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Options for Higher Ed
Complementing the higher education offerings in the city, several independent, nonprofit schools have satellite campuses serving the Big Bend area. The TCC University Center houses St. Leo University and Flagler College in a 2+2 partnership with TCC, “a great resource for those students looking to pursue a bachelor’s degree without leaving campus,” says Bob Boyd, president and CEO of Independent Colleges & Universities of Florida.
St. Leo offers the benefit of a degree from a top Catholic university in programs of psychology and criminal justice. Flagler College has programs in business administration, education, and communication. And Keiser University’s Tallahassee campus offers associate to graduate degrees in criminal justice, health care, and legal studies among other degrees, and specializes in career-focused education, offering a culinary arts and baking and pastry program.
Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative
Anticipating future education needs, FAMU recently opened the Medical Marijuana Education and Research Initiative to provide education to minority communities about the benefits of medical marijuana and its potential consequences to health and well-being from recreational use. “There is not a lot of research yet, so our job is to educate people about both the benefits and unlawful use of medical marijuana,” says Patricia Green-Powell, interim executive director.
To do this, Green-Powell has taken her show on the road, presenting workshops and panels that include experts to help people better understand this new drug. “My dad was a minister and he would not have advocated for medical marijuana use — because he didn’t understand it,” Green- Powell says. “We want to break through the stigma but also educate people about the unlawful use of medical marijuana.”
Being located in Tallahassee provides easy access to nearby rural areas. “We are surrounded by diverse communities that need these conversations, and being in Tallahassee lets me get to them quickly,” says Green-Powell. “It’s also great to be part of an amazing university like FAMU, where we have the resources and experts.”
