The College of the Florida Keys

10/16/2026

🚀 Don't put your plans on hold! Find out just how affordable 💵college and workforce education are at 🎓 The College of the Florida Keys. 💲CFK Affordability Week kicks off this Monday with a convenient virtual info session. Register now, and check out the other opportunities to access financial resources to achieve your goals.
https://www.cfk.edu/news/cfk-introduces-affordability-week-october-19-23/

10/15/2026

The District Board of Trustees of The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) named Jared Ochs the College’s Interim President at a special board meeting on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Ochs currently serves as the Deputy Chief of Staff in the Executive Office of Governor Ron DeSantis. He will assume the College’s top administrative leadership position on Monday, October 19. Read the full story here: https://www.cfk.edu/news/board-of-trustees-names-ochs-interim-president-of-the-college-of-the-florida-keys/

10/14/2026

There's a lane waiting for you at the CFK pool 🏊 thanks to support from people like Dr. Robert Douville 💙 Thank you for your generous gift to the CFK Foundation in memory of your mother, Marjorie, supporting the CFK Aquatics Center you've called home for 31 years, Dr. Douville. 🙏

🤽 Whether you want to get fit, learn to swim at any age, or just get some pool time, come jump in! 🌊

Last year, 9,000+ swimmers made a splash at CFK 🏊 Swim lessons for all ages, water aerobics, Mermaid Academy 🧜‍♀️, lifeguard training, Water Safety Days, and more.

Learn more about the pool: cfk.edu/studentlife/pool

10/13/2026

📓 From the classroom to the community 🚔 Huge congratulations 👏 to the newest graduates of CFK's Institute of Public Safety 💙 AND shout out to our sincerely amazing partners at the Key West Police Department 🤩

10/13/2026

⚠️Alert - CFK Pool Temporarily Closed⚠️
The CFK pool is closed for the remainder of the day today, October 13 due to a maintenance issue. It will re-open at our regular operating hours tomorrow, October 14.
🏊🏽‍♂️🤽‍♀️For complete operating hours and additional information, visit:
https://www.cfk.edu/studentlife/pool/

10/12/2026

Think college is out of reach? Think again.
💙At CFK, it's real and it's affordable!💙

You can learn skills for careers right here in Monroe County or wherever life takes you. Or, pursue your academic degree for a fraction of the cost elsewhere.

Learn more! Come by during CFK Affordability Week, Oct. 19–23!
Get real answers about financial aid, scholarships, and the career paths that can change your future wherever you take it.

📅 Mon., Oct. 19 – Virtual Academic Showcase (Zoom), 5:30–6:30 p.m. Attendees get a code to waive the $30 application fee!
📅 Tues., Oct. 20 – Ready, Set, College, Key Largo (Upper Keys Center)
📅 Wed., Oct. 21 – Ready, Set, College, Marathon (Middle Keys Center)
📅 All Week / Anytime: one-on-one help with our Financial Aid team.
Make an appointment 👉 https://www.cfk.edu/paying-for-college/
Or, just walk-in.

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10/09/2026

The District Board of Trustees of The College of the Florida Keys, Florida will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 5:00 pm at the Key West Campus, 5901 College Road, Key West, FL.

General subject matter: The Board will consider the following:
1. Chair's update on the interim president search, contracts for interim and/or president and next steps, and possible action on the appointment of an interim president/president and approval of the terms of the appointment, compensation for Acting President, Brittany Snyder.
2. An attorney-client session under section 286.011(8), Florida Statutes, concerning pending litigation.
3. Ratification of a settlement agreement with Dr. Jonathan Gueverra, if a settlement is reached.

Attorney-client session: During the special meeting, on October 14, 2026, at approximately 5:30 p.m., following Item 2, the Board will meet in a closed attorney-client session under section 286.011(8), Florida Statutes, to discuss pending litigation: District Board of Trustees of The College of the Florida Keys v. Jonathan Gueverra, Ed.D., DOAH Case No. 26-4255. The subject matter will be confined to settlement negotiations or strategy sessions related to litigation expenditures. The persons attending the session will be: Chair Alexandria Suarez, Vice Chair Peter Batty, Trustee Robert Broton, Trustee Michael Downer, Trustee Andrew Dulcey, Trustee Edward Kertis, Trustee Susan Raffanello; Brande Smith, Esq., legal counsel for the Board; Michelle Barnett, Esq., litigation counsel for the Board and Renee Farhat, certified court reporter. At the end of the session, the public meeting will reopen.

Agenda: A copy of the agenda may be obtained from Megan Perez, Director, Office of the Executive Vice President and CFO, 5901 College Road, Key West, FL, (305) 809-3203, [email protected], and is posted at https://www.cfk.edu/discover/board-of-trustees/.

If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

10/08/2026

🎓 Explore Career Training Opportunities at CFK!
Join us for a virtual information event on October 19 at 5:30 pm and discover how CFK’s career training programs can help you take the next step toward your career goals. Learn about program curriculum, career opportunities, and real student experiences while hearing directly from CFK faculty, academic leaders, current students, and recent alumni.
As an added bonus, attendees will receive a code to waive the $30 application fee!
For more information, contact Marissa Owens, CFK Manager of Recruitment, at [email protected] or 305-809-3207.

10/07/2026

The special meeting of the District Board of Trustees of The College of the Florida Keys scheduled for Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 4:30 PM at the Key West Campus, 5901 College Road, Key West, FL, has been cancelled.

The District Board of Trustees of The College of the Florida Keys, Florida will hold a special meeting on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 4:30 PM at the Key West Campus, 5901 College Road, Key West, FL.

General subject matter: The Board will consider the following:
1. Chair's update on the interim president search and next steps, and possible action on the appointment of an interim president [and approval of the terms of the appointment].
2. An attorney-client session under section 286.011(8), Florida Statutes, concerning pending litigation.
3. Ratification of a settlement agreement with Dr. Jonathan Gueverra, if a settlement is reached at the October 7, 2026, mediation.

Attorney-client session: During the special meeting, on October 8, 2026, at approximately 4:45 PM, following Item 1, the Board will meet in a closed attorney-client session under section 286.011(8), Florida Statutes, to discuss pending litigation: District Board of Trustees of The College of the Florida Keys v. Jonathan Gueverra, Ed.D., DOAH Case No. 26-4255. The subject matter will be confined to settlement negotiations or strategy sessions related to litigation expenditures. The persons attending the session will be: Chair Alexandria Suarez, Vice Chair Peter Batty, Trustee Robert Broton, Trustee Michael Downer, Trustee Andrew Dulcey, Trustee Edward Kertis, Trustee Susan Raffanello; Brande Smith, Esq., legal counsel for the Board; Michelle Barnett, Esq., litigation counsel for the Board; and Tanya McCranie, certified court reporter. At the end of the session, the public meeting will reopen.

Agenda: A copy of the agenda may be obtained from Megan Perez, Director, Office of the Executive Vice President and CFO, 5901 College Road, Key West, FL, (305) 89-3203, [email protected], and is posted at https://www.cfk.edu/discover/board-of-trustees/.

If a person decides to appeal any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at this meeting, he or she will need a record of the proceedings, and for such purpose he or she may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made, which record includes the testimony and evidence upon which the appeal is to be based.

10/05/2026

🎓 Spring 2027 Scholarships Are Open!

The College of the Florida Keys is accepting scholarship applications from new and returning students. Thousands of dollars in scholarships are available! 💰

📅 Apply by November 1, 2026
📚 Spring semester begins January 8, 2027

Students must be admitted to CFK and registered for spring classes to qualify.