February 2024

ISPS Newsletter

February 2024 | Issue II

The Institute's Mission

Welcome to The Institute for Strategic Policy Solutions (ISPS) at St. Petersburg College. We are dedicated to advancing academic excellence, community engagement, economic vitality, and public understanding through high-quality, solutions-directed, non-partisan public policy programs.

The purpose of ISPS is to enrich the education experience, engage with government to promote unity and efficiency, facilitate economic activity, and involve citizens in their college and government.

ISPS seeks to educate Floridians in the following ways:

Promote student engagement
Enhance civic and community involvement
Serve as a center for public discourse
Identify economic initiatives

We hope you will join us in making a difference.

-Kimberly G. Jackson, Esq., Executive Director

Learn More About ISPS

Upcoming Programs

Coming soon:

Beach Clean Up

Board Leadership

During the last ISPS Board of Directors quarterly meeting of the 2023-2024 year, the Board elected Dr. Alysen Heil, Dean of Workforce Development and Career and Technical Education at Pasco-Hernando State College and Daniel Mageras, Certified Financial Planner, as Chair and Vice Chair of the Board, respectively.

Dr. Heil offered the following reflection:

"Over the past year, I have been thrilled to learn about the Institute for Strategic Policy Solutions (ISPS) Board and its impactful work in Pinellas County and across Florida. As the ISPS Board builds for the future, I am hopeful to see how it can further civic engagement to empower citizens in democratic participation."

Dr. Alysen Heil

Daniel Mageras

Model UN Spotlight

We are excited to feature the SPC Collegiate Model United Nations -- an award-winning team of St. Petersburg College students that compete nationally and internationally at collegiate model United Nations conferences.

The team will compete in the following conferences this year:

National Model United Nations (NMUN) DC, November 7 to 11 (2024)
IEMUN Madrid, November 5-11 (2024)
NMUN NY, April 12 to 18 (2025)
Southern Regional Model United Nations (SRMUN) Charlotte, March 22 to 26 (2025)

Florida College System in the Power 100

Congratulations to all who were named to the Tampa Bay Business Journal's Power 100, Tampa Bay’s most influential business leaders, including those associated with the Florida College System!

Help Support the Institute's Programs and Mission

The Institute for Strategic Policy Solutions welcomes support from individuals and organizations throughout Florida and beyond.

Your sponsorship or donation will enable us to continue offering free high-quality solutions-directed public policy programs.

Donations in any amount make a difference! Program sponsorship opportunities begin at just $500 and include a variety of benefits!

For more details and information: https://isps.spcollege.edu/contribute/

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