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The University of South Florida Polytechnic (USFP) is a campus
of the University of South Florida
that was established in 1988 in Lakeland, Florida
. Along with the main campus in Tampa, Florida
, USF Polytechnic has two sister campuses in Sarasota
and St. Petersburg
.
USF Polytechnic partners with Florida public community colleges,including Polk State College, South Florida Community College and Hillsborough Community College-Plant City to provide a 2+2 education. Specifically, this partnership allows students to obtain their first two years (Associate of Arts-A.A. or Associate of Science-A.S.) from the local community college then complete their baccalaureate and/or graduate degree through USF Polytechnic. This collaboration allows students to obtain a four-year degree, as well as a graduate degree, without leaving their community.
Starting January 2012, the campus will be able to admit underclassmen including freshmen and sophmore level students.
as the architect of their massive campus.
Alberto Alfonso
, AIA has been named the Executive in Residence and Interim Program Development Director for Architecture and Design. Alfonso's appointment runs from April 15, 2011, to June 30, 2015. Alberto Alfonso will operate in partnership with Santiago Calatrava on the project as the local architect of record. In 2011, governor Rick Scott approved Florida legislature grants to build the Innovation, Science, & Technology main building. By 2013, the Innovation Science & Technology, Wellness Center, Residence Halls, and Temporary Research Laboratories should be constructed.
Students will begin to arrive on the new campus in 2013.
business fraternity. Additionally, there are a variety of clubs such as the Psychology Club, Multicultural Leadership Program, International Club, Black and Hispanic Alliance, The Welcome Back Club, Polytechnic Leadership Club, Polytechnic Photography Club, and several additional organizations.
USF Polytechnic's students additionally have their own Student Government Association (SGA), which consists of a president, vice president, activities coordinator, secretary, treasurer, and senators. SGA is responsible for coordinating academically responsible events from stress relief to guest speakers.
Campus
A campus is traditionally the land on which a college or university and related institutional buildings are situated. Usually a campus includes libraries, lecture halls, residence halls and park-like settings...
of the University of South Florida
University of South Florida
The University of South Florida, also known as USF, is a member institution of the State University System of Florida, one of the state's three flagship universities for public research, and is located in Tampa, Florida, USA...
that was established in 1988 in Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland is a city in Polk County, Florida, United States, located approximately midway between Tampa and Orlando along Interstate 4. According to the 2008 U.S. Census Bureau estimate, the city had a population of 94,406...
. Along with the main campus in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, Florida
Tampa is a city in the U.S. state of Florida. It serves as the county seat for Hillsborough County. Tampa is located on the west coast of Florida. The population of Tampa in 2010 was 335,709....
, USF Polytechnic has two sister campuses in Sarasota
University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee
The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, also known as USF Sarasota-Manatee, was established in 1975 as a regional campus of the University of South Florida of Tampa, Florida. Initially the university jointly occupied the campus of New College until a new and separate campus was built in...
and St. Petersburg
University of South Florida St. Petersburg
The University of South Florida St. Petersburg , commonly known as USF St. Pete, is an autonomous campus in the University of South Florida system, located in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida by the Tampa Bay waterfront...
.
History
The University of South Florida Polytechnic (previously USF Lakeland) was established in 1988 as a joint campus with Polk Community College (Now Polk State College). USF Poly serves more than 4,500 students and offers 21 complete undergraduate and graduate degrees through the areas of Technology & Innovation, Human & Social Services, and Applied Arts & New Media. The campus also supports a number of individual classes, electives, web-based courses, certificate programs and program partnerships with the main campus in Tampa.USF Polytechnic partners with Florida public community colleges,including Polk State College, South Florida Community College and Hillsborough Community College-Plant City to provide a 2+2 education. Specifically, this partnership allows students to obtain their first two years (Associate of Arts-A.A. or Associate of Science-A.S.) from the local community college then complete their baccalaureate and/or graduate degree through USF Polytechnic. This collaboration allows students to obtain a four-year degree, as well as a graduate degree, without leaving their community.
Starting January 2012, the campus will be able to admit underclassmen including freshmen and sophmore level students.
New Campus Construction and Santiago Calatrava
In 2004, USF Trustees agreed to move USF Polytechnic to a new site and thus a new campus. The Trustees agreed to move the campus to the corner of the East Bound I-4/Polk Parkway intersection. In 2009, USF Polytechnic announced world renown Santiago CalatravaSantiago Calatrava
Santiago Calatrava Valls is a Spanish architect, sculptor and structural engineer whose principal office is in Zürich, Switzerland. Classed now among the elite designers of the world, he has offices in Zürich, Paris, Valencia, and New York City....
as the architect of their massive campus.
Alberto Alfonso
Alberto Alfonso
Alberto Alfonso AIA is a founding principal and President of Alfonso Architects, an architecture firm located in Ybor City, Florida. Cuban born, Alfonso was educated at The University of Florida where he received his M.A. in 1983. With his brother Carlos and partner Angel del Monte, Alfonso...
, AIA has been named the Executive in Residence and Interim Program Development Director for Architecture and Design. Alfonso's appointment runs from April 15, 2011, to June 30, 2015. Alberto Alfonso will operate in partnership with Santiago Calatrava on the project as the local architect of record. In 2011, governor Rick Scott approved Florida legislature grants to build the Innovation, Science, & Technology main building. By 2013, the Innovation Science & Technology, Wellness Center, Residence Halls, and Temporary Research Laboratories should be constructed.
Students will begin to arrive on the new campus in 2013.
Student Activities
Students have a broad range of extra curricular activities at USF Polytechnic. Those interested in Greek Life and business could join Delta Sigma PiDelta Sigma Pi
ΔΣΠ ' is one of the largest co-ed professional business fraternities. Delta Sigma Pi was founded on November 7, 1907 at the School of Commerce, Accounts and Finance, New York University, New York, New York and is currently headquartered in Oxford, Ohio...
business fraternity. Additionally, there are a variety of clubs such as the Psychology Club, Multicultural Leadership Program, International Club, Black and Hispanic Alliance, The Welcome Back Club, Polytechnic Leadership Club, Polytechnic Photography Club, and several additional organizations.
USF Polytechnic's students additionally have their own Student Government Association (SGA), which consists of a president, vice president, activities coordinator, secretary, treasurer, and senators. SGA is responsible for coordinating academically responsible events from stress relief to guest speakers.