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CBIRS Request 1781
 
Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #1781
Statewide Distance Education Network
 
Requester: Morris Steen Organization: North Florida Community College w/FAMU and University of Florida
 
Project Title: Statewide Distance Education Network Date Submitted 1/16/2004 1:47:16 PM
 
Sponsors: Argenziano
 
Statewide Interest:
Delivery of online education in landscaping, horticulture and green industry jobs.
 
Recipient: North Florida Community College   Contact: Gerri Bucher  
  1000 Turner Davis Drive   Contact Phone: (850) 973-1607  
  Madison 32340   Contact email:  
 
Counties: {Statewide}
 
Gov't Entity: Yes Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit):  
 
Project Description:
To establish a statewide delivery of online education, training, and testing for delivery of college courses, continuing education and professional training in the fields of horticulture, landscaping, and other green industry areas. This educational partnership includes University of Florida A & M, and North Florida Community College.
 
Is this a water project as described in Chapter 2002-291, Laws of Florida? No
 
Measurable Outcome Anticipated:
Students statewide (and beyond) will have access to career choices through online delivery. This program will produce a well-trained workforce for the horticulture and landscape industries in the State of Florida & will enhance economic development especially in rural areas.
 
Amount requested from the State for this project this year: $495,000
 
Total cost of the project: $495,000
 
Request has been made to fund: Operations
 
What type of match exists for this project? None
  Cash Amount $  
 
Was this project previously funded by the state?   No
 
Is future-year funding likely to be requested?   No
 
Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request?   No
 
Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? No
 
Is there a documented need for this project? Yes
  Documentation: Green Industries Steering Committee review of their strategic plan for future offerings and industry
 
Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)?   Yes
  Hearing Body: Jefferson County Legislative Delegation Meeting
  Hearing Meeting Date: 11/06/2003