Biography: 

Mr. Carver has participated in various events and forums in collaboration with the Applied Ethics Institute and the Healthcare Informatics program at St. Petersburg College. He has presented on several topics throughout west central Florida to include Biotechnology, Genetic Engineering, Healthcare Informatics and Codes of Ethics for Healthcare Professionals. Prior to joining St. Petersburg College, Mr. Carver performed nursing and administrative duties in critical care, emergency services, drug rehabilitation, and immunology.  Mr. Carver is also a decorated veteran with over fourteen years of government service, where he studied at the U.S. Air Force School of Bio-Medical Science. He currently serves as a full time faculty member  in the Health Information Management department and works with various Healthcare Informatics projects. Mr Carver also teaches courses for the Applied Ethics Institute and Health Service Administration B.A.S. program at St. Petersburg College. He is a professional member of the American Society of Bioethics and Humanities, Florida Association of Community Colleges, and the U.S.F. Alumni Association. Mr. Carver continues to serve in the U.S. Air Force Reserves as a commissioned officer in the Medical Science Corps.

Education:

Graduate:

D.H.Sc. Doctor of Health Science, College of Allied Health and Nursing - Nova Southeastern University    (Student - 2011)

M.A.B.M.H. Bio-Ethics & Medical Humanities, College of Medicine - University of South Florida                                       

M.P.A. Masters of Public Administration, College of Government and International Affairs - University of South Florida  

Graduate Certificate: Health Informatics, Department of Biomedical Science - University of Illinois at Chicago                                            

Graduate Certificate: Health Leadership & Management, College of Public Health - University of South Florida 

Undergraduate:

B.A.  I.S.S., University of South Florida St. Petersburg                               

A.A. Associate of Arts, Northwest Florida State College                                                                  

A.S. Aerospace Technology, Community College of the Air Force                                                           

A.S. Industrial Management Technology, Northwest Florida State College                                

A.S. Allied Health Sciences, Community College of the Air Force   

Teaching Philosophy: My teaching philosophy incorporates experiential strategies and methods that expand learning while promoting critical thinking. I advocate exploring controversial topics and subjects to dispel myths and identify facts. Searching for truth can be difficult; however cowardice and controversy are often products of ignorance. Enlightenment and peace are often rewards of education and justice. I look forward to seeing you in class or chatting with you via my on-line course forum.

Favorite Quotes:

"True peace is not merely the absence of tension; it is the presence of justice." - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

"It is not the style of clothes one wears, neither the kind of automobile one drives, nor the amount of money one has in the bank, that counts. These mean nothing. It is simply service that measures success."  - George Washington Carver