ST. AUGUSTINE, FL (02/10/2012)(readMedia)-- Flagler College Chancellor and Florida State Representative William L. Proctor was honored recently by Florida State University with two awards for his work both with the students of the State of Florida and in appreciation of eight years of legislative leadership.

"Dr. Proctor is a remarkable role model for our students – as an FSU graduate he demonstrates that you can do anything you set your mind to – from Chancellor to highly regarded legislator," said Florida State University President Dr. Eric J. Barron. "Very few individuals in the legislature have the depth and breadth of knowledge about higher education of Dr. Proctor, and he has usedthat knowledge and commitment to help ensure the success of all of Florida's universities and colleges."

Dr. Proctor is a graduate of Florida State University, earning a bachelor's degree in education as well as his master's and doctorate in Education Administration from the university. Over the course of his career, Dr. Proctor has also served as an assistant football coach, assistant dean of men, research fellow from1962 to 1968 and interim athletic director at Florida State from 2007 to 2008 and is a member of their Athletic Hall of Fame. He has served as Chancellor of Flagler College since 2001.

"I am deeply honored to be recognized by my alma mater," said Dr. Proctor.

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Flagler College is an independent, four-year, comprehensive baccalaureate college located in St. Augustine, Fla. The college offers 24 majors, 29 minors and two pre-professional programs, the largest majors being business, education and communication. Small by intent, Flagler College has an enrollment of about 2,500 students, as well as a satellite campus at Tallahassee Community College in Tallahassee, Fla. U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review regularly feature Flagler as a college that offers quality education at a relatively low cost; tuition is $22,500, including room and board. A relatively young institution (founded in 1968), Flagler College is also noted for the historic beauty of its campus. The main building is Ponce de Leon Hall, built in 1887 as a luxury resort by Henry Flagler, who co-founded the Standard Oil Company with John D. Rockefeller. For more on Flagler College, visit www.flagler.edu.

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Posted Friday February 10, 2012 at 09:05 am by Flagler College
Last Updated Tuesday February 14, 2012 at 10:52 am