Florida Keys Community College

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Florida Keys Community College is the southernmost college in the United States. With a main campus in Stock Island, Florida and centers scattered up the Keys in Marathon and Key Largo, the college offers two year degrees as well as unique programs in subjects like Marine Technology, Ceramics and Diving Business.

[edit] Board of Directors

•Edward Scales - Chair •Dr. Ann Henderson - Vice Chair •Carey Goodman - Trustee •Spencer Slate - Trustee •Kim Bassett - Trustee •Dr. Jill Landesberg-Boyle - Executive Secretary, President •Debra Leonard - Exec. Director, President's Office

[edit] Historical Highlights

• Fall 1965 The first classes of the new College began under the leadership of Dr. Merrill A. Symonds, the first President.
• 1967-1979 Dr. John Sylvester Smith, served as President.
• July 1, 1979 The Board of Trustees appointed Dr. William A. Seeker as the third president of the college.
• January 24, 1980, Dr. Seeker presided over the gala opening of the Center's theater and the world premiere presentation of local resident Tennessee Williams', "Will Mr. Merriweather Return from Memphis?"
• May 2007, Dr. Jill Landesburg-Boyle took the helm as the new college president.

[edit] Official Website

www.fkcc.edu