Gov. Charlie Crist, R-Fla., has issued the following news release:
Gov. Charlie Crist on Wednesday, January 31, re-appointed Debbie Sembler of Pinellas Park to serve on the University of South Florida Board of Trustees.
'Debbie is a dedicated community volunteer with a true servant's heart,' said Governor Crist. 'I am pleased that she has agreed to serve the people of our state by continuing in this role.'
The University of South Florida Board of Trustees is charged with implementing and maintaining high-quality education programs consistent with the University's mission. The board provides input regarding compliance with state policy, budgeting and education standards and measures the University's performance.
'I am delighted to serve on the University of South Florida Board of Trustees,' said Ms. Sembler. 'I look forward to working with Governor Crist's administration to ensure the programs we have instituted come to fruition.'
The University of South Florida Board of Trustees is composed of 13 individuals. Six members are appointed by the Governor, and five are appointed by the Florida Board of Governors. The president of the University of South Florida Student Government Association and the president of the University of South Florida Faculty Senate also serve on the board.Debbie Sembler, 50, has served on the University of South Florida Board of Trustees since 2003. She sits on both the Engagement and the Health and Sciences committees. Ms. Sembler is chairman of the University of South Florida-St. Petersburg Campus Board, as well as the liaison for the University of South Florida-Tampa Campus Board. She is an active member of the Gulf Coast Jewish Family Services Agency as well as many other educational and civic organizations. Ms. Sembler graduated from the University of Florida. She is appointed to a term beginning January 31, 2007, and ending January 6, 2011.Contact: Erin Isaac, 850/488-5394.
Erin Isaac, 850/488-5394.
