Skip to content
GCSC Foundation GCSC Foundation
Home
Ways To Give
Give Now
Join The 1967 Society
Memorial Donation
Military Donation
The Gulf Coast Guarantee
Create A Scholarship
Scholarships
Application Steps
Dates & Deadlines
Financial Aid
Frequently Asked Questions
High School Seniors
Scholarship Listing
Selection Process
Violations & Repayment
Writing Lab
About Us
Board of Directors
Contact
Financial Outlook
Mission, Vision & Values
Our Team
Strategic Plan
News
Events
Upcoming Events
Past Events
Give Now
Home
Ways To Give
Give Now Join The 1967 Society Memorial Donation Military Donation The Gulf Coast Guarantee Create A Scholarship
Scholarships
Application Steps Dates & Deadlines Financial Aid Frequently Asked Questions High School Seniors Scholarship Listing Selection Process Violations & Repayment Writing Lab
About Us
Board of Directors Contact Financial Outlook Mission, Vision & Values Our Team Strategic Plan
News
Events
Upcoming Events Past Events

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

Share this article:

Browse more topics:

  • Donations (11)
  • Meetings (5)
  • News & Events (45)
  • Scholarships (15)
Previous Article
Next Article

More on News & Events:

Mar 27, 2026

Sign Up For Our Newsletter!

There’s something special about staying connected to your community! From student achievements to opportunities that make a real difference, it all starts with...

Read Full Article

Mar 19, 2026

Sundress Social Series Returns in Support of the GCSC Foundation

Panama City, FL – The Gulf Coast State College Foundation is excited to partner with Harrison’s Kitchen & Bar once again for the...

Read Full Article

Mar 17, 2026

Foundation Hosts Annual Board Retreat at Gulf/Franklin Campus

The Gulf Coast State College Foundation recently hosted its second annual Board of Directors Retreat, bringing board members together for a day of...

Read Full Article

Mar 09, 2026

Advancing Northwest Florida at the 2026 Economic Symposium

Our team recently had the opportunity to attend the 2026 Florida Power & Light Northwest Florida Economic Symposium, held at Sandestin Golf and...

Read Full Article

Feb 27, 2026

GCSC Breaks Ground on New Nursing and Simulation Center

Gulf Coast State College proudly marked the groundbreaking of its new 31,000-square-foot Nursing and Simulation Center, a transformative investment in healthcare education for...

Read Full Article

Feb 27, 2026

William C. Cramer, Jr. Establishes Scholarship Preservation Fund

Mr. William C. Cramer, Jr. Establishes $300,000  Scholarship Preservation Fund at Gulf Coast State College Panama City, FL – Gulf Coast State College...

Read Full Article

Give Online
Give Now
Give By Mail
5230 West Highway 98
Enrollment Services Building #129
Panama City, Florida 32401 (opens in a new tab)
Give By Phone
(850) 769-1551
ext. 6010
Other Ways to Give
Giving Options

©2026 GCSC Foundation. All rights reserved.

Privacy Policy Accessibility Policy Sitemap
Site by KMA