Press Release
Rasmussen College Fort Myers Campus Congratulates First Complete Graduating Class
College Celebrates Graduation of 17 Students from a Variety of Degree Programs
August 18, 2010
FORT MYERS, Fla., (August 18, 2010) – Rasmussen College congratulates the first graduating class of its campus in Fort Myers. Faculty and staff honored 17 students at a commencement ceremony held at the Riverside Community Center, located at 3061 East Riverside Drive in Fort Myers, on August 15 at 11:30 a.m.
Rasmussen College Fort Myers opened its doors in July 2008. Though four students graduated December 2009, this is the first complete graduating class from Rasmussen College Fort Myers. Students were recognized for their degree achievements through the School of Business, School of Technology and Design, School of Justice Studies, and School of Allied Health.
“We are proud to send such an accomplished group of individuals into the Fort Myers community armed with the skills necessary to achieve their career goals,” Rasmussen College Fort Myers Campus Director Eric Whitehouse said. “Rasmussen College leaders and faculty look forward to watching these graduates become successful members of their local business community and lend their learned skills to a variety of esteemed professions.”
The commencement ceremony featured an address from Dr. Kathleen Reynolds, CEO of the Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida. Dr. Reynolds has a Ph.D. in Reading, Language and Cognition from Hofsta University, and a B.S. and M.A. from New York University. Prior to moving to Marco Island, Florida, she was a classroom teacher and administrator in Long Island, New York and served as a Superintendent of Schools in Massachusetts for ten years.
Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Rasmussen College offers Bachelor’s and Associate’s degrees in fields with the greatest occupation opportunities to more than 15,000 students at 21 campuses throughout Florida and the Midwest. Enrollment is now open for fall 2010 classes.
* A complete list of Rasmussen College Fort Myers 2010 graduates is included below.
For additional information about programs and events offered through Rasmussen College, visit www.Rasmussen.edu.
Rasmussen College Fort Myers 2010 Graduates
School of Business
Jamie Flynn
School of Allied Health
Frances Amitrano*
Jacqueline Benitez
Conisha Daley*
Tracy Freund
Amy Gunn
Kathy Heiss*
Tawanna Olivencia
Janire Pagan
Amanda Perez*
Janice Place
Linda Rains*
Beth Trotta*
School of Justice Studies
Evelyn Roberts
School of Technology and Design
Janet Compton*
Phillip Green*
Serena Smith*
* Graduating with honors
ABOUT RASMUSSEN COLLEGE:
Rasmussen College is a regionally accredited private college specializing in high-demand educational programs in a supportive, student-centered environment. Rasmussen College offers Certificate and Diploma programs through Associate's and Bachelor's degrees online and across its 24 Midwest and Florida campuses. By combining career development expertise, high academic standards and exceptional student support services, Rasmussen College graduates gain the skills to succeed in their chosen field. Since 1900, Rasmussen College has been dedicated to being a primary contributor to the growth and development of the communities it serves. For more information about Rasmussen College, please visit rasmussen.edu.
