FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE JUNE/JULY 1986 AT JACKSONVILLE VOL. 2, NO. 1 ‘iw Board Chairman Nate Wilson (right) congratulates President Spence on his >>>>> inauguration. Community College Inaugurates Its Third President By Michele Oliver College staff, faculty, administrators, trustees, educators, and government, com! munity, and business representatives gathered to celebrate the inauguration of Florida Community College at Jackson— ville’s newest president, Dr. Charles Calvin Spence Ill. The ceremony was held at the Civic Auditorium on April 11. The event, which drew several hundred in attendance, was the third such ceremony in the College’s 20—year history. Dr. Spence succeeds Dr. Benjamin R. Wygal, who served as College president for 14 years. The College’s first leader was Dr. J. Bruce Wilson, who was president when the Col— lege first Opened its doors in 1966. Dr. Spence was appointed president by College trustees on June 10, 1985 and assumed his duties on July 8, 1985. He came to Florida Community College from Clinton Community College, Clinton, Iowa, where he served as president for five years. He was selected by the College’s board from among 100 national candidates screened by our Presidential Search Com! mittee and was the trustee’s unanimous choice for the job. Dr. Spence has the challenge of leading the College into its third decade of ex— cellence and the inauguration served not only as an opportunity to officially recognize him as president, but to celebrate the College’s first 20 years of service to the community. The College honored Dr. Spence and his family with a reception held on the mez— zanine following the formal ceremony. Adding to the festivity Of the occasion were beautiful floral arrangements designed and made by the students Of home economics professor Juanita Smith. Guests also had the opportunity to enjoy a special display board in the lobby ex— hibiting the many facets of the College, its programs and student successes. More than 100 college staff volunteered to help the 17‘member inaugural planning committee, composed Of staff, trustees, and community representatives. “One of the more heartwarming aspects of chairing the committee was the number of staff who volunteered their assistance,” said Ann Tillinghast, director of public affairs. “We were hard pressed to produce enough assignments for all of them, and their en— thusiasm and willingness were an inspira— tion,” she said. “We have much to be proud Of at our institution in the people who make up our staff and to all of them I would like to extend a heartfelt ‘Thank YOU!’ Asked what the highlight Of the evening was for him, Dr. Spence replied, “During the reception, hundreds of college employees stated again how proud they were to be a part of such a great college. I can see that pride increasing every day and being translated into positive efforts for students. Thank goodness for our ability to now focus on the positive." U‘TL 00K Donald Zell Joins Governing Board DONALD ZELL anstees and college staff welcomed Jacksonville businessman Donald D. Zell as a new member of the Florida Community College at Jacksonville District Board of Trustees. A pointed by Gov. Bob Graham, Zell officially began his duties as a trustee on June 1. He re laces eightyear board veteran A. N y Lewis, president of Lewis Food Brokerage Co. Zell is an assistant vice—president with the investment/securities firm of E. F. Hutton and has been with the com any for 12 years. A native of Brunswic , Ga., Zell has lived in Jacksonville for more than 30 years and is active in numerous civic and com- munity affairs. Zell is immediate past resident of the Florida Community Col ege at Jacksonville Foundation, Inc., and continues to serve on the foundation’s executive committee. He is a member of the Tournament Players Club, serving as 1979 TPC chairman and cur— rently serves as captain of the past chairmen’s board, the governing board of the TPC. Zell is also a member of the Gator Bowl Board. He serves as officer of a number of firms including Z Gas Co, Coastal Marine of St. Augustine, Hazards, and Tullis Insurance Co. Continued on PAGE Busy Trustee Devoted Much Time And Energy To College A. NOODY LEWIS As senior member, in years of service, of the eight—person governing body of Florida Community College at Jacksonville, trustee A. Noody Lewis devoted an enormous amount of his personal time to college and foundation affairs during his nearly eight years of service to the Community College This May marked the end of his second four—year term as a trustee and his retire— ment from the College’s board. Lewis, president of Lewis Food Brokerage Co, devoted an estimated 1,000 hours of his time in uncompensated service to the College, while also maintaining a busy schedule in business affairs and social and civic functions. Lewis was honored with a special resolu— tion recounting his many contributions to the College, foundation and area citizenry during the May 21 meeting of the college governing board, his last as a trustee As a board member, Lewis served as a member of the facilities, finance, and per— Continued on PAGE 3 , OCR Text: FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE JUNE/JULY 1986 AT JACKSONVILLE VOL. 2, NO. 1 ‘iw Board Chairman Nate Wilson (right) congratulates President Spence on his >>>>> inauguration. Community College Inaugurates Its Third President By Michele Oliver College staff, faculty, administrators, trustees, educators, and government, com! munity, and business representatives gathered to celebrate the inauguration of Florida Community College at Jackson— ville’s newest president, Dr. Charles Calvin Spence Ill. The ceremony was held at the Civic Auditorium on April 11. The event, which drew several hundred in attendance, was the third such ceremony in the College’s 20—year history. Dr. Spence succeeds Dr. Benjamin R. Wygal, who served as College president for 14 years. The College’s first leader was Dr. J. Bruce Wilson, who was president when the Col— lege first Opened its doors in 1966. Dr. Spence was appointed president by College trustees on June 10, 1985 and assumed his duties on July 8, 1985. He came to Florida Community College from Clinton Community College, Clinton, Iowa, where he served as president for five years. He was selected by the College’s board from among 100 national candidates screened by our Presidential Search Com! mittee and was the trustee’s unanimous choice for the job. Dr. Spence has the challenge of leading the College into its third decade of ex— cellence and the inauguration served not only as an opportunity to officially recognize him as president, but to celebrate the College’s first 20 years of service to the community. The College honored Dr. Spence and his family with a reception held on the mez— zanine following the formal ceremony. Adding to the festivity Of the occasion were beautiful floral arrangements designed and made by the students Of home economics professor Juanita Smith. Guests also had the opportunity to enjoy a special display board in the lobby ex— hibiting the many facets of the College, its programs and student successes. More than 100 college staff volunteered to help the 17‘member inaugural planning committee, composed Of staff, trustees, and community representatives. “One of the more heartwarming aspects of chairing the committee was the number of staff who volunteered their assistance,” said Ann Tillinghast, director of public affairs. “We were hard pressed to produce enough assignments for all of them, and their en— thusiasm and willingness were an inspira— tion,” she said. “We have much to be proud Of at our institution in the people who make up our staff and to all of them I would like to extend a heartfelt ‘Thank YOU!’ Asked what the highlight Of the evening was for him, Dr. Spence replied, “During the reception, hundreds of college employees stated again how proud they were to be a part of such a great college. I can see that pride increasing every day and being translated into positive efforts for students. Thank goodness for our ability to now focus on the positive." U‘TL 00K Donald Zell Joins Governing Board DONALD ZELL anstees and college staff welcomed Jacksonville businessman Donald D. Zell as a new member of the Florida Community College at Jacksonville District Board of Trustees. A pointed by Gov. Bob Graham, Zell officially began his duties as a trustee on June 1. He re laces eightyear board veteran A. N y Lewis, president of Lewis Food Brokerage Co. Zell is an assistant vice—president with the investment/securities firm of E. F. Hutton and has been with the com any for 12 years. A native of Brunswic , Ga., Zell has lived in Jacksonville for more than 30 years and is active in numerous civic and com- munity affairs. Zell is immediate past resident of the Florida Community Col ege at Jacksonville Foundation, Inc., and continues to serve on the foundation’s executive committee. He is a member of the Tournament Players Club, serving as 1979 TPC chairman and cur— rently serves as captain of the past chairmen’s board, the governing board of the TPC. Zell is also a member of the Gator Bowl Board. He serves as officer of a number of firms including Z Gas Co, Coastal Marine of St. Augustine, Hazards, and Tullis Insurance Co. Continued on PAGE Busy Trustee Devoted Much Time And Energy To College A. NOODY LEWIS As senior member, in years of service, of the eight—person governing body of Florida Community College at Jacksonville, trustee A. Noody Lewis devoted an enormous amount of his personal time to college and foundation affairs during his nearly eight years of service to the Community College This May marked the end of his second four—year term as a trustee and his retire— ment from the College’s board. Lewis, president of Lewis Food Brokerage Co, devoted an estimated 1,000 hours of his time in uncompensated service to the College, while also maintaining a busy schedule in business affairs and social and civic functions. Lewis was honored with a special resolu— tion recounting his many contributions to the College, foundation and area citizenry during the May 21 meeting of the college governing board, his last as a trustee As a board member, Lewis served as a member of the facilities, finance, and per— Continued on PAGE 3 , Z ArchiveInABox,JAX,Outlook Newsletter,Outlook Newsletter 01-03,06-07 1986,P01 (2).tif, P01 (2).tif