The Keys Center Honors Dr. Jill Landesberg-Boyle

Students representing The Keys Center (formerly PACE) presented an award for "excellence" to Dr. Jill Landesberg-Boyle.

The students wanted to formally recognize and thank Dr. Jill Landesberg-Boyle for her devotion and support for the The Keys Center program, whish is located on FKCC's Key West campus. Each student spoke about her experiences while attending the the Keys Center at FKCC and what it has meant to have the support of college president Dr. Jill Landesberg-Boyle, as well as, the positive experiences of being able to attend classes in a collegiate atmosphere.

Keys Center student Jessica, summed up the girls feelings when she stated that, "Since Pace closed, Dr. Jill Landesberg-Boyle has given us a second home at FKCC."

Community Service, FKCC, and Diveheart

Dr. Jill Landesberg-Boyle working with Bill Chalfant were introduced to Diveheart through the Diving Equipment and Marketing Association (DEMA). It was clear that a partnership between Diveheart and FKCC would be a win for both organizations and the community.

The college faculty and staff have worked with Diveheart to introduce divers with disabilities, particularly wounded veterans, to FKCC diving course curriculum, such as underwater archeology and coral reef restoration.

Dr. Jill Landesberg-Boyle is very supportive of Diveheart and it's mission. She is proud to be associated with Diveheart through FKCC.

Conservation, Conservation, Conservation

Dr. Jill Landesberg-Boyle put simple conservation measures into place at FKCC, saving the institution approximately $100,000 a year. The equivalent of 1 staff position.

Dr, Jill Landesberg-Boyle, incorporated both simple procedural changes and technology changes. Both were simple, low cost measures that amounted to a very effective strategy with a big payoff.

Employees were asked to turn out the lights and turn off computers. The maintenance team added energy check into their daily rounds. Timers and light sensors were incorporated into public spaces to control lighting, TV's, and other electrical equipment.

As items needed replacement, lighting was upgraded to more efficient options and equipment was phased in with more efficient models.

Landscaping and building planning were also requested to incorporate conservation measures. The new marine building designed with LEED standards and new landscaping incorporated native vegetation and shade planning.

None of these changes are hard or expensive, and yet cleary they are effective.