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Saint Leo University, one of the nation's largest providers of multimedia online accredited bachelor's degrees, has announced the addition of an online Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice to give law enforcement candidates and current law enforcement officials the knowledge needed for a career in criminal justice. College officials believe that while traditional campus-based college degree programs fit schedules of some working adults, law enforcement professionals aren't as flexible in their schedules. The Saint Leo University Online Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Degree program now makes it possible for law enforcement candidates and professionals to earn their Bachelor of Arts Degree in Criminal Justice entirely online without setting foot on campus. It provides this service through its partnership with the University Alliance, a Bisk Education Network, (www.universityalliance.com).

Tech Showcase Coming in March
The Tampa Bay International Technology Showcase is scheduled to be held in Tampa in March. The event will bring together new and established technology companies seeking investment, business development, and trade connections. Business leaders will meet with key players in the international corporate finance field. The idea is to send a message that the Tampa Bay area is ripe for high tech business. "Tampa's position in the Florida high tech corridor and its reputation as the gateway to Latin America make it the ideal location to bring industry, professions, technology and innovation together," said Madeleine Krasne of TTC Group, organizer of the event. For information, contact Krasne at (813) 222-8972.

Continuing Ed for Engineers
RedVector.com, which has roots in Tampa, has been approved by the Florida Board of Professional Engineers (FBPE) as a continuing education provider. This means the more than 27,000 engineers in Florida may choose to complete their state-mandated continuing education hours online via the RedVector.com Web site. RedVector.com offers more than 600 online courses from more than 85 subject-matter experts.

Tellbuescher co-chairs Tech Council
The St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce named Cory Tellbuescher co-chairman of its Technology Council. Tellbuescher is vice president for sales and marketing at NetWise Technologies Inc., an e-business Web site development firm in St. Petersburg. The council's leader is Chairwoman Allison Schlener, facilities manager at Linvatec Corp., Largo.

Teltronics Bonds With NYC
Sarasota's Teltronics Inc. won an $11.5 million maintenance and repair contract from the New York City Department of Corrections, according to the The Business Journal. Teltronics designs and manufactures telephone switching systems and software for businesses, government, and 911 public safety communications centers. It also provides remote maintenance hardware and software services.

Helping Teachers Become Tech Savvy
Not every teacher knows how to inspire young students to develop technology-related careers. In December 2001 the University of South Florida (USF) announced it had received a $2.4 million federal grant to help public schoolteachers become proficient in technology. The money will be awarded during three years to the College of Education and will support an initiative to help educators reshape their teaching with technology-based strategies. Several Hillsborough and Pasco County schools are involved in the project.

Tech F.Y.I.
The Internet Archive, a comprehensive library of Internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form, has launched Wayback Machine, for accessing archived versions of previous Web pages Š Wireless Application Service Provider (WASP) information technology spending will be down 20 percent below 2000 levels, according to Chaners In-Stat Group (www.instat.com), a high tech market research firm. WASPs offer wireless access to computer applications without being directly wired Š techflorida.com is a new online resource for gathering local news, events and job openings. It is based in St. Petersburg and launched in November Š The Lakeland Downtown Development Authority has a new Web site at www.ldda.org Š Tampa-based ConnectWise is among eight companies chosen to sit on Microsoft Corp.'s National Channel Advisory Council for small and medium sized businesses Š USF says it plans to develop an information technology department at its Lakeland campus that would grant bachelor's degrees.

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