Former names | Florida Junior College (1965–1986) [1] Florida Community College at Jacksonville (1986–2009) [1] |
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Motto | Libertas (Latin) |
Motto in English | “Freedom” |
Type | Public college |
Established | 1965 |
Parent institution | Florida College System |
Accreditation | SACS |
Endowment | $28.5 million (2024) [2] |
Budget | $148.1 million (2024) [3] |
President | John Avendano |
Academic staff | 327 (full-time) [4] 540 (part-time) [4] |
Undergraduates | 20,363 (fall 2022) [4] |
Location | , , United States 30°20′05.0″N81°39′35″W / 30.334722°N 81.65972°W |
Campus | Large city [4] |
Colors | Cyan and black |
Nickname | Manta Rays |
Sporting affiliations | NJCAA Region 8 – Mid-Florida Conference |
Mascot | Razor Ray the Manta ray |
Website | www |
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Established in 1965 as Florida Junior College, the institution was renamed Florida Community College at Jacksonville (FCCJ) in 1986. In 2009, in response to a shortage of four-year colleges, the Florida Legislature created the Florida College System, allowing some community colleges to become "state colleges" and offer bachelor degree programs. FCCJ transitioned to its current name, "Florida State College at Jacksonville," in 2009.
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FSCJ's athletic program includes men's and women's cross-country, volleyball, softball, basketball, and baseball. The college competes in the Mid-Florida Conference of the Florida State College Activities Association (FSCAA), governed by the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).
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