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Tallahassee Community College in the News
TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE In the News November 14, 2015 - January 8, 2016 November 14, 2015 - January 8, 2016 TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE In the News • Tallahassee Democrat 4-6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 17-20, 23, 26-28, 31-32 • Capital Soup 7, 21-22 • Wakulla News 9, 11, 32 • WFSU News 13 • Chronicle 15-16 • Havana Herald 24 • Capitol News Service 25 • Gadsden County Times 29-30, 32 November 14, 2015 - January 8, 2016 TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE In the News Electronic Media • November 15, 2015 - WTWC - Heather Mitchell discusses TCC on “Our Issues” • November 15, 2015 - WFLA - TCC and other Florida colleges accept 100% graduation challenge • November 16, 2015 - WTXL - TCC participates in International Education Week • November 17, 2015 - WTXL - TCC receives six regional marketing awards from NCMPR • November 18, 2015 - WTXL - Wichita State University signs TCC basketball player Daishon Smith • November 30, 2015 - WTXL - TCC to participate in Discovery on Parade at FSU’s Turnbull Center • December 2, 2015 - WCTV - Discovery on Parade event featuring TCC a well-attended success • December 8, 2015 - WTLH - TMH brings therapy dogs to TCC Library to visit students • December 14, 2015 - WCTV - Pat Thomas Law Enforcement Academy graduates Class 427 • December 16, 2015 - WTXL - TCC upgrades weather equipment on campus • December 21, 2015 - WFLA - Chief Chris Summers interviewed in piece on campus security • January 6, 2016 - WTXL - TCC celebrating its 50th anniversary • January 7, 2016 - WCTV - FPSI hosts First Responders Appreciation Week event -
Visit Tallahassee
LEON COUNTY Tourist Development Council Thursday, May 4, 2017, 9:00 a.m. Board of County Commissioners Chambers 301 South Monroe Street MEETING AGENDA I. Call to Order – Bo Schmitz, Chairman • Welcome & Introduction II. Introductory Remarks by Executive Director – Kerri Post III. Request for Additional Agenda Items – Bo Schmitz IV. Public Comment V. Items for Consent Approval – Bo Schmitz • March 2, 2017 Meeting Minutes • Direct Sales, Communications, Visitor Services, Sports & Film Reports • Financial Reports: February 2017/March 2017; Year-to-Date Tax Collections • Advertising/PR Activity Report/Digital Activity and Research Reports • Staff Reports VI. General Business – Bo Schmitz • FY18 Proposed Budget and Staff Sales Plans Presentations • Opening Nights Presentation – Chris Heacox • Research Presentations – Visitor Guide Study and Red Hills International Horse Trials Report – Phillip Downs, Ph.D. and Joseph St. Germain Ph.D. • COCA Updates and Mid-Year Report – Audra Pittman, Ph.D. VII. Executive Director’s Report – Kerri Post • Bloxham/Firestone Development Update • Grant Cycle Open – Workshops 5/4/2017, 5/10/2017 and 6/14/2017 • Apalachee Regional Park (ARP) Master Plan Update VIII. Additional Business: "For the Good of the Cause" – Bo Schmitz Next Meeting: ***Wednesday, July 12, 2017*** Board of County Commissioners Commission Chambers Leon County Tourist Development Council Minutes of March 2, 2017 Meeting 9:00 A.M. TDC Members Present: Bo Schmitz-Chairman, Russell Daws, Michelle Personette, Matt Thompson, Leigh Davis, Dr. Audra Pittman, Satish “Sam” Patel, Commissioner Scott Maddox, Commissioner Nancy Miller TDC Members Absent: Commissioner Bryan Desloge, John Kelly Tourism Development Staff Present: Kerri Post, Chris Holley, Aundra Bryant, Brian Hickey, Joe Piotrowski, Laura Cassels, Andi Ratliff, Janet Roach, Gary Stogner Guests Present: Dr. -
2019-2020 Student Code of Conduct
SCHOOL BOARD OF LEON COUNTY, FLORIDA Rocky Hanna, Superintendent 2757 West Pensacola Street Tallahassee, Florida 32304-2998 (850) 487-7100 Board Members Roseanne Wood, Board Chair Dee Dee Rasmussen, Vice-Chair Georgia “Joy” Bowen Darryl Jones Alva Striplin DISTRICT CONTACTS Academic Services ............................................................. 487-7219 Early Childhood Programs Office ...................................... 922-2099 Elementary ........................................................................ 487-7175 Exceptional Student Education ......................................... 487-7160 FERPA ................................................................................ 487-7177 Health Services .................................................................. 487-7184 HIPAA ................................................................................ 487-7184 Prevention, Intervention and Equity Services ................... 487-7306 Nutrition Services .............................................................. 488-7426 Policy and Planning ........................................................... 487-7177 Professional and Community Services .............................. 487-7177 School Safety Officer ......................................................... 487-7117 Secondary .......................................................................... 487-7175 Sexual Harassment ............................................................ 487-7306 Special Programs and Sites .............................................. -
Program Book
Table of Contents 66th State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida FFFS Purpose and Objectives ……………………………………...….…….........…...2 FFFS Board of Directors ………………………………………..……......……..…......3 SSEF History ……………………………………....................................................4 – 5 RSEF Directors …………….………………….....………………………......…...…...6 Scholarships and Opportunity Awards …………………...…………..............……7 – 8 Special and Premium Awards………………………...…………..................……9 – 14 Finalists and Projects ………….………………...…………………....…....…....15 – 42 Finalists Index ………………………………………….....………….....……….43 – 47 Category Judges ………………………………….....………..…………......…..48 – 50 A FOUND ID AT R IO O L N F F O S Ye6ars of Excellence T R S I F SSEF T U N T IE URE SC 1 Florida Foundation for Future Scientists FFFS Purpose and Objectives FFFSFFFS Purpose Purpose and and Objectives Objectives The Florida Foundation for Future Scientists (FFFS) is a statewide, non-profit organization authorized by the The Florida Foundation for Future Scientists (FFFS) is a statewide, non-profit organization authorized by the 1957 Legislature of the State of Florida to discover scientific and technical talent in the schools of Florida and to 1957 Legislature of the State of Florida to discover scientific and technical talent in the schools of Florida and to encourage the pursuit of careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). In meeting its encourage the pursuit of careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). In meeting its obligations, the FFFS promotes -
Westminster Oaks
Westminster Oaks Active Senior Living Community Making a Difference in Tallahassee Community Benefit Report to the Tallahassee Community Westminster Communities of Florida • Keiser University Division of Allied Health • Florida High Retired Teachers Registered Nurse program is a not-for-profit, faith-based • Florida State University (affiliated) • Leon County School District • FSU SeniorHealth organization. • Lively Technical Center Certified Nursing Assistant • Osher Lifelong Learning Institute • Our mission is to serve senior adults by providing program • LeadingAge Florida excellent active-living communities that promote • Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at wellness and encourage active and healthy lifestyle Florida State University • Leon County Schools Intensive Training choices. • Tallahassee Community College Registered Nurse for Students with Disabilities • We are governed by a local, voluntary Board of program • Rotary Club of Tallahassee Directors. We are a responsible member of • St. Andrews Society • We have a covenant relationship with the Tallahassee. • Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce Presbyterian Church. • Tallahassee Community College (affiliated) • We serve more than 660 residents daily and employ • Westminster Communities of Florida serves senior nearly 400 staff members. • Tallahassee Senior Center adults at a wide range of income levels. We are proud • We have served the residents of Tallahassee • Westminster Retirement Communities Foundation that Westminster Gardens in Tallahassee is part of since 1982. • World Ballet our Mission of service to middle- and lower-income • Our Resident Council sponsors scholarships senior adults. We provide meeting space for: annually to further the education of our staff. • We have a commitment to good stewardship, • Alzheimer’s Project of Tallahassee which ensures that we do not spend any more Our resident and staff volunteers • Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at than we earn, and that any excess revenue is provided more than 35,000 volunteer Florida State University used to further our Mission. -
Maclay Students Explore Talents at Arts Celebration
2C » WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2016 » TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT SCHOOL & FAMILY hart School, 2750 Mission Road. SU | DO | KU Dave Green Rock Run Roll: This family-friendly event kicks off with a 2-mile fun run, followed by live music, toddler races, food Calendar trucks and other family activities. It benefits Ability1st, a nonprofit organization that provides programs and services to persons with disabilities in the Big Bend Area. Register at www.ability1st.info. 8:30 a.m.-noon. $13. SouthWood Town Thursday Center, 3196 Merchants Row. Saving Wakulla Springs Overland Tour: Go behind-the- Carolina Shag Beginner and Intermediate Lessons: scenes on a journey through the Wakulla Springs Basin with Learn to dance the smooth steps of Carolina shag to favor- Florida Springs expert, Jim Stevenson. Proceeds benefit 2 ite songs. Beginners welcome. $5 a person, 7-9 p.m. ARTS local nonprofit organizations working to protect Wakulla Afterschool, 3510 Weems Road. Springs. Tour departs from Cascades Park. 8 a.m.-noon. $18 Clogging Classes - Mountain Dews: Beginning clogging per person, $10 per student. Cascades Park, 1001 S Gadsden classes for all ages, all types of music. 6:15-7:15 p.m. Jackson St. Lodge, 2818 Apalachee Parkway. St. Stephen’s Catholic Church Craft Fair and Festival: Food Truck Thursday Featuring Tall Combo: 6-9 p.m. Festival includes craft vendors, doll clothes, bake sale, silent The Shops at Lake Ella, 1641 N Monroe St. auction, BBQ dinner, fun and games. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. St. Ste- Free Beginner West Coast Swing Dance Lessons: 6:30- phen’s Catholic Church, 1999 Natural Bridge Road, Wood- 7:30 p.m. -
ED315732.Pdf
DOCUMENT RESUME ED 315 732 CS 009 935 AUTHOR Palmer, Barbara C.; And Others TITLE An Investigation of the Effects of Newspaper-Based Instruction on Reading Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, and Writing Performance of At-Risk Middle and Secondary School Students. Final Report. PUB DATE Aug 89 NOTE 171p.; Project supported by the Knight Foundation. Several reprints in appendices will not reproduce clearly. PUB TYPE Reports - Research/Technical (143) EDRS PRICE MF01/PC07 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS Class Activities; Classroom Research; Educational Research; *High Risk Students; *Instructional Effectiveness; Learning Activities; Media Adaptation; Middle Schools; *Newspapers; Reading Comprehension; Reading Materials; Secondary Education; Sex Differences; 'Vocabulary Development; Whole Language Approach; *Writing Evaluation IDENTIFIERS Newspaper in Education Program; Whole Language Approach ABSTRACT A study investigated the effects of using aaily newspapers to supplement normal classroom instruction with at-risk secondary school students. Subjects, 627 at-risk 8th- through 12th-grade students in 41 intact classes, were assigned to one of three conditions of newspaper usage over an 18-week period. The first group received newspapers three times per week and were given related instruction using a whole language approach. The second group received newspapers three times per week without related instruction. The third group served as the control and received no newspaper supplement to normal classroom instruction. Analyses of pretest and posttest -
The Tallahassee-Leon County 2020 Census Initiative
Page 1 Table of Contents Executive Summary .................................................................................................................................... 2 Communication Plan Objectives ............................................................................................................... 4 Census Timeline ........................................................................................................................................ 10 Make It Count: Multimedia Public Information Campaign ................................................................. 12 Background on Previous Census Participation ....................................................................................... 12 Target Markets ....................................................................................................................................... 13 Communication Challenges .................................................................................................................... 15 Leon County and City of Tallahassee Strategies .................................................................................... 16 Measuring Success .................................................................................................................................... 22 Marketing and Promotional Materials ................................................................................................... 24 Page 2 Executive Summary Every 10 years an enormous effort is conducted: counting every living person -
2019-20 Florida State University Fact Book
2019-20 FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY FACT BOOK Office of Institutional Research 318 Westcott Florida State University Tallahassee, FL 32306-1359 ir.fsu.edu June 2020 Executive Summary of Statistics First Time in College (FTIC) Admission Statistics (summer/fall applications) 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Applied 26,037 28,313 30,040 29,579 30,266 29,828 29,027 35,334 50,314 58,936 Admitted 15,498 16,561 16,124 16,803 16,763 16,674 16,840 17,381 18,504 21,202 Enrolled 5,952 6,145 5,738 6,048 6,021 6,100 6,282 6,523 6,324 7,106 Average SAT Enrolled 1202.7 1205.7 1201.9 1199.5 1211.8 1206.1 1201.8 1259.0* 1279.1* 1,275.4* Average SAT 3 Enrolled 1802.9 1800.1 1795.7 1814.2 1804.5 1797.0 Average ACT Enrolled 26.4 26.5 26.7 26.9 27.2 27.1 27.1 27.6 28.2 28.4 Average High School GPA 3.76 3.79 3.85 3.88 3.92 3.91 3.95 4.02 4.07 4.07 * Beginning in 2017, the SAT test was re-designed. There is no longer a separate writing component. The scores have not been concorded. New FTIC Students by Residency (annual total) 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 2017-18 2018-19 2019-20 In-state 5,654 5,847 5,435 5,836 5,616 5,635 5,650 5,802 5,581 6,464 Out-of-State 386 382 383 502 745 609 776 758 774 700 Total 6,040 6,229 5,818 6,338 6,361 6,244 6,426 6,560 6,355 7,164 Final Student Instruction (SIF) files Student Enrollment - Fall Semesters 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Full-time Undergraduate 28,148 28,797 28,769 28,859 29,083 29,104 29,248 29,325 29,192 29,821 Part-time Undergraduate 2,857 3,054 3,174 -
TCC Announces GED Graduation GADSDEN COUNTY TIMES
TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE In the News June 13, 2015 - August 21, 2015 June 13, 2015 - August 21, 2015 TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE In the News • Tallahassee Democrat 4, 10, 12, 14, 17-18, 20-25, 27, 29-32, 34-35, 37-38, 40 • Wakulla News 5-8, 13, 16, 36, 40 • Gadsden County Times 9, 21, 28, 39-40 • WTXL 11 • 850 Magazine 15, 41 • Chronicle 18 • Havana Herald 19, 25, 39-40 • Sarasota Herald-Tribune 26 • WCTV 33 • Wakulla Neighbor 39-40 • Lamar Outdoor 42 • CaptivEyes 42 June 13, 2015 - August 21, 2015 N TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE In the News Electronic Media • June 13, 2015 - WCTV - TCC hosts African Dance Festival • June 17, 2015 - WCTV - Mike McLeod Capital City Baseball School held at TCC • June 18, 2015 - WCTV - TCC holds GED graduation ceremony • June 22, 2015 - WTXL - TCC partnering with Refuge House to combat sexual assault • June 23, 2015 - WCTV - 17th Tallahassee Fire Academy class graduates • June 24, 2015 - WTLH - WEI project budget slashed by Governor Rick Scott • June 24, 2015 - WTXL - Feleccia Moore-Davis named new TCC provost • June 29, 2015 - WCTV - TCC women’s basketball team features players from around the world • July 3, 2015 - WTLH - TCC alum Lorenzo Cain receiving heavy support in MLB All-Star vote • July 8, 2015 - WTXL - TCC extends application deadline for Central Sterile Processing program • July 9, 2015 - WCTV - Dangerous situation occurs at Florida Public Safety Institute • July 14, 2015 - WTXL - TCC alumnus Lorenzo Cain excels in MLB All-Star Game • July 23, 2015 - WALB - TCC closes campus due to power -
Resource Guide
FDLRS/Miccosukee’s Community Resource Guide For students with special needs and their families Serving Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Taylor & Wakulla Family Resources for Exceptional Education* *Including sliding scale fees Developed by 2-1-1 Big Bend, Inc. 2014-15 Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System Miccosukee Associate Center Serving Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Taylor, and Wakulla Counties Our mission: Supporting success of students with special needs achieved through the provision of quality and innovative professional development, resources, services, and connections with families, educators, community members and agencies. Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FDLRS) is a statewide network of associate and specialized centers that provides support services to exceptional student education programs. Nineteen FDLRS Associate Centers serve Florida’s 67 school districts. The four central functions are: Child Find * Parent Services * Human Resource Development * Technology 3955 West Pensacola Street Tallahassee, Florida 32304 Phone: (850) 487-2630 Fax: (850) 921-4097 Website: www.fdlrsmicco.org 2-1-1 Big Bend - June 2014 FDLRS Resource Guide i Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Parents of children with special needs often have many questions as they search for assistance. Navigating the system and finding resources to help your child can often seem overwhelming. Below is a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) and resources that can answer each question. We hope this information will assist you in meeting the needs of your child and facilitate your active participation in your child’s education and healthy development. 1. What is typical development for children birth through 5? a. Milestone Moments: Provides developmental milestones for children 0-5 years old. -
HANDBOOK for PARENTS and STUDENTS Pre-Kindergarten Through Fifth Grade 2020-2021
HANDBOOK FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS Pre-Kindergarten through Fifth Grade 2020-2021 3737 N. Meridian Road Tallahassee, FL 32312-1199 www.maclay.org/lowerschool James Milford, Head of School Charles E. Beamer, Jr., Assistant Head of School Bentley Harris, Lower School Dean and Acting Director Bentley Harris, Lower School Acting Director…….......................................................................bharris@maclay.org Bentley Harris, Lower School Dean……………………………………[email protected] Jeff Van Syckle, Guidance Counselor …......................................................................................jvansyckle@maclay.org Shana McCombs, Interim Director of Center for Learning …[email protected] Lower School Office (K-5) ............................................................................................................................................................. 668-5103 Pre-School……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….668-5018 Main Office ................................................................................................................................................................................... 893-2138 Main Office Fax ............................................................................................................................................................................ 893-7434 Middle School Office (6-8)……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….893-4981