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ORLANDO, Jan. 11, 2007 – The University of Central Florida’s efforts to educate the next generation of nonprofit leaders was recognized with a national award this week.
 UCF’s American Humanics program certified a greater percentage of students as nonprofit professionals than any other college or university in the country. That’s why American Humanics gave UCF the Excellence in Certifications Award at the American Humanics Management Institute in Kansas City, Mo., on Jan. 6.
The American Humanics Nonprofit Management Certification program is a national alliance of colleges, universities and nonprofit organizations that are dedicated to educating, preparing and certifying the next generation of nonprofit leaders.
American Humanics is affiliated with 67 colleges and universities nationwide and partners with 20 national nonprofit organizations. Approximately 2,500 students across the country are currently seeking American Humanics certification, which is achieved through course work, professional development seminars, attendance at the American Humanics Management Institute, an intense internship and other campus-specific initiatives.
UCF’s program began in the fall of 2002 with two students. Since then, almost 40 students have successfully completed all the requirements and have graduated with a minor and national certification in American Humanics. Many of these students are now professionals in the local nonprofit community.
“Special recognition goes to Campus Director Stephanie Krick and and former Director Joan Nelson for their efforts in keeping the students engaged and connected, which helps them complete the national certification,” said Mary Ann Feldheim, chair of the Department of Public Administration, which houses the program. “This is a significant achievement for the UCF American Humanics program.”
Top photo: (center) Campus Director Stephanie Krick with American Humanics students (standing, left to right) Keila Kirkpatrick, Lindsey Hemphill, (seated, left to right) Courtney Reynolds, Terry Nelson and Heather Hanna.
-- Stephanie Krick and UCF News and Information
Photos by Thomas Alan Smilie
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