The 13th Annual Commonwealth Institute Top Women Awards Luncheon honoring the Top Women-Led Businesses in Florida was held Thursday, May 3, 2018 in downtown Miami. The event was held at the Hilton Miami Downtown and Everglades University President, Ms. Kristi Mollis was honored for the 5th consecutive year in the Top 10 Woman-Led Not-For-Profit Organizations coming in 2nd for 2018.

Everglades University has recently announced a partnership with Dallas-based Parker University. Students who wish to continue their education in chiropractic care will now have a clear path towards a successful career in chiropractic wellness. From undergraduate courses at Everglades University straight to Parker University’s Doctor of Chiropractic program, students will gain the education and skills they need to become leaders in the field.

Parker University focuses on providing students with opportunities related to healthcare, specifically in the realm of chiropractic. Parker has two chiropractic wellness clinics in addition to their research institute. The research institute includes the Parker Seminars, the largest chiropractic seminar organization in the world, and the Parker SHARE products, which provides innovative products and current information on chiropractic wellness to professionals in the field.

The Doctor of Chiropractic program at Parker University prepares students for a career in chiropractic wellness, focusing on biology, chemistry and the physical sciences. “Parker University has a long tradition of providing opportunities to students interested in pursuing successful careers in service and healthcare through chiropractic,” says Dr. Brian McAulay, President of Parker University. “Everglades’ students who complete the Doctor of Chiropractic program are going to be a tremendous asset to patients and communities in need of dedicated and compassionate healthcare professionals.”

Both Everglades University and Parker University are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Everglades University offers students a well-rounded education in a variety of health-related fields. Fostering their students’ dedication to learning, Everglades is happy to give them this added opportunity. “We believe in fostering a collaborative environment in which student learning can flourish,” says Kristi Mollis, President of Everglades University. “This will make an excellent complement to Parker’s community-based programs.”

For more information about Parker University’s Doctor of Chiropractic program, visit parker.edu or call Everglades University at 888.854.8308.

Everglades University was ranked #36 in Regional South and #13 for Veterans in the latest US News rankings that were just released!

The AquaGrove will be the latest addition to the EU Sarasota outdoor Solar and Renewable Energy teaching Lab.

The AquaGrove is a solar operated system allowing people in remote and off the grid areas to grow fish and vegetables in a self  contained system.  EU Sarasota students will participate in a pilot program studying this system and comparing notes to develop optimum operating capacity as part of the BS/Alternative and Renewable Energy Degree program.

The AquaGrove is scheduled for installation in September 2017 in time for fall classes.

For the past 15 years, Kristi Mollis has served as the president and CEO of Everglades University, an accredited, private, not-for-profit university offering bachelor’s and master’s degree programs online and on-campus. She oversees performance, operations, and compliance at their five Florida-based campuses in Boca Raton, Sarasota, Tampa, and Orlando, as well as for their online division.

“It’s one of the most rewarding jobs,” she says. “I have a strong passion for inspiring others to discover their purpose and potential through education.”

That passion has always driven her to do more—more for the university, the people around her, and the greater community.

Leadership

Throughout her 27 years as an academic leader, Kristi Mollis has dedicated her time and efforts to leaving people and places a little bit better than when she found them. Under her leadership, Everglades University has grown from one campus to five, from college to university status, and from a nationally accredited university to a regionally accredited university. President Kristi Mollis was recognized as Team Leader of the Year for ACCSC and later elected as a Commissioner for ACCSC.

CommunityKristi Mollis believes that the University’s impact extends far beyond its classroom walls. Each student that receives a bachelor’s or master’s degree there will someday go out into the world to apply it. That is why, when the University expanded its programs in 2012, it was important to Kristi Mollis to add programs that would potentially impact our community. “We added degree programs that we felt would significantly impact the community, such as Alternative and Renewable Energy Management and Crisis and Disaster Management,” says Mollis. The university is also committed to community service, working with organizations such as Junior Achievement, Boca Helping Hands, The Place of Hope, KIDS in Distress, and Habitat for Humanity.

AwardsRecently, Kristi was ranked second in the Top 10 Women Led Not For Profit Organizations in Florida, in 2017. The Commonwealth Institute, a non-profit organization devoted to advancing businesswomen in leadership positions, compiled the list and it is the fourth consecutive year that she has received the accolade. She has also been recognized as the 2007 ACCSC’s “Team Leader of the Year” and the 2012 South Florida Business Leader of the Year in Education.