HomeMy WebLinkAbout16-184RESOLUTION NO. 16-184
A RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE FOR BEING NATIONALLY
RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE AS A TOP TEN FINALIST FOR THE PRESTIGIOUS
ASPEN PRIZE FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGE EXCELLENCE IN ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the
following determinations:
1. Indian River State College (IRSC) has been nationally recognized for excellence as a Top Ten
Finalist for the prestigious Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.
2. IRSC has earned this distinction in consecutive Aspen Prize cycles, first earning the Top -Ten
designation in 2015.
3. There are approximately 1,000 public institutions eligible for the award nationally and
approximately one percent reach this point in the competition.
4. IRSC was commended for college -wide commitment to student success, delivering programs
aligned with community needs, as a model for colleges across the country.
5. IRSC sees an astonishing 94% of its graduates go on to find employment or continue their
pursuit of higher education.
6. IRSC is highly valued as a resource for workforce and economic development, with IRSC
graduates typically earning more than twice the average entry wage in the four -county service
area.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie
County, Florida:
This Board hereby commends Indian River State College for its leadership in higher education
and provision of accessible, affordable educational opportunities for our citizens, resulting in their
career advancement, higher income and a better quality of life in St. Lucie County, Florida.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 1St day of November, 2016.
ATTEST:
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