About Us

At the Stenotype Institute you will learn court reporting, closed captioning, cyber conferencing and more with the skills you need for a successful career. Both our Jacksonville and Orlando campuses offer exceptional teachers, up to date technology and great classrooms -- and our online classes get the best of both worlds from the comfort of your own home. Speak with one of our admissions counselors today to get started! Your future is at your fingertips at the Stenotype Institute, America's premier court reporting school™.

Philosophy

We believe that professional success depends on personal integrity, dedication to a strong work ethic, and a solid, continuing education in today's fast-paced world of rapid technological and social change. Our philosophy in turn leads to an attitude of pursuing a career characterized by purposeful and rewarding work. This attitude embraces a commitment to a discipline to acquire the knowledge and skills that will enable each person to master his or her profession, which in turn will lead to a personal satisfaction that one derives from a job well done.

History

The Stenotype Institute of Jacksonville, Inc. was founded in 1940 by Thyra D. Ellis. Ms. Ellis assisted in the organization and was the first chairperson of the Approved Reporters Training Committee of the National Shorthand Reporters Association. Ms. Ellis also held the Certificates of Proficiency and Merit from the National Shorthand Reporters Association, the top test speed being 260 wpm. Having given countless public speeches and seminars in the promotion and teaching of shorthand reporting, Ms. Ellis was a true pioneer for all shorthand reporters nationwide.

The school was purchased by Carl J. McGowan in October of 1998. Mr. McGowan has a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Valdosta State University and a Master's Degree in Educational Supervision from Grand Canyon University. Mr. McGowan has significant experience in the successful operation of court reporting schools.

In March 2002, due to the lack of court reporting schools across the state, the current leadership of the Stenotype Institute made the decision to open an additional campus in Orlando, Florida. In February of 2004, Mrs. Gloria J. Wiley purchased the Stenotype Institute from Carl J. McGowan. Mrs. Wiley currently serves on the Board of Directors as Secretary and has been associated with the proprietary school business for over three decades. In addition, Mrs. Wiley has been the Business Manager of the Stenotype Institute since 1998.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Stenotype Institute is to offer the best education and training possible and to provide its graduates with the knowledge and skills to excel as professionals in the multifaceted field of court reporting. We also feel it is important to continually upgrade the profession; for this reason, our standards are, in many respects, higher than those required by other educational institutions in the field. We want our graduates to possess more than the minimum skills that would allow them to secure entry-level positions.

Objectives

This background, coupled with our philosophy and mission, allows us to set and work toward the following goals:

• Continue to review educationally sound curricula based on standards set by ACICS, NCRA, USDE and FDE that have an impact on students' ability to obtain requisite knowledge, skills, and training.
• Promote the growth of the academic staff by encouraging active participation in professional associations and continuing education courses.
• Maintain good working relationships with leading-edge technology companies that provide the hardware and software pivotal to success in today's court reporting environments.
• Periodically survey current and past students, as well as employers, in order to determine strengths and significant areas for improvement for the Stenotype Institute.
• Provide student services complementary to the school's mission; specifically, financial loans and grants to qualified candidates; alternative training and career-track advice for those not completing their initially-intended curriculum; part-time employment with local court reporting firms.
• Maintain a physical facility that is conducive to effective work routines for the faculty and students and aesthetically pleasing to the community.
• Provide modern, well-maintained equipment in appropriate numbers to meet the educational objectives of the Stenotype Institute.
• Maintain frequent contacts with local court reporting professionals to stay abreast of local social and political factors affecting the profession.
• Maintain secure comprehensive databases for maintaining student records and for effective, efficient operation of the business activities of the Stenotype Institute.

To start the path towards your new career, give us a call today at 888-55-STENO (888-557-8366).