NFCC works with its partners to strengthen our rural communities
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Alumni signing in at NFCC's 45th Anniversary 11/22/03 |
President Morris G. Steen, Jr. has said,"It is particularly important for small rural areas, cities and towns, to retain and maintain their rural identity and economic viability. We need to become as self sufficient as we possibly can."
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Pres. Steen, Sen. Al Lawson, Jim Gary, CEO of Madison Hospital |
Because the service area of North Florida Community College is so large - the largest in square miles of any Florida community college - and rural, the College strives to work closely with the citizens and communities in the area to be a resource and facilitator, sharing resources, and exchanging ideas to help our area grow and prosper.
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Annual Arbor Day tree planting with local clubs |
NFCC has established relationships with local educational entities, business, and civic organizations over the years to offer expanded opportunities in education, culture, and economic development. These partnerships have been as diverse as inviting area children on campus for an ecology day experience to hosting legislative hearings - to offering free expertise in computer networking - to teaching senior citizens to "compute." We take an active role in local chambers of commerce and development councils. We open our facilities for high school band concerts, seminars on leadership, and art shows. Our faculty and staff devote hundreds of hours in volunteer work throughout the area.
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Former Pres. McCoy and Pres. Steen |
The College connects with the communities and, in so doing, better serves its students. |
Recent partnerships
The Hamilton County School Board approved the construction of a $1.7M educational facility dedicated specifically for NFCC’s use in conducting dual enrollment and evening courses.
The Madison County School Board approved the transfer of a portion of the old Primary School property to NFCC for educational purposes.
The University of Florida approved the lease of a portion of the IFAS station in Jefferson County to NFCC for the Green Industries Institute.
RN Program Initiative: The Taylor County Board of Commissioners has committed $100,000 toward establishing an RN program at NFCC. Additionally, Workforce Florida has committed $400,000. These amounts along with the $250,000 in federal funds secured by Congressman Ander Crenshaw go far in helping NFCC achieved its RN program goal.
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Look for more information about NFCC partnerships and community involvement as this site develops over the next few months.
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