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Foundation Awards Mini-Grants to GCSC Employees

Published on June 2, 2020

Dr. Martha Ruder, Associate Degree Nursing Program Coordinator, was awarded a GCSC Foundation mini-grant for the project “Facilitating Nursing Students’ Success.” It incorporates a structured & cohesive approach to facilitate clinical reasoning and decision making skills, to better prepare students for the new licensure exam. #GulfCoastStateCollege Gulf Coast State College Foundation

Kris Hatcher, Financial Aid Director, was awarded a GCSC Foundation mini-grant for an artificial intelligence chatbot called “The Commodore.” It delivers human-style, natural answers to questions from visitors of GCSC’s web pages in a cost-effective and scalable manner. Gulf Coast State College Foundation #GulfCoastStateCollege

Dr. Emmanuel Hernandez, Associate Professor & Entrepreneur Program Manager, received a GCSC Foundation mini-grant for the project “Whiteboard Ideas,” an educational platform that allows students to fundraise money for STEM projects and ideas while providing entrepreneurial training. Gulf Coast State College Foundation #GulfCoastStateCollege

Carrie Fioramonti, Assistant Biology Professor, received a GCSC Foundation mini-grant for a “Biology Department Greenhouse” to provide a space for living specimen storage and experimentation. It provides students with opportunities to observe quality and abundant specimens and participate in independent biological research. Gulf Coast State College Foundation #GulfCoastStateCollege

Leigh Bailey, GCSC Counselor, received a GCSC Foundation mini-grant for “Operation Trolley Passes,” to provide transportation for students in the event of an emergency. #GulfCoastStateCollege Gulf Coast State College Foundation

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