FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 10, 2006
Contact: Michael Corby
904.632.3310

Nearly 3,500 Florida Community College students earned A.A., A.S. degrees, certificates for 2005-2006
Council President Hyde to address graduates who participate in May 6 ceremony

What:	Florida Community College Credit and Post-Secondary Adult Vocational Commencement
When:	May 6 at 11 a.m.
Where:	Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena 300 A. Phillip Randolph Blvd.

Details: Nearly 3,500 Florida Community College students have earned degrees or technical certificates for the 2005-2006 academic year. This annual commencement ceremony recognizes their achievements. (Note: not all eligible graduates and candidates participate in the ceremony.)

Program

• Processional Symphonic Band, Professor Paul Weikle, Director
• Welcome Dr. Steven R. Wallace, College President
• National Anthem Florida Community College Chorale
• Introduction of Platform Guests Dr. Wallace
• Commencement Address The Honorable Kevin Hyde, President
• Jacksonville City Council
• Presentation of Faculty and Staff R. Wayne Bailey, President, Faculty Senate
• Presentation of Honor Graduates Dr. Wallace
• Presentation of Associate in Science Degrees
• and Technical Certificates Dr. Donald W. Green, EVP
• Conferral of Degrees Dr. Wallace
• Presentation of Associate in Arts Degrees
• Dr. Green
• Conferral of Degrees Dr. Wallace
• Congratulatory remarks Ms. Emily B. Smith
• Chair, District Board of Trustees
• Closing remarks Dr. Wallace