$ 87 MILLION MASTER PLAN

EFSC PRESIDENT Dr . Jim Richey recently announced the start of a new era for its Cocoa Campus with a plan to invest $ 87 million to build new academic buildings , student housing and make major improvements to the campus grounds .

The 10-year master plan was the result of nearly a year of work that included input from students , employees and residents .

It was presented to the EFSC Board of Trustees , with college officials saying it will ensure the campus is a vital center for higher education into the future with a focus on programs for high-technology careers and general education .

Dr . Richey took a few moments from his busy day to answer questions about this exciting announcement .