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Find out the latest news at Florida Keys Community College!

 

TIME: In Florida Keys, Residents Plan Their Own Spill Cleanup
by: Nathan Thornburgh

June 14, 2010-- A small island in the middle of a big ocean, Key West has always made a virtue of its isolation. In 1982, for example, an onerous Border Patrol checkpoint on U.S. Route 1, which links the Keys to mainland Florida, resulted in the island's declaring itself the autonomous Conch Republic. This was, of course, mostly a joke ("We Seceded Where Others Failed" was its e pluribus unum), but the mayor's declaration of independence did include a twinge of real anger and a vow that "we have no intention of suffering in the future at the hands of fools and bureaucrats." Click here to read more.
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Athletes to Compete in FKCC Swim Around Key West

Long-distance swimming enthusiasts are to compete in a 12.5-mile open-water swim Saturday, June 12, on a route that circumnavigates the island of Key West. Click here to read more.

Read related article: "Swimmer Goes for Record in Familiar Waters" by Key West Citizen Staff Writer J.W.Cooke.

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FKCC Hosts Emergency Forum to Discuss Oil Spill Impact on Florida Keys

May 4, 2010—FKCC will host a community-wide forum to discuss the potential impact and urgent issues that the Florida Keys will be facing in the coming weeks after the recent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Click here to read more.
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FKCC Celebrates National Nurses Week:  Recognizes Supporters and Graduates 19 New Nurses

April 30, 2010— In celebration of National Nurses Week, Florida Keys Community College will host a presentation and luncheon .  Read more
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FKCC’s Student Art Show Showcases Student Talent

April 28, 2010— Florida Keys Community College invites the community to attend the annual Student Art Show. Read more.
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Be "Alchohol-Wise," Win an iPod 
by Particpating in the FREE Online Class

Under a grant from the Florida Department of Children and Families, and as part of a 2 year student health services pilot program, FKCC has entered into a partnership with A Positive Step of Monroe County to provide students with free access to an online alcohol prevention and intervention program called Alcohol-Wise.
 
Over the next two years, we will be looking for students aged 17 to 20 years old to volunteer to take this course. Your participation is completely voluntary and every year, the first 250 students who complete the course will receive a $10.00 rebate against any purchase at FKCC’s store as compensation for their participation.
 
Also, all students regardless of their age that complete the course will be automatically entered into a lottery drawing for an Apple 32GB iPod touch (retail value $350.00).  Click here for more information about the program and the online course.
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FKCC Celebrates Nat'l Poetry Month with "Pot Luck Poetry"

April 27, 2010— At the heart of National Poetry Month, Florida Keys Community College held its third annual “Pot Luck Poetry Reading”...Read more.
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Celebrate National Library Week & National Poetry Month at FKCC

April 8, 2010— Florida Keys Community College will host a string of events to celebrate National Poetry Month and National Library Week the week of April 11-17 in the Library Gallery on the Key West campus.   Read more.
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FKCC Retains Tyree Through 2012; “Interim” to be Dropped from Title June 15

March 22, 2010—The District Board of Trustees of Florida Keys Community College voted unanimously to extend the contract of Interim President Dr. Larry W. Tyree through June 2012.  Read more.
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FKCC puts disadvantaged on college track
BY JOHN L. GUERRA Citizen Staff

Katlin Rahming is only in the sixth grade but she's already been to college.  "We go on field trips to learn about college and different workplaces where college is required," the earnest-sounding 13-year-old said Friday. "I'm trying to decide between news reporter or business associate," as a career, she added. Read More
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Congresswoman brings Holocaust Survivors to FKCC

March 15, 2010—Florida Keys Community College will host the only public stop of U.S. Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen’s Holocaust Survivors Florida Keys Tour on Monday, March 22. Click here to read more. 
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Lower Keys Women’s Club Annual Fashion Show Supports FKCC Nurses

March 9, 2010—The Lower Keys Women’s Club held their annual fashion show luncheon at the Grand Key Resort last month to benefit nursing students at Florida Keys Community College.  Read more.
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FKCC Graduates 39th Basic Law Enforcement Academy

March 8, 2010—Florida Keys Community College’s Institute of Criminal Justice graduated six officers from its 39th Basic Law Enforcement Academy. Read more.
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FKCC Library Gallery Displays Rhoades’ Collection of Marvel Comic Book Art

February 25, 2010—FKCC welcomes a unique and rare collection of comic book art on loan from Shirrel Rhoades, local film critic, writer, and former Executive Vice President of Marvel Entertainment and Publisher of Marvel Comics.  Read more.
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FKCC Graduates First Upper Keys-Based Basic Law Enforcement Academy

February 11, 2010—Florida Keys Community College’s Institute of Criminal Justice will celebrate the completion of its first Basic Law Enforcement academy administered in the Upper Keys.  Read More
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FKCC's Libriary Gallery Hosts Artisit and Authors

February 3, 2010—Florida Keys Community College’s Library Gallery announces a full and varied schedule of free culturally-stimulating artistic and literary events planned to take place throughout the spring semester in the Library Gallery on the Key West campus. Click here to read full story.

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Real World Experience:
FKCC students turn classroom lessons into business opportunities

The Citizen, December 20, 2009
By Anne-Margaret Swary
Ayear ago, Bartosz Ilczuk was sitting in classes at Florida Keys Community College learning about marketing techniques and business plans.  Now the 23-year-old Key West High School graduate is running his own business, Keys Auto Spa & Detailing, while he continues to work toward an associate degree. Read More
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FKCC Holds First Fall Nursing Graduation and Pinning Ceremony

December 11, 2009—Florida Keys Community College’s Nursing Program held a pinning ceremony for graduates of the Associate of Science in Nursing program today, Friday, December 11, 2009 at 4:00 p.m.  Read More
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FKCC’s Criminal Justice Institute Graduates 45th Corrections Academy

December 10, 2009—Florida Keys Community College’s Institute of Criminal Justice held a graduation ceremony for its 45th Corrections Basic Recruit Academy on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at 10:00a.m. Read More
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FKCC Provides Holiday Cheer to Children of Challenged Students

December 2, 2009—Throughout the year, Florida Keys Community College’s Office of Financial Aid helps hundreds ofstudents obtain the financial support they need to achieve their educational goals.  Read More
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FKCC Enrollment Management Team Praised Internationally

In case you don’t already know, FKCC has a rocking Enrollment Management team, who’s efforts have contributed to our growing enrollment figures (20% increase from Fall 08 to Fall 09)!  The EM team, comprised of Bryan Gilchrist, Mike Cruz, Cheryl Malsheimer, Liz Love, and Linda MacMinn, have been recognized by Sungard for best practices for the implementation of the company’s new Banner Relationships Management software.  Bryan and Mike presented at Sungard’s last international summit in Philadelphia; and the two, plus Liz will present at the upcoming summit in April in San Francisco.  Click here to read the article.   
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Holiday Flea Market To Benefit College

November 5, 2009—The Florida Keys Educational Foundation will sponsor a Holiday Flea Market at the Key West Campus... Read More
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FKCC Ceramics Department Celebrates Thanksgiving with “Art of the Brush” Workshop, Baron Mural Tribute

November 6, 2009—Florida Keys Community College’s Ceramics Department and its student club, Mud-Pi, will host a three-day open house extravaganza over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, November 27th-29th on the Key West Campus.  Read More.

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Tyree Takes Helm as FKCC Interim President

November 2, 2009—Dr. Lawrence Tyree of Sarasota officially became Interim President of Florida Keys Community College on November 1st and will arrive at the Key West campus on November 16th. 

Dr. Tyree’s extensive career in Florida’s community colleges includes serving as president at Gulf Coast Community College for 12 years, as well as Santa Fe Community College for 11 years.  He has experience as an interim president, having held that position five times at community colleges across the country since 2002.  He was also a Professor and Director of the University of Florida’s Institute of Higher Learning. Read More.
 
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 Read FKCC's 2009
Report to the Community


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FKCC EMT Program Re-Accredited

October 12, 2009—The Florida Department of Health approved re-accreditation of Florida Keys Community College’s Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program through September 2011.    Read More.
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New Study Center- The ISLE- Expands Academic Support for FKCC Students

September 29, 2009—Florida Keys Community College announces the expansion of its academic support services with the opening of the ISLE or Interactive Student Learning Environment.  This first-of-its-kind tutoring and study center is located in room B206 on the Key West campus and is open Monday through Friday, beginning September 28, 2009. Read More
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FKCC WELCOMES MARTIN, O’BANNON TO BOARD OF TRUSTEES  

August 5, 2009—Florida Keys Community College will welcome Dr. Antoinette Martin and Anne O’Bannon to their District Board of Trustees at its monthly board meeting today at 5:00pm in the board room of the Key West Campus.  Governor Charlie Crist made the appointments late last week.  Read More.
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HEMINGWAY LOOK-ALIKES AWARD SCHOLARHIPS TO FKCC STUDENTS

July 24, 2009-- To kick-off the festivities for the famed three-day Hemingway Look-Alike Contest, the group of past “Papas” that make up the Hemingway Look-Alike Society celebrated their ongoing philanthropic efforts to provide scholarships to worthy Florida Keys Community College students. Read More.
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FKCC GROWTH ALLOWS FOR EMPLOYEE RAISES

July 13, 2009—Florida Keys Community College President Dr. Jill Landesberg-Boyle formally announced that the college has granted 4% raises to all full-time employees and 3% raises to all adjunct faculty.  The raises, which were approved by the college’s district Board of Trustees at their June meeting, went into effect July 1st.  Read More
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DIVEHEART MAKES LIVE CHANGING TRIP TO FKCC

July 6, 2009--  Florida Keys Community College was once again the destination for a group of inspirational adventurers seeking to overcome disabilities through the healing powers of diving.  Diveheart, a Chicago-based non-profit, organized the trip to FKCC’s James E. Lockwood Jr. School of Diving and Underwater Technology last week.  Read More.
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Summer Youth Employment Program
By: Josie Koler of THE WEEKLY NEWSPAPERS

July 3, 2009-- Not all islanders are taking the summer to sit back and unwind. Some are taking advantage of a cutting edge program at Florida Keys Community College. The educational institution is partnering with the South Florida Workforce to ready young adults, perhaps lacking the proper direction necessary, to prepare for the future.  Read More
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Into the FKCC Dive Lagoon
By Josie Koler of THE WEEKLY NEWSPAPERS
Jul 03, 2009 | Keys Diving | Dive Report

SCUBA isn’t comparable to riding a bike. Once you stop, the skills, and perhaps you, can get lost at sea. So, when The Weekly Newspapers was offered a “refresher” course at the instruction of Dr. Patrick Rice, Ph.D., Florida Keys Community College’s new Dean of Marine Science & Technology, we did an underwater backwards flip, some day planner orchestrating and some playing in the pool, before suiting up to dive the FKCC Dive Lagoon. Read more.
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FKCC Welcomes Tugboat “Mary P.”

June 19, 2009—Florida Keys Community College welcomed a new addition to its fleet this past Thursday—a perky, red and black miniature tugboat by the name of “Mary P.”  Festivities, geared towards children, were held at the FKCC lagoon and included music, juggling performers, storytellers and boat rides. Read More.
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SWIMMERS TO COMPETE IN FKCC'S 12.5-MILE SWIM AROUND KEY WEST JUNE 13

Long-distance swimming enthusiasts are to compete in a 12.5-mile open-water swim Saturday, June 13, on a route that completely circumnavigates the island of Key West.  Solo swimmers and relay teams of two to six people are to compete in the annual Florida Keys Community College Swim Around Key West. The popular race, which drew more than 100 entrants in 2008, is set to begin at 8:30 a.m. at the Southernmost Resorts’ beach at the Atlantic Ocean end of Key West’s Duval Street. Read More.  Click here to read a related article from the Key West Citizen
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KEY WEST CITIZEN: College Budget Allows for Expansion

By: John Guerra
June 4, 2009- Despite the national economic crisis and statewide budget cuts, Florida Keys Community College will receive an almost 5 percent funding increase it plans to use to expand staff, programs and capital projects.
 
Federal stimulus money and revenue from having more students helped boost the budget by $433,000, to $9.68 million this year from $9.25 million last year. The college received $479,262 in stimulus funds and projects an additional $429,154 in tuition and student fees, to $2.99 million from $2.56 million. Read More.
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FKCC Improves Emergency Preparedness and Communication with Implementation of Connect-ED® Service

May 26, 2009- Florida Keys Community College announced today the immediate deployment of the Connect-ED® communication service from Blackboard Connect Inc. to provide FKCC leaders with the ability to reach students, faculty and staff with time-sensitive information within minutes. 
 
In all, the multi-modal service helps officials reach out to students and staff via:
  • Voice messages to home phones, work phones, cell phones, and even e-mail addresses
  • Text messages to cell phones, PDAs, networked digital signage, and other text-based devices
  • Text messages to e-mail accounts
  • Messages to TTY/TDD receiving devices for the hearing impaired
Read More
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MSNBC FEATURES FKCC’S SHARK EXPERT, LIVE!

Tune in to MSNBC News on Friday May 22, 2009 to see live coverage of Florida Keys Community College’s Dean of Marine Sciences, Dr. Patrick Rice, as he shows off his pioneering research in shark repellent technology at the new Aqua Ranch on Long Key.  Throughout the day, MSNBC News anchors will go live to correspondent Ron Mott, who will interview Dr. Rice about FKCC’s marine science programs and the latest scientific developments with SharkDefense Technologies, an organization partnering with the college.  The segments will feature demonstrations with bonnet head sharks, including experiments with shark-repelling magnets, alloys, and chemicals.   Read More

Read a related article: Shark Repellent Metal Alloys Available

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FKCC Graduates 44th Corrections Academy

May 21, 2009—Florida Keys Community College’s Institute of Criminal Justice graduated 17 corrections officers at a ceremony for its 44th Corrections Basic Recruit Academy on Thursday, May 21, 2009 at 3:00pm in the Tennessee Williams Theatre at the College’s Key West Campus.  Read more.
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Unprecedented Gift Assures New Depths in FKCC Underwater Education

May 12, 2009—At a time where cut-backs are the norm, Florida Keys Community College is able to announce  monumental expansions and improvements to its diving program, thanks to an unprecedented $1 million bequest.  The Florida Keys Educational Foundation, a direct-support organization of FKCC, will recognize the generosity of scuba diving forefather James E. Lockwood, Jr. during a ceremony on Friday, May 15, 2009 at 4:00pm at the Dive Lagoon on the Key West campus. The college’s school of diving will be named the James E. Lockwood, Jr. School of Diving and Underwater Technology for its historic benefactor.  Read More.
 
Read related articles by clicking the links below:
Key West Citizen: College Gets $1M Donation for Dive Program by John Guerra
Key West The Newspaper: College Gets Huge Gift to Develop Scuba Program
Key West Weekly: Into the FKCC Dive Lagoon by Josie Koler
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KEYNOTER: Like Father, Like Daughter

By: Sean Kinney May 9, 2009-Florida Keys Community College on Friday graduated 23 students from its nursing program.  While it's special for all of the graduates, it's even more so for new nurse Bob Guhl, 45, who received his nursing pin on Friday in Key West.  Today, he's in Miami pinning his daughter Josie Schreder-Guhl -- who is graduating from the nursing program at Barry University. Read More
 
Click here to see the Keynoter's Gallery of FKCC's 2009 Nursing Pinning Ceremony by Karen Quist.
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Florida Keys Community College Celebrates National Nurses Week

Florida Keys Community College invites the community to celebrate National Nurses Week with a presentation, exhibit and reception on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at 10:00am in the Library of the college’s Key West campus.  National Nurses Week, celebrated annually throughout the United States, begins May 6, marked as RN Recognition Day and ends on May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, founder of the nursing as a modern profession.  Read More.
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KEY WEST CITIZEN: Round-the-clock Watch Keeps Vandenberg Safe

By Mandy Bolen Citizen Staff
April 28, 2009--Dive instructors and advanced scuba students from the Florida Keys Community College are helping mitigate safety concerns aboard the Gen. Hoyt S. Vandenberg while the reef-to-be is docked at Truman Waterfront. The students and instructors are joining the paid security staff that remains on board at all times to monitor the ship for flood or fire. Read More
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Florida Keys Community College Implements SunGard Higher Education Enrollment Management Solution Two Months Ahead of Schedule
Banner Recruiting & Admissions Relationships and Performance Solutions Will Help College Better Manage and Measure Enrollment Efforts

 MALVERN, PA, April 15, 2009 — Florida Keys Community College (FKCC) has implemented the Banner Recruiting & Admissions Relationships and Performance solutions from SunGard Higher Education (www.sungardhe.com/EM) two months ahead of schedule in an effort to help manage and measure its enrollment efforts. Read More
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Congresswoman Gives American Government Lecture at FKCC

April 2, 2009—Florida Keys Community College’s students, faculty, staff, and community members welcomed Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen to the Key West campus this past Friday.  The group gathered in the college’s library to hear a lesson from the Congresswoman, who was invited to be a guest History Instructor. The Congresswoman, a senior member of the Florida Congressional Delegation and former Florida certified teacher, presented a lesson on “American Government and Politics”.  Read More.
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DiveBum and Florida Keys Community College Team Up for Underwater Film Projects

Key Largo, FL – DiveBum Underwater Studios announces an exclusive working arrangement with Florida Keys Community College to provide a vast array of film and production services to the college.  DiveBum’s expertise in underwater filing, photography and full post-production capabilities uniquely positions the studio to advance the Marine Science programs and mission. Read More.

Click below to read a related story published by The Key West CItizen on March 15, 2009 by Rober Silk, Free Press Staff: SEA-ING IS BELIEVING
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MIAMI HERALD: Unlocking mystery of the deep: Looe Key reef getting a road map: A college class is bringing the underwater world of Looe Key to a 3D map that points out places of interest

By: Cammy Clark
LOOE KEY -- Equipped with floating GPS units, side scan sonar and waterproof paper, college students dove 25 feet down into an underwater classroom with a pioneering assignment: create a three-dimensional, interactive map of a reef.  Read More.
WATCH THE VIDEO on the MIAMI HERALD website.
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From the Shores of the Southernmost City to the Steps of Capitol Hill: Keys College Contingent Meets with Congressional Leaders in Washington, D.C.

February 20, 2009-- Florida Keys Community College President Dr. Jill Landesberg-Boyle joined by faculty and staff members traveled to Washington, D.C. last week meet with Congressional leaders, including educational advocate and friend of the College, Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen. Read more.
WATCH a brief Video Clip of FKCC Contingent with Representative Ros-Lehtinen
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Preschool Students Get College Lesson in Ceramics

February 19, 2009—A pre-kindergarten class from Gerald Adams Elementary School visited Florida Keys Community College’s Ceramics department for a fun-filled, educational Valentine’s Day field trip.  FKCC ceramics instructor Jay Gogin gave a lesson about pottery.  Then, with aid from veteran student Raquel Ferrand-Jankowski, Gogin helped the students create “pinch pots”, which they decorated with clay hearts. Read more.
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FROM ONE CLASS TO ANOTHER:
FKCC Students Present to Leadership Monroe Students

February 17, 2009—Florida Keys Community College students recently participated in a panel discussion as part of Leadership Monroe County’s (LMC) day-long session “Education in the Keys”.   The student panelists shared information about themselves including why they chose FKCC, the highlights of their academic experience, career plans and leadership characteristics they felt were important for the success of CEO’s and government leaders. Read more.
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FKCC ART PROFESSOR TO SHOW AT UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA

February 11, 2009—Florida Keys Community College, known for its outstanding art and culture courses, will have its art professor debut an encaustic art collection at the University of South Carolina’s Curtis R. Harley Art Gallery later this month. Read more.
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Hemingway Look-Alikes Donate to FKCC Scholarships

February 9, 2009—The Hemingway Look-Alike Society (HLAS) donated $5,000 to the Florida Keys Educational Foundation, the direct support organization to Florida Keys Community College, to fund scholarships for aspiring journalists and nurses. Read more.
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FKCC's Virtual Campus Booms

February 5, 2009—The unprecedented enrollment growth at Florida Keys Community College has been quite visible over the past month.  Back-packed students are bustling throughout campus, eager to attend their Spring semester classes.  But what you may not see are the 500-plus students who are attending classes via FKCC’s Virtual Campus. Read more.
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Keys Center for Girls Honors FKCC President

January 26, 2009— Students representing The Keys Center (formerly PACE) presented an award for “excellence” to Florida Keys Community College President, Dr. Jill Landesberg-Boyle, at the College’s December Board of Trustees meeting. Read more
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Keynoter: FKCC'S GROWTH WILL ONLY HELP THE KEYS

January 14, 2009 Letter to the Editor: While our community is, understandably, looking for economic diversity, we are fortunate to have a flourishing bright spot in our own back yard. Florida Keys Community College has posted unprecedented enrollment growth in the past year, making FKCC the state's fastest-growing community college by a mile. read more
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FKCC'S MARINE SCIENCES PROFESSOR TO APPEAR ON ESPN2 FISHING PROGRAM

January 9, 2009-- Florida Keys Community College’s Marine Sciences Director, Dr. Patrick Rice, will be featured in two upcoming episodes of ESPN2’s “Vida del Mar”.  The new show, which chronicles marine life with breathtaking underwater footage, is hosted by Captain Jose Wejebe of the popular sport fishing show, “The Spanish Fly”.  The two shows will focus on Dr. Rice’s pioneering research in the field of shark repellents. read more
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CLASS PUTS SOLAR POWER IN HANDS OF PROS: FKCC HELPS HARNESS THE SUN

(Source: Florida Keys Keynoter, Marathon, FL) By Karen Quist, Florida Keys Keynoter, Marathon 
December 7, 2008-- Florida Keys Community College is breaking new ground with one of its latest offerings, a 40-hour course on installing solar power systems.  The noncredit course, which was offered in the fall and will be offered again starting in February, is taught by Doug Gregory of the University of Florida/Monroe County Extension Service. read more
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FKCC SPRING 2009 REGISTRATION UNDERWAY THROUGHOUT THE KEYS

December 6, 2008—Registration is underway at Florida Keys Community College for the Spring Term which will begin Monday, January 5, 2009.  New and returning students may register at the Key West, Marathon, and Coral Shores campuses.  Online registration is also available online for returning students. read more
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FKCC WINS INTERACTIVE MEDIA AWARD FOR “OUTSTANDING” WEBSITE

December 5, 2008—Florida Keys Community College was recognized for their newly re-vamped website with an Interactive Media “Outstanding Achievement” Award.  Third Wave Digital, the Georgia-based advertising group that designed and developed the website, entered FKCC in to the national competition. read more
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KEYS CENTER FOR GIRLS/ FKCC DUAL ENROLLMENT STUDENTS PRESENT BUSINESS PLANS

December 4, 2008—Students in FKCC Professor Brittany Snyder’s dual enrollment Introduction to Business course had a special opportunity last week to demonstrate their knowledge and entrepreneurial spirit to a few of the community’s educational leaders. read more
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FKCC TO HOST CAMPUS VISITATION WEEKEND

November 19, 2008—Florida Keys Community College will host its first ever Campus Visitation Weekend this Friday, November 21st and Saturday, November 22nd at the College’s main campus in Stock Island.  The purpose of the event is to orient potential students and their parents with the many degree and certificate options available at FKCC and the steps needed to enroll as a student. read more
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ISLAND LIVING CAMPUS FOUNDATION WORKS TO BRING STUDENT HOUSING TO MAIN CAMPUS

November 14, 2008—Florida Keys Community College’s newly created direct-support organization, the Island Living Campus Foundation Inc. is already working hard to meet the request from FKCC’s Board of Trustees to facilitate and oversee the development of student housing on the College’s main campus in Stock Island. read more
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YACHT CLUBS OF THE AMERICAS CEO DONATES SAFE HOME FOR FKCC BOAT

November 14, 2008-- Recently, Mr. Steeven Knight, Founder and CEO of Yacht Clubs of the Americas and newly appointed Florida Keys Educational Foundation Board member, donated a pristine dry dock space for the Florida Keys Community College (FKCC) Marine Science and Technology boat.  read more
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FKCC NOW A ‘PEARSON VUE’ TESTING SITE
October 26, 2008-- The Key West Campus of Florida Keys Community College is now an approved Pearson Vue testing site.  Keys residents can save time and money by taking exams required for a variety of professions, right at home in Key West.  Examinations to be offered will include... read more
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It's Shark Away by Ronko!  Actually, This Might Really Work, According to a Keys Researcher
October 25, 2008-- Shark-attack movies have been terrifying moviegoers since Steven Spielberg's Academy Award-winning 1975 thriller "Jaws." But Florida Keys Community College professor Patrick Rice may have ruined that plot line for Hollywood directors. read more
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PRESIDENT AND SUPERINTENDENT COLLABORATION FOR DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAM PAYS OFF FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND PARENTS, Program grows by 30%
October 23, 2008-- Florida Keys Community College President Dr. Jill Landesberg-Boyle and Monroe County School Superintendent Randy Acevedo joined forces to provide more Dual Enrollment (free college credit) opportunities to Monroe County high school students. read more
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Third Wave Digital launches the newly redesigned web presence for Florida Keys Community College
Macon, GA, October 22, 2008 -- Third Wave Digital, a web design and web development firm headquartered in Macon, Georgia with offices in Atlanta, Georgia and Orlando, Florida, announced the launch of a completely redesigned web presence...read more 

Hodges University and Florida Keys Community College Build on Management Degree
Thanks to an articulation agreement between Florida Keys Community College and Hodges University, students wanting to pursue a bachelor's degree will be able to do so locally...read more

Florida College to Study Impact of New Artificial Reef
By CCTIMES, Published November 23, 2007
Florida Keys Community College (FKCC) has started a study to determine the impact of the Vandenberg artificial reef on diving and fishing activities in the lower Florida Keys. read more

Hope Floats for Revamping Historic Vessel
The "Grand Old Lady" got a good scrubbing Saturday, the first step toward a stem to stern makeover...read more

New FKCC Class Focuses on Primary Election
If you can eat lunch and talk politics at the same time, there's a Floriday Keys Community College course for you...read more

College Environmental Center Revitalized for Green Learning
Florida Keys Community College kick-off the first in a series of community action projects aimed at enhancing the campus with a focus on the environment...read more

FKCC Hosts First Ever Donor Appreciation Dinner
Florida Keys Community College held its first Scholarship Donor Appreciation Dinner on Friday, October 5th...read more

FKCC Teaches Business Solutions for Entrepreneurs
Florida Keys Community College is offered a special class for entrepreneurs at its main campus in Key West...read more

Hemingway Look-A-Likes Provide Scholarships for FKCC
The Hemingway Look-Alike Society donated $5000 to the Florida Keys Educational Foundation to fund scholarships for journalism and nursing...read more

FKCC Approved for Certified Nursing Assistant Program
Florida Keys Community College has expanced it Allied Health programs to include a new Certified Nursing Assistant, C.N.A. training program...read more