Staff Accolades

Employee of the Month

February 2025

Adarius Simpkins

Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement

Adarius Simpkins is a Program Manager with the Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement (CARE) who has been with Florida State for four years. Adarius manages the Illuminate Program and Scholarship for students pursuing their bachelor's degree with support of the Federal Pell grant. The Illuminate Program includes structured workshops, support from professional staff, and an annual scholarship.
In the words of his nominator: "Adarius goes over and beyond for all of his students". Adarius is "passionate about building community as well as instilling a sense of belonging and purpose within students as well as those of us that are engaged in the work of supporting students."
Adarius is inspired "by the belief that we are blessed to be a blessing to others. Everything that I've been given, I have a responsibility to pay forward. I love the many opportunities for growth and development, personally and professionally, that come naturally with my role. I also love the support that I receive from my department in doing those things."

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