Past Events
FCAN Summit 2016: Spoken Word Artist Marquese McFerguson on why we are better together
May 24, 2016 | Events
There were many high points to the 2016 Florida College Access and Success Summit, but one of the most moving was from Marquese McFerguson, spoken word artist and a doctoral student at the University of South Florida. Marquese delivered an original poem, written...
Students show Florida CAN participants they are more than just a number
May 19, 2016 | Events
By Michael Preston, EdD, Executive Director, Florida Consortium of Metropolitan Research Universities This past week the Florida College Access Network held its annual meeting at the B Resort in Orlando, Florida. Florida CAN is dedicated to expanding college access...
What will you miss if you don’t register for the 2016 Florida College Access and Success Summit? A whole lot!
May 6, 2016 | Events
Register Today! The 2016 Florida College Access and Success Summit is less than one week away and time is running out to register. This year's Summit is bigger and better than ever, with a variety of sessions showcasing high-impact tools, strategies and practices to...
STEM faculty gather in Orlando for student success
By Dr. Ginny Botts, UCF Hemsley Coordinator, Florida Consortium of Metropolitan Research Universities In April 2013, President Obama sounded the alarm on STEM education. The President has urged the national to “create an all-hands-on-deck approach” when it comes to...
How much do college graduates in Florida make?
Apr 20, 2016 | Events, Research and Policy
For the cost-conscious, picking the right college involves not only knowing how much college costs, but how it will pay off in the end. Join Florida College Access Network for a webinar on the workforce and economic outcomes of Florida’s college completers, featuring...
Reach Higher’s Eric Waldo to keynote at the 2016 Florida College Access and Success Summit
Apr 13, 2016 | Events
Florida College Access Network (Florida CAN) is thrilled to announce a new keynote speaker for the Welcome Luncheon of the 2016 Florida College Access and Success Summit on May 11th: Eric Waldo, Executive Director of First Lady Michelle Obama’s Reach Higher...
Changes are coming for the FAFSA this fall—are you ready?
Big changes are coming for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) this fall, with new policies designed to help more students complete this all-important form that can make or break their chances for affording college or career school. At the 2016...
Get help picking the right college with these upcoming webinars from Florida CAN
Apr 6, 2016 | Events
Choosing the right college can be hard, but help is on the way! Florida CAN is pleased to announce upcoming webinars that will provide helpful resources and information for schools, districts, communities and other organizations interested in helping students make...
How can we make sure all Florida students are college and career ready? Check out these sessions at the 2016 Florida College Access and Success Summit!
Apr 1, 2016 | Events
The 2016 Florida College Access and Success Summit is bigger and better than ever, with a variety of sessions showcasing high-impact tools, strategies and practices on college access, postsecondary success, workforce development, and collective impact. Here are a...
Talk college affordability with national thought leaders at the 2016 Florida College Access and Success Summit
Mar 28, 2016 | Events
What does “college affordability” mean to today’s students and families, and what are the policy levers that could make college more affordable to more Floridians? Join experts for a thoughtful conversation on this important topic at the 2016 Florida College Access...