April 1989 4’ Outlook A Publication of Florida Community College at Jacksonville Stars shine during Community College Week u. ,; 11.4 .~_.. ¢¥¥***.' . *-* u .. * m’rca Salem. thdz1/> Building on the theme and logo established last year, FCC] will salute the “stars” during Community College Week, April 10-15. “The theme of the celebration, ‘FCCJ Salutes the Stars,’ refers to our students, graduates and partners in the com— munity,” said Susan Chappell, co— chairperson of the planning committee. This year marks the fifth observance of Community College Week in Florida. The occasion was founded by the Florida Association of Community Col— leges and is designed to recognize the achievements and draw attention to the needs of the state’s 28 public, tw0ryear colleges. Various activities are planned to salute the “stars” at FCC] and within the community: Jacksonville Landing FCC] representatives will present window displays and entertainment focusing on the fine arts, languages, Open Campus, and Consumer and Human Services, April 10-14. Coordination by Julie Woodruff (Open Campus) and Sheryl Williams (Collegewide Information Center). Salute to Businesses — FCC] representatives will provide information on college programs and services at display booths, April 10—14, at selected businesses. Coordination by Janis Gard (Student Affairs) and Rosemary Hines (Admissions). Minority Students — FCC] will honor public school students who have participated in minority success pro— grams, and salute businesses in the Northwest Quadrant, April 10-14. Coor- dination by Brenda Simmons (Student Affairs) and Beverly Robinson (Student Affairs). Government — FCC] will present special resolutions to the Jacksonville City Council, the Nassau County Com— mission and the Nassau County School Board at their respective meetings. The resolutions from the Board of Trustees will express FCCJ’s appreciation for past, present and future partnerships. Coordination by Janet Dickey (Public Affairs), Jeanne Jones (President’s Of‘ fice) and Carole Varney (Open Campus). Nassau County A reception April 13 will bring Nassau County school and government administrators, and business leaders together with College employees and advisory committee members. President Charles Spence will be on hand to make special presentations. The reception is scheduled to feature celebrated songstress Terri Hildebrand, who also is an adjunct instructor for music and theatre courses at FCC]. Hildebrand will be accompanied by Ileana Fernandez, who teaches music and Spanish at FCC] and is a pianist with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra. A former Miss Alabama, Hildebrand has sung for the Kennedy and Nixon inaugurals, performed opera throughout the world, and appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. She received training at the Juilliard School of Music, has played at Carnegie Hall, and with the Los Angeles and Asheville symphonies, and has toured with the Nelson Riddle Orchestra. In addition to teaching at FCC], Hildebrand is a visiting artist at Jacksonville University. Coordination by Carole Varney (Open Campus) and JoAnn Hazouri (Student Affairs). Roosevelt Mall — College represen- tatives will provide demonstrations April 15 at Roosevelt Mall on programs in upholstery, cosmetology, floral arrangement, microwave cooking and interior design, as well as touchtone telephone registration and Weekend College. Coordination by Gerre Walker (Student Affairs) and Sue Sumner (Stu— dent Affairs). Military — Recognition activities will salute students attending classes at Jacksonville Naval Air Station, Cecil Field and Mayport Naval Station. FCC] will also honor Walt Ware, director of training for the Consolidated Civilian Personnel Office at NAS JAX. The relationship between Ware and the Col— lege has led to numerous programs, the education of civilian personnel, and tremendous savings of tax dollars to the federal government. Coordination by Pat Mackin (Ivlilitary Education Institute). New Fire/ Rescue Center sparks attention More than 100 people braved the chilly weather to attend the ground—breaking ceremonies of the new Jacksonville Regional Fire/Rescue Training and Education Center February 9 at South Campus. The $4 million center is scheduled to open in April 1990 and will serve firefighters and rescue personnel from Duval, Nassau and St. Johns counties, said Joe Fowler, director of Public Ser— vices programs for FCC]. The center replaces a facility on the Westside that will remain in use for various purposes. “Through the new center, we’ll have more room to grow and more room to do things with. We’ll be able to accom— modate more students in some of our classes,” Fowler said. “Training films produced in a new video studio at the center will be used for in—service training, which will cut down on travel time and provide better fire service coverage.” Since the early 19705, the Fire Science program at FCC], in conjunc— tion with the Jacksonville Fire Depart— ment, has been the only training center for area firefighters. Joining in the ground—breaking celebration were several leaders from city government, the city’s Fire Depart— ment and the College, including Mayor Tommy Hazouri, Public Safety Director Dave Thompson, President Charles Spence and members of the FCC] A»: Ground—breaking ceremonies herald the new site for the Jacksonville Regional Fire/Rescue District Board of Trustees. For more information about the Public Services programs at FCC], call 646—2181. Training and Education Center at South Campus, scheduled to open one year from this month. Music student wins Miss F CCl crown A South Campus sophomore who wants to teach piano and join a symphonic orchestra was crowned Miss FCC] at the 23rd annual scholar- ship pageant March 3. Twentyyear—old Michelle Briggs performed on the piano and marimba in the talent competition. She is studying music education and will represent FCCJ at the Miss Florida Pageant in June in Orlan— do. More than 600 people attended the pageant at the Civic Auditorium Lib tle Theatre. Miss Briggs is a piano student of Pro- fessor Mary Elizabeth Land. INSIDE Trustee to award blood donors forlife.......2 Employees work River Run forfun.......3 Workshops offered on the write stuff . . . .4 , OCR Text: April 1989 4’ Outlook A Publication of Florida Community College at Jacksonville Stars shine during Community College Week u. ,; 11.4 .~_.. ¢¥¥***.' . *-* u .. * m’rca Salem. thdz1/> Building on the theme and logo established last year, FCC] will salute the “stars” during Community College Week, April 10-15. “The theme of the celebration, ‘FCCJ Salutes the Stars,’ refers to our students, graduates and partners in the com— munity,” said Susan Chappell, co— chairperson of the planning committee. This year marks the fifth observance of Community College Week in Florida. The occasion was founded by the Florida Association of Community Col— leges and is designed to recognize the achievements and draw attention to the needs of the state’s 28 public, tw0ryear colleges. Various activities are planned to salute the “stars” at FCC] and within the community: Jacksonville Landing FCC] representatives will present window displays and entertainment focusing on the fine arts, languages, Open Campus, and Consumer and Human Services, April 10-14. Coordination by Julie Woodruff (Open Campus) and Sheryl Williams (Collegewide Information Center). Salute to Businesses — FCC] representatives will provide information on college programs and services at display booths, April 10—14, at selected businesses. Coordination by Janis Gard (Student Affairs) and Rosemary Hines (Admissions). Minority Students — FCC] will honor public school students who have participated in minority success pro— grams, and salute businesses in the Northwest Quadrant, April 10-14. Coor- dination by Brenda Simmons (Student Affairs) and Beverly Robinson (Student Affairs). Government — FCC] will present special resolutions to the Jacksonville City Council, the Nassau County Com— mission and the Nassau County School Board at their respective meetings. The resolutions from the Board of Trustees will express FCCJ’s appreciation for past, present and future partnerships. Coordination by Janet Dickey (Public Affairs), Jeanne Jones (President’s Of‘ fice) and Carole Varney (Open Campus). Nassau County A reception April 13 will bring Nassau County school and government administrators, and business leaders together with College employees and advisory committee members. President Charles Spence will be on hand to make special presentations. The reception is scheduled to feature celebrated songstress Terri Hildebrand, who also is an adjunct instructor for music and theatre courses at FCC]. Hildebrand will be accompanied by Ileana Fernandez, who teaches music and Spanish at FCC] and is a pianist with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra. A former Miss Alabama, Hildebrand has sung for the Kennedy and Nixon inaugurals, performed opera throughout the world, and appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. She received training at the Juilliard School of Music, has played at Carnegie Hall, and with the Los Angeles and Asheville symphonies, and has toured with the Nelson Riddle Orchestra. In addition to teaching at FCC], Hildebrand is a visiting artist at Jacksonville University. Coordination by Carole Varney (Open Campus) and JoAnn Hazouri (Student Affairs). Roosevelt Mall — College represen- tatives will provide demonstrations April 15 at Roosevelt Mall on programs in upholstery, cosmetology, floral arrangement, microwave cooking and interior design, as well as touchtone telephone registration and Weekend College. Coordination by Gerre Walker (Student Affairs) and Sue Sumner (Stu— dent Affairs). Military — Recognition activities will salute students attending classes at Jacksonville Naval Air Station, Cecil Field and Mayport Naval Station. FCC] will also honor Walt Ware, director of training for the Consolidated Civilian Personnel Office at NAS JAX. The relationship between Ware and the Col— lege has led to numerous programs, the education of civilian personnel, and tremendous savings of tax dollars to the federal government. Coordination by Pat Mackin (Ivlilitary Education Institute). New Fire/ Rescue Center sparks attention More than 100 people braved the chilly weather to attend the ground—breaking ceremonies of the new Jacksonville Regional Fire/Rescue Training and Education Center February 9 at South Campus. The $4 million center is scheduled to open in April 1990 and will serve firefighters and rescue personnel from Duval, Nassau and St. Johns counties, said Joe Fowler, director of Public Ser— vices programs for FCC]. The center replaces a facility on the Westside that will remain in use for various purposes. “Through the new center, we’ll have more room to grow and more room to do things with. We’ll be able to accom— modate more students in some of our classes,” Fowler said. “Training films produced in a new video studio at the center will be used for in—service training, which will cut down on travel time and provide better fire service coverage.” Since the early 19705, the Fire Science program at FCC], in conjunc— tion with the Jacksonville Fire Depart— ment, has been the only training center for area firefighters. Joining in the ground—breaking celebration were several leaders from city government, the city’s Fire Depart— ment and the College, including Mayor Tommy Hazouri, Public Safety Director Dave Thompson, President Charles Spence and members of the FCC] A»: Ground—breaking ceremonies herald the new site for the Jacksonville Regional Fire/Rescue District Board of Trustees. For more information about the Public Services programs at FCC], call 646—2181. Training and Education Center at South Campus, scheduled to open one year from this month. Music student wins Miss F CCl crown A South Campus sophomore who wants to teach piano and join a symphonic orchestra was crowned Miss FCC] at the 23rd annual scholar- ship pageant March 3. Twentyyear—old Michelle Briggs performed on the piano and marimba in the talent competition. She is studying music education and will represent FCCJ at the Miss Florida Pageant in June in Orlan— do. More than 600 people attended the pageant at the Civic Auditorium Lib tle Theatre. Miss Briggs is a piano student of Pro- fessor Mary Elizabeth Land. INSIDE Trustee to award blood donors forlife.......2 Employees work River Run forfun.......3 Workshops offered on the write stuff . . . .4 , Z ArchiveInABox,JAX,Outlook Newsletter,Outlook Newsletter 04-05,April 1989,P01 (2).tif, P01 (2).tif