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Spring break campus services and closures

February 28, 2023

Spring break is here, and students will soon enjoy a restful, weeklong break from class starting on Monday, March 6. Florida Polytechnic University hopes everyone has a safe and fun time and returns to classes on March 13 recharged and ready to tackle the end of the semester.

Housing
Residence halls will remain open throughout spring break.
The Department of Residential Life and the Residential Life front desk in Phase 2 will be open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, March 6 through Friday, March 10. Regular hours resume Monday, March 13.
The Student Living Office will be open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, March 6 through Friday, March 10. Regular hours resume Monday, March 13.
Phoenix Dining
All campus dining facilities will be closed beginning at 7 p.m. Friday, March 3. Services resume at 11 a.m. on Sunday, March 12.
Shuttle Services
Shuttle service will not operate from March 4-10. Visit the Phoenix Shuttle website for information about schedules and routes.
Student Development Center
Open from 12-8 p.m. March 6-10 and 12-5 p.m. March 4-5 and March 11-12.
Police Services
Available 24/7 at 863-874-8472, option 2. If you experience an emergency, please call 911.

Health Services
Health Clinic

Closed Monday, March 6 through Friday, March 10.
Lakeland Regional Walk-In Clinics are available to students during this time. Visit the provider’s website for more information.
CARE Services and Resources

CARE Services will remain open with regular business hours throughout the week. Contact CARE Services by email or call 863-874-8599.

Students who need assistance regarding emotional, physical, or mental health concerns during spring break can utilize the following resources:

Resident Assistant On-Call: Phase 1, 863-398-9348; Phase 2, 863-209-5989
BayCare Student Assistance Program: 800-878-5470
Peace River Center 24-hour Crisis Line: 800-627-5906
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Text 988 or call 800-273-8255

Contact:
Lydia Guzmán
Director of Communications
863-874-8557

Session Details

This session will demonstrate that practical risk management is for everyone, regardless of a formal program. Attendees will learn actionable and simple strategies that are easy to implement, enabling them to start immediately by focusing on their top risks to build greater operational resilience and ensure the sustained success of their auxiliary enterprises.

Presenter Profile

Michelle Powell serves as the pioneering Risk Manager at Florida Polytechnic University, the state’s sole 100% STEM-dedicated institution. Having been with the university for nearly 11 years, Michelle transitioned from a leadership role in Admissions in October 2023 to establish and evolve the risk management function from the ground up. In this solo capacity, Michelle builds robust frameworks for our dynamic, young university, overseeing our insurance portfolio, consulting on third-party and event risks, and developing critical campus-wide training programs. Michelle has obtained the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) Enterprise Risk Management certificate and the Associate in Risk Management (ARM) and Construction Risk and Insurance Specialist (CRIS) designations. Her distinct background in mathematics and engineering, combined with extensive higher education leadership, brings an analytical and strategic approach enhancing the institution’s resilience.