The FIRST Center

The FIRST Center is committed to discovering success for students and professionals. As an educational success research center, The FIRST Center, dedicates its mission to identifying alternative methods for evaluating success. The FIRST Center's philosophy is rooted in Functional Intelligence theory developed by Greg Markovich. Functional Intelligence is a revolutionary change in developing the potential of individuals, leaders and organizations. Functional Intelligence is based upon the dynamic integration of the 21st Century Intelligences and Life Application Paradigms. This practical research includes, Covey, Hettler, Gardner, Goleman, Markovich and Warren. The seminal work of Sternberg provides the footing for the development of the foundation, framework, function and focus. The Seven Functional Rubrics of Functional Intelligence for Success provide the classification structure providing a results driven paradigm to have improvements in Relationship, Responsibility, Reality, Resiliency and Relevancy, Reframing and Reasoning experiences. Functional Intelligence provides a method of evaluating intelligence on a practical and real-life basis to help individuals understand their capacity and talent. The FIRST Center is committed to the dissemination of Functional Intelligence to individuals and environments to impact their daily living, learning, and earning.