FSCJ recently announced the debut of the first program in Florida to provide a debt-free pathway to college completion. FSCJ Promise is leading the College Promise initiative in Florida to provide more access and opportunity to eligible students in Duval and Nassau counties who otherwise might not be able to attend. 

Starting this fall, FSCJ Promise will fully fund the first two years at FSCJ (tuition, fees and books) for eligible local students. The program plans to provide support for students through the creation of a college-going culture while increasing student persistence and degree completion for first-time-in-college students.

"FSCJ Promise promotes equity amongst our students, a core component of the College's values, by eliminating the barrier of financial debt, ensuring that all of our community members have the chance to receive a quality education," said FSCJ President Dr. Cynthia Bioteau. "Opening the door to education for those who might otherwise not receive it means providing opportunities that benefit not only the individual as they excel in their academic journey, but also benefits the community by preparing a more talented, skilled and dedicated workforce. FSCJ Promise is one more piece of this mosaic for Jacksonville."| More 
FSCJ Works Campaign
Wayne Weaver Donates Major Gift to Start Pathways to Work
Thanks to the vision and financial support of Mr. J. Wayne Weaver and the Weaver Family Foundation, FSCJ is launching the Pathways to Work Program.  Working with 60 juniors and seniors at Andrew Jackson, William M. Raines and A. Philip Randolph high schools each year, t he Pathways to Work learn-and-earn training model will help students transform their lives by earning an industry certification to access immediate career employment opportunities in Construction/Trades, Culinary Arts, and Global Logistics and acquire educational credentials along a trajectory towards an associate or bachelor's degree.
Women's History Month
Through Their Eyes: Women's History Month Panel
Join us for the closing event of Women's History on March 29. The Through Their Eyes: Women's History Month Panel will feature lively discussion as our distinguished panelists explore the history of women in their industries, share their professional journeys and discuss current/future opportunities for women in their respective fields.| More
Alumni News
Interior Design Professional Event
On Friday, April 28, 2017, the Interior Design program at FSCJ will host a professional event with three CEU credits pending (9 a.m. - noon).  The event will be free to the attendees with donations being accepted to benefit Interior Design student scholarships.| Event Info

The event will be followed by an Interior Design Program Alumni Luncheon.| Luncheon Info

Paralegal Studies Professional Event
On Friday, May 5, 2017, FSCJ's Paralegal Studies program will host a professional event with three CLE credits pending (9 a.m. - noon). Invitees will include attorneys, paralegals, law office administrators, as well as graduates from the program.  The event will be free to attendees and, in addition to CLE credits, program graduates and current students will have the opportunity to network with representatives from the local law community. Donations will also be accepted to benefit Paralegal Studies student scholarships.| Event Info

The event will be followed by a Paralegal Studies Program Alumni Luncheon.| Luncheon Info

Spotlight
Alumni Spotlight: Pedro Gutierrez
Our students come to FSCJ from various backgrounds and circumstances, but one thing they all have in common is the desire to improve their lives with a quality education. We'd like to highlight one of our alumni, Pedro Gutierrez, who was one of the first students to earn a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biomedical Sciences from FSCJ.| More
Respiratory Care Alum Finds Path at FSCJ
One of our alumni, Michael DeMuria, has gone on to a successful career following his time at FSCJ. He is another shining example of what our students are able to achieve through perseverance and hard work.| More
FSCJ News
2017 Commencement Ceremony
The 2017 Commencement Ceremony is just around the corner, scheduled to take place on Thursday, May 11 at 4 p.m. at the Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena. All graduates planning on participating in the Commencement ceremony must register in advance by April 12. Student graduates can follow the link for more information.| More
FSCJ Artist Series Presents Disney's The Little Mermaid
Join us on opening night on Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at the Times-Union Center for Family Night on Broadway. Disney's "The Little Mermaid" runs March 21 through March 27, 2017. The FSCJ Artist Series is partnering with Jax4Kids, PRI Productions, Savor...Jacksonville, the Jacksonville Public Library and many more to provide special pre-show activities from 6:30-7:30 p.m.| More
FSCJ Author Series Welcomes Dr. Temple Grandin
Throughout the 2017 Spring Term, FSCJ's annual Author Series Learning Community centered around Dr. Temple Grandin's book, "Thinking in Pictures: My Life with Autism." The learning community featured academic discussions and events that related to celebrating and supporting the unique talents of individuals with autism.| More
Academic News
Dr. Michalski Wins Charles F. Elton Best Paper Award
The Association for Institutional Research recently announced FSCJ's Director of Institutional Analytics and Research Dr. Greg V. Michalski as a recipient of the Charles F. Elton Best Paper Award. This prized award celebrates the scholarly papers presented at the Annual AIR Forum.| More
 FSCJ & Year Up Partnership Help Young Adults Succeed
Located at FSCJ's Downtown Campus, the Year Up program is designed to fast-track a young person's route to earning a two-year degree while teaching him or her the skills necessary to succeed in the workforce. FSCJ President Cynthia Bioteau said Jacksonville was prime for a program like Year Up, and FSCJ was the right partner. "We pride ourselves on being the open access to higher education in our community."| More
March 2017
Volume 3, Issue 3
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