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Community + Culture Committee

The Community + Culture Committee is comprised of elected and volunteer members of CJC faculty, staff and students. The Committee is working to ensure that the College becomes a preeminent institution on matters of community and belonging at all levels of activities – from outreach programs to pre-undergrads; to welcoming students with differing backgrounds, perspectives and experiences into our bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs; from the recruitment and retention of world-class faculty and staff; to the content and voices represented on our media properties serving communities in North Florida.

The group works as advocates toward an environment with a sense of belonging and free and open expression and engagement for allin the service of living up to the goals stated above.

Mission

  • Promote the community values toward building a culture of belonging and engagement in all activities and programs of the College.
  • Consistent with Fla. Stat. 1004.06 and corresponding State University System of Florida Board of Governors regulations, ensure CJC is in compliance with Standard 4 of the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications.
  • Monitor strategic and institutional effectiveness in achieving our goals in the areas above and help ensure that these efforts undergo ongoing review in a timely manner. The committee will manage the accreditation program’s required “written diversity plan.”
  • Make recommendations to the CJC administration and other College departments and committees regarding strategies, tactics and key performance indicators (KPIs). Identify challenges to College and University goals in areas including those enumerated in Standard 4: curriculum and teaching; public engagement, immersion venues and programs; career readiness; and student, faculty and staff recruitment. Advocate for the implementation of these recommendations.
  • Solicit suggestions from faculty, staff and students regarding programs or strategies and tactics to achieve the goals of the College, the University and Standard 4.

Community and Care Committee Members

Co-Chairs

  • Matt Sheehan — Faculty Representative, Journalism Department
  • TBD — Staff Representative

Faculty, Staff and Administration Members

Student Members

  • Lee Ann Anderson
  • Ashley Bernard-Cabrera