4’ Outlook September 1988 A Publication of Florida Community College at Jacksonville Board elects new chairman for 88—89 Alton W Yates, senior administrative aide for community affairs to Mayor Tommy Hazouri, was unanimously elected chairman by the FCC] District Board of Trustees at the July meeting. Yates, who was first appointed to the board by then—Governor Bob Graham in 1982 and reappointed to a second four—year term in 1986, is the first black to be elected to the chairmanship of the College. The chairmanship is a one— year term. One of the most enjoyable aspects about working with the College, Yates said, is “seeing policy being implemented and watching the results at gradua— tion time in the faces of happy students of all ages.” “During this term, we will be im— plementing the strategic plan for the College, which covers 1988—1993, and we’ll continue to place our emphasis on student success,” Yates said. Yates succeeds Nathan H. Wilson, who will continue to serve as a member of the board of trustees. Yates served as vice chairman of the board for Duval County from 1986—88. Board member Donald Zell will take over that position. Commenting on the College’s strategic plan, Yates said, “We’ve set out a number of goals to achieve success.” Julie Crowell and Joe Larsen, prepare a bottom sampler to analyze the ocean floor. Alton W Yates Among those are providing quality teaching, quality classes and courses, and quality services, and having management within the College be responsive to the needs of students. One of the most enjoyable aspects about working with the College, Yates said, is “seeing policy being im— plemented and watching the results at graduation time in the faces of happy students of all ages.” He also expressed a feeling of ac— complishment in being presented with projects, watching them move from the drawing board into reality and seeing the dynamics take place when par— ticipants begin to benefit from those projects. For example, FCC] saw a lack of day care as a barrier to some students get— ting an education and opened a day— care center at Downtown Campus in the winter of 1988. “As a result, a number of students could attend school and not worry about their children,” Yates said. The board is also dedicated to other projects, such as providing services to the disabled, a sometimes “forgotten” minority, and providing opportunities to older adults, Yates said. This fall, FCC] will premiere a pro— gram for older adults. Golden Oppor— tunities for Lifelong Development (GOLD), an expansion of the original Senior Adult Institute, is designed for adults 55 years or older who are in— terested in maintaining their physical, intellectual and social activities through classes, special events, travel seminars and workshops. In looking ahead, Yates said, “I hope to assist the College in continuing its effort to work with the business com— munity in order to strengthen the rela— tionship that exists between FCC], the Chamber of Commerce and its membership.” Yates serves on many community groups. He is a graduate of the 1988 class of Leadership Jacksonville and now serves on its board. He’s a member of the Board of Directors for the Police See YATES, page INSIDE Kalliope celebrates . . .2 Gatorbait..........3 ‘W’standsfor.......4 Students key up for science By Julie Crowell and Bill Cushing When Dana Muhlbauer of FCCJ’s South Campus enrolled in the four— credit—hour oceanography course this summer, little did she know that the three days aboard a 110—foot research vessel in the Florida Keys would help her decide to major in science. “This course opened new doors about science,” said the 18—year—old. “It was my first time snorkeling and there was so much to see. I really liked the marine animals.” Coral reefs, sponge flats and mangrove swamps were also a part of the course (OCE 2001L) as a group of 20 students left June 26 for the “hands— on” study of earlier lecture material. The unique experience was a first for area college students and became available through a grant from the state’s Department of Education. The classroom lectures were presented by South Campus professors John Mullins and Felicia West. In addi- Parker promoted to vice president President Charles Spence has announc— ed some top administrative changes at FCC] that were approved at the June meeting of the District Board of Trustees. Lynn Sullivan Parker has been ap— pointed vice president of planning, marketing and human resources. Her responsibilities have expanded to include the offices of Public Affairs, Planning, Marketing, Assessment and Research, in addition to her present responsibility for Human Resources, which includes Staff and Program Development. “The service to the community that this College can provide is unlimited, and I’m excited to have this opportuni— ty to make a contribution. The fact that Lesley Hodges is here allows me to assume new responsibilities,” Parker said. “It would take a year to train someone new and probably a lot longer to find someone as experienced and talented as Lesley.” Under the direction of Parker, Lesley Hodges will assume three areas that Parker formerly handled—compensation and benefits, employment, and informa— tion and records. Hodges is a 16—year employee of the College and formerly served as informa- tion and records officer in the Human Resources department. She will oversee the day—to—day matters and transactions of the College as they relate to those three areas. “My goals are to strengthen the tion to the week of intense study, cover— ing everything from mangrove ecology to phyloplankton identification, the students enrolled were also required to write a lZ-page research paper related to the topics studied. Mullins said that the course served several purposes. It introduced students to this particular subdivision of science and taught them their lessons by totally immersing them in the subject. Joe Larsen is working on his associate degree at FCC]. Someday he hopes to become a marine architect. “I scuba dive and love the ocean,” he said. “This course was described as a research field trip and I wanted to experience that. Now I appreciate the mangroves and how they keep the islands up.” Another target group, according to Mullins, was teachers who could use the course for recertification. Elizabeth Westbury teaches physical See KEYS, page Human Resources team spirit, to serve the College in an effective and produc- tive manner, to expand Human Resources communication to employees, and to help the College creatively meet its Human Resources needs as we prepare to enter a new decade,” Hodges said. Parker served as associate vice presi- dent of human resources for FCC] since 1986. Before joining the staff at FCC] two years ago, Parker was employed by Triton College, a community college in suburban Chicago, where she worked for more than 10 years in the areas of human resources, career education, con— tinuing education and student affairs. See PARKER, page Lynn Sullivan Parker , OCR Text: 4’ Outlook September 1988 A Publication of Florida Community College at Jacksonville Board elects new chairman for 88—89 Alton W Yates, senior administrative aide for community affairs to Mayor Tommy Hazouri, was unanimously elected chairman by the FCC] District Board of Trustees at the July meeting. Yates, who was first appointed to the board by then—Governor Bob Graham in 1982 and reappointed to a second four—year term in 1986, is the first black to be elected to the chairmanship of the College. The chairmanship is a one— year term. One of the most enjoyable aspects about working with the College, Yates said, is “seeing policy being implemented and watching the results at gradua— tion time in the faces of happy students of all ages.” “During this term, we will be im— plementing the strategic plan for the College, which covers 1988—1993, and we’ll continue to place our emphasis on student success,” Yates said. Yates succeeds Nathan H. Wilson, who will continue to serve as a member of the board of trustees. Yates served as vice chairman of the board for Duval County from 1986—88. Board member Donald Zell will take over that position. Commenting on the College’s strategic plan, Yates said, “We’ve set out a number of goals to achieve success.” Julie Crowell and Joe Larsen, prepare a bottom sampler to analyze the ocean floor. Alton W Yates Among those are providing quality teaching, quality classes and courses, and quality services, and having management within the College be responsive to the needs of students. One of the most enjoyable aspects about working with the College, Yates said, is “seeing policy being im— plemented and watching the results at graduation time in the faces of happy students of all ages.” He also expressed a feeling of ac— complishment in being presented with projects, watching them move from the drawing board into reality and seeing the dynamics take place when par— ticipants begin to benefit from those projects. For example, FCC] saw a lack of day care as a barrier to some students get— ting an education and opened a day— care center at Downtown Campus in the winter of 1988. “As a result, a number of students could attend school and not worry about their children,” Yates said. The board is also dedicated to other projects, such as providing services to the disabled, a sometimes “forgotten” minority, and providing opportunities to older adults, Yates said. This fall, FCC] will premiere a pro— gram for older adults. Golden Oppor— tunities for Lifelong Development (GOLD), an expansion of the original Senior Adult Institute, is designed for adults 55 years or older who are in— terested in maintaining their physical, intellectual and social activities through classes, special events, travel seminars and workshops. In looking ahead, Yates said, “I hope to assist the College in continuing its effort to work with the business com— munity in order to strengthen the rela— tionship that exists between FCC], the Chamber of Commerce and its membership.” Yates serves on many community groups. He is a graduate of the 1988 class of Leadership Jacksonville and now serves on its board. He’s a member of the Board of Directors for the Police See YATES, page INSIDE Kalliope celebrates . . .2 Gatorbait..........3 ‘W’standsfor.......4 Students key up for science By Julie Crowell and Bill Cushing When Dana Muhlbauer of FCCJ’s South Campus enrolled in the four— credit—hour oceanography course this summer, little did she know that the three days aboard a 110—foot research vessel in the Florida Keys would help her decide to major in science. “This course opened new doors about science,” said the 18—year—old. “It was my first time snorkeling and there was so much to see. I really liked the marine animals.” Coral reefs, sponge flats and mangrove swamps were also a part of the course (OCE 2001L) as a group of 20 students left June 26 for the “hands— on” study of earlier lecture material. The unique experience was a first for area college students and became available through a grant from the state’s Department of Education. The classroom lectures were presented by South Campus professors John Mullins and Felicia West. In addi- Parker promoted to vice president President Charles Spence has announc— ed some top administrative changes at FCC] that were approved at the June meeting of the District Board of Trustees. Lynn Sullivan Parker has been ap— pointed vice president of planning, marketing and human resources. Her responsibilities have expanded to include the offices of Public Affairs, Planning, Marketing, Assessment and Research, in addition to her present responsibility for Human Resources, which includes Staff and Program Development. “The service to the community that this College can provide is unlimited, and I’m excited to have this opportuni— ty to make a contribution. The fact that Lesley Hodges is here allows me to assume new responsibilities,” Parker said. “It would take a year to train someone new and probably a lot longer to find someone as experienced and talented as Lesley.” Under the direction of Parker, Lesley Hodges will assume three areas that Parker formerly handled—compensation and benefits, employment, and informa— tion and records. Hodges is a 16—year employee of the College and formerly served as informa- tion and records officer in the Human Resources department. She will oversee the day—to—day matters and transactions of the College as they relate to those three areas. “My goals are to strengthen the tion to the week of intense study, cover— ing everything from mangrove ecology to phyloplankton identification, the students enrolled were also required to write a lZ-page research paper related to the topics studied. Mullins said that the course served several purposes. It introduced students to this particular subdivision of science and taught them their lessons by totally immersing them in the subject. Joe Larsen is working on his associate degree at FCC]. Someday he hopes to become a marine architect. “I scuba dive and love the ocean,” he said. “This course was described as a research field trip and I wanted to experience that. Now I appreciate the mangroves and how they keep the islands up.” Another target group, according to Mullins, was teachers who could use the course for recertification. Elizabeth Westbury teaches physical See KEYS, page Human Resources team spirit, to serve the College in an effective and produc- tive manner, to expand Human Resources communication to employees, and to help the College creatively meet its Human Resources needs as we prepare to enter a new decade,” Hodges said. Parker served as associate vice presi- dent of human resources for FCC] since 1986. Before joining the staff at FCC] two years ago, Parker was employed by Triton College, a community college in suburban Chicago, where she worked for more than 10 years in the areas of human resources, career education, con— tinuing education and student affairs. See PARKER, page Lynn Sullivan Parker , Z ArchiveInABox,JAX,Outlook Newsletter,Outlook Newsletter 04-05,September 1988,P01 (2).tif, P01 (2).tif