Dr. Massie Honored as Alumni

02/13/07

ORLANDO, Fla.—The Institute of Higher Education, University of Florida announced the 2007 Institute of Higher Education Outstanding Graduates for the Higher Education Administration Program January 27th at an Alumni Reunion & Awards Banquet in Orlando. 
Dr. Richard D. Massie, Vice President for Student & Administrative Services at Shawnee Community College was selected as one of the ten Outstanding Graduates.
The ten recipients were competitively selected from 19 finalists according to defined criteria by a prestigious national panel from higher education. The selection criteria included:  1.  Effectiveness in the performance of assigned responsibilities, participation in college-wide strategic planning and implementation of policies supporting the college mission.  2.  Professional activities in state, regional, and national arenas.  3.  Community involvement.
Dr. Massie attended the University of Florida from 1999-2003, and earned a Ph. D. in Higher Education Administration.
The Higher Education Program at the University of Florida is nationally recognized for graduate education leading to the Ph.D. or Ed.D. The curriculum links research and practice to prepare professionals for careers and advancement in higher education, and specifically in community colleges.  The Institute of Higher Education works closely with its affiliate colleges in offering continuing professional development opportunities for practitioners and conducting needed research.