B.S. Stetson University, Psychology, Chemistry
M.S. Florida State University, Higher Education Administration
Public Speaking
Leadership
Professional Communication
Mark Zeigler is a senior lecturer and director of first-year experience programs in Business Career Services at Florida State University’s College of Business. He is excited to build new opportunities for freshmen to become involved the day they arrive on campus.
Prior to coming to the college, he was on the faculty in FSU’s School of Communication for nearly 30 years. In addition to his teaching career, Zeigler has given speeches on communication, grief, relationships and leadership to audiences all over the country.
Zeigler earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology and chemistry from Stetson University and a master’s degree in higher education administration from FSU. He also has completed graduate work in the areas of rhetoric and public address and sociology.
Zeigler served as interim director of FSU’s London Program in 2004 and 2005. He is head marshal for FSU commencements, reading every graduate’s name since 2009. He also served as the commencement speaker during the pandemic at FSU’s first virtual ceremony in 2020. He enjoys all outdoor activities, dogs, all FSU sports, theatre, going to the gym, travel, reading and spending time in the mountains of North Carolina.
University Distinguished Teaching Award, 2009
Foundational Course Teaching Award, 2023
University Teaching awards, 2000, 2003, 2005
FSU Alumni Association Circle of Gold, 2014
