August 2018 College Accomplishments
August 2018
New UFF Contract Indian River Roundtable
The college successfully negotiated a new three-year
collective bargaining agreement with the United Faculty
of Florida Brevard Chapter for 2018-21. (Employee
Relations, Financial Management, Trustee Relations) At the invitation of college President Dr. Jim Richey, the
campaign for Florida governor came to the college in a
roundtable discussion with then-candidate and now Gov.
Ron DeSantis on severe problems facing the pollution-
damaged Indian River Lagoon. (Community Awareness)
Highlights:
• The basic annual faculty salary will increase $1,000 in
2018-19; $1,250 in 2019-20; and $1,500 in 2020-21.
• The salary for new faculty hired will increase the
same amounts.
• UFF members ratified the contract 187 to 18.
• The new agreement recognizes the professionalism
and dedication of EFSC faculty.
• It ensures students will continue benefiting from the
knowledge and personalized instruction that faculty
bring to the classroom.
• This is the third, three-year contract successfully
negotiated with the UFF under the leadership of Dr.
Jim Richey since he became college president in 2012.
Fall Term Enrollment
The Fall Term brought nearly 15,700 students to the
college, with solid enrollment numbers in all of our key
program areas. (Student Enrollment, Diversity Initiatives,
Employee Relations, Financial Management, Trustee
Relations, Community Awareness)
Highlights:
• Nearly 12,500 students enrolled in Associate in Arts
and Associate in Science Degree programs, a number
consistent with Fall Term 2017.
• 1,725 students were enrolled in Bachelor Degree
programs, a 14.2 percent increase from 2017.
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Bachelor’s Degree enrollment breakdowns:
Organizational Management, 1,093; Computer
Technology, 296; Applied Health Science, 260;
Registered Nursing, 65; Major Not Declared, 6.
• 7,115 students were enrolled in online courses, a 6.8
percent increase from 2017.
• 1,668 students were enrolled in Bachelor Degree
online courses, a 14 percent increase from 2017.
• 1,180 were enrolled in our College Certificate and
related programs.
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Highlights:
• About 15 experts participated in the discussion
on the Melbourne campus, including some of the
nation’s top scientists on the Lagoon who detailed
action needed to save the estuary.
• The presenters included experts from the National
Estuary Program, Harbour Branch Oceanographic
Institute, Ocean Research & Conservation Association,
Florida Land Council, Florida Atlantic University and
Florida Tech.
• Other presenters represented the Brevard County
Office of Tourism, Brevard County Realtors, Brevard
County Fishing Guides and the City of Satellite Beach.
• The discussion received extensive media coverage
from Central Florida TV stations, Florida Today and
other news organizations, all noting the college’s role
in hosting the session.
Helping Needy Titans
Provosts started the Titans 2 Titans program on all four
campuses to offer students in need access to a food
pantry and clothes they can wear for professional and
career advancement. (Student Enrollment, Diversity
Initiatives, Employee Relations)
Highlights:
• The program relies on donations from students,
faculty, and staff and follows a pilot project on the
Titusville Campus that showed EFSC has students
who need and appreciate such assistance.
• Donations include non-perishable food and a range
of toiletries, paper towels and similar items.
• Professional clothing includes business suits for men
and women, dress slacks for men and women, dress
shirts and skirts, ties, briefcases, portfolios and
dress shoes.
• The program is run by the Student Government
Association on each campus.