LO RIA: 198:5) ; President’s Inauguration To Be Held In April Plans are already underway for the inauguration of Florida Junior College President Dr. Charles Spence. Dr. Spence, who joined FJC last July, will be inaugurated in ceremonies to be held Frir day, April 11 at 7:30 pm. in the Civic Auditorium. Faculty and those slated to march in the processional should arrive at 6:30 pm. The event is open to the community and all FJC employees and their families and friends are welcome and encouraged to attend. Special guest speaker will be Dale ’ Parnell, president of the American Associa— tion of Junior and Community Colleges. He will be joined by FJC trustees; founda tion officers; representatives from area col— leges, businesses and industry; and local and state government officials. Also featured will be the faculty “Professor of the Year." The FJC Symphonic Band, led by Dr. Dale Blackwell, and FJC Chorale, led by Judson Rogers, are scheduled to provide musical accompanyment. (Continued on PAGE 4) Students Land Jobs, Gain COnfidence Through Word Processing Program_ By Judy Moore After staying home for 15 years as a housewife and mother of four children, Donna Bourland wasn’t sure if she could do anything but “wipe noses and answer to ’1 But when her youngest child turned 7 and she found time on her hands during the school day, she decided to take the plunge. She entered Florida Junior College’s word processing program for displaced homemakers and other individuals trying to reenter the work force. She completed the lvaeek program with no problem, and shortly afterward, landed a job at the Jacksonville Credit Union. “I was so excited, I couldn’t sit down,” said Mrs. Bourland, 39. “It’s really neat to be able to put my hands on a computer and know that I can do something.” It wasn’t only the word processing train— ing that gave Mrs. Bourland a renewed con— fidence in herself. The program also offers personal and career counseling and teaches students how to go about interviewing to find a job. “Interviewing was a very nerve—wracking experience for me. It took everything I had and a little boost from the staff at FJC,” she said. “They kept giving me a little nudge and telling me I could do it.” Mrs. Bourland is a graduate of FJC’s first Foundation Elects New Officers The Florida Junior College Foundation, Inc. announced its new slate of officers elected for the 1986/87 term. The an— nouncement came during the foundation’s fiast quarterly meeting of the year held Jan. 3 Elected to serve are: President, William CA. Moulder, attorney; President—Elect, Cam bell L. Smith, president of Ivy H. Smitli Company; Vice President, V. Hawley Smith, H. Smith, Inc.; and Secretary/Treasurer, Major D. Wright, Jr., ganaging partner of Ernst Si Whinney, PA The meeting also featured ceremonies honoring exiting foundation President Donald Zell, account executive with EB Hutton Company, Inc. In appreciation of ‘ his service to the college and foundation, Zell was presented with a framed remarqued print drawn by wildlife artist C. Ford Riley and a “gag” gift of a golf club/fishing rod. Of the foundation, Zell said, “We have I more talented people on the foundation than we have ever had. The best years lie ahead of us. It’s going to be a lot of fun to be at FJC!” Incoming foundation President Bill Moulder predicted that the FJC foundation was “on its way up.’ ’ “We’ve become an intergral part of the college now,” he said. “I intend to tap a lot of people (on the foundation) for active roles.” New foundation board members were also announced during the meeting and in‘ clude Steve Davis, vice president, Blue Cross/Blue Shield; Mrs. Adele Fishler, widow of Herbert Fishler who was a member of the original Board of Trustees at, FJC; Mrs. Jan Silcox, founder/owner of Slender World; Ms. Kathleen Manzella, senior partner with Linnis Capital Manage ment and founder of the Women’s Network and Northeast Florida Women Business Owners; Charles E. Hughes Jr., president of Florida National Bank of Jacksonville; Mrs. Hugh (Joy) Jones, community volunteer; N.H. “Bo” Tucker, M.D.; attorney Granville “Doc” Burgess, Burgess, Wood and Poole; and dentist Albert Bauknecht. word processing course for the unemployed, and the third to get a job. Two others were hired before the program was complete. Brenda Ward was employed by St. Vin— cent's Medical Center, and Amy Gordon got a job at Corporate Business Services. “Even in its infancy, this program is so successful,” said Claudia Newell, ad— ministrative assistant with the program which is made possible through a grant from the Job Training Partnership Act of 1985. “It looks very positive for being re— funded next year.” The program, which was begun in November, is located at FJC’s Downtown Campus. It is offered free of charge to in— dividuals who qualify. To qualify, a person must‘have been out of work for 15 of the last 26 weeks or have been notified of layoff or termination because of a reduction in work force. He or she must also be a high school graduate or have earned a GED, and must be able to type approximately 35 words per minute. “Most of our students have not worked in years and are having trouble getting back into the work force,’ ’ said Vickie McClung, professor of business and word processing at FJC. “Many are suddenly faced with the death of their spouse or divorce. In many cases, their self—esteem has hit rock bottom, so counseling is a very important part of i“ was: F] C Board of Trustees Chairman Nathan Wilson (far left), exiting foundation President what we offer them.” The word‘processing program is part of FJC’s Department of Continuing Education Challenge Program for displaced homemakers. “We’re looking at all aspects of their life,” said Ms. Newell. “It’s not just technical training. We want them to know that we care and that we’re pulling for them to suc— ceed. We also work on reading, math and other skills that will make them be more well—rounded on the job.” Elaine Richardson—Smith, project coorv dinator of the Challenge Program, said the word processing program is the first training component to be added to the Challenge Program since it was begun eight years ago to help displaced homemakers. “In Jacksonville, we have a large number of displaced homemakers because of the high divorce rate in the city. Most of these women, without training and the oppor— tunity to become economically self— sufficient, would end up as welfare reci- pients,” Ms. Richardson'Smith said. “Our goal is to help as many of these people as possible to move from economic dependen— cy to self sufficiency. The word processing program is a big step and we’re exploring the possibility of adding more training'op portunities in the future.” (Continued on PAGE Don Zell (second from right), and F] C President Charles Spence (far right) welcome the newly-elected foundation board officers (from left to right): Vice President V. Hawley Smith, Secretary/Treasurer Major D. Wright, J r., and President William C.A. Moulder, Esq. Not pictured is President—elect Campbell L. Smith. , OCR Text: LO RIA: 198:5) ; President’s Inauguration To Be Held In April Plans are already underway for the inauguration of Florida Junior College President Dr. Charles Spence. Dr. Spence, who joined FJC last July, will be inaugurated in ceremonies to be held Frir day, April 11 at 7:30 pm. in the Civic Auditorium. Faculty and those slated to march in the processional should arrive at 6:30 pm. The event is open to the community and all FJC employees and their families and friends are welcome and encouraged to attend. Special guest speaker will be Dale ’ Parnell, president of the American Associa— tion of Junior and Community Colleges. He will be joined by FJC trustees; founda tion officers; representatives from area col— leges, businesses and industry; and local and state government officials. Also featured will be the faculty “Professor of the Year." The FJC Symphonic Band, led by Dr. Dale Blackwell, and FJC Chorale, led by Judson Rogers, are scheduled to provide musical accompanyment. (Continued on PAGE 4) Students Land Jobs, Gain COnfidence Through Word Processing Program_ By Judy Moore After staying home for 15 years as a housewife and mother of four children, Donna Bourland wasn’t sure if she could do anything but “wipe noses and answer to ’1 But when her youngest child turned 7 and she found time on her hands during the school day, she decided to take the plunge. She entered Florida Junior College’s word processing program for displaced homemakers and other individuals trying to reenter the work force. She completed the lvaeek program with no problem, and shortly afterward, landed a job at the Jacksonville Credit Union. “I was so excited, I couldn’t sit down,” said Mrs. Bourland, 39. “It’s really neat to be able to put my hands on a computer and know that I can do something.” It wasn’t only the word processing train— ing that gave Mrs. Bourland a renewed con— fidence in herself. The program also offers personal and career counseling and teaches students how to go about interviewing to find a job. “Interviewing was a very nerve—wracking experience for me. It took everything I had and a little boost from the staff at FJC,” she said. “They kept giving me a little nudge and telling me I could do it.” Mrs. Bourland is a graduate of FJC’s first Foundation Elects New Officers The Florida Junior College Foundation, Inc. announced its new slate of officers elected for the 1986/87 term. The an— nouncement came during the foundation’s fiast quarterly meeting of the year held Jan. 3 Elected to serve are: President, William CA. Moulder, attorney; President—Elect, Cam bell L. Smith, president of Ivy H. Smitli Company; Vice President, V. Hawley Smith, H. Smith, Inc.; and Secretary/Treasurer, Major D. Wright, Jr., ganaging partner of Ernst Si Whinney, PA The meeting also featured ceremonies honoring exiting foundation President Donald Zell, account executive with EB Hutton Company, Inc. In appreciation of ‘ his service to the college and foundation, Zell was presented with a framed remarqued print drawn by wildlife artist C. Ford Riley and a “gag” gift of a golf club/fishing rod. Of the foundation, Zell said, “We have I more talented people on the foundation than we have ever had. The best years lie ahead of us. It’s going to be a lot of fun to be at FJC!” Incoming foundation President Bill Moulder predicted that the FJC foundation was “on its way up.’ ’ “We’ve become an intergral part of the college now,” he said. “I intend to tap a lot of people (on the foundation) for active roles.” New foundation board members were also announced during the meeting and in‘ clude Steve Davis, vice president, Blue Cross/Blue Shield; Mrs. Adele Fishler, widow of Herbert Fishler who was a member of the original Board of Trustees at, FJC; Mrs. Jan Silcox, founder/owner of Slender World; Ms. Kathleen Manzella, senior partner with Linnis Capital Manage ment and founder of the Women’s Network and Northeast Florida Women Business Owners; Charles E. Hughes Jr., president of Florida National Bank of Jacksonville; Mrs. Hugh (Joy) Jones, community volunteer; N.H. “Bo” Tucker, M.D.; attorney Granville “Doc” Burgess, Burgess, Wood and Poole; and dentist Albert Bauknecht. word processing course for the unemployed, and the third to get a job. Two others were hired before the program was complete. Brenda Ward was employed by St. Vin— cent's Medical Center, and Amy Gordon got a job at Corporate Business Services. “Even in its infancy, this program is so successful,” said Claudia Newell, ad— ministrative assistant with the program which is made possible through a grant from the Job Training Partnership Act of 1985. “It looks very positive for being re— funded next year.” The program, which was begun in November, is located at FJC’s Downtown Campus. It is offered free of charge to in— dividuals who qualify. To qualify, a person must‘have been out of work for 15 of the last 26 weeks or have been notified of layoff or termination because of a reduction in work force. He or she must also be a high school graduate or have earned a GED, and must be able to type approximately 35 words per minute. “Most of our students have not worked in years and are having trouble getting back into the work force,’ ’ said Vickie McClung, professor of business and word processing at FJC. “Many are suddenly faced with the death of their spouse or divorce. In many cases, their self—esteem has hit rock bottom, so counseling is a very important part of i“ was: F] C Board of Trustees Chairman Nathan Wilson (far left), exiting foundation President what we offer them.” The word‘processing program is part of FJC’s Department of Continuing Education Challenge Program for displaced homemakers. “We’re looking at all aspects of their life,” said Ms. Newell. “It’s not just technical training. We want them to know that we care and that we’re pulling for them to suc— ceed. We also work on reading, math and other skills that will make them be more well—rounded on the job.” Elaine Richardson—Smith, project coorv dinator of the Challenge Program, said the word processing program is the first training component to be added to the Challenge Program since it was begun eight years ago to help displaced homemakers. “In Jacksonville, we have a large number of displaced homemakers because of the high divorce rate in the city. Most of these women, without training and the oppor— tunity to become economically self— sufficient, would end up as welfare reci- pients,” Ms. Richardson'Smith said. “Our goal is to help as many of these people as possible to move from economic dependen— cy to self sufficiency. The word processing program is a big step and we’re exploring the possibility of adding more training'op portunities in the future.” (Continued on PAGE Don Zell (second from right), and F] C President Charles Spence (far right) welcome the newly-elected foundation board officers (from left to right): Vice President V. Hawley Smith, Secretary/Treasurer Major D. Wright, J r., and President William C.A. Moulder, Esq. Not pictured is President—elect Campbell L. Smith. , Z ArchiveInABox,JAX,JAX Shipment #7,Miscellaneous,Outlook 1986,P01 (1).tif, P01 (1).tif