Formal Commencement Letter
From the Office of the President
Dear Graduates,
Graduation is always an exciting time at Seminole State. Celebrating your success is the highlight of our year. We know how hard you have worked and how much this means to you and your families. This is a meaningful milestone and you have every reason to be proud of what you have accomplished. I hope that your experience at Seminole State has helped you find your academic and professional path, your voice and your passion.
As you look back on this chapter in your academic journey, it is my hope that your focus will not be on the challenges you faced but on how determined you were to reach your goal. May the memory of this time at your state college serve as a reminder in times to come that you are resilient, talented and capable. You are Seminole State strong. You can do anything. You will GO Far.
Wherever your next steps take you, whether you're continuing your education here, transferring to a university of starting a career, know that Seminole State will always be your learning partner for career success. Congratulations and welcome to the Seminole State alumni family. Go State! Go Far!
Georgia L. Lorenz, Ph.D.
President, Seminole State College of Florida
Board of Trustees and Administration
Seminole State College of Florida District Board of Trustees
Daniel J. O'Keefe, Chair
John Good, Vice-Chair
Bob Cortes
Amy Lockhart
Shawn Molsberger
Seminole State College of Florida Executive Team
Dr. Georgia Lorenz,
President
Mae Ashby,
Vice President,
Human Resources
J. Paul Carland, II, Esq.,
Vice President,
Public Policy and General Counsel
Johnny L. Craig, J.D.,
Vice President,
Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
Dr. Loretta Ovueraye,
Vice President,
Academic Affairs/Chief Academic Officer
Dr. Hank Glaspie,
Vice President, Information Technology and Resources/Chief Information Officer
Dr. John Gyllin,
Vice President,
Resource and Economic Development
Traci Bjella,
Vice President,
Marketing and Strategic Communications
Robert Whitaker,
Vice President,
Business Operations/Chief Financial Officer
Barbara Coleman-Foster,
Associate Vice President,
Organizational Culture and
Strategy/Title IX Coordinator
Academic Affairs Division
Dr. Loretta Ovueraye,
Vice President,
Academic Affairs/Chief Academic Officer
Dr. Molly Kostenbauder,
Associate Vice President,
Workforce Schools
Dr. Stephen Summers,
Associate Vice President,
School of Arts and Sciences
Carlene McNeil,
Associate Vice President,
Academic Services