STUDENT ACTIVITIES RETURN
The return to normal campus operations in August meant a return to student activities and events , including athletics and a wide range of activities .
• In all , 20 events were held virtually or in-person throughout the year , with more than 3,900 students participating .
• Events included Black History Month , Hispanic Heritage Month , Women ’ s History Month and Finals Fest .
• Fall Welcome Back events were held on each campus with more than 600 students attending .
• Club Rush was held on each campus with more than 140 students participating .
• Student plays and concerts returned to the Simpkins Fine Arts Center on the Cocoa Campus .
• 96 athletic events were held on the Melbourne Campus with soccer , baseball , softball , volleyball and basketball returning .
• One college-wide Student Government Association was created with representatives from each campus , replacing the four campus SGAs .
• Each campus now has a student Campus Activities Board to design and hold events .
FALL TERM WELCOME BACK
The start of the Fall Term saw Dr . Jim Richey welcome back faculty and staff in an Aug . 12 message that focused on meeting the needs of students as the pandemic continued .
Dear Faculty and Staff : I would like to welcome you back to campus as we prepare for the start of the Fall Term on Monday and with it a renewed focus on student success .
The past year has been difficult , and challenges remain as we continue to face the COVID-19 pandemic in the form of the Delta variant . But I have every confidence in your proven ability to overcome whatever obstacles may come our way .
Our top priority remains the needs of our students and there are several things we are doing to meet that commitment .
For instance , we continue to offer them important financial support .
Last year , we awarded 9,300 students an average $ 500 in emergency grants through the federal CARES Act to help them pay their bills . In all , $ 5.5 million was provided . We also awarded another round of federal grants to more than 10,600 students in the Spring and Summer terms ranging from $ 250- $ 1,000 . Those grants have totalled $ 7.1 million with additional grants planned for Fall Term students .
We also have a full slate of in-person courses this term , returning to the personalized classroom instruction that many students want and that has always been a hallmark of our college .
Furthermore , we have restructured the areas of Academic and Student Affairs . The changes went into effect July 1 in a move that will allow us to better serve students from admission to graduation .
Another important goal of the change is to make certain our efforts are focused college-wide and not on the four separate campuses of Titusville , Cocoa , Melbourne and Palm Bay .
We believe this approach will greatly benefit students now and in the years ahead .
I ’ m excited about the college ’ s future and the reason is you . Our students and Space Coast community are very fortunate to have you here , and so am I . Together , we can accomplish anything .
Sincerely ,
Dr . Jim Richey , EFSC President
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