorized by the
instructor--acts defined as cheating.
(b) The presentation of words or ideas from an existing
source as one's own--acts defined as plagiarism.
(c) Other activities that interfere with the educational
mission within the classroom.
o Penalties include expulsion (without refund of tuition)
o Dismissal from any seats of office
o Withholding of incoming/recieved degree
Ah it was good while it lasted
Instate $12,859.00
Out of State $19,715.00
Housing (on campus) $10,940.00
Current Meal Plan: $2,800.00
There is employment (TA) though extremely competitive.
Scholarships Available: Florida Bright Futures
Motor-vehicle
Public transit
Roommate snores: deal with it
Roommate borrows items and does not return them: don’t allow to burrow item. If done so without permission file grievance with dorm manager
Roommate eats all food: contact dorm manager
Either too organized or too sloppy: talk to roommate about habits and if nothing changes, deal with it
Roommate has friends over who mess with your stuff: contact dorm manager and file grievance
Do not like their music, posters, clothes, or beliefs: not really my concern
Commit acts that lead to eviction: contact dorm manger file grievances repeatedly until problem is resolved
I have a schedule already that gives me an edge for time
management
I have self-control and know how to say “No!”
Alter schedule to allow more study time/practice
I have spouse to wake me and I have two alarms set
synchronously
No, for complete budget click here
I plan to pay off college during my years of
instruction, there will be no loans