College of Social Sciences and Public Policy
Engaging today's world, producing tomorrow's leaders since 1973.

Welcome to the Gus A. Stavros Center for the Advancement of Free Enterprise and Economic Education at Florida State University. The Center is a member of the Council for Economic Education, and as a Council member, assumes responsibility for furthering economic education both in schools and among community groups in its service area.
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Unconquered by Debt
Unconquered by Debt is a series of workshops developed to promote financial wellness. The goals of the program are to enhance financial literacy and transform decision making so that students become wealth creators. The program will promote balanced financial choices so that students fully understand they are responsible for their current and future lifestyles. The focus is on key life choices: career options, earning, spending, saving, investing, managing credit, evaluating risk, insuring assets, and planning for retirement. The Center seeks to build relationships around campus to promote and implement the program. All workshops will be held at the Stavros Center for Economic Education, 250 S. Woodward Ave. (next to the UPS Store). Food and drinks will be provided at every event.
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Food and Finance
Redesigned for faculty and staff, the goals of the program are to enhance financial literacy and transform decision so that individuals become wealth creators. The program will promote balanced financial choices so that participants understand they are responsible for their current and future lifestyles. The focus is on key life choices: spending, saving, investing, managing credit, evaluating risk, insuring assets, and planning for retirement.
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September 11, 2026
Each year, the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy (COSSPP) presents its Distinguished Alumni Awards to accomplished individuals to recognize their professional achievements, contributions to society, and support of the college and university. We are pleased to announce our newest Distinguished Alumni: Jeralyn …
September 11, 2026
Apply for the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy’s prestigious Social Science Scholars Program by Friday, October 9, online at bit.ly/2027sssp. The Social Science Scholars Program provides career-accelerating leadership training and experiences to 18 outstanding COSSPP undergraduate students with a major in …
September 2, 2026
Meet with your Career Center Liaisons in-person and virtually! No appointment necessary! …