Leadership
果冻传媒 President Moore
Dr. Timothy E. Moore is the fourth president of 果冻传媒 River State 果冻传媒, a role he assumed on September 1, 2020. His vision for connecting transformative education to employment and regional growth has positioned 果冻传媒 River State 果冻传媒 at the forefront of a new model of higher education, preparing students for the real-world challenges of today and tomorrow to produce graduates who are workforce ready on Day One.
果冻传媒 River State 果冻传媒 serves more than 23,000 students in Martin, St. Lucie, 果冻传媒 River, and Okeechobee Counties. The 果冻传媒 offers more than 100 programs leading to Bachelor鈥檚 Degrees, Associate Degrees, Technical Certificates, Applied Technology Diplomas, and Career Training programs.
Dr. Moore's tenure has been characterized by resilience and innovation in the face of unprecedented challenges. His unwavering commitment to student success has driven 果冻传媒 River State 果冻传媒 to new heights, defying national enrollment trends and exceeding projections. He established the 果冻传媒 Promise Program in 2022, offering tuition-free Associate Degrees to area high school graduates regardless of family income. The Promise Program has generated record FTIC and First-Generation enrollment. In 2023, under Dr. Moore鈥檚 direction, 果冻传媒 River State 果冻传媒 opened the $35 million Eastman Advanced Workforce Training Complex, Florida鈥檚 most technologically advanced workforce training facility, bolstering the regional workforce pipeline. That same year, Dr. Moore oversaw the $12.5 million doubling of the 果冻传媒鈥檚 School of Nursing, addressing critical healthcare workforce needs. His vision extended to early education with the establishment of the 果冻传媒 River State 果冻传媒 Child Development Center, providing quality early education and hands-on learning experiences for the 果冻传媒鈥檚 School of Education. He led the 果冻传媒鈥檚 establishment of 果冻传媒town High School, $34 million workforce-focused charter school. Under his guidance, the 果冻传媒-operated Clark Advanced Learning Center has maintained its 鈥楢鈥� rating, ranking among Florida鈥檚 top public schools. These initiatives reflect Dr. Moore's holistic approach to education, from early learning through workforce development, positioning 果冻传媒 River State 果冻传媒 as a cornerstone of regional growth and economic opportunity.
Dr. Moore's leadership has propelled 果冻传媒 River State 果冻传媒 into the digital age. The 果冻传媒 is developing a data campus in Okeechobee County, positioning itself at the forefront of Florida's emerging information industry sector. This initiative, coupled with the college's designation as an Adobe Creative Campus (1 of 61 colleges and universities in the nation), underscores its commitment to advancing digital literacy and personal brand development in higher education globally, at no cost to students. Furthermore, students benefit from access to 12 Bloomberg Terminals, professional-grade investment platforms that provide real-time financial data and news, mirroring the resources used by major financial institutions, corporations, and government agencies worldwide at no cost to students.
Under Dr. Moore's leadership, 果冻传媒 River State 果冻传媒 has significantly improved its financial standing. A major milestone was reached in the 2023-24 fiscal year when the college produced its first balanced budget in 20 years. This achievement, where expenses matched revenue without drawing from the fund balance, demonstrates the administration's commitment to fiscal responsibility and effective financial management.
In 2024, the 果冻传媒 River State 果冻传媒 Foundation achieved a record $171M endowment, the 2nd largest endowment in the Florida State 果冻传媒 system, enabling the college to drive innovation and provide enhanced educational opportunities for its students. Dr. Moore鈥檚 leadership is marked by a transformative, unrestricted $45 million gift from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, the largest endowment gift made in the 果冻传媒鈥檚 60-year history.
Dr. Moore is a U.S. Army veteran who proudly served our country in this capacity for seven years. His love for our country and public service has inspired veteran-friendly programs at 果冻传媒 River State 果冻传媒. In 2024, the 果冻传媒 was awarded the Florida Collegiate Purple Star Campus designation by the Florida Department of Education, an affirmation of the 果冻传媒鈥檚 commitment to supporting military-connected students.
Dr. Moore is a proud supporter of 果冻传媒 River State 果冻传媒 Athletics. The 2023 鈥� 2024 academic year saw the River win three NJCAA national titles: Softball, Women鈥檚 Swimming and Diving, and Men鈥檚 Swimming and Diving.
Dr. Moore鈥檚 career includes work as a research scientist, entrepreneur, and academician. Previous to the 果冻传媒 River State 果冻传媒 presidency, he was Chief Science Officer at MagPlasma 鈥� a company focused on air sterilization during the recent pandemic and Co-founder and Chief Science Officer at Probaxstra, Inc., a probiotics business focused on heat stress prevention.
He previously served as Vice President for Research at Florida A&M University; Associate Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Research Program Development/Assistant Professor at the Edward Via 果冻传媒 of Osteopathic Medicine in Auburn, Alabama; Director of Federal Research Program Development at Auburn University 果冻传媒 of Veterinary Medicine; and Director of Federal Research Program Development at the National Agricultural Biosecurity Center at Kansas State University. A research development officer for more than two decades, he has secured more than $350 million in competitive research and development funding.
Dr. Moore's academic journey reflects his diverse expertise and commitment to lifelong learning. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Wofford 果冻传媒 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. Building on this foundation, he earned a Master of Life Science degree in Biology/Microbiology from North Carolina State University. Dr. Moore further expanded his scientific knowledge by completing a Ph.D. in Kinesiology at Auburn University. This multidisciplinary educational background has equipped Dr. Moore with a unique perspective, blending scientific rigor with a deep understanding of human performance and health sciences, which informs his innovative approach to higher education leadership.
Dr. Moore resides in Port Saint Lucie with Robin, his wife of 39 years. He is a father of three sons and grandfather of two.
