Daisy Vulovich’s job is to develop operations and services that meet workforce and community needs in both degree and continuing education programs.

She arrived at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota to work on building a new campus in Lakewood Ranch. The Center for Innovation and Technology opened in January 2003—“One of my proudest accomplishments,” she says—to bring higher education to Lakewood Ranch, along with space that businesses can use for training. It was a collaborative effort between the college, business, economic development and community groups.

In just a year, Synovus has become a strong local presence in private wealth
management.

The site continues to represent the power of collaboration, adding the Medical Technology and
Simulation Center to its campus a few years ago. Local hospitals, foundations and individual donors proudly display their names throughout the building. 

Vulovich’s department reflects the college’s commitment to community responsiveness and economic development, with focus on workforce solutions, community and continuing education, driver education and the college’s Traffic Safety Institute. 

Vulovich’s most recent responsibilities include working with the faculty and staff in professional and technical degree areas. They have expanded college credit certificate and two-year degree programs to address pressing workforce needs.

ACHIEVEMENTS

▶ HELPING TO BUILD SCF’S CENTER FOR INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY
▶ IMPLEMENTED WORKFORCE EDUCATION PROGRAMS, INCLUDING RISK MANAGEMENT AND INSURANCE SERVICES
▶ PROVIDES CUSTOMIZED TRAINING FOR LOCAL COMPANIES
▶ EXPANDED PARTNERSHIPS WITH MANATEE TECHNICAL AND SUNCOAST TECHNICAL COLLEGES
▶ HELPED LAUNCH GATOR ENGINEERING AT SCF
▶ EMBRACES TRADITIONAL AND NONTRADITIONAL STUDENTS OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS

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