[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 156 (Friday, October 31, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2184-E2185]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                REGARDING INDIAN RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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                         HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 30, 2003

  Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay commendation to 
Indian River Community College, which serves the east coast of Central 
Florida and many of my constituents. The school has developed an 
innovative program to combat a local, state and national problem--the 
critical teacher shortage. Indian River Community College pioneered the 
``Bridge to Teaching'' program to recruit and train college graduates 
to embark on careers in teaching.

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  In addition to the praise of local school officials benefiting from 
the recent graduates, the accelerated teacher certification program has 
been selected as a national model of ``best practices'' for colleges 
throughout the country by the National Council for Continuing Education 
and Training.
  For their commitment to quality programs and responsiveness to the 
needs of the community, Indian River Community College and its 
President, Ed Massey, deserve the congratulations of Congress.

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