Robert Maxwell Keiser (born December 24, 1989) is an American higher education administrator, and philanthropist. He is the executive director, and a minority owner, of Southeastern College. Keiser serves as the President-Elect for Florida's Association of Post-Secondary Schools and Colleges (FAPSC), and a member of the Florida Commission for Independent Education (CIE) Rules Committee and Accreditation Committee.
Early life
Keiser was born on December 24, 1989, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. His mother is Belinda Keiser, a higher education administrator and workforce development professional. His father is Arthur Keiser, Ph.D., co-founder and Chancellor of Keiser University.
As a child, Keiser struggled with his weight. At the age of 16, Keiser recognized a need for greater physical activity and health consciousness in schools and began lobbying the Florida Legislature for reform. He was recognized by then-Governor Charlie Crist for his efforts and was the youngest member ever appointed to the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness to help create a state action plan to combat childhood obesity. He was recognized by the American Heart Association and testified before the U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor on behalf of the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act which mandated one hour of physical education in American public schools.
Education
Keiser completed both his bachelor's and Master of Science in Business Administration (MBA) at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Keiser is in the process of completing his Ph.D. in Higher Education Leadership at Capella University.
Career
Keiser has served in multiple roles in post-secondary education. He currently serves as the executive director of Southeastern College, a nationally accredited, five-campus, college system. He is an active member of Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU) and has spoken at the organization's national conference as a keynote speaker. He is a frequent contributor to Career Education Review. He has also been a guest on education-based podcasts such as the EdUp Experience and Higher Ed, the podcast.
Early life
Keiser was born on December 24, 1989, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. His mother is Belinda Keiser, a higher education administrator and workforce development professional. His father is Arthur Keiser, Ph.D., co-founder and Chancellor of Keiser University.
As a child, Keiser struggled with his weight. At the age of 16, Keiser recognized a need for greater physical activity and health consciousness in schools and began lobbying the Florida Legislature for reform. He was recognized by then-Governor Charlie Crist for his efforts and was the youngest member ever appointed to the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness to help create a state action plan to combat childhood obesity. He was recognized by the American Heart Association and testified before the U.S. House Committee on Education and Labor on behalf of the Fitness Integrated in Teaching (FIT) Kids Act which mandated one hour of physical education in American public schools.
Education
Keiser completed both his bachelor's and Master of Science in Business Administration (MBA) at George Washington University in Washington, D.C. Keiser is in the process of completing his Ph.D. in Higher Education Leadership at Capella University.
Career
Keiser has served in multiple roles in post-secondary education. He currently serves as the executive director of Southeastern College, a nationally accredited, five-campus, college system. He is an active member of Career Education Colleges and Universities (CECU) and has spoken at the organization's national conference as a keynote speaker. He is a frequent contributor to Career Education Review. He has also been a guest on education-based podcasts such as the EdUp Experience and Higher Ed, the podcast.
Stephen Quinn is a broadcaster with CBC and is a host of The Early Edition morning show from CBC British Columbia.
Quin has also hosted the On the Coast afternoon show as well as the eponymous quiz show, Quinn's Quiz, on CBC Radio. His shows, and reporting have focused on local topics of relevance as well as community personalities.
He has been a multiple time awardee of the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) awards. Quinn was also named as one of Vancouver's most influential people in a release by Vancouver Magazine.
Quinn is a graduate from British Columbia Institute of Technology and has been a reporter with Vancouver based radio station CKNW.
Quin has also hosted the On the Coast afternoon show as well as the eponymous quiz show, Quinn's Quiz, on CBC Radio. His shows, and reporting have focused on local topics of relevance as well as community personalities.
He has been a multiple time awardee of the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) awards. Quinn was also named as one of Vancouver's most influential people in a release by Vancouver Magazine.
Quinn is a graduate from British Columbia Institute of Technology and has been a reporter with Vancouver based radio station CKNW.
The Brunei Music Society is a voluntary group formed in 1972 arranging public concerts by performing musicians and supporting the development of musical activities in Brunei Darussalam.
Types of programme and performers
The concerts are mainly of Western classical music performed by visiting artists. However concerts of Asian music and modern light Western music are also presented, and a "young musicians of Brunei" concert held in most years. (A full archive of past concerts is available on the society's website.) Performances are usually held in the Orchid Garden hotel in Bandar Seri Begawan (the capital), but it is sometimes possible to arrange a second concert at the Panaga Club, in Seria, the oil-production area (Brunei Shell) in the West of Brunei.
Types of programme and performers
The concerts are mainly of Western classical music performed by visiting artists. However concerts of Asian music and modern light Western music are also presented, and a "young musicians of Brunei" concert held in most years. (A full archive of past concerts is available on the society's website.) Performances are usually held in the Orchid Garden hotel in Bandar Seri Begawan (the capital), but it is sometimes possible to arrange a second concert at the Panaga Club, in Seria, the oil-production area (Brunei Shell) in the West of Brunei.
The Plymouth Rock Comedy Festival (PRCF) is an annual ensemble of comedy taking place throughout the Plymouth, MA area. Various comedic acts, both local and national, take the stage in this near-weeklong event that is put forth by Loretta LaRoche Productions.
Originating in 2010, the PRCF includes many settings for comedians to showcase their talents. Nights of entertainment include: "Ruffled Feathers Face-off", "He Said/She Said Battle of the Sexes", "Raw Comedy" and the "Ruffled Feathers Roast". Aside from the comedic lineup, the Plymouth Rock Comedy Festival also bestows honors and awards to local community members who have benefited the world around them. The Festival itself also looks to promote the community by donating proceeds from the event to the Plimoth Plantation (also based in Plymouth, Massachusetts).
In years past, the PRCF has welcomed Hollywood celebrities such as Oscar-winning actor Chris Cooper (Adaptation) and Emmy-nominated producer Kris Meyer (There's Something About Mary). In 2010, the PRCF honored Meyer with a "Ruffled Feather Award" for his excellence in film.
Annual Events
Ruffled Feathers Face-Off
The "Ruffled Feathers Face-Off" generally occurs on the first night of the festival and features a night of stand-up comedy. Six comedians, who have been originally chosen through an online voting poll, take to the microphone in hopes of providing all sorts of laughter and entertainment for the crowd. One winner of the night is crowned champion in a presentation by Loretta LaRoche Productions.
He Said/She Said Battle of the Sexes
The "Battle of the Sexes" event of the Plymouth Rock Comedy Festival explores the differences between man and woman in a comedic manner. During this night of entertainment, two male comedians and two female comedians take the stage in opposition with one another. In the end, the audience decides the winner.
Raw Comedy
"Raw Comedy" is the only 18+ event of the Plymouth Rock Comedy Festival. Here, opinionated comedians unleash their uncensored thoughts to the audience. Comedians include both local and national entertainers.
Ruffled Feathers Roast
The "Ruffled Feathers Roast" acts as the conclusion for the Plymouth Rock Comedy Festival. In this event, Loretta LaRoche Productions finds a well-known figure in the community (or abroad) and puts together a comedic roast in "honor" of that person. The figure gets a tribute that is a little less conventional than most others; he becomes the target of jokes and stories from various comedians looking to entertain a public audience.
The Ruffled Feathers Award
The Ruffled Feathers Award is an honorary achievement developed by Loretta LaRoche Productions. The award recognizes talented individuals who have positively "ruffled the feathers" of the world socially, emotionally, and optimistically through their use of humor and creativity. Such individuals derive unconventional methods to innovatively spread joy and insight through their words and actions.
Loretta LaRoche selects the potential award-winners using a panel of judges. Final decisions are based on the following categories: positive social impact, body of work, ability to empower, and level of innovation.
Originating in 2010, the PRCF includes many settings for comedians to showcase their talents. Nights of entertainment include: "Ruffled Feathers Face-off", "He Said/She Said Battle of the Sexes", "Raw Comedy" and the "Ruffled Feathers Roast". Aside from the comedic lineup, the Plymouth Rock Comedy Festival also bestows honors and awards to local community members who have benefited the world around them. The Festival itself also looks to promote the community by donating proceeds from the event to the Plimoth Plantation (also based in Plymouth, Massachusetts).
In years past, the PRCF has welcomed Hollywood celebrities such as Oscar-winning actor Chris Cooper (Adaptation) and Emmy-nominated producer Kris Meyer (There's Something About Mary). In 2010, the PRCF honored Meyer with a "Ruffled Feather Award" for his excellence in film.
Annual Events
Ruffled Feathers Face-Off
The "Ruffled Feathers Face-Off" generally occurs on the first night of the festival and features a night of stand-up comedy. Six comedians, who have been originally chosen through an online voting poll, take to the microphone in hopes of providing all sorts of laughter and entertainment for the crowd. One winner of the night is crowned champion in a presentation by Loretta LaRoche Productions.
He Said/She Said Battle of the Sexes
The "Battle of the Sexes" event of the Plymouth Rock Comedy Festival explores the differences between man and woman in a comedic manner. During this night of entertainment, two male comedians and two female comedians take the stage in opposition with one another. In the end, the audience decides the winner.
Raw Comedy
"Raw Comedy" is the only 18+ event of the Plymouth Rock Comedy Festival. Here, opinionated comedians unleash their uncensored thoughts to the audience. Comedians include both local and national entertainers.
Ruffled Feathers Roast
The "Ruffled Feathers Roast" acts as the conclusion for the Plymouth Rock Comedy Festival. In this event, Loretta LaRoche Productions finds a well-known figure in the community (or abroad) and puts together a comedic roast in "honor" of that person. The figure gets a tribute that is a little less conventional than most others; he becomes the target of jokes and stories from various comedians looking to entertain a public audience.
The Ruffled Feathers Award
The Ruffled Feathers Award is an honorary achievement developed by Loretta LaRoche Productions. The award recognizes talented individuals who have positively "ruffled the feathers" of the world socially, emotionally, and optimistically through their use of humor and creativity. Such individuals derive unconventional methods to innovatively spread joy and insight through their words and actions.
Loretta LaRoche selects the potential award-winners using a panel of judges. Final decisions are based on the following categories: positive social impact, body of work, ability to empower, and level of innovation.