Edison State College President Kenneth Walker has accepted an invitation to serve on the prestigious Center for Educational Performance and Accountability (CEPA) Advisory Board.
 
CEPA is a group within the Florida TaxWatch Research Institute, Inc.  The group’s mission is to provide the citizens and public officials of Florida with high quality, independent research and education on a variety of issues.  Florida TaxWatch is a nonpartisan, nonprofit government watchdog and taxpayer research institute.  It is the only statewide organization devoted entirely to Florida taxing and spending policies.
 
“Throughout my career in higher education, I have been a strong advocate for applying sound business policies and practices coupled with an entrepreneurial spirit in order to assure accountability,” said President Walker.  “I look forward to a valuable learning experience.”
 
CEPA was born from the acknowledgement of two realities: 1) the growing portion of education funding in the state budget and, 2) the profound fiscal and economic impact that quality PreK-20 education has on Florida’s competitiveness nationally and internationally. CEPA conducts research, issues publications, and engages in meaningful actions to promote exemplary student achievement at all levels within a cost effective environment.
 
CEPA’s work is overseen by an Advisory Board comprised of numerous business leaders and educational experts.  It conducts activities through four integrated elements:  applied research, policy influence, citizen education, and collaborative outreach.  Participation on the CEPA Advisory Board is by invitation only. 

Posted/Updated on Feb 24, 2009

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