Biography:

Dr. Carver began his academic career working as a Financial Aid and Veteran Services peer counselor at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg. Currently, Dr. Carver serves as Acting Provost at the Allstate, Caruth Health Education, Fire Training, and Veterinary Technology Centers at SPC. Prior to his current appointment, Dr. Carver served in various academic roles such as Provost, Dean, Director of Faculty Development, Fulltime faculty, and adjunct faculty.  He has several community board appointments and consistently engages with various non-profit agencies to promote positive change within the community. Dr. Carver has academic appointments at the undergraduate and graduate levels at various colleges and universities throughout the U.S. Dr. Carver is a proud military veteran and has served almost three decades in the U.S. Air Force Reserves to include active duty time.

Education:

Graduate:
D.H.Sc. Doctor of Health Science, College of Allied Health and Nursing - Nova Southeastern University   
M.A.B.M.H. Bio-Ethics & Medical Humanities, College of Medicine - University of South Florida                                       
M.P.A. Masters of Public Administration, College of Government and International Affairs - University of South Florida 
Graduate Certificate: Health Informatics, Department of Biomedical Science - University of Illinois at Chicago                                            
Graduate Certificate: Health Leadership & Management, College of Public Health - University of South Florida
Graduate Certificate: Higher Education Leadership - The Citadel
Certificate: Six Sigma Black Belt, Engineering Technology - St. Petersburg College


Teaching Philosophy:

My teaching philosophy incorporates experiential strategies and methods that expand learning while promoting critical thinking. I advocate exploring controversial topics and subjects to dispel myths and identify facts. Searching for truth can be difficult; however cowardice and controversy are often products of ignorance. Enlightenment and peace are the rewards of education and justice. I look forward to seeing you in class or chatting with you via my on-line course forum.

Student Success Philosophy:

Student success is a critical element in the furtherment and development of students as they evolve through educational programs and integrate into their respective communities. Collaborating and building strong relationships with learning support resources, industry and workforce opportunities, and college support services ensures that each student is provided with optimum opportunity to succeed and meet one's potential. I am committed to working with students to meet their personal and professional goals all while aligning institutional resources to ensure success.

Favorite Quotes:

"True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice." - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

"It is not the style of clothes one wears, neither the kind of automobile one drives, nor the amount of money one has in the bank, that counts. These mean nothing. It is simply service that measures success."  - George Washington Carver

“The goal of science is not to open the door to everlasting wisdom, but to set a limit to everlasting error” – Galileo Galilei

"Technology is just a tool. In terms of getting the kids working together and motivating them, the teacher is the most important." - Bill Gates