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Police activity on campus

August 1, 2018

August 1, 2018, 10:14 a.m.
We are saddened to announce that we have lost a member of our community. Police officials have confirmed the body found on campus this morning was that of a Florida Poly student who died by suicide. Next of kin has been notified. Grief counselors are available in the Innovation, Science and Technology Building to assist the university community.

 

August 1, 2018, 9 a.m.
A grief counselor is on campus today to talk with individuals who may want assistance or desire counseling support.

These additional resources are available as well:

e4health (Employee Assistance Program): 1-844-208-7067
BayCare Student Assistance Program: 800-878-5470
Lakeland Regional Medical Center’s 24-hour Crisis Hotline: 863-687-1112
Peace River Center’s 24-hour Mobile Crisis Response Team in Lakeland: 863-519-3744ro
National Suicide Prevention Life-Line: 800-273-8255

August 1, 2018, 7:53 a.m.
The university police department and the Lakeland Police Department are investigating an apparent suicide on campus. Next-of-kin is being notified. Grief counselors are on the way to campus. More information will be posted here as it becomes available.

Contact:
Lydia Guzman
Assistant Director of Communication
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.