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Remote work for employees extended through the end of May

May 13, 2020

The health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff is our top priority. Visit this webpage for resources and additional information.

 

All,

I hope you are staying safe and healthy as the COVID-19 crisis keeps turning almost every aspect of our lives upside down. I’ve enjoyed reading about the many ways you are rising to the challenge in the weekly Florida Poly Highlights newsletter.

As you know, the COVID-19 situation continues to be fluid and ever-changing. Although some portions of our state are beginning to reopen and return to somewhat normal operations, our current remote work environment will continue through at least the end of May. I will be back in touch before June 1 with more information as plans are developed by our Emergency Management Team and Cabinet.

I want you to know that we are committed to doing what’s best for our Florida Poly community and will be doing everything we can to carefully and safely move our University forward.

As always, please remain in close contact with your colleagues and your supervisor. The only way we will get through this historic situation is by working together and supporting one another.

Thank you for the hard work and dedication each of you has shown as you continue working to advance our mission. I truly appreciate each one of you.

Best,
Randy Avent

 

Contact:
Lydia Guzman
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.