“It’s been a long time coming.” A phrase often used over the past year. Especially as our community strived to overcome one of the most challenging years with the global pandemic and much more. In an effort to bring the…
Author: Marilyn Shaw
Be proud to be a SPC Titan! Welcome to Spring 2021!
Over the last year, a lot has changed in our world, community and at St. Petersburg College.
Leaving no worker behind in St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg College President Dr. Tonjua Williams is navigating three pandemics: COVID-19, an economic downturn and racial unrest. Recently, St. Petersburg City Council Member Deborah Figgs-Sanders invited Williams to present to the council about how the city can support higher…
SPC President Tonjua Williams recently shared how to build “The Learning Experience”
St. Petersburg College created “The College Experience” to transform the way out-of-classroom is provided to significantly improve student success rates. Now President Tonjua Williams is moving that work inside the classroom, and building “The Learning Experience.” President Williams was recently…
Virtual Conversation: Leadership during a climate of racial tension
Dr. Tonjua Williams joined local African-American leaders for a virtual conversation on how their leadership could help with the current racial tensions. The Tampa Bay Business and Wealth Magazine (TBBW) and Tampa Bay Partnerships hosted the Listen to Learn and…
Encouraging the next generation
The end of May is a time for graduations and uplifting commencement speeches, and SPC President Dr. Tonjua Williams addressed two promising groups of learners with words of encouragement. On Thursday, May 28, Dr. Williams spoke to the graduating class…
SPC stands united against social injustices and pledges to be part of the solution
At St. Petersburg College we value the sanctity of all human life. We honor diversity, equity and inclusiveness. We denounce racial injustice, classism, sexism, gender bias, religious persecution and bigotry in all forms. We believe all people should be treated with dignity and respect. In standing firm on these principles, we show the world that we are committed to equality and opportunity for all people, all the time.
Virtually celebrating our Class of 2020 spring graduates
SPC President Tonjua Williams offered her congratulations and shared her pride in the achievements of the college’s latest Titan graduates. Earlier this year, the college announced it was postponing its May graduation ceremony due to concerns about COVID-19. However, that…
President Williams shares with local students how to overcome life’s challenges
An intimate group of 16 students from the Enoch Davis Youth Farm met with St. Petersburg College President Tonjua Williams virtually on Monday, May 4, to discuss how to overcome challenges and pursue their career goals. President Williams shared her…
Titans Live with SPC President Tonjua Williams
From graduation and new programs to campus safety, these were some of the questions from students during the Titans Live webinar with SPC President Tonjua Williams on April 22. For an hour on Wednesday evening, President Williams hosted a virtual…