Section 1 § Introduction and Mission Statement

1.1 Mission Statement

The purpose of Florida National University is to contribute to the education of a population of diverse, presently predominantly Hispanic, cultures. The University realizes this mission through the employment and development of a faculty of scholars who are proficient in the art of teaching. The University strives to prepare the students for employment in their chosen career or advanced studies through the acquisition of the required skills and knowledge needed for the successful completion of the program of study.

Florida National University strives to provide the educational facilities and resources that support intensive sessions of study in small classes, in order to foster in the students, the attainment of a quality university education according to the students’ personal goals, and the advancement of modern technology.

Furthermore, Florida National University provides educational and cultural programs intended to enrich the community it serves.

1.2 University History

Florida National University opened its first class on January 4th, 1988, in the city of Hialeah, Florida, as Florida International Institute, under the administration of Dr. José Regueiro, Dr. Maria C. Regueiro and Mr. Omar Sánchez. It offered business, computer, dental, electronics, medical, paralegal, and travel programs. The institution soon became Florida International College, and finally, in September 1989, Florida National College. A second campus was initiated in Miami (Flagler Campus) on March 3, 1989; a third campus was opened in Miami (Bird Road Campus) on March 5, 1990. On March 24, 2012, the name was officially changed to Florida National University. At the present time, Florida National University offers master’s degree Programs, Baccalaureate Degree Programs, Associate Degree programs, Diploma Programs, and Certificate Programs.