FSCJ Announces Appointment of Dr. George “Fred” Fredrick as Executive Director of Military Affairs & Veteran Services

Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. George “Fred” Fredrick, U.S. Army Retired as Executive Director of Military Affairs & Veteran Services. 

In this role, Dr. Fredrick will lead FSCJ's Military Affairs & Veteran Services division, advancing the College's commitment to student success, access and excellence for our over 3,000 active-duty military personnel, veterans and military-connected students utilizing educational benefits.

Dr. Fredrick joins FSCJ following a distinguished career spanning military service and higher education leadership. Beginning his military career as an enlisted Soldier, he later earned his commission through Army ROTC and served more than 23 years as an Infantry Officer, rising to the rank of Colonel. A combat veteran, he has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to leadership, service and developing others.

"Fred is a thoughtful and accomplished leader whose commitment to students, service and continuous improvement aligns strongly with FSCJ's mission," said College President John Avendano, Ph.D. "His extensive military and higher education experience, combined with his passion for supporting those who have served our nation, will further strengthen FSCJ's ability to meet the unique needs of military-connected students. We are excited to welcome him to the FSCJ family."

Elliott Strickland, Vice President of Student Affairs & Enrollment Management, expressed enthusiasm about Dr. Fredrick's addition to the College.

"Fred brings an extraordinary combination of leadership, expertise and a genuine dedication to student success," said Strickland. "He understands the challenges and opportunities facing military-connected students because he has lived them and led through them.”

His higher education experience includes serving as a Professor of Military Science and leading the Recruiting Operations Office for the U.S. Army Cadet Command's 6th Brigade. Most recently, he served as Director of Veteran & Military Services at Georgia Southern University, where he also advised the university's executive leadership team on military and veteran affairs.

Learn more about our Military Affairs and Veteran Services Department at fscj.edu/mvsc.