Academics

Florida Tech’s approach to academics is research-driven, high-tech and hands-on, allowing our students to both gain knowledge and get real experience applying it. Here, you don’t just learn—you do.
Research

It is through research that faculty members advance their fields, students enhance their learning, and the university creates change for the benefit of our planet and all of its inhabitants.
Admission & Aid

Ready for the future? Whether you hope to join the Florida Tech family as a freshman, transfer student or graduate student, your journey to Panther-hood starts here.
Life at Florida Tech

What's it like to live and learn at Florida Tech? The answer differs for every student, but you can count on one thing: The people here are friendly, open-minded and passionate about their work.

Advisory: Florida Tech Classes Canceled, Offices Closed Tuesday, Nov. 3

All Florida Tech classes and university activities are canceled and all offices will remain closed Tuesday, Nov. 3, as campus cleans up buildings impacted from severe weather. Note that power has not yet been restored to all parts of campus. Additionally, water pressure appears low; as a precautionary measure, it is advisable to boil water before ingesting.

Only identified essential employees contacted by their supervisors should report to campus Tuesday. All residential students should limit their activities.

All normal operations, including classes, are anticipated to resume Wednesday, Nov. 4. Watch official university communications channels for updates.

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Glossary of Terms

Below is a list of terms commonly used in strategic planning. There are many sources that contain these definitions. Florida Tech uses the following definitions.

Core Values: Florida Tech’s fundamental beliefs and priorities that drive our mission.

Focus Area: A broad initiative in which Florida Tech will prioritize over the next five years.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Metrics set by Florida Tech to track our progress towards our goals.

Metrics: Track Florida Tech’s performance on specific process(es) based on an industry standard, threshold, or benchmark.

Mission: A short explanation of why Florida Tech exists, our overall goal, and what we provide.

Outcome: A statement that identifies “what” we are going to do.

Strategic Plan: A dynamic, living roadmap that outlines Florida Tech’s future goals and the steps necessary to achieve them.

Tactic: A specific task that begins with an action verb and an object that identifies “how” we are going to do it.

Target: A numerical value to aim towards within a given time frame.

Vision: A high-level, inspirational statement of the ideal Florida Tech.

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