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Founded in 1990 as International College, Hodges University has established itself as one of the premier private universities in the State of Florida. The name was changed to Hodges University in May, 2007 to honor a generous gift by Earl and Thelma Hodges, long-time residents of Naples and avid supporters of the institution.

Hodges University is Regionally accredited with the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate, Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees.

Academic Programs:

13 associate degrees
11 bachelor’s degrees
8 graduate degrees
19 online degrees
English as a second language
Lifelong learning classes at the Frances Pew Hayes Center for Lifelong Learning

Schools:

Johnson School of Business
School of Allied Health
School of Professional Studies
School of Technology

Hodges University Campuses:

Naples, FL
Ft. Myers, FL

Learning Sites:

Immokalee Learning Site in the Jubilation Community
University Centers of Edison College in Lee and Charlotte counties
Pasco-Hernando Community College in New Port Richey, Brooksville and Dade City
Florida Keys Community College
South Florida Community College

Providing students with programs that prepare them for careers, Hodges believes in flexible class scheduling, allowing students to attend weekly classes that suit their busy lifestyles. The University also meets the needs of today’s students by offering a wide variety of academic delivery methods and student services, both on campus and in the distance education arena.

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Hodges to host free lecture on bridging the communication gap

Hodges to host “It’s All About Women” art exhibit

Hodges HR Director earns special certification

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Approximately 2700 students enrolled
75% of students attend full-time
Average class size of 15 students
70 full-time faculty
70 adjunct or part-time faculty
38,008 library books and 50,000 eBooks
70 electronic databases
28 classrooms, labs, and conference rooms at each of the Naples and Fort Myers campuses
All classrooms have data projectors, Smartboards and Internet connectivity.
287 employees, including administration, staff, and faculty, both full-time and adjunct

69% female
31% male
Average age of 32
33% Hispanic
16% African American
2% Foreign Students
Over 6,000 alumni

Hodges University President Named to Junior Achievement Business Leadership Hall of Fame >

Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida has inducted Terry P. McMahan, President of Hodges University, into the 2007 Collier County Business Leadership Hall of Fame. The prestigious award recognizes prominent business leaders for their professional accomplishments and their commitment to the community.

As president of Hodges University (formerly International College) for the past 16 years, McMahan has led the school from college to university status and significantly increased the number of undergraduate programs and faculty. McMahan serves on the boards of the Economic Development Council of Collier County, the Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce and the Lee County Public Schools Foundation. In 2006, he received the Leadership in Education Award from the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education, and he was recently honored by the Southwest Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for his commitment and support of the chamber’s college scholarship program.

Junior Achievement’s 2007 Collier County Business Leadership Hall of Fame dinner will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 7, beginning at 5 p.m., at the Naples Grande Resort and Club.

Junior Achievement of Southwest Florida inducted Terry P. McMahan, President of Hodges University, into the 2007 Collier County Business Leadership Hall of Fame in November. The prestigious award recognizes prominent business leaders for their professional accomplishments and their commitment to the community.

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