President Caldwell Announces Intention to Retire

During the fall meeting of the Florida College Board of Directors (Friday, September 19, 2008), President Caldwell requested that the Trustees begin a search for the fifth President of Florida College and allow him to return to his tenured position on the faculty. After eighteen years as President, he will pursue other opportunities for service. In his statement, he said that he considers returning to his teaching position a “promotion.” He will continue in his present role until the Board chooses and installs the next President. Board Chairman, Paul Cook of Bowling Green, KY, will lead the Directors in its review, search, and selection process. President Caldwell has said that he expects to be the “chief cheerleader” for the man who follows him in this office.
  • rainout
    you've been a very caring president, doesn't seem like 18 years!
    by rainout at 09/20/08 10:40PM
  • tu_madre
    will colly dress up in the fc-legal cheerleader outfit and cheer along with freddie the falcon at basketball games?
    by tu_madre at 09/20/08 10:45PM
  • sutherngirl
    Thanks for your service!
    by sutherngirl at 09/21/08 9:49AM
  • spimman
    Quite an impressive legacy will be left behind!
    by spimman at 09/22/08 1:05PM
  • wilbur
    I am shocked to hear this. What will I do with my "Colly Caldwell is my President" bumper sticker?
    by wilbur at 09/22/08 10:41PM
  • potatoprincess
    Colly, I hope the next president is as firm in God's truth as you were all those years! Thank you for your service to God and others! I love your commentaries!
    by potatoprincess at 09/29/08 6:08PM
  • bronwynisastar
    Wow...interesting news from the FC world! I wonder who it'll be! ;)
    by bronwynisastar at 10/21/08 8:42PM
  • whiteboy
    wow...colly speaking in the 3rd person. taking after ol' bob dole!
    by whiteboy at 12/12/08 1:12AM
  • waxtadpole
    I hope your cheerleading uniform is modest.
    by waxtadpole at 12/19/08 6:29PM
  • adampual
    Hail to the chief cheerleader!
    by adampual at 07/02/09 4:09PM

Before and After

On Friday, June 1, Boswell Hall's sixty-plus years of standing on the campus of Florida College came to a close as demolition workers brought its familiar walls and windows down to make room for the new, four-story Boswell Hall which will rise in its place.

  • tu_madre
    i'm glad you gave that old guy a shovel to use as a cane. you're always looking out for your fellow man, colly.
    by tu_madre at 06/19/07 6:30PM
  • curlie
    Is that Strom Thurmond?
    by curlie at 06/19/07 10:41PM
  • laura
    kind of weird that my grandfather made this blog. (that old guy)
    by laura at 06/19/07 10:43PM
  • fourkings
    Thanks for sharing the pics! Nothing like seeing this to make one want to get home right away!!! We don't want to miss anything!!! Love ya!
    by fourkings at 06/20/07 10:11PM
  • mereme
    Wow. Out with the old, eh? Thanks for posting these. I'm sending out the link.
    by mereme at 06/25/07 2:39PM
  • jess
    I forgot you were even on here, Colly. Good to hear from you.
    by jess at 06/25/07 7:31PM
  • willyhamtree
    i can't wait for the new one to be built
    by willyhamtree at 06/26/07 8:51AM
  • milkduds
    You look kind of excited to see that older gentleman have to dig a hole?
    by milkduds at 07/10/07 6:32PM
  • milkduds
    You look kind of excited to see that older gentleman have to dig a hole?
    by milkduds at 07/10/07 6:32PM
  • jimmybuck
    Caption: "Don't worry--I was just kidding about pushing you in."
    by jimmybuck at 01/07/08 7:48PM

Friday's

One of the things I love about Friday's is the pledge. Another thing I love is their potatoe skins. But the Greatest thing I love about Friday's is the return of ABC's TGIF. Oh boy, that is quality television!

Later,

Colly
  • the_earlys
    gotta love rent-a-trees... and real ice cream cones... and good cereal put out for the guests.
    by the_earlys at 02/11/06 8:55PM
  • matasha
    Happy Valentine's Day!!
    by matasha at 02/14/06 9:22PM
  • sweetcaro125
    Hey! I graduated from Athens Bible School this past year. I know a lot of people from FC because of that. Anyways, it's a small world because last semester at UNA I had the best speech teacher ever: Grant Caldwell. I really enjoyed his class and ended up with an "A" in it.:) Just thought I'd tell ya!
    by sweetcaro125 at 03/03/06 10:40AM
  • tu_madre
    i'm sure the actual writer of this blog is related to grant caldwell too....
    by tu_madre at 03/04/06 12:49AM
  • jonnyc
    grant caldwell is my DAD!!!!
    by jonnyc at 03/07/06 8:41AM
  • snugglebug
    I hope your dad is ok... i am praying for him
    by snugglebug at 03/12/06 10:22PM
  • david
    i really like that you spell "potato" with an "e." nice touch.
    by david at 05/24/06 12:33PM
  • kdkelly
    You haven't posted anything about the 06-07 school year... What's up?
    by kdkelly at 08/20/06 6:54AM
  • dr_corndog
    Hi, Mr. Caldwell. I didn't go to your school, but I do like the campus.
    by dr_corndog at 10/28/06 6:47PM
  • alex
    Its been awhile since we've seen a post from you. Did you move to facebook?
    by alex at 10/30/06 9:55AM
  • tu_madre
    maybe myspace has it's evil hold on our dear friend colly now...
    by tu_madre at 10/31/06 7:29AM
  • cdillman23
    Someone told me to come by and read your posts.
    by cdillman23 at 12/16/06 11:21PM
  • dragonfly
    C'mon Colly. No Holiday greetings? What's up with that?
    by dragonfly at 12/17/06 12:05AM
  • dragonfly
    Isn't it about time you update?
    by dragonfly at 12/17/06 12:06AM
  • tu_madre
    wow...a whole year without an update...colly, you disappoint me. oh well, have a great christmas break!
    by tu_madre at 12/17/06 7:23PM
  • fourkings
    Hey Colly! This is Vicki King!!! Can you believe that I found you on here??? Post something new!!!!
    by fourkings at 03/09/07 11:30AM
  • caty
    Colly I'm tagging you... and you need to update.
    by caty at 04/02/07 3:27AM
  • yellowsubmarina
    Colly! You need to tell everyone about your 85% story!! LOL
    by yellowsubmarina at 04/19/07 2:28PM
  • calebnorman
    Hi mr.colly, im elizabeth normans younger brother and i just thought that i would say hello and that i cant wait till i get to florida college!
    by calebnorman at 05/15/07 4:25PM
  • tu_madre
    this used to be my favorite blog to read...
    by tu_madre at 06/07/07 8:28AM

Cultural Events


Today Opening Ceremonies 7 PM
Today New Student Orientation 8 AM
Tue 8/23 New Student Orientation 8 AM
Tue 8/23 Skating Party 7 PM
Wed 8/24 Singing 10 PM
Thu 8/25 Beach Picnic @ Ft. DeSoto 6 PM
Thu 8/25 Classes Begin
Fri 8/26 Cheerleader Meeting 4 PM
Fri 8/26 Concert 7:30 PM
Sat 8/27 Koffee & Karoake 8 PM
Mon 8/29 Friends Tryouts 6 PM
Tue 8/30 Forensics Team Tryouts 6 PM
Thu 9/1 Organizations Orientation 7 PM

Later,

Colly


  • the_earlys
    could you post something more interesting?!
    by the_earlys at 08/22/05 11:27PM
  • tu_madre
    cheerleader meetings are cultural events?
    by tu_madre at 08/23/05 12:39AM
  • bruke
    Yes, with mandatory attendance policies.
    by bruke at 08/24/05 4:31PM
  • davlee
    DANIEL GOT BAPTIZED!!!!!!!!!!!!
    by davlee at 10/01/05 9:24PM
  • the_earlys
    slacking on posts... tsk tsk...
    by the_earlys at 10/07/05 8:50PM
  • caty
    Colly... why are you forsaking the posting?
    by caty at 11/03/05 4:33PM

Brand New Video


Alright Young People,

I am starring in a new video for Florida College that your children will make fun of for years to come. Please visit this link. It may be your only chance to spend the next 2-4 years with teachers that you can call on their home phone.

Catch this and other gripping issues at the link above.

Later,

-Colly
  • jeffh
    that video has been there a while actually. you must have missed it colly. haha
    by jeffh at 06/21/05 2:20PM
  • tu_madre
    i called all my teachers at WKU on their home phones too. okay so they had restraining orders placed on me but still i was able to call them.
    by tu_madre at 06/21/05 2:41PM
  • jadyc
    wow, I haven't seen you this sardonic in a while, Mr. Caldwell.
    by jadyc at 06/21/05 4:22PM
  • crab
    Yibbic, Schmibbic, I said more ham.
    by crab at 06/26/05 7:51AM
  • amy_szabo
    hey colly! it was fun seeing you in the temple terrace 4th of july parade! that was a pretty wicked car you were sitting in...
    by amy_szabo at 07/07/05 7:53PM
  • fliegendenfisch
    Great to see you on here!!!
    by fliegendenfisch at 07/15/05 2:20AM
  • dietcokehater
    Drink Diet Coke? take a look at my web log.
    by dietcokehater at 08/12/05 2:38PM
  • norlyn
    by norlyn at 08/22/05 9:57AM