Welcome to 2021

Building and Learning Together After a truly challenging year, the clock struck midnight on and the promise of 2021 came alive. But what does this mean?  The world isn’t suddenly different. The challenge of finding employment after college still prevails for...

2020: The Workplace and The Campus of Future

At the Florida Consortium we are constantly working to understand the higher education landscape and its impact on students and the economy.   Typically, our collaborative efforts are intended to anticipate what’s ahead. However, 2020 has challenged higher...
Standing Up, Standing Firm

Standing Up, Standing Firm

"May you live in interesting times”Is an English expression based on the translation of a Chinese curse. The expression is used ironically and usually signals times of trouble, or danger, or both. From a timeline perspective 2020 has been eventful. Starting in January...
FIU, UCF, and USF Faculty Team Up Again

FIU, UCF, and USF Faculty Team Up Again

Virtual and Remote Labs The COVID-19 pandemic forced universities in Florida to transition to online instruction. Many lectures at Florida International University (FIU), University of Central Florida (UCF) and University of South Florida (USF) transitioned with...