"Lift Every Voice and Sing" was publicly performed first as a poem as part of a celebration of Lincoln's Birthday on February 12, 1900 by 500 schoolchildren at the segregated Stanton School.
Born in Kingston, Jamaica in 1983, Barrington Irving spent his childhood in inner-city Miami, where he and his friends found little opportunity or incentive to get off the dangerous streets and pursue a professional career.
Message from the President
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Welcome to the Faculty Senate Website of Florida Memorial University. The Faculty Senate represents the faculty and assures faculty participation in the formulation of institutional policies and goals, and in their evaluation. The Faculty formally and effectively participates in the governance of Florida Memorial University through the Faculty Senate in accordance with standards set forth by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and the American Association of University Professors (AAUP |
The Senate collaborates with the administration of the University to
enhance the well-being of the University and faculty interests. It
provides a forum for the discussion of University affairs and fosters
communication among the various constituencies of the academic
community. The Senate reciprocates communication with all formal and
informal groups of the University community and its affiliates,
including but not limited to the Board of Trustees, President's
Cabinet, and any other administrative unit. The Faculty Senate assesses
University policies, academic issues, or other matters germane to the
interests of the University and makes recommendations. It recommends
new policies, modifications to existing policies, and when necessary,
termination of present policies. Contingent upon faculty approval, such
substantive recommendations are made to the President.
Please visit our website to keep abreast of Senate activities such as
the Annual Faculty Senate Conference, which showcases faculty research.
Thank you for your visit.
William D. Perry, Ph.D.
President, Faculty Senate 2008-2010
Tel.: (305) 623-4294
The University was established by, and remains closely affiliated with, the Baptist Church. However, our motto, “Leadership, Character, and Service,” emphasizes Christian values. Strong moral character, mutual respect, freedom of worship, and a commitment to serve are the hallmarks of what it means to be a Florida Memorial Lion.
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Schools to award baccalaureates and master’s degrees. The University is also chartered by the State of Florida.
