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Office of the Provost

Academic Affairs

Shaping the Future of STEM Education

Academic Affairs is the academic core of Florida Poly, providing leadership in teaching, research, and student achievement. Guided by the Provost and Vice Provost, this division ensures academic programs meet the highest standards of excellence while advancing the University’s mission to prepare students for high-tech careers.

Through strategic academic planning, faculty development, curriculum innovation, and student-centered initiatives, Academic Affairs fosters an environment where learning, discovery, and industry collaboration thrive. Every program and partnership reflects Florida Poly’s commitment to academic integrity, innovation, and preparing graduates to lead in a rapidly evolving, technology-driven world.

Our Priorities

Academic Excellence

We support innovative curriculum development and high-impact teaching practices that drive learning in engineering, data science, cybersecurity, and other STEM disciplines.

Faculty Empowerment

We foster a vibrant academic community through faculty recruitment, support, and recognition.

Student Achievement

From first-year programs to career placement, we champion initiatives that help students thrive academically and professionally.

Research & Innovation

The Office of the Provost promotes interdisciplinary research and cultivates partnerships with industry, government, and academia.

Leading Academic Excellence

The President is supported by a dedicated team that assists in advancing University priorities and supporting students, faculty, and staff.

Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs

Vice Provost of Academic Affairs

Contact the Office of the Provost

For appointments, administrative questions, or general inquiries, contact:

Chantal Cortes
Executive Assistant to the Provost
863-874-8596 | ccortes@floridapoly.edu | IST Building, Office 2055

Academic Integrity

The University takes academic integrity seriously and provides clear policies, procedures, and tools to help faculty address violations.

Administrative Assessment

Administrative units conduct periodic plans and reports in alignment with unit mission, division, and University priorities. Plans and reports are submitted through Xitracs.

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.