The Jacksonville Civic Council was formed in early 2010 and is chaired by Peter Rummell and Executive Director Don Shea We monitor combined student enrollment numbers annually for University of North Florida, Jacksonville University, Edward Waters College and Florida State College at Jacksonville and compare enrollment growth rates to that of the state and country as a whole Our goal is to encourage the development of a solid workforce through continuous improvement so as to attract business and industry and provide greater opportunities for employment We also review the program degrees offered and confer with our membership to determine if the programs meet the needs of the business community Our goal is to decrease crime rates on an annual basis with an objective of Jacksonville achieving a safety ranking in the top 25 percent of major metropolitan areas