Susan Linington
In Motion Staff Writer
At its monthly meeting on Feb. 16, the Daytona State College Board of Trustees announced that after two years in the making, the new student center — estimated to cost $2.5 million — will have its groundbreaking ceremony in early May.
The new center will take the place of the Bergengren Building 110 at the main entrance to campus, which is scheduled for demolition.
Also on the agenda, Daytona State College Provost Amy Locklear reviewed the cost of textbooks and instructional materials hoping to further reduce the future cost for students.
Ken Matthews, Associate Vice President of Enrollment Services, addressed the retention efforts. Using a case management system for the first time, the effort is being aimed at students for fall 2017. This approach will monitor the students’ academic studies with the counsel of a personal adviser before the student can withdraw.
During the meeting, there was an announcement that there is now a free tax preparer service for the homeless. In addition, the annual Women’s History Luncheon will be Thursday, March 30 at 11:30 a.m. in the Hosseini Center, Bldg. 1200. Information on ticket prices and guest speaker are soon to come.
Ann Patterson of Student Government Services had a successful meeting with legislators in Tallahassee after presenting two bills. One bill was for textbook issues and one that would impact tourism and economic funding resources.