Day One of the Sunshine Tour

Liquid sunshine followed us most of today. Northwood University in West Palm Beach was our first stop. This is the place for those who want a degree in business with a strong ethics component. The campus has a business- complex feel to it. The modern, sleek buildings are centered around a lake. Around 800 students attend, with a division among Florida, other states and foreign students.

Two distinct majors are Aftermarket Management and Automotive Management and Marketing . General education credits are integrated in to business classes. They have begun a new program which is a combined Bachelors/Masters degree in 4 years. Their motto is "Discover the leader in you. Many of the professors come from industry and do not have advanced degrees.

Lynn University was the next stop. Known for its strong support program, the Institute for Achievement and Learning, provides a nurturing environment for it's students. Founded in 1962 it is now led by the son of its founding President. Lynn has a large foreign student population.

Their 3.0 program allows students to graduate in 3 years.

They have received recognition for their core curriculum program with an emphasis on writing and critical thinking. There is a required freshmen citizenship project which involves working with community organizations such as Habitat for Humanity. Another unique program is their music conservatory.

Lynn is taking active measures to personalize their campus for potential and current students.