The College’s budget picture For the second year in a row, the Florida Legislature entered its legislative session threatening devastating cuts to the state’s community colleges. And for the second year in a row, the Duval delegation stepped up to the bat for FCCJ. Largely because of their efforts, the 25 percent budget cut pro— posed just months ago did not become a reality. Instead, FCCJ will receive $58,547,039 —— a 2.88 percent increase in funding compared to last year. This announcement was lauded by employees through- comes into focus out the College, particularly District President Charles Spence. “While the money appropriated by the legislature still falls short of what would be ideal for a progressive institu- tion like FCCJ, the allocation is a great improvement over the dismal predictions at the start of the session.” Escaping a significant reduction in budget also enables FCCJ to retain pro- grams that were targeted for elimlination by the State Board of Community Colleges includ- ing adult studies, work force training and economic develop- ment, and non-credit programs offered through Open Campus. Also on the chopping block were the Geis Marine Center, Nassau Outdoor Educational Center, Open Campus Deerwood Center and more than 100 community sites including those at local military bases. In addition, the increase will provide for full funding of critical projects like child care demonstration, the STARS program and the nursing challenge grant. Community College Month ’95: meaninul and a” (Top) FCCJ employees aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty (or covered in paint). Just ask these volunteers at the city’s Paint the Town project. June 1995 Vol. 11, No. 4 (Inset) Paula Miller, campus dean of instruction, Downtown, is, as usual, happy to get involved in service projects. Here, she helps Paint the Town. Last April, North Campus President Ezekiel Bryant issued a challenge to the staff of FCCJ — vol- unteer 1,995 hours of community service to the peo- ple of Duval and Nassau counties. As the College’s community service coordinator, Bryant knew that it was a goal within reach, but even he wasn’t prepared for the results: a Collegewide total of 3,475 hours of community ser- vice — 174 percent of the College goal. “The figures definitely exceeded my expecta- tions,” Bryant said, “This project was definitely a successful venture.” The total included both hours accrued by employ— ees in their on-going individual community service projects as well as special Collegewide projects (results from the latter are listed below). Special congratulations to the staff of Kent Campus, who earned the most volunteer hours, and to the staff of North Campus, who had the highest employee participation. March of Dimes Walk (Duval County) FCCJ participants: 95 (staff, stu- dents and friends of the College) Money raised: $2,532 Etc.: FCCJ received the Top Adult School Award for its donations. The FCCJ Nurses Alumni Association March of Dimes Walk (Nassau County) FCCJ participants: 7 (staff, stu- dents and friends of the College) Money raised: $213 Coordinated by: Don Hughes, director, Nassau Center was recognized for providing first aid services for the walk. And FCCJ student James Kane, a track student at North Campus, was the first person to cross the finish line. Coordinated by: Erika Doiron, accounting clerk, business office North Campus continued on page *NOT E TO READERS: This is the last edition of Outlook. See page two for details. , OCR Text: The College’s budget picture For the second year in a row, the Florida Legislature entered its legislative session threatening devastating cuts to the state’s community colleges. And for the second year in a row, the Duval delegation stepped up to the bat for FCCJ. Largely because of their efforts, the 25 percent budget cut pro— posed just months ago did not become a reality. Instead, FCCJ will receive $58,547,039 —— a 2.88 percent increase in funding compared to last year. This announcement was lauded by employees through- comes into focus out the College, particularly District President Charles Spence. “While the money appropriated by the legislature still falls short of what would be ideal for a progressive institu- tion like FCCJ, the allocation is a great improvement over the dismal predictions at the start of the session.” Escaping a significant reduction in budget also enables FCCJ to retain pro- grams that were targeted for elimlination by the State Board of Community Colleges includ- ing adult studies, work force training and economic develop- ment, and non-credit programs offered through Open Campus. Also on the chopping block were the Geis Marine Center, Nassau Outdoor Educational Center, Open Campus Deerwood Center and more than 100 community sites including those at local military bases. In addition, the increase will provide for full funding of critical projects like child care demonstration, the STARS program and the nursing challenge grant. Community College Month ’95: meaninul and a” (Top) FCCJ employees aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty (or covered in paint). Just ask these volunteers at the city’s Paint the Town project. June 1995 Vol. 11, No. 4 (Inset) Paula Miller, campus dean of instruction, Downtown, is, as usual, happy to get involved in service projects. Here, she helps Paint the Town. Last April, North Campus President Ezekiel Bryant issued a challenge to the staff of FCCJ — vol- unteer 1,995 hours of community service to the peo- ple of Duval and Nassau counties. As the College’s community service coordinator, Bryant knew that it was a goal within reach, but even he wasn’t prepared for the results: a Collegewide total of 3,475 hours of community ser- vice — 174 percent of the College goal. “The figures definitely exceeded my expecta- tions,” Bryant said, “This project was definitely a successful venture.” The total included both hours accrued by employ— ees in their on-going individual community service projects as well as special Collegewide projects (results from the latter are listed below). Special congratulations to the staff of Kent Campus, who earned the most volunteer hours, and to the staff of North Campus, who had the highest employee participation. March of Dimes Walk (Duval County) FCCJ participants: 95 (staff, stu- dents and friends of the College) Money raised: $2,532 Etc.: FCCJ received the Top Adult School Award for its donations. The FCCJ Nurses Alumni Association March of Dimes Walk (Nassau County) FCCJ participants: 7 (staff, stu- dents and friends of the College) Money raised: $213 Coordinated by: Don Hughes, director, Nassau Center was recognized for providing first aid services for the walk. And FCCJ student James Kane, a track student at North Campus, was the first person to cross the finish line. Coordinated by: Erika Doiron, accounting clerk, business office North Campus continued on page *NOT E TO READERS: This is the last edition of Outlook. See page two for details. , Z ArchiveInABox,JAX,Outlook Newsletter Resorted,1995,June 1995,June 1995 1, June 1995 1