Edison State College President Kenneth Walker has accepted an invitation to serve on the prestigious Center for Educational Performance and Accountability Advisory Board.

CEPA is a group within the Florida TaxWatch Research Institute Inc. The group's mission is to provide the citizens and public officials of Florida with high quality, independent research and education on a variety of issues.

Florida TaxWatch is a nonpartisan, nonprofit government watchdog and taxpayer research institute. It is the only statewide organization devoted entirely to Florida taxing and spending policies.

CEPA's work is overseen by an advisory board comprised of numerous business leaders and educational experts. It conducts activities through four integrated elements: applied research, policy influence, citizen education, and collaborative outreach. Participation on the CEPA board is by invitation only.

Edison State College serves more than 20,500 students in five counties including campuses in Lee, Collier, Charlotte counties, a center serves Hendry/Glades and many classes are available online.

For information, contact District Director of Communications and Marketing Catherine Bergerson at 489-9460.