Focus on 40 Honorees
Angie Schlosser
UWF degree and year of graduation:
BA Communication Arts 2002
Why did you choose to attend UWF?
My father was retired military and we lived in Fort Walton Beach, so I knew about UWF. I was originally interested in UWF’s marine biology program. After I met with professors in communication arts, I decided to major in that field.
What were your goals as a student?
Earn a bachelor’s degree. I wanted to try leadership roles and become involved. I started on the homecoming committee as activities chair, then became academic senator in SGA, then moved into vice president and finally, became the president of SGA.
What is your best memory from your days at UWF?
UWF has a really tight community between faculty, staff and students. It felt like home and I also appreciated being taken seriously as a student leader.
Who was your favorite professor and why?
A communication arts professor, Eileen Perrigo, who really knew my strengths and pulled them out of me. She was very encouraging.
What do you do now?
I’m currently working on my masters in counselor education, with a school counseling track, at the University of Central Florida which I’m slated to finish in December 2007. My ultimate goal is to become a vice president in student affairs.
How did UWF help you progress to this point?
I am grateful to UWF for the leadership opportunities I was given and the support I received. These experiences allowed me to become more confident, politically savvy and strengthen my communication skills. Being taken seriously as a student gave me the confidence to handle a lot of different situations that I have faced.
Outside of working, what activities and organizations are you currently involved in and what are your hobbies?
Because I’m working on my masters, my hobbies are limited to biking, scrapbooking and most important, traveling to see my husband.
How do you stay connected to UWF?
I mainly stay in touch with Dr. Linda Dye and other former students. I also check the UWF and alumni web site.
What advice do you have to current and future UWF students?
Take advantage of everything UWF has to offer, not only in academics, but get involved and participate in different activities.
What quality makes UWF special or unique?
Students have names and are not just numbers. You have a sense of belonging.