President Saunders' Viewpoints, Op-Eds and Podcast Interviews
Dr. Martha D. Saunders shares her insights as University President through viewpoints, op-eds and podcast interviews.
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Concrete advice for presidents who still teach
August 13, 2019 | Inside Higher EdIt can make for a grueling workweek, but the insights gained from students make teaching worth it, writes Martha D. Saunders, who offers advice to other presidents who still crave the classroom.
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Notes from a teaching president
July 21, 2019 | Northwest Florida Daily NewsI just put the finishing touches on the syllabus for the class I’m teaching in the fall. The textbook order went in on time (earning me a gold star from the provost) and I’m excited about greeting the students as part of our expanded offerings at the University of West Florida’s Emerald Coast location.
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UWF academic performance continues to soar
June 16, 2019 | Pensacola News JournalThe first time UWF hit the top three in the State University System’s performance-based funding metrics, you could hear the party over two time zones. Yet even as we celebrated, a nagging question lingered – could we do it again?
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UWF teams are building champions for life
June 9, 2019 | Pensacola News JournalVibrant athletics programs breathe life into any university and UWF is no exception. Our intercollegiate athletics programs have dominated NCAA Division II and the Gulf South Conference for years with nine national championships and more than 100 conference titles. The success of athletics enhances student life and increases UWF’s visibility and support.
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UWF paves the way for cyber coast
April 11, 2019 | Pensacola News JournalOur area houses crucial military and Department of Defense cybersecurity assets along with growing industry and cyber-conscious government agencies. The demand for cybersecurity professionals is at an all-time high, and UWF answers the demand with trained, career-ready cybersecurity graduates.