Past Events
FCAN Announces Honorees of its Unsung Heroes of Resilience Awards
Florida College Access Network (FCAN) is pleased to announce the winners of its Florida Unsung Heroes of Resilience Awards. “This award is in recognition of Florida community members who went above and beyond the call to support students impacted by extraordinary...
Join us at the 2018 FCAN Summit for a conversation with Florida Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith
What new policies will impact college access and attainment for Florida students? The 2018 Florida College Access Network Summit will feature a conversation with Representative Carlos Guillermo Smith, member of the Florida House of Representatives...
Key Takeaways from FCAN Webinar — Hands On Banking: Helping Students Afford College Through Sound Money Management
Helping students develop responsible money management skills has never been more important. With the cost of education rising, young people often take on significant financial obligations before they fully understand how debt works. Giving these students the necessary...
Summit Speaker Series — The State of Developmental Education Reform in Florida
In the summer of 2013, the Florida Legislature passed Senate Bill 1720, which provides alternative options for colleges to address the needs of students who are not quite college ready. During the latest episode of FCAN’s Summit Speaker Series, Dr. Karinda Barrett —...
Summit Speaker Series — A MultiGen Approach to College Prep for First Generation College Latinos
Education is something that no one can take away from you. The importance of establishing a college-going culture among all Latinos is at the center of the fifth entry in FCAN’s Summit Speaker Series, which gives a select group of presenters the opportunity to share...
Key Takeaways from $500 for College Decision Day: How Better Make Room is Helping Schools Celebrate Students
On Thursday, March 29, Florida College Access Network was pleased to host Eric Waldo, executive director for Michelle Obama’s Better Make Room initiative, for a webinar highlighting exciting opportunities for schools hosting Florida College Decision Day events. Mr....
Summit Speaker Series — Achieve Escambia: Data Driving Our Future!
“Our session can be summed up in one word: hope.” That succinct description is one of the highlights in the fourth installment of FCAN’s Summit Speaker Series, which gives a select group of presenters the opportunity to share information about their sessions prior to...
Take Stock in Children to partner with Florida College Access Network on 2018 FCAN Summit
Through a partnership with Florida College Access Network (FCAN), more than 50 Take Stock in Children (TSIC) college success coaches from across the state will attend the 2018 Florida College Access Network Summit (FCAN Summit) to expand their professional...
Register today for FCAN Webinar — Hands on Banking: Helping Students Afford College Through Sound Money Management
Students prosper when they have the knowledge and skills they need to be financially self-sufficient. It's more important than ever to learn the basics of sound money management, responsible use of credit, and how to pay for college. These lessons can be...
Key takeaways from FCAN Webinar — Getting to the Finish Line: Unique Postsecondary Barriers Adult Students Face
In order for Florida to be ready for tomorrow’s jobs, we need adults who have started college to complete a credential. FCAN’s Kathy McDonald, assistant director of network partnerships, recently hosted Complete Florida’s director Dr. Michelle Horton, and Jehan Clark,...