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SPC President Named One Of Top 25 Women In Higher Education
St. Petersburg College President Tonjua Williams was named one of the top 25 women in higher education by Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, a news source about diversity and higher education.
Rethinking Advising for Community College Students
St. Petersburg “did a marvelous job of getting their folks up to speed on the new level of conversations and the new level of preparedness that they wanted their academic advisors to have,” Waiwaiole said.
Advising Equals Engaged Students
Tonjua Williams, the president at St. Petersburg College, in Florida, said her institution changed from a standard approach that treats all students the same to one that recognizes that students have different personal and academic situations.
Dr. Williams shows dreams do come true
For St. Petersburg College President Dr. Tonjua Williams, reuniting with former students like Deniann Grant allows her to pay forward success.
Fox 13 Interview – What’s Right with Tampa Bay
As we celebrate African-American Heritage, we profile a local woman living a dream, a real trailblazer who is "What's Right With Tampa Bay."
Dr. Tonjua Williams Appointed to the Florida Chamber Foundation Board Of Trustees
Florida Chamber Foundation Trustees are visionary leaders who serve as advisors and consultants to the Foundation. They provide input into the strategic direction of the Foundation and their leadership helps guide Florida to a future of prosperity and high-paying jobs, vibrant communities, and global competitiveness through ongoing development of the Six Pillars 20-year Strategic Plan.
PTK Appoints Williams to Presidential Advisory Board
“Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) has named Dr. Tonjau Williams, president of St. Petersburg College in Florida, to its Presidential Advisory Board.”
Dr. Tonjua Williams awarded POC's President's Award for Community Leadership
For the inaugural President’s Award for Community Leadership, the POC board or directors recognized an individual who demonstrated outstanding leadership in the community, someone who has made a significant impact and whose accomplishments exemplifies the values and principals in caring out the vision and mission of the organization.
Lifer: St. Petersburg College taps Tonjua Williams as president
“St. Petersburg College’s new president started out as a clerk at the college. When Tonjua Williams got a job as an accounting clerk 30 years ago at what was then called St. Petersburg Junior College, she didn’t plan on spending the rest of her career processing financial aid checks. A mentor suggested she fill out a career survey to determine what sort of role would fit her best. The results indicated that Williams would be happiest working with people, helping them “do better.”
Barry Alumna Tonjua Williams Named President of St. Petersburg College
“Barry University alumna Tonjua Williams, Ph.D., was recently selected to be the next president of St. Petersburg College. The college’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Williams’ appointment during a special meeting on May 31.”
New SPC leader cheered
"Tonjua Williams, chosen as president of St. Petersburg College last week, stands amid flowers from well-wishers. Williams, 53, who has worked at SPC for 30 years, also received more than 280 texts, 225 emails, 180 Facebook messages, 99 LinkedIn messages and 70 tweets offering congratulations.”
Tonjua Williams Will Be the First African American President of St. Petersburg College
“The board of trustees of St. Petersburg College in Clearwater, Florida, has chosen Tonjua Williams as the institution’s seventh president. When she takes office, she will be the first woman and the first African American to lead the college.”
Video - St. Petersburg College picks first woman and first black president in school history
“St. Petersburg, Fla. - St. Petersburg College has picked a 30-year employee to serve as the seventh president in the school’s history. The Board of Trustees of SPC unanimously selected Tonjua Williams as the college’s first woman and first black president.”
St. Petersburg College makes historic choice for next president
Tonjua Williams, Ph.D., is SPC’s seventh president. She is also the college’s first woman and first African-American to serve as president. "It’s an awesome feeling. I’m very excited. I’m very proud,"" said Williams. ""I’ve had a lot of opportunities to grow here, and so now I have a chance to help others grow and achieve their goals and dreams.”
SPC names new college president
“St. Petersburg College promoted one of its own to the school’s top post, named Senior Vice President of Student Services Dr. Tonjua Williams its new president during a board of trustees meeting on Wednesday.”
St. Petersburg College selects its first black and first female president in school history
“"ST. PETERSBURG — A 30-year employee of St. Petersburg College rode an overwhelming tide of public support on Wednesday to be named the school's first female and first black president. A crowd that included faculty and staff broke into applause as the college's five-member board of trustees unanimously chose Tonjua Williams, 53, as their new leader."”
Dr. Tonjua Williams selected as next St. Petersburg College President
“During a special meeting on May 31, the Board of Trustees of St. Petersburg College (SPC) selected Tonjua Williams, Ph.D., as the college’s next President. The board voted unanimously on the selection.”