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Defining what’s possible.
That’s our mantra as we celebrate our 50th year serving the Southwest Florida community. As your Interim District President, my plan is to continue the excellent work of Edison State College. In any institution with our longevity, there are always challenges to meet. I see them as opportunities to strengthen our resolve, keeping in mind that our ultimate mission is to provide exceptional educational opportunities to the more than 26,000 students we serve.
We are fortunate to have such a dedicated group of administrators, faculty and staff who are passionate about Edison State College and all that it represents. Bringing this wealth of expertise, talent and enthusiasm together makes our College even better, and that ultimately benefits our students.
When our students graduate from Edison, they take with them the knowledge and experience needed to make a positive impact in a global society. Whether they choose to fulfill their goals with us or continue their education at another institution, we all benefit as a community. Our educational focus is offering workforce career paths in areas that make Southwest Florida a great place to live. From teachers, nurses, medical technicians, firefighters and paramedics to accountants, paralegals, information technology and business administrators and managers, they are part of the very essence to ensure dynamic and thriving communities.
As Thomas Edison once said, “The three great essentials to achieving anything worthwhile are first, hard work, second, stick-to-it-iveness, and third, common sense.”
Looking ahead, Edison State College will continue offering vital educational opportunities to the communities we serve.
Sincerely,
J. Dudley Goodlette
Interim District President
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