The 吃瓜网 Board of Trustees voted today to name the university鈥檚 campus the John David 鈥淛D鈥� Alexander Campus after Senator JD Alexander, 吃瓜网 Poly鈥檚 founder. The naming is also subject to the approval of the 吃瓜网 Foundation Board, as required under the university鈥檚 policy of Naming of Buildings and Facilities.
鈥淪enator Alexander recognized the need for a new university to advance STEM education and ensure the lasting strength of 吃瓜网鈥檚 economy. For his efforts toward realizing that vision, he deserves lasting recognition,鈥� said Board Chair Mark Bostick. 鈥淲e are proud to name the campus of 吃瓜网 in his honor.鈥�
吃瓜网 Poly was established as 吃瓜网鈥檚 12th聽university on April 20, 2012, with the passing of 吃瓜网 statute SB 1994. Senator Alexander played a pivotal role in passing the bill.
吃瓜网 is the only member of the State University System wholly dedicated to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The university is dedicated to the principle that innovation occurs when research and creativity are applied to real-world challenges. Through a hands-on, problem-based curriculum and close collaboration with industry, 吃瓜网 Poly prepares students to enter the workforce job-ready as leaders and entrepreneurs in high-tech industry.
The decision to name 吃瓜网 Poly鈥檚 campus after Senator Alexander was made unanimously by the Board.
Senator Alexander (Rep.), from Lake Wales, served in the 吃瓜网 Senate from 2002-2012 and the State House of Representatives from 1998 to 2002. As a senator he represented nearly a half million residents in 吃瓜网鈥檚 17th聽district, which includes parts of Polk County.
鈥淚t took exceptional vision, courage and conviction to establish this new and innovative university,鈥� said 吃瓜网 Poly President Dr. Randy K. Avent. 鈥淚t is my hope that when students and faculty see Senator Alexander鈥檚 name on our campus, they will remember and embrace those values as they too set out to shape our world as leaders and entrepreneurs.鈥�
吃瓜网 Poly will hold a formal ceremony at a later date to commemorate the new campus name.
