Welcome from the Dean
Thank you for your interest in our EXPLORE program in the Brooks College of Health at the University of North Florida. EXPLORE is an exciting program in which we Empower, eXpand and Promote Leadership Opportunities, Resources and Education in healthcare. More to the point, this initiative serves as a pathway for students from underserved communities to experience University academic life and be exposed to a number of academic programs available in the Brooks College of Health.
The ultimate goal of this program is to provide high school students – from disadvantaged and/or underrepresented ethnic or cultural backgrounds living in Northeast Florida – the opportunity to learn about careers in healthcare, promote student mental health and wellness, and increase access to higher education. Students participate in fun, hands-on activities – both on campus and online – that provide awareness and exposure to the various fields of study in health and that empower them to become leaders in healthcare.
EXPLORE was launched in 2018 and has continued to expand each year thanks to the work of our faculty and staff as well as financial support from The Allstate Foundation. We are currently partnering with both the Northeast Florida Area Health Education Center (AHEC) as well as the Duval County Public School System. We invite you to EXPLORE the Brooks College of Health at UNF – I look forward to seeing you on campus!
Sincerely,
Curt Lox, PhD
Dean, Brooks College of Health
University of North Florida