University of West Florida Spring Commencement Saturday, May 8, 2021 Letter from the President Dear 2021 Graduates, Today marks the day you have long anticipated— graduation. On behalf of everyone at the University of West Florida, I want to tell you how proud we are of you. It took hard work and determination, along with countless hours of study, to get here. Your degree, whether a bachelor’s, master’s, specialist or doctorate, marks an important step toward your future successes. Some of you will be starting the career that you have dreamed of while others will begin working towards that next degree. Whichever path you have chosen, your Argo family will be cheering you on. Throughout your UWF career, you’ve had a team who encouraged you and supported your efforts. I want to thank the parents, spouses, children and friends of our graduates who helped along the way. They share a feeling of pride in your accomplishments and excitement for your journey ahead. Martha D. Saunders, Ph.D. President The word “commencement” signifies moving forward. You are starting out and blazing a new trail. Your time at UWF has given you a foundation for your journey. My wish is for you to go with a sense of optimism and confidence that you can face the challenges you encounter. You now share in the rich history of UWF. Since our first graduation in June 1968, we have conferred more than 100,000 degrees to UWF graduates like you. Congratulations on joining that elite group and thank you for being a part of the Argo story. As you leave here today, remember these words, Ancora Imparo, which translates to “still I am learning.” I encourage you to continue learning new ideas and concepts. Seek out ways to gain knowledge and skills that will enrich your life. Congratulations. We are proud of you. Go Argos! Sincerely yours, Martha D. Saunders, Ph.D. President University of West Florida 1 College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities College of Business Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM PLATFORM PARTY May 8, 2021 at 9 a.m. Martha D. Saunders Steven Brown Mohamed Khabou Blue Wahoos Stadium, Pensacola, Florida President Dean, College of Arts, Social Sciences Associate Dean, Hal Marcus College and Humanities of Science and Engineering George B. Ellenberg The Processional* Provost and Senior Vice President Jocelyn Evans Stephanie Clark Associate Dean, College of Arts, Dean of Libraries The Presenting of the Colors* Army ROTC Betsy Bowers Social Sciences and Humanities Vice President, Finance Melinda Bowers The National Anthem* Sara Schoch, Department of Theatre and Administration Richard M. Fountain Director, Emerald Coast; Associate Dean, College of Business Greetings from the Board of Trustees David E. Cleveland, BOT Chair Kim M. LeDuff Vice President for Administration, Vice President, Division of Academic Alison Green Facilities and Operations Opening Remarks, Introductions Martha D. Saunders, President Engagement and Student Affairs and Associate Dean, College of Business Matthew Schwartz and Special Recognitions Chief Diversity Officer Melissa Brode Assistant Vice President, Commencement Speaker Honorable Doug Broxson, Florida State Howard J. Reddy Associate Dean, College of Business Research Administration and Engagement Senator, District 1 Vice President, Jaromy Kuhl University Advancement Student Address Ruben Gardner, SGA President Dean, Hal Marcus College Kimberly McCorkle of Science and Engineering Presentation of Bachelor’s College of Arts, Social Sciences Vice Provost Degree Candidates and Humanities: Steven Brown, Dean College of Business: BOARD OF TRUSTEES Richard M. Fountain, Dean Hal Marcus College of Science David E. Cleveland, Chair Dr. Paul Hsu Robert Sires and Engineering: Suzanne Lewis, Vice Chair Robert L. Jones Sherry Schneider Jaromy Kuhl, Dean Richard Baker Alonzie Scott Faculty Senate President Alma Mater** UWF Concert Choir, virtual Lewis Bear, Jr. Jill Singer Stephanie White Peter Steenblik, Director Ruben Gardner, SGA President The Recessional** Readers Jocelyn Evans, Associate Dean, College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities UNIVERSITY MARSHAL Matthew Schwartz, Assistant Vice President, Research Administration and Engagement Lane Lambert, Accounting and Finance *Please rise for the processional and remain standing for the National Anthem. **Audience will rise for the Alma Mater. Please remain standing until the procession exits the field. 2 3 College of Education and Professional Studies Usha Kundu, MD College of Health COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM PLATFORM PARTY May 8, 2021 at 1 p.m. Martha D. Saunders Kimberly McCorkle Stephanie Clark Blue Wahoos Stadium, Pensacola, Florida President Vice Provost Dean of Libraries George B. Ellenberg William Crawley Melinda Bowers The Processional* Provost and Senior Vice President Dean, College of Education Director, Emerald Coast; Associate and Professional Studies Vice President for Administration, Betsy Bowers The Presenting of the Colors* Air Force ROTC Facilities and Operations Vice President, Diane Scott The National Anthem* Sara Schoch, Department of Theatre Finance and Administration Associate Dean, Matthew Schwartz College of Education Assistant Vice President, Kim M. LeDuff Greetings from the Board of Trustees David E. Cleveland, BOT Chair and Professional Studies Research Administration Vice President, Division of Academic and Engagement Opening Remarks, Introductions Martha D. Saunders, President Engagement and Student Affairs and Steven Brown and Special Recognitions Chief Diversity Officer Interim Dean, Usha Kundu, MD Jocelyn Evans College of Health Associate Dean, College of Arts, Howard J. Reddy Commencement Speaker Honorable Doug Broxson, Florida State Social Sciences and Humanities Vice President, Senator, District 1 Daniel Drost University Advancement Assistant Dean, Usha Kundu, MD Student Address Ruben Gardner, SGA President College of Health Presentation of Bachelor’s College of Education and Degree Candidates Professional Studies: William Crawley, Dean BOARD OF TRUSTEES Usha Kundu, MD College of Health: Steven Brown, Interim Dean David E. Cleveland, Chair Dr. Paul Hsu Sherry Schneider Suzanne Lewis, Vice Chair Robert L. Jones Faculty Senate President Alma Mater** UWF Concert Choir, virtual Peter Steenblik, Director Richard Baker Alonzie Scott Stephanie White The Recessional** Lewis Bear, Jr. Jill Singer Ruben Gardner, SGA President Robert Sires Readers Jocelyn Evans, Associate Dean, College of Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities Matthew Schwartz, Assistant Vice President, Research Administration and Engagement UNIVERSITY MARSHAL Lane Lambert, Accounting and Finance *Please rise for the processional and remain standing for the National Anthem. **Audience will rise for the Alma Mater. Please remain standing until the procession exits the field. 6 7 Candidate Eligibility and Honors The Chambered Nautilus This program includes names of students who are candidates for bachelor’s, master’s and specialist’s By Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. degrees during Summer and Fall semesters 2019 or who have completed requirements for doctoral degrees. Undergraduate students who earn at least 40 semester hours in graded courses in residence This is the ship of pearl, which, poets feign, at the University of West Florida are eligible to graduate with honors. Grade point averages required Sails the unshadowed main,— for honors are: cum laude, 3.5; magna cum laude, 3.7; summa cum laude, 3.9. Honors listings in this The venturous bark that fl ings program are based on the accumulated averages earned during the student’s entire academic history On the sweet summer wind its purpled wings for all enrollment periods prior to the current term and are designated as follows: In gulfs enchanted, where the Siren sings, And coral reefs lie bare, cum laude* Where the cold sea-maids rise to sun their streaming hair. magna cum laude** summa cum laude*** Its webs of living gauze no more unfurl; Wrecked is the ship of pearl! And every chambered cell, Where its dim dreaming life was wont to dwell, ACADEMIC ABBREVIATIONS As the frail tenant shaped his growing shell, Degrees awarded by the University of West Florida Before thee lies revealed,— Its irised ceiling rent, its sunless crypt unsealed! B.A. Bachelor of Arts M.Acc. Master of Accountancy B.F.A. Bachelor of Fine Arts M.B.A. Master of Business Administration Year after year beheld the silent toil That spread his lustrous coil; B.G.S. Bachelor of General Studies M.Ed. Master of Education Still, as the spiral grew, B.M. Bachelor of Music M.H.A. Master of Healthcare Administration He left the past year’s dwelling for the new, B.M.E. Bachelor of Music Education M.P.H. Master of Public Health Stole with soft step its shining archway through, B.S. Bachelor of Science M.S. Master of Science Built up its idle door, Stretched in his last-found home, and knew the old no more. B.S.B.A. Bachelor of Science in Business Administration M.S.A. Master of Science in Administration B.S.C.E. Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering M.S.N. Master of Science in Nursing Thanks for the heavenly message brought by thee, B.S.E.E.. Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering M.S.W. Master of Social Work Child of the wandering sea, B.S.M.E. Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Ed.S. Education Specialists Cast from her lap, forlorn! From thy dead lips a clearer note is born B.S.N. Bachelor of Science in Nursing Ed.D. Doctor of Education Than ever Triton blew from wreathèd horn! B.S.W. Bachelor of Social Work Ph.D. Intelligent Systems and Robotics While on mine ear it rings, M.A. Master of Arts Through the deep caves of thought I hear a voice that sings:— Build thee more stately mansions, O my soul, As the swift seasons roll! Leave thy low-vaulted past! Let each new temple, nobler than the last, Shut thee from heaven with a dome more vast, Till thou at length art free, Leaving thine outgrown shell by life’s unresting sea! 8 9 Spring 2021 Degree Candidates Spring 2021 Degree Candidates Doctoral Degrees Victorina Arvelo, M.S.