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Board of Trustees

Orientation

New Board Member Orientation

Welcome to the Florida Polytechnic University Board of Trustees Orientation

We’re honored to welcome you to the Florida Polytechnic University Board of Trustees. Thank you for your commitment to serving the state of Florida and our university by bringing your time, insight, and leadership to our innovative and forward-thinking institution.

Your orientation experience is designed to reflect the spirit of Florida Poly’s academic approach rooted in innovation and efficiency. Modeled after our “flipped classroom” concept, this blended learning format allows you to explore key information through a series of eight concise, self-paced modules prior to your in-person orientation.

This structure ensures that when you arrive on campus, your time is focused on meaningful dialogue, collaboration, and a deeper understanding of your role and impact as a trustee. We’re confident this approach will make your orientation experience both engaging and productive.

We look forward to partnering with you as we continue to shape the future of STEM education in Florida and beyond.

Our Strategic Foundation

Everything we do is driven by a powerful mission, an ambitious vision, and guiding principles that shape our identity, fuel our innovation, and direct our path forward.

Mission

We serve students and industry through educational excellence and the discovery, advancement, and application of knowledge in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Vision

Highly desirable graduates and solutions for a resilient high-tech economy

Guiding Principles

Excellence & Opportunity

To pursue the highest quality of academic and institutional success while ensuring access to opportunities for all students.

Student-Focused

To prioritize the needs, success, and well-being of students in every aspect of the institution.

Steadfast Integrity

To demonstrate an unwavering dedication to honesty, ethical behavior, and transparency in all aspects of the institution.

Community Collaboration

To work together within and beyond the institution to create mutual support, leverage strengths, and achieve collective success.

Fearless Curiosity

To inspire a relentless drive to explore new ideas and take bold, innovative steps, particularly in areas of uncertainty.

Forward Thinking

To prioritize a deep commitment to innovation, growth, and readiness for the future.

Advancement & Foundation Module Coming Soon!

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.