FSCJ Welcomes New District Board of Trustees Chair and Officers

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) District Board of Trustees (DBOT) elected new officers for the 2025-26 year during the August 12, 2025 Board meeting.

Mr. Roderick Odom was elected to serve as DBOT Chair. Trustee Odom joined the Board in 2019, was elected vice chair for Nassau County in February 2023, and was re-elected in 2024. He serves as a member for the Board’s Finance & Audit Committee as well. 

Trustee Andrew Shaw, M.D. was re-elected as vice chair for Duval County.  Dr. Shaw was appointed to the District Board of Trustees in 2021 and served as liaison to the Foundation Board from 2023 to 2024. 

“FSCJ is fortunate to have a dedicated District Board of Trustees who believe in our critical work and offer their steadfast leadership, guidance and support to move this institution forward,” said College President John Avendano, Ph.D. “With their continued partnership, I anticipate a wonderful year of growth, advancement and success for our students and this community we proudly serve.

To learn about FSCJ District Board of Trustees, visit https://www.fscj.edu/discover/governance-administration/district-board-of-trustees.

About FSCJ

Known as “the community’s college,” Florida State College at Jacksonville (FSCJ) exists to provide equitable, high quality, success-driven learning experiences for our diverse community of students. Serving more than 45,000 students and awarding nearly 4,000 degrees and certificates on an annual basis, the College plays a significant role in supplying the region’s employers with a highly skilled, educated workforce.