New Provosts Named for Seminole and Clearwater Campuses

St. Petersburg College has appointed two experienced higher education leaders to serve as provosts at the Seminole and Clearwater campuses, strengthening the College's commitment to student success, academic excellence and workforce development.

Dr. Lisa Borzewski has been named Provost of the Seminole Campus and Health Education Center (HEC), after serving in the role on an interim basis. Dr. Nicholas Vick will join SPC as Provost of the Clearwater Campus and Epi Center.

"These appointments reflect SPC's commitment to student-centered leadership and academic innovation," said Mark Strickland, Vice President of Student Affairs. "Both Dr. Borzewski and Dr. Vick bring extensive experience, a passion for student success and a deep understanding of the important role community colleges play in transforming lives."

A Titan Leading Titans

Dr. Borzewski's connection to SPC spans more than two decades. A Pinellas County native and graduate of Seminole High School and SPC, she began her career at the College in 1999 as a tutor and business office assistant, then joined the faculty as a full-time mathematics professor in 2005.
Since then, she has held several leadership positions, including Academic Chair from 2009 to 2019 and Associate Provost from 2019 to 2025. In 2025, she was named Interim Provost, providing leadership for the Seminole Campus and Health Education Center while continuing her focus on student achievement, operational excellence and community engagement.

Dr. Borzewski earned a Doctor of Education in Higher Education Leadership and remains deeply committed to SPC's mission of providing accessible, high-quality education and workforce opportunities.

Experienced Workforce and Academic Leader Joins Clearwater

Dr. Vick joins SPC from Tallahassee State College, where he currently serves as Dean of Applied Sciences and Technology. In that role, he oversees programs in business, industry, technology and education while advancing workforce development and transfer initiatives. He will begin his Provost tenure of Clearwater Campus and Epi Center effective July 13, 2026.

Throughout his career, Dr. Vick has led innovative efforts focused on teaching and learning, student success, academic support services, artificial intelligence and community partnerships. He has secured grant funding, launched workforce-focused academic programs and developed strategies that improve student engagement and completion outcomes.

He holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from Sam Houston State University and is a frequent presenter and author on topics including artificial intelligence, workforce education and community college leadership.

Supporting Student Success Across SPC

As provosts, Dr. Borzewski and Dr. Vick will provide leadership for academic programs, student services, and community partnerships at their respective campuses, while supporting SPC's strategic priorities and its commitment to student achievement.

Their appointments reflect the College's continued investment in experienced leaders who can advance innovation, strengthen workforce partnerships and help students reach their educational and career goals.