Florida Technical College

Short description: Technical College in Florida, United States

Florida Technical CollegeType| Private for-profit college

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Established| 1982

Parent institution

| National University College
President| James Michael Burkett
Students| 2,700
Location|

Orlando

Florida

United States

Campus| 6 campuses in Florida: Orlando, Kissimmee, Deland, Lakeland, Cutler Bay, Pembroke Pines
Website| www.ftccollege.edu

Florida Technical College is a private for-profit college with multiple campuses in Florida. It was established in 1982 and is part of National University College. FTC offers associate and bachelor's degrees as well as diploma programs on six campuses: Cutler Bay, DeLand, Orlando, Kissimmee, Pembroke Pines and Lakeland.

## Contents

* 1 History
* 2 See also
* 3 References
* 4 External links

## History

Florida Technical College was founded in 1982 to provide post-secondary degrees.[1][2] The Orlando main campus opened in 1982 and offered an approach to education that had students take one class at a time.[2] Two years later, FTC opened a campus in Jacksonville.[3] In 1987, the Tampa campus moved to a larger location east Tampa.[3] FTC's Lakeland campus opened in 1990, and the DeLand campus in 1997. Classes began in Kissimmee in April 2011,[4] the Pembroke Pines campus opened in November 2011, and the Cutler Bay campus opened for classes January 2015.[5]

In 2016, a former administrative assistant filed a lawsuit under the False Claims Act against the school, alleging that the school had enrolled students who didn't have a high school diploma or GED to increase the school's enrollment numbers, resulting in additional federal financial aid funds.[6] FTC cooperated with the investigation and settled the case in February 2018, agreeing to pay $600,000 and stating that the admissions staff and managers involved in the situation were no longer employed at the school.[6]

In February 2018, Florida Technical College became an academic unit of the National University College.[7][8][9] As an academic unit of National University College, FTC became accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, its parent organization's accreditor.[10] NUC was formerly accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). However, the United States Secretary of Education terminated ACICS' accrediting status,[11] so NUC found another accreditor.

In June 2020, Orlando Magic named FTC the official technical college of the team.[12] In October, the Miami Dolphins named the college the official culinary school of the team.[13] Both teams partner with the school to engage in community outreach.[12][13]

In 2020, FTC was named The Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges 2020 Institution of the Year.[14]

## See also

* Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools

## References

1. ↑ "Florida for-profit college chain to pay $600,000 over false financial aid claims" (in en). 1 February 2018. http://www.newspapers.com/image/654584309/.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "A local college with a unique approach to education" (in en). 29 July 1994. http://www.newspapers.com/image/232903107/.
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Move prepares college for future, new beginning" (in en). 15 October 1987. http://www.newspapers.com/image/337361113/.
4. ↑ "Florida Technical College opens Kissimmee campus". 31 March 2011. https://www.bizjournals.com/orlando/news/2011/03/31/florida-tech-opens-kissimmee-campus.html.
5. ↑ "Southland Mall to add career college" (in en). 28 August 2014. http://www.newspapers.com/image/647241375/.
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Florida for-profit college chain to pay $600,000 over false financial aid claims" (in en). 1 February 2018. http://www.newspapers.com/image/654584309/.
7. ↑ "FTC is an Academic unit of National University College" (in en-US). 2018-02-06. https://www.ftccollege.edu/news/national-university-college-merger/.
8. ↑ Rivera-Lyles, Jeannette (2018-04-10). "Florida Technical College Continues its Expansion Plan" (in en-US). https://communitynewspapers.com/cutler-bay/florida-technical-college-continues-its-expansion-plan/.
9. ↑ Beatty, Robert. "FTC Cutler Bay Expands its Offerings with Three New Programs in High Demand Industries" (in en-US). http://www.sfltimes.com/business/54997.
10. ↑ "Florida Technical College: Largest Graduation Class Since Inception" (in en-US). 2019-06-20. https://www.centralfloridalifestyle.com/orlando-local-stories/history-in-the-making-florida-technical-college-celebrates-largest-graduation-class-since-its-inception/.
11. ↑ "Termination of the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools as an ED Recognized Accrediting Agency | U.S. Department of Education". https://www.ed.gov/acics.
12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Parry, Roy. "Magic, Florida Technical College team up to help Project Life feed Central Florida". https://www.orlandosentinel.com/coronavirus/os-ne-coronavirus-orlando-magic-notebook-20200611-diiqlmzewnbahloaexqdfiuhp4-story.html.
13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 "Florida Technical College Partners With Miami Dolphins for Community" (in en-US). https://www.nbcmiami.com/entertainment/6-in-the-mix/florida-technical-college-partners-with-miami-dolphins-for-community/2312586/.
14. ↑ "1,000 meals for families From Florida Technical College and Miami Dolphins" (in en-US). https://www.sfltimes.com/news/local/1000-meals-for-families-from-florida-technical-college-and-miami-dolphins.

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