Golfers, watch out this year because the Lady Falcons are packing some heat.
The women’s golf team at Daytona State College said their number one goal was a piece of the National Championship this year. It isn’t that far out of reach for them, being that they are number one in the nation at the moment. Continue reading Lady Falcons Are Swinging for the Win
Like it or not, Obamacare is here to stay. American voices have been heard on both sides of this issue, from what benefits are to be offered, to who will pay for it.
According to some very successful business owners though, if customers plan on eating their food, it’s the customer that will pay. Continue reading Opposition hurts employees to spite Obama
Christmas is increasingly more about spending money than celebrating a holiday, to the chagrin of many of America’s religiously faithful.
In 2011, the average family spent $712 on Christmas gifts and entertaining, according to a Gallup poll. The same year, The American Religious Identification Survey claimed over 87 million families would be celebrating Christmas. Some quick arithmetic shows over $62 billion spent in one year. Continue reading Dollars Make No Sense During Christmas
College students may get tuition breaks in the future due to Governor Rick Scott’s executive order calling for a change in the State University System.
A report by the Blue Ribbon Task Force ─ a group created by Governor Rick Scott’s executive order 12-104 ─ outlined a different approach in the way Florida’s universities should be supported, which includes removing policies of uniform state funding. In its place, they recommended that university tuition should vary by specific degree programs in the areas where Florida’s economy needs to grow, programs that educate students for the job positions most needed in the state. It would, however, vary by “strategic areas of emphasis,” meaning each university might see different tuition rates per major. Continue reading State Task Force Proposes Lowering Tuition
A recent report from the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) states that DSC graduates rank among the highest in the state in post-graduation placement (be it via employment, military service, or continued education). The college also exhibited impressive numbers in the percentage of graduates who successfully completed job-required licensing examinations. Continue reading Graduate Success
Patrolling the parking lots is one role of many performed daily by Campus Safety Officers. Their constant attention to security measures insures a safe environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors on all the DSC campuses.
Long before the first classes of the day begin, campus safety officers are at work. Each morning they are responsible for unlocking the exterior doors for all the buildings. This process is reversed each night, locking all the buildings securely. Maintaining a visible presence is also a priority. Safety officers can be seen walking through high traffic buildings or driving around the campus. Typically, there are five officers on duty at any given time at the main campus in Daytona. Continue reading Campus Safety Gets New Gadgets
Rick Scott, Florida’s Governor, came and asked the state colleges to come up with some kind of program that would give students a baccalaureate degree for $10,000 or less.
Daytona State College has been invited by Scott to be one of the original pilot schools offered into accepting the challenge put forward by the governor. Instead of choosing one particular Bachelor’s degree, a parallel program will be made to help students seeking a bachelor’s degree complete their education in any field for $10,000. Continue reading Board fast tracks pilot program for BA degree
After the newly opened Veterans Center made its debut, it was no surprise that a Veterans Club would be established shortly after.
Thomas Betty, Vice President of the club was enthusiastic in his need for veteran volunteers to help get the club more involved. Continue reading Calling All Veterans, ‘Operation Engage’
