February  2025

Dear Seahawk Students, Faculty, Staff and Alumni:

I am humbled and honored to serve as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of Broward College. It is with sincere appreciation that I thank the District Board of Trustees for the unanimous vote of confidence to lead this prestigious institution. Working with Chair Alexis Yarbrough during the last few weeks since Board selection has truly demonstrated effective relations that I will emulate throughout the organization. During the selection process, I heard three general themes: the need for a permanent leader; a clear vision forward; and effective communication with all stakeholders.

As President and CEO, I am excited to work with our senior leadership team, students, faculty, staff, alumni and members of our community to deliver on these priorities.  In fact, on my first day I hit the ground running, meeting with our senior leadership and called the Faculty Senate President Dr. Richard Louis as well as the Central Campus Student Government President and Student Trustee Mr. Zachary Whalen and other student leaders, as we begin to chart our course into the future and make Broward College the number one destination for academic excellence.

To our Students: I encourage you to take full advantage of all that our campuses have to offer. Engage in meaningful discussions, build lasting friendships, challenge yourself with new experiences and pursue your passions with confidence. I want to know what we’re doing well, what we aren’t doing well or areas that may require major change. This is your home, and my administration will always be here to listen, support and work alongside you to shape an even brighter future for our College community.

To our Faculty and Staff: I recognize that the work you do is not always easy. Please know that I appreciate your hard work, and I am committed to ensuring that your voices are heard, your concerns are addressed and your contributions are valued. Together, I am confident that we will continue to provide an exceptional education and transformative experience for all our students.

To our Alumni: You have a wealth of knowledge and experience that our students are longing to learn from as they get ready to embark on their careers and start the next chapter of their lives. Hearing from you, our alumni, about how you took what you learned at Broward College and used it as the foundation for your personal and professional lives is how classroom lessons come to life. I encourage you to get involved – you will help shape the next generation.

As my first day on the job comes to a close, I want to provide a “Day One Opportunity to Engage the President.” I have developed a small survey so I can hear directly from you. Please take a moment to participate in our survey ONLINE.

Whether you are a student, faculty or staff member or alumni, I am eager to learn from you and to build upon the strong foundation that has already been established. Together, I am confident that we will continue to provide exceptional education experiences for all our students and make Broward College the number one destination for academic excellence!

Go Seahawks!

Torey Alston
President and Chief Executive Officer
Broward College

Transforming students’ lives and enriching our diverse community through academic excellence, innovation, and meaningful career opportunities.