[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 134 (Thursday, September 17, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1311-E1312]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      RECOGNIZING KEISER UNIVERSITY ON OPENING ITS FLAGSHIP CAMPUS

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                         HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 17, 2015

  Mr. HASTINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Keiser 
University on opening its Flagship campus in West Palm Beach, located 
in my Congressional district. For a university that puts its students 
first, while serving the community and preparing professionals for the 
workforce, I am excited for the school's expansion.
  The 100-acre campus will provide its ever growing student population 
with dormitories, athletic teams, and other amenities. This bold move 
will also support students by giving them access to even more degree 
programs, High school students from all across America seeking a 
traditional college experience now have an opportunity to enroll and 
enjoy a rich multidisciplinary institution.
  Keiser University is the second largest member of the Independent 
Colleges and Universities of Florida and is a Level VI regionally 
accredited institution by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. 
The University serves a rich and diverse student body in traditional, 
nontraditional and online formats. The University was founded in 1977, 
with the lasting intention to serve adult learners seeking career-
focused education. In 2001, the school had fewer than 4,000 students; 
it now has nearly 20,000 students. The acquisition of the Northwood 
University campus is just one of many ambitious ways Keiser University 
continues to expand and serve the hardworking students of South 
Florida.
  Although the main campus is located in Fort Lauderdale, Keiser 
University now boasts 18 campuses located in Florida's major and mid-
sized metropolitan areas and communities. The university has 
international sites beyond America's shores as well, with regionally 
accredited off-campus sites in San Marcos, Nicaragua and Shanghai, 
China. Keiser students

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can also access learning centers in Moldova, Taiwan and Seoul, South 
Korea.
  With over 3,500 talented and distinguished faculty and staff Keiser 
University has served nearly 60,000 hardworking alumni over the years. 
The university's committed philosophy of putting ``students first'' is 
reflected in its 60 programmatically-accredited academic offerings 
designed to prepare students for careers in business, criminal justice, 
health care, technology, hospitality, education, and career-focused 
general studies. Approximately 62 percent of students at Keiser 
University graduate in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and 
Math) and healthcare fields. The university's students are pursuing 
degrees in over 100 doctoral, specialist, master's bachelor's, and 
associate fields as well as various continuing education programs.
  Keiser University's goals include continually improving and ensuring 
effectiveness of its programs, building students' analytical and 
technical skills, as well as maintaining an unwavering devotion to 
powerful research at the doctoral level. These goals have led to 
successful students, an improved economy, and satisfied employers. 
Annually, Keiser University has made a statewide economic impact of 
over $3 billion, as well as direct and indirect impacts for over 30,000 
Florida jobs. It is no wonder that Keiser University is ranked 40th 
among colleges within the Southern Region of the United States.
  Aside from changing the lives of its students and touting an 
impressive staff, Keiser University has consistently given back to the 
community. They have a major involvement in, among other things, food 
drives for primary schools, seniors citizen assistance, and major job 
fairs for those who want to find a role in America's and the 
international community's workforce. The U.S. News & World Report 
ranked Keiser 13th overall and 1st in Florida for the category of 
Regional Colleges South, specifically for its service to our nation's 
veterans Moreover, Keiser University and the Keiser Mills Foundation 
have provided nearly $44 million in scholarship funds to academic and 
needs-based US and international students.
  Mr. Speaker, I once again want to congratulate the Board of Trustees 
of Keiser University, Chancellor Dr. Arthur Keiser, and Vice Chancellor 
Belinda Keiser, on opening their new Flagship campus. I wish them much 
success as they continue their perpetual dedication to students and 
commitment to quality, education and community service.

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