Outlook A Publication of Florida Community College at Associate Vice president of instruction accepts presidency of Kent Campus “When Chick Dassance left Kent Campus last year, I really wanted to send [Kent Campus] the best person we could find to take his place,” College President Charles Spence said at the campus’ recent employee recognition ceremony. “I think we accomplished just that.” Following a national search, which resulted in almost 100 applications from across the country, Dennis Gallon, associate vice president of instruction for arts and sciences, was named Kent Campus president. Winning the position was like coming home again for Gallon who began his FCC] career in 1972 as a professor of business at Kent. He was promoted to campus business manager; then to clean of occupational, continuing and adult education; and eventually, to dean of instruction before leaving the campus in 1985 as College dean of arts and sciences. These combined experiences are one reason Gallon was selected, according to Steve Huntley, professor of business and chairman of Kent Campus’ presidential search committee. “The breadth of Dr. Gallon’s experience, not only at our college but his involvement at the statewide level on different commissions and his community involvement, made him an excellent candidate,” Huntley said. “When the final decision was made [by President Spence], we were pleased, and we are real excited to have Dr. Gallon working with us.” Gallon, too, is eager to get to work. He has already started meeting with faculty, staff and associate vice presidents to develop a long range plan for the campus. “I see my role as one that will position Kent Campus to address the needs of this area [of Jackson— ville] as we approach the year 2000,” he said. “My role will be to work with the associate vice presidents of instruction, faculty and staff at Kent, and community representatives in order to develop instructional programs that are more in tune with the Westside. Program identification is another area that Gallon hopes to improve. “When you look at the other campuses, they each have a very strong programmatic identification. North Campus has allied health; South Campus is known for its fine arts programs as well as its intercollegiate sports; Downtown Campus has its technical and vocational training,” he said. “Over the next several years, I want to work with Kent’s faculty and staff to develop an identity for our campus that will enhance the quality of service to our students and allow us to work toward a common goal.” But perhaps one of Gallon’s most obvious problems to contend with is parking. “Kent definitely has a critical parking problem during prime time — between am. and 1 pm. As a ‘quick fix’ we are proposing a comprehensive class schedule. We are looking into offering courses before 8 am. and increasing afternoon and evening courses.” The long‘range solution, however, is to build a parking garage on the campus. As campus president, Gallon realizes he has a number of issues to deal with — staff, facilities, budgets, space and equipment, to name a few — but he also knows his top priority. “The bottom line is that we are here to serve the students. Whatever has to be done to help our students achieve success and graduate, whether it’s parking, offering more courses or improving instructional support, we need to do it,” he said. “If it weren’t for the students, none of us would be here.” Earl Farris, assistant dean of fine arts and humanities, will serve as interim associate vice president of instruction for arts and sciences. FY ’94 budget brings good news and bad news to staff and students FCC] employees received some good news following the District Board of Trustees’ ]une meeting. The Board’s unanimous approval of the College’s fiscal year ’94 budget and 1993' 94 pay plan means increased benefits, new positions and, perhaps most important to employees, raises. The FY ’94 budget, which was structured around a $3 million increase in revenue from the state and approximately $800,000 in additional student fees, is quite generous considering the other funding scenario, said Yvonne Homer, director of budget and human resources. “The state is still operating in a questionable economic climate," Hornet said. “For FCC] to receive a $3 million state revenue increase is encouraging.” As part of the budget, 15 new faculty positions have been added, and $65,000 is budgeted for employee vision care. Also included in the budget is $1.8 million for employee raises. The three‘step increase, which amounts to a 3 percent increase in pay, is for eligible full—time, permanent part'time and temporary career employees. The 1993—94 pay plan provides funds for a $1 per hour increase for full‘time employees teaching overloads; adjunct faculty teaching in college credit, non; college credit vocational and adult studies programs; temporary counselors and librar— ians; program facilitators, test examiners and test proctors. “Our demonstrated needs are much greater than our new revenue,” Homer said, “but this new money allows the College to reward employees and enhance services to students.” The news for FCC] students was not quite as favorable, however. The Board also unanimously approved a fee increase of 5 percent to be effective Fall Term 1993. This increase —— the third in three years — will boost college credit tuition to $34.80 per credit hour for in—state students, as well as stepping up fees for non’credit courses. Despite the fee increase, FCC] students are more fortunate than many other college students, according to Executive Vice President Ed Napier. “Last year, the state Legislature authorized a 15 percent increase in matriculation and tuition fees. At that time, we decided not to raise fees the maximum amount allowed and opted to increase fees only 10 percent,” Napier said. This year’s legislative approval of an additional 3 percent increase enabled FCC] to raise tuition a total of 8 percent, but the College chose to increase fees only 5 percent, he added. “Many of our students are working for minimum wage, and raising tuition, even a couple of dollars, may mean the difference between their getting an education or not,” Napier added. “If we had increased fees the full 8 percent, we would have imposed an unfair financial hardship on our students, especially after last year’s increase.” This fee increase, according to Napier, is also necessary to offset the College’s lack of state funding as related to its growing enrollment. July 1993 Vol. 9, No. 6 Jacksonville INSIDE , OCR Text: Outlook A Publication of Florida Community College at Associate Vice president of instruction accepts presidency of Kent Campus “When Chick Dassance left Kent Campus last year, I really wanted to send [Kent Campus] the best person we could find to take his place,” College President Charles Spence said at the campus’ recent employee recognition ceremony. “I think we accomplished just that.” Following a national search, which resulted in almost 100 applications from across the country, Dennis Gallon, associate vice president of instruction for arts and sciences, was named Kent Campus president. Winning the position was like coming home again for Gallon who began his FCC] career in 1972 as a professor of business at Kent. He was promoted to campus business manager; then to clean of occupational, continuing and adult education; and eventually, to dean of instruction before leaving the campus in 1985 as College dean of arts and sciences. These combined experiences are one reason Gallon was selected, according to Steve Huntley, professor of business and chairman of Kent Campus’ presidential search committee. “The breadth of Dr. Gallon’s experience, not only at our college but his involvement at the statewide level on different commissions and his community involvement, made him an excellent candidate,” Huntley said. “When the final decision was made [by President Spence], we were pleased, and we are real excited to have Dr. Gallon working with us.” Gallon, too, is eager to get to work. He has already started meeting with faculty, staff and associate vice presidents to develop a long range plan for the campus. “I see my role as one that will position Kent Campus to address the needs of this area [of Jackson— ville] as we approach the year 2000,” he said. “My role will be to work with the associate vice presidents of instruction, faculty and staff at Kent, and community representatives in order to develop instructional programs that are more in tune with the Westside. Program identification is another area that Gallon hopes to improve. “When you look at the other campuses, they each have a very strong programmatic identification. North Campus has allied health; South Campus is known for its fine arts programs as well as its intercollegiate sports; Downtown Campus has its technical and vocational training,” he said. “Over the next several years, I want to work with Kent’s faculty and staff to develop an identity for our campus that will enhance the quality of service to our students and allow us to work toward a common goal.” But perhaps one of Gallon’s most obvious problems to contend with is parking. “Kent definitely has a critical parking problem during prime time — between am. and 1 pm. As a ‘quick fix’ we are proposing a comprehensive class schedule. We are looking into offering courses before 8 am. and increasing afternoon and evening courses.” The long‘range solution, however, is to build a parking garage on the campus. As campus president, Gallon realizes he has a number of issues to deal with — staff, facilities, budgets, space and equipment, to name a few — but he also knows his top priority. “The bottom line is that we are here to serve the students. Whatever has to be done to help our students achieve success and graduate, whether it’s parking, offering more courses or improving instructional support, we need to do it,” he said. “If it weren’t for the students, none of us would be here.” Earl Farris, assistant dean of fine arts and humanities, will serve as interim associate vice president of instruction for arts and sciences. FY ’94 budget brings good news and bad news to staff and students FCC] employees received some good news following the District Board of Trustees’ ]une meeting. The Board’s unanimous approval of the College’s fiscal year ’94 budget and 1993' 94 pay plan means increased benefits, new positions and, perhaps most important to employees, raises. The FY ’94 budget, which was structured around a $3 million increase in revenue from the state and approximately $800,000 in additional student fees, is quite generous considering the other funding scenario, said Yvonne Homer, director of budget and human resources. “The state is still operating in a questionable economic climate," Hornet said. “For FCC] to receive a $3 million state revenue increase is encouraging.” As part of the budget, 15 new faculty positions have been added, and $65,000 is budgeted for employee vision care. Also included in the budget is $1.8 million for employee raises. The three‘step increase, which amounts to a 3 percent increase in pay, is for eligible full—time, permanent part'time and temporary career employees. The 1993—94 pay plan provides funds for a $1 per hour increase for full‘time employees teaching overloads; adjunct faculty teaching in college credit, non; college credit vocational and adult studies programs; temporary counselors and librar— ians; program facilitators, test examiners and test proctors. “Our demonstrated needs are much greater than our new revenue,” Homer said, “but this new money allows the College to reward employees and enhance services to students.” The news for FCC] students was not quite as favorable, however. The Board also unanimously approved a fee increase of 5 percent to be effective Fall Term 1993. This increase —— the third in three years — will boost college credit tuition to $34.80 per credit hour for in—state students, as well as stepping up fees for non’credit courses. Despite the fee increase, FCC] students are more fortunate than many other college students, according to Executive Vice President Ed Napier. “Last year, the state Legislature authorized a 15 percent increase in matriculation and tuition fees. At that time, we decided not to raise fees the maximum amount allowed and opted to increase fees only 10 percent,” Napier said. This year’s legislative approval of an additional 3 percent increase enabled FCC] to raise tuition a total of 8 percent, but the College chose to increase fees only 5 percent, he added. “Many of our students are working for minimum wage, and raising tuition, even a couple of dollars, may mean the difference between their getting an education or not,” Napier added. “If we had increased fees the full 8 percent, we would have imposed an unfair financial hardship on our students, especially after last year’s increase.” This fee increase, according to Napier, is also necessary to offset the College’s lack of state funding as related to its growing enrollment. July 1993 Vol. 9, No. 6 Jacksonville INSIDE , Z ArchiveInABox,JAX,Outlook Newsletter Resorted,1993,July 1993,July 1993 1, July 1993 1