Student Life and Leadership Development
Student Life and Leadership Development
Go Ahead — Live a Little
Student Life and Leadership Development provides you with a place to relax, meet new people and study with friends. You’ll also find comfortable furniture, billiards, group study areas, meeting rooms, as well as useful information on student health insurance, bus schedules and more.
Student Life and Leadership Development is also your starting point for getting involved on campus through student government, events, clubs and organizations! And for those with special talents, opportunities exist in drama, Brain Bowl, intramural and recreational tournaments, mathematics, music, photography and student leadership, as well as a number of intercollegiate athletic teams.
We bring a wide range of entertainment to the campuses. From singers, dancers and comedians, to lectures, discussions or art exhibits, a long list of performers appear on the Florida State College stage or other venues. Attending an event might even help your studies — many of these opportunities have direct connections with your courses.
For information about Student Life and Leadership Development events, get the Student Life Guide and Planner - Spring 2010 (PDF).
Student Discounts
You can purchase discounted tickets to movie theatres, as well as College sporting and performing arts events, all by presenting your Florida State College student ID card. Don’t have a student ID? You can get one on any campus or center.
Discount tickets can be purchased at the Artist Series box office window at the College’s Administrative Offices (501 W. State St., Jacksonville, FL 32202) and at the Kent (B-100), North (E-161) and South Campus (U-101) business offices.
Contact any Student Life and Leadership Development office listed below for more information.
| Downtown Campus | Kent Campus | North Campus | South Campus | Deerwood Center |
| Clashous Witherspoon Coordinator Room C-101 (904) 633-8210 |
Kelly Warren Coordinator Room G-149 (904) 381-3674 |
Kerry Roth Student Engagement Coordinator Room E-235 (904) 766-6786 |
Walter Fitzpatrick Coordinator Room U-205 (904) 646-2272 |
Norine Katich Engagement Coordinator Room G-1701 (904) 997-2600 |
Student Volunteer Center
The student volunteer coordinator researches, promotes and participates in community and campus volunteer opportunities for the student body. Stop by the Student Life and Leadership Development to learn more about the personal and financial benefits of this unique position! Complete an application now and return it to your campus Student Life office.
Florida State College provides a complete game center and a lounge for TV viewing on each campus. The student center is a place to unwind and make friends while playing billiards, ping pong or video games. For the exercise-minded, there is a fitness room on each campus where you may work out with Nautilus or other weight-training equipment. Intramural/recreational sports are also available.
Florida State College Artist Series
Florida State College Artist Series– As a student you are eligible to receive substantial discounts to many cultural events scheduled by the Florida State College Artist Series. Most popular are the Broadway spectaculars that have dazzled New York audiences. Professionally produced national and international touring attractions, such as “CATS,” “Rent,” “Les Miserables,” “The Phantom of the Opera,” “Jesus Christ Superstar,” “Miss Saigon,” Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” and “Always Patsy Cline” have been presented at the Times Union Center for The Arts, the Florida Theatre and the Wilson Center for the Arts.
Professional dance companies, symphonies, musical and comedy troupes known throughout the world have entertained Florida State College students. Other internationally-known talents who have performed include Kenny Chesney, George Benson, the Smothers Brothers, Dionne Warwick and Wynton Marsalis.
Arts and Literary Arts
Performing Organizations
These organizations offer college credit or have emerged from college credit courses. A wide variety of quality educational offerings provide diverse activities that enrich individual students and the college at large, and contribute to the community. Included among these organizations are the Florida State College Chorale, DramaWorks, the Florida State College Jazz Band, Jubilee Singers and the Florida State College Symphonic Band.
Student Newspaper — The Campus Voice
The Campus Voice, the Florida State College student newspaper, focuses on issues and events which involve students at the college. It is printed twice a month during the fall and spring terms. Students may serve as writers, editors, photographers and graphic designers. No experience is necessary, and scholarships are available.
Arts Magazine — The Experience
Florida State College’s student literary/art magazine is published once a year and contains original works of our students. Short stories, poetry, short plays and short fiction or non-fiction works are considered for publication beginning each January. Winners of the collegewide student photography competition and collegewide student art annual may also submit their work. Interested in being more involved in producing the magazine? Volunteer to serve on the editorial board! To submit work or find out more about serving on the board, contact Professor Jana Kinder at (904) 381-3508 or theexperience@fscj.edu. You can also visit the Experience Web site. Copies of the Experience are available in any Student Life and Leadership Development office.
Multilingual Journal — ENVOY
The ENVOY student journal accepts submissions from current and graduated students of the EAP (English for Academic Purposes) and ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) programs. Students are invited to send original poetry, short essays and art. Poetry may be written in the students’ native language or English. Students must follow submission guidelines. For guidelines and more information, contact Ann White, (904) 357-8965, Downtown Campus, room 2100C.
Poetry and Short Fiction Contest — The Flamingo Writer
Flamingo Writer is an annual poetry and short fiction contest, judged by an independent, established writer. The submission deadline is March 31 and three winners are selected from each category. Prizes include publication on the Flamingo Writer Web site, including author bios and photos, as well as gift certificates. The contest is open to all Florida State College students. Contact Dr. Laura Jeffries at the South Campus for more information or visit the Web site.
Intramural/Recreational Activities
Both group and individualized intramural/recreational activities are provided by the College. Activities include flag football, volleyball, basketball, soccer, softball, tennis, bowling, table tennis, horseshoes, billiards and golf. Special discount passes to a variety of community recreational facilities, including bowling, golf, driving ranges, miniature golf and movies are also available at substantial savings from each Student Life and Leadership Development office (except Downtown Campus).
Intercollegiate Athletics
A diverse program of intercollegiate athletics is available at the College. Men’s and women’s basketball, women’s tennis and women’s volleyball are sports activities based at South Campus, while baseball and softball are based at North Campus.
Students may participate in the collegewide intercollegiate athletic program regardless of the campus where they attend classes. Students interested in participation should contact the coach or the director of athletics and physical education.
Florida State College is a member of the Mid-Florida Conference of the Florida State College Activities Association and the National Junior College Athletic Association.
