BlueWave News-January 2023

BlueWave News

January 2023

Spring 2023 Data Summit

Connect with colleagues at the Achieve@FSCJ Spring 2023 Data Summit – Dashboards, Architecture and Outcomes…Oh My! The Data Summit will provide an in-depth review and analysis of the Student Services Dashboard and Architecture for Student Success to include Student Learning Outcomes. Each segment will highlight one or more student stories and include participant interaction demonstrating the practical application of the principles discussed.

Event Details

Friday, February 10, 2023

9 a.m.-noon

ATC, T-140/141 & Virtual Via WebEx

Registration:

In-person session: Click Here
Live online session: Click Here

This meeting is part of FSCJ’s ATD efforts and is one of three Collegewide events that we will host in 2022-23. With questions, please email Dr. Jerrett Dumouchel at jerrett.dumouchel@fscj.edu. Your attendance counts for three non-credit hours of professional development toward the One Percent Salary Incentive.

Family Literacy Fair

Faculty, staff, students and the community are invited to our Family Literacy Fair on February 11 from 9 a.m. to noon at FSCJ North Campus. This event is intended to engage young readers from kindergarten to sixth grade. There will be book giveaways (while supplies last), story reading, snow cones, face painting and much more.

READ USA and the Jacksonville Public Library will also be in attendance to help the children and all participants celebrate and inspire the love of reading.

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Student Success Awards

Faculty and staff are invited to nominate one to three students from your respective courses, academic programs, student organizations or workplace for the Celebration of Student Success.

Students may be selected from the Summer 2022, Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 Terms for the following categories:

Academic Achievement, Inspirational Achievement, Outstanding Student Worker, Outstanding Student Leadership. Click on the green button to submit your nominations via the online form.

Make a Nomination

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Beyond the Big Screen

Beyond the Big Screen is our new, annual literary and film program. This year, the Series will focus on the science fiction novel, “The Martian,” by Andy Weir.

There will be art and essay contests and different engagement activities, including:

Science in Action!

Tuesday, February 28, 11 a.m.-noon

Kent Campus, E-104

"The Martian" Screening

Wednesday, March 1, 5 p.m.

South Campus, Wilson Center

A LibGuide is available here. Copies of the book are still available so get yours while supplies last. Click here.

New Website Launch

We are excited to announce that the all-new FSCJ.edu is on track to launch on January 30! The redesign, a Six Sigma project which began in 2021 with Collegewide discussions and more than a year of development, is nearing completion. The result is a more dynamic, streamlined experience for site visitors.

Students will soon receive information about the coming launch to drive excitement and to let them know what to expect.

You can click on the green button below to preview the site. Please keep in mind that this is not the final product. Some links may be inactive, content may be missing, etc. With questions, contact communications@fscj.edu.

Preview Site

SACSCOC Reaffirmation Update

FSCJ is currently undergoing the ten-year SACSCOC reaffirmation process, which is comprised of four parts: off-site review, on-site review, SACSCOC Board of Trustees review, and the development and implementation of a quality enhancement plan (QEP).

Make note of the following important dates:

March 1, 2023 – FSCJ submits compliance certificate
Late April/Early May – Off-site review report returned
May 31, 2023 – SACSCOC VP virtual advisory visit
September 11, 2023 – Response reports and QEP due to on-site committee
October 23-26, 2023 – On-site visit
June 2024 – Review and decision by the SACSCOC Board of Trustees

Over the next few OnPoint calls, updates will be shared regarding various aspects of the reaffirmation process and the QEP.

Student Career Services Events

We’re excited to share two great career and internship opportunities for our students taking place in February. The IT Career Fair will be on Wednesday, February 22 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Advanced Technology Center, T-140/141, and our Culinary and Hospitality Career Day will be held Monday, February 27 from 2-5 p.m. at Downtown Campus, Building A. We’re looking forward to connecting students with local, regional and national employers.

Contact erica.mack@fscj.edu for more information.

January Recruitment Update

Happy New Year! We are excited to introduce our new Associate Director for Student Recruitment Nichole Harris. Nichole has been a valued member of our recruitment team for two years and is excited to begin her new leadership role.

She earned her bachelor’s degree from FSCJ in Information Technology and Telecommunications and is a Jacksonville native. Nichole enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, as well as playing adult league soccer in her spare time.

We are jumping right into 2023 and have a number of events coming up to help engage future students. If you know someone who is interested in joining the FSCJ family, be sure to send them our way at welcome@fscj.edu.

Faculty and Staff Accomplishments

Congratulations to Janice Van Delinder, one of our Dual Enrollment faculty for SLS1103 who also teaches at Yulee High School. She received the Governor DeSantis Excellence in Education Award for excellence in the classroom and her efforts teaching Native American History. The inaugural student and educator contest, offered through a collaboration between the Seminole Tribe of Florida, Volunteer Florida and the Department of Education, focused on the theme of “Celebrating the Achievements of Native American Floridians.” Read more.

Congratulations to the following employees for completing FSCJ Certificate programs!

Technology Certificate

Brian Keene, Laboratory Manager

Diversity at FSCJ Certificate

Bonnie Lucey, Campus Dual Enrollment Coordinator

Administrative Assistant Certificate

Shakura Jackson, Student Success Advisor I

Facilities Updates

The Facilities Team has been hard at work, updating and upgrading spaces across the College. Check out some highlights below:

Recently completed

BAS Controls Upgrade, AO
HVAC Ventilation Upgrades (Bldgs D, T, A), Downtown
HVAC Ventilation Upgrades (Towers 1, 2, 3, 4 & 6 AHUs), North
BAS Controls Upgrade and VAV Replacement, Nassau
HVAC Ventilation Upgrades (Bldg M1, W & G), South

Projects in progress

Ongoing Collegewide:

Scan/Digitize Facilities Plans
Master Plan, 5-Year Plant Survey
Air & Ventilation Enhancement (CARES Act), Downtown, Kent, North and South
Exterior Door Lock Conversion to Access Control System, Downtown, Kent and North

Cecil Center:

Construction, San Jose Early College

Deerwood Center:

Center Stage Elevator Modernization
Nursing Expansion (Phase I & II)

Downtown Campus:

Human Resources Renovation, AO
150-Ton Chiller Replacement, ATC
Chillers, Pumps and Cooling Tower Replace (C Bldg)
20+ Year Re-roof, Multiple Bldgs
Building Envelope Study (A, B, C & D Bldgs)
Building Envelope Removal/Replace Curtain Wall, URC

Nassau Center:

Commercial Vehicle Driving Grant
Nursing Expansion (Phase I & II)
Classroom Upgrades, Furniture

North Campus:

Cardiovascular Tech, Remodel
Parking Lots 1-4 and 6 Repave & JTA Bus Stop Relocation
Restroom Upgrades (A Bldg)

South Campus:

Chiller and Pump Replacement
Veteran Support Center (U Bldg)
Door Access Control Upgrade (D & T Bldgs)
Cybersecurity Lab (B-107)

Projects in planning

Cecil Center:

Gun Range Assessment
Exterior Door Access Control Upgrade (Cecil-North & South)

Deerwood Center:

Common Area Flooring

Downtown Campus:

Follett Bookstore Renovation

Kent Campus:

Pavement Repairs, Borings/Restripe
Continue Door Access Control Upgrade (E, F & G Bldgs)
Follett Bookstore Renovation
Student Life (SGA) Meeting Room

Nassau Center:

Exterior Door Access Control Upgrade (A/B & T Bldgs)

North Campus:

Student Services Update
Surgical Tech - 2nd Floor (A Bldg), Programming & Conceptual Design
Tower 3, Restrooms
Towers, Continue Nonslip Coating & Treads
Ceiling Tiles, 3rd Floor (C Bldg)
SIM Center Restrooms (E Bldg)
Negative Pressure Correction (C & D Bldgs)
Continue Door Access Control Upgrade (B, C, D, E & F Bldgs)
Pavement Resurface (CJC Skills Pad & Track)

South Campus:

Follett Bookstore Renovation
Science Lab Negative Pressure Correction (E & F Bldgs)
Replace existing duct board with metal duct (C & D Bldgs)
Wilson Center Sculpture
20+ Year Re-roof, Multiple Bldgs
Pavement Resurface (Skills Pad & EVOC Course

Get to Know Your A&P Colleagues: Aaron Holland

January's Administrative & Professional Collaborative (APC) spotlight shines on Director of Admissions and Enrollment Services Aaron Holland. As part of the division of Student Services, he leads the areas of residency records processing and enrollment coaching. His teams are focused on creating a more efficient and seamless application and enrollment process for new and returning students.

Learn More

In the News

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BlueWave News Quiz

Test your knowledge. To ensure all faculty and staff have an opportunity to submit answers, the quiz winners will be selected at random from entries with all questions answered correctly. You have until 6 p.m. on the day the newsletter is distributed to email your answers to bluewavenews@fscj.edu. The three winners will receive a BlueWave prize pack! Please note: Previous quiz winners, while eligible to submit answers, are not eligible for additional prizes for six months.

1) Where will the Family Literacy Fair be held?

a. Jacksonville Public Library

b. North Campus

c. Downtown Campus

d. Campus Bookstores

2) When is the Spring Data Summit?

a. February 10

b. February 11

c. February 28

d. March 1

3) Where will the screening of "The Martian" will be held?

a. Nassau Center