VOL 5, No‘ 2 OutloOk september 1989 A Publication of Florida Community College at Jacksonville Trustees elect new officers, welcome new members The District Board of Trustees unanimously voted Alton \V. Yates to a second term as board chairman for 198990 at the July meeting. Yates, who serves as senior administrative aide for community affairs to Mayor Tommy Hazouri, was first elected to head the board last year. Yates previously served as vice chairman of the board for Duval County from 198688. He was first appointed to the board by thenvGov. Bob Graham in 1982. Don Zell was elected vice chairman of Duval County, a position he held last year. John Carr was elected vice chairman of Nassau County, succeeding Betty Cook, whose term on the board is expiring. The board welcomes two new members this year. Gov. Bob Martinez appointed Campbell L. Smith and Dr. Bett Yates Adams to replace Nathan H. Wilson and Betty Cook, respectively. “Campbell Smith comes to us from his very fine leadership on the College Foundation and as president of the Ivy H. Smith Co.,” said President Charles Helping dreams become realities Chances are you have used the Annual Fund without realizing it. Perhaps you attended a reception after one of the book forums at South Campus. Or you participated in the faculty retreat at Jekyll Island. Maybe you, or someone close to you, is in need of a scholarship to cover the cost of postsecondary job training or high school completion through FCCJ. These are a few of the areas that have benefited through undesignated contributions to the Annual Fund of the FCC] Foundation, Inc. The Annual Fund campaign will be actively raising money this month to support scholarships, computer support and professional development in the coming school year. The campaign is continuing the theme from last year, “Support Excellence!” “When employees donate, it goes back to them. It’s a direct use of funds,” emphasizes Annual Fund Coordinator Pam Caven. Last year, more than $41,000 was raised for student scholarships, Caven said. That represents a 100 percent increase over the previous year and a 400 percent increase over the past two years. Last year also marked a 37 percent increase over the previous year in the number of employees contributing. The cumulative value of all employees giving is important, emphasizes Founda- tion Executive Director Art Ruppel. “The closer to the heart, the more potential for giving.” By doing everything it can to enlarge the fund, the College has more credibility when it goes into the community to seek investments on behalf of students and programs. The Foundation was a major source of support for a landmark national con— ference on black student success. FCCJ and Gulf Coast Community College co- hosted the “National Conference on Enhancing Black Student Participation (Left to right) Alton W Yates, Bett Yates Adams, Campbell L. Smith Spence. “Bett Yates Adams, publisher of The Fernandina Beach News—Leader, has a community college teaching background and is a great supporter of FCC .” Spence added, “We will miss the leadership that Betty and Nate have provided to the Board but are already looking at ways to keep them involved through Foundation activities.” In addition to trustees Yates, Zell, Carr, Smith and Adams, the FCCJ governing board includes H. Davis Collier, Ruth H. Corbitt and Joy M. Jones. and Success in the Community College.” The conference was one of the first of its kind in the nation to highlight critical issues and give community col— lege professionals an opportunity to discuss solutions that could enhance such participation and success. State Education Commissioner Betty Castor ard Sen. Cleo Fields (La.), a protege of the Rev. Jesse Jackson, were among the featured speakers. Another minority—focused effort of the Foundation was underwriting courses this past summer for FAME. The program, Format for Affecting Minority Enrollment, introduces high school students to FCCJ and assists them with the application process, stuv dent aid and various concerns about college. The Foundation funded $3,500 in college credit courses for graduates of the pre—college program to give them a further taste of college. For more information about the Annual Fund campaign, call 632—3237. Employee wins prestigious EVE Award Congratulations to Kathy Clower, media curriculum coordinator, Open Campus, who recently won the 1989 EVE Award for education. Clower has researched, written and produced many awardeinning video series that have been used as educational tools in Jacksonville. Her most recent project is a four-part video series titled “Jackson— ville: The Inside Story,” which explores the city’s history, school system and consolidated government. (See the November/December 1988 issue of Outlook.) “This is a very special award to me for several reasons,” Clower said. “First, the award recognizes the role of televi- sion in education. Television can be a very powerful and effective form of communication if it’s used responsibly; not all television is bad. “Second, the award acknowledges adult education. We don’t stop learning at age 17 or when we finish school. Learning can and should continue throughout our lifetime. “Third, the award was a real com- munity effort. Initially, the series was a joint effort between FCCJ and the Jacksonville Community Council, Inc., but it went beyond that. This award recognizes the role the community col— lege can and does play in serving the community.” The annual EVE Awards were inaugurated in 1969 by The Florida Times—Union to honor outstanding women in northeast Florida and southeast Georgia whose achievements have demonstrated their dedication and leadership in the areas of education, volunteer service and employment. INSIDE Kalliope issue a matter of life and death ........2 FCC] “family” gathers for a new year..........2. Spanish professor scores a high note .........4 Kathy Clower , OCR Text: VOL 5, No‘ 2 OutloOk september 1989 A Publication of Florida Community College at Jacksonville Trustees elect new officers, welcome new members The District Board of Trustees unanimously voted Alton \V. Yates to a second term as board chairman for 198990 at the July meeting. Yates, who serves as senior administrative aide for community affairs to Mayor Tommy Hazouri, was first elected to head the board last year. Yates previously served as vice chairman of the board for Duval County from 198688. He was first appointed to the board by thenvGov. Bob Graham in 1982. Don Zell was elected vice chairman of Duval County, a position he held last year. John Carr was elected vice chairman of Nassau County, succeeding Betty Cook, whose term on the board is expiring. The board welcomes two new members this year. Gov. Bob Martinez appointed Campbell L. Smith and Dr. Bett Yates Adams to replace Nathan H. Wilson and Betty Cook, respectively. “Campbell Smith comes to us from his very fine leadership on the College Foundation and as president of the Ivy H. Smith Co.,” said President Charles Helping dreams become realities Chances are you have used the Annual Fund without realizing it. Perhaps you attended a reception after one of the book forums at South Campus. Or you participated in the faculty retreat at Jekyll Island. Maybe you, or someone close to you, is in need of a scholarship to cover the cost of postsecondary job training or high school completion through FCCJ. These are a few of the areas that have benefited through undesignated contributions to the Annual Fund of the FCC] Foundation, Inc. The Annual Fund campaign will be actively raising money this month to support scholarships, computer support and professional development in the coming school year. The campaign is continuing the theme from last year, “Support Excellence!” “When employees donate, it goes back to them. It’s a direct use of funds,” emphasizes Annual Fund Coordinator Pam Caven. Last year, more than $41,000 was raised for student scholarships, Caven said. That represents a 100 percent increase over the previous year and a 400 percent increase over the past two years. Last year also marked a 37 percent increase over the previous year in the number of employees contributing. The cumulative value of all employees giving is important, emphasizes Founda- tion Executive Director Art Ruppel. “The closer to the heart, the more potential for giving.” By doing everything it can to enlarge the fund, the College has more credibility when it goes into the community to seek investments on behalf of students and programs. The Foundation was a major source of support for a landmark national con— ference on black student success. FCCJ and Gulf Coast Community College co- hosted the “National Conference on Enhancing Black Student Participation (Left to right) Alton W Yates, Bett Yates Adams, Campbell L. Smith Spence. “Bett Yates Adams, publisher of The Fernandina Beach News—Leader, has a community college teaching background and is a great supporter of FCC .” Spence added, “We will miss the leadership that Betty and Nate have provided to the Board but are already looking at ways to keep them involved through Foundation activities.” In addition to trustees Yates, Zell, Carr, Smith and Adams, the FCCJ governing board includes H. Davis Collier, Ruth H. Corbitt and Joy M. Jones. and Success in the Community College.” The conference was one of the first of its kind in the nation to highlight critical issues and give community col— lege professionals an opportunity to discuss solutions that could enhance such participation and success. State Education Commissioner Betty Castor ard Sen. Cleo Fields (La.), a protege of the Rev. Jesse Jackson, were among the featured speakers. Another minority—focused effort of the Foundation was underwriting courses this past summer for FAME. The program, Format for Affecting Minority Enrollment, introduces high school students to FCCJ and assists them with the application process, stuv dent aid and various concerns about college. The Foundation funded $3,500 in college credit courses for graduates of the pre—college program to give them a further taste of college. For more information about the Annual Fund campaign, call 632—3237. Employee wins prestigious EVE Award Congratulations to Kathy Clower, media curriculum coordinator, Open Campus, who recently won the 1989 EVE Award for education. Clower has researched, written and produced many awardeinning video series that have been used as educational tools in Jacksonville. Her most recent project is a four-part video series titled “Jackson— ville: The Inside Story,” which explores the city’s history, school system and consolidated government. (See the November/December 1988 issue of Outlook.) “This is a very special award to me for several reasons,” Clower said. “First, the award recognizes the role of televi- sion in education. Television can be a very powerful and effective form of communication if it’s used responsibly; not all television is bad. “Second, the award acknowledges adult education. We don’t stop learning at age 17 or when we finish school. Learning can and should continue throughout our lifetime. “Third, the award was a real com- munity effort. Initially, the series was a joint effort between FCCJ and the Jacksonville Community Council, Inc., but it went beyond that. This award recognizes the role the community col— lege can and does play in serving the community.” The annual EVE Awards were inaugurated in 1969 by The Florida Times—Union to honor outstanding women in northeast Florida and southeast Georgia whose achievements have demonstrated their dedication and leadership in the areas of education, volunteer service and employment. INSIDE Kalliope issue a matter of life and death ........2 FCC] “family” gathers for a new year..........2. Spanish professor scores a high note .........4 Kathy Clower , Z ArchiveInABox,JAX,Outlook Newsletter,Outlook Newsletter 04-05,September 1989,P01 (2).tif, P01 (2).tif