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{{Short description|Public college in Fort Myers, Florida, US}}
'''Edison Community College''' is a [[community college]] located in [[Piqua, Ohio]]. It offers vocational degrees, with various specialties in business, computers and information technology, health and nursing, hospitality, industrial technology, natural resources, and public safety services. It is especially known for its natural resources programs.
{{Redirect|Edison State College}}
{{Infobox university
| name = Florida SouthWestern State College
| image = Seal-of-Florida-SouthWestern-State-College.svg
| image_upright = 0.7
| former_names = Edison Junior College (1962–1972)<br>Edison Community College (1972–2004)<br>Edison College (2004–2008)<br>Edison State College (2008–2014)
| type = [[Public college]]
| established = {{start date and age|1962}}
| parent = [[Florida College System]]
| accreditation = [[Southern Association of Colleges and Schools|SACS]]
| endowment = $49.5 million (2024)<ref>Marra, Andrew (February 12, 2024). [https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/education/2024/02/12/uf-um-have-floridas-largest-endowments-more-than-1-billion-each/72442053007/ "Two Florida universities have more than $1 billion in endowments to invest on campus"]. ''[[The Palm Beach Post]]''. Retrieved September 8, 2024.</ref>
| budget = $96.6 million (2024)<ref>[https://www.fldoe.org/core/fileparse.php/19874/urlt/2425FLSouthWestern.xlsx "Annual Budget Summary - Fiscal Year 2024-25 (Florida SouthWestern State College)"]. [[Florida Department of Education]]. Retrieved September 12, 2024.</ref>
| president = Jeffery Allbritten
| faculty = 194 (full-time)<ref name="NCES">[https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=133508 Florida SouthWestern State College]. [[National Center for Education Statistics]] (College Navigator). Retrieved September 8, 2024.</ref><br>338 (part-time)<ref name="NCES" />
| undergrad = 14,326 (fall 2022)<ref name="NCES" />
| city = [[Fort Myers, Florida|Fort Myers]]
| state = [[Florida]]
| country = United States
| coordinates = {{Coord|26.5513|-81.8872|type:edu_region:US-FL|display=inline,title}}
| campus = Large suburb<ref name="NCES" />
| colors = Purple and aqua<br>{{color box|#470a68}} {{color box|#00bfa9}}
| nickname = Buccaneers
| sporting_affiliations = [[National Junior College Athletic Association|NJCAA]] [[NJCAA Region 8|Region 8]] – [[Suncoast Conference]]
| mascot = Captain Blackbeard
| logo = Logo-of-Florida-SouthWestern-State-College.svg
| logo_size = 250px
| website = {{URL|https://www.fsw.edu}}
}}


'''Florida SouthWestern State College''' ('''FSW''') is a [[public college]] in [[Fort Myers, Florida]]. It is a member of the [[Florida College System]].
In 1988 a student was beheaded in an accident at the school's machine shop, launching an investigation into safety at the school. The school was later absolved of any culpability after the coroner ruled the death to be a suicide.


==History==
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FSW was established in 1962 as '''Edison Junior College''', named after [[Thomas Edison]], who spent winter months in Fort Myers. Its first campus opened in 1965. The school rebranded several times, reflecting changes in its mission and academic offerings. It became a baccalaureate-granting institution in 2008, when it was renamed '''Edison State College'''. In 2014, the college adopted its current name, cutting ties to Edison and aligning with its expanded geographic reach.<ref name="namechange">Rosenburg-Douglas, Katherine (July 7, 2014). [https://archive.naplesnews.com/news/education/goodbye-edison-hello-florida-southwestern-state-college-ep-474364750-337225831.html "Goodbye Edison, hello Florida SouthWestern State College"]. ''[[Naples Daily News]]''. Retrieved September 8, 2024.</ref>

==Academics==
FSW offers both associate and baccalaureate degrees, and several vocational certificate programs, focusing on healthcare, business, technology, and education. FSW is accredited by the [[Southern Association of Colleges and Schools]].

==Campuses==
The main campus is located in Fort Myers, and covers {{convert|140|acre|ha}}. The college also has additional campuses, including the Charlotte Campus in [[Punta Gorda, Florida|Punta Gorda]], which opened in 1997 and is the largest campus at {{convert|204|acre|ha}}. The Collier Campus, located in [[Naples, Florida|Naples]], opened in 1992 on a {{convert|50|acre|ha|adj=on}} site. Additionally, the Hendry/Glades Curtis Center in [[LaBelle, Florida|LaBelle]] serves as a hub for outreach programs.

==Athletics==
FSW reestablished its athletics program in 2014 under the "Buccaneers" moniker.<ref name="namechange" /> Teams participate in the [[Suncoast Conference]] of the [[Florida State College Activities Association]] and the [[National Junior College Athletic Association]]. The 3,500-seat [[Suncoast Credit Union Arena]] opened in 2016 and is home to the basketball and volleyball teams, as well as the [[City of Palms Classic]] high school basketball tournament.<ref>Dorsey, Dave (November 28, 2016). [https://www.naplesnews.com/story/sports/college/florida-southwestern/2016/11/28/masterpiece-suncoast-credit-union-arena-set-open-fsw/94576018/ "'Masterpiece' Suncoast Credit Union Arena set to open at FSW"]. ''Naples Daily News''. Retrieved September 8, 2024.</ref> Baseball and softball teams play at [[City of Palms Park]].

==Gallery==
{{Gallery
| title = Photos of Florida SouthWestern State College
| align = center
| File: SignFloridaSouthWesternStateCollegeLeeCampus.jpg
| Lee Campus sign in 2019
| alt1= Lee Campus sign in 2019
| File: RushLibraryLeeCampusFloridaSouthWesternStateCollege.jpg
| Courtyard next to the Rush Library on the Lee Campus
| alt2= Courtyard next to the Rush Library on the Lee Campus
| File: FSW Lee Campus Library Garden.jpg
| Library garden welcome sign on the Lee campus.
| alt3= Library garden welcome sign on the Lee campus.
| File: PondLeeCampusFloridaSouthWesternStateCollege.jpg
| Technology Center on the Lee Campus
| alt4= Technology Center on the Lee Campus
| File: MedicalMuseumFSW.jpg
| Medical Museum on the Lee Campus
| alt5= Medical Museum on the Lee Campus
}}

==Notable alumni==
* [[Charles Ghigna]], poet and children's author
* [[Matt Hudson]], member of the [[Florida House of Representatives]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=April 8, 2024 |title=Florida Southwestern State College Website. |url=https://www.fsw.edu/about/maps}}</ref>
* [[Tina Wainscott]], romance and suspense novelist
* [[Fuzzy Zoeller]], professional golfer, currently plays on the [[Champions Tour]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{commons category}}
* {{Official website|http://www.fsw.edu}}
* [http://fswbucs.com Athletics website]

{{Florida College System}}
{{Florida College Sports}}
{{Authority control}}

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[[Category:Education in Lee County, Florida]]
[[Category:Education in Charlotte County, Florida]]
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[[Category:1962 establishments in Florida]]

Latest revision as of 01:57, 13 September 2024

"Edison State College" redirects here. For other uses, see Edison State College (disambiguation).
Florida SouthWestern State College
Former names
Edison Junior College (1962–1972)
Edison Community College (1972–2004)
Edison College (2004–2008)
Edison State College (2008–2014)
TypePublic college
Established1962; 63 years ago (1962)
Parent institution
Florida College System
AccreditationSACS
Endowment$49.5 million (2024)[1]
Budget$96.6 million (2024)[2]
PresidentJeffery Allbritten
Academic staff
194 (full-time)[3]
338 (part-time)[3]
Undergraduates14,326 (fall 2022)[3]
Location
Fort Myers
,
Florida
,
United States

26°33′05″N 81°53′14″W / 26.5513°N 81.8872°W / 26.5513; -81.8872
CampusLarge suburb[3]
ColorsPurple and aqua
   
NicknameBuccaneers
Sporting affiliations
NJCAA Region 8 – Suncoast Conference
MascotCaptain Blackbeard
Websitewww.fsw.edu

Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) is a public college in Fort Myers, Florida. It is a member of the Florida College System.

History

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FSW was established in 1962 as Edison Junior College, named after Thomas Edison, who spent winter months in Fort Myers. Its first campus opened in 1965. The school rebranded several times, reflecting changes in its mission and academic offerings. It became a baccalaureate-granting institution in 2008, when it was renamed Edison State College. In 2014, the college adopted its current name, cutting ties to Edison and aligning with its expanded geographic reach.[4]

Academics

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FSW offers both associate and baccalaureate degrees, and several vocational certificate programs, focusing on healthcare, business, technology, and education. FSW is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Campuses

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The main campus is located in Fort Myers, and covers 140 acres (57 ha). The college also has additional campuses, including the Charlotte Campus in Punta Gorda, which opened in 1997 and is the largest campus at 204 acres (83 ha). The Collier Campus, located in Naples, opened in 1992 on a 50-acre (20 ha) site. Additionally, the Hendry/Glades Curtis Center in LaBelle serves as a hub for outreach programs.

Athletics

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FSW reestablished its athletics program in 2014 under the "Buccaneers" moniker.[4] Teams participate in the Suncoast Conference of the Florida State College Activities Association and the National Junior College Athletic Association. The 3,500-seat Suncoast Credit Union Arena opened in 2016 and is home to the basketball and volleyball teams, as well as the City of Palms Classic high school basketball tournament.[5] Baseball and softball teams play at City of Palms Park.

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Photos of Florida SouthWestern State College
  • Lee Campus sign in 2019
    Lee Campus sign in 2019
  • Courtyard next to the Rush Library on the Lee Campus
    Courtyard next to the Rush Library on the Lee Campus
  • Library garden welcome sign on the Lee campus.
    Library garden welcome sign on the Lee campus.
  • Technology Center on the Lee Campus
    Technology Center on the Lee Campus
  • Medical Museum on the Lee Campus
    Medical Museum on the Lee Campus

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ Marra, Andrew (February 12, 2024). "Two Florida universities have more than $1 billion in endowments to invest on campus". The Palm Beach Post. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
  2. ^ "Annual Budget Summary - Fiscal Year 2024-25 (Florida SouthWestern State College)". Florida Department of Education. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d Florida SouthWestern State College. National Center for Education Statistics (College Navigator). Retrieved September 8, 2024.
  4. ^ a b Rosenburg-Douglas, Katherine (July 7, 2014). "Goodbye Edison, hello Florida SouthWestern State College". Naples Daily News. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
  5. ^ Dorsey, Dave (November 28, 2016). "'Masterpiece' Suncoast Credit Union Arena set to open at FSW". Naples Daily News. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
  6. ^ "Florida Southwestern State College Website". April 8, 2024.
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