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Come and learn more about becoming a member of the M ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA COLLEGES AT THE REGION IV SPRING CONFERENCE HILLSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE YBOR

1 Come and learn more about becoming a member of the M ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA COLLEGES AT THE REGION IV SPRING CONFERENCE HILLSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE YBOR CITY CAMPUS 2112 N. 15TH STREET - TAMPA, FLORIDA Friday - April 5, 2013 YESTERDAYS DREAM + TODAY S REALITY = TOMMOROW S ICONS OF SUCCESS + = SPONSORED BY 48

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3 CONTENTS Region Director s Welcome From the AFC Board of Directors HCC s Trustees HCC College President and Keynote Speaker Ybor City Campus Lay Out Conference Agenda Breakout Sessions and Presenters Sponsors Regions and Chapters Commissions Region IV Blasts from the Past Patrons AFC Coming Events **** Break out Room for Faculty Burnout & Yoga Classroom 305,3rd floor this building 46 3

Presenters Sponsors Regions and Chapters Commissions Region IV Blasts from the Past Patrons AFC

Greetings and Welcome to our 2013 AFC Region IV Conference Rockin Region IV in the house La Fran Reddin, AFC-Region IV Director-2013...ONENESS...LET'S ROLL!

4 Greetings and Welcome to our 2013 AFC Region IV Conference Rockin Region IV in the house La Fran Reddin, AFC-Region IV Director ONENESS...LET'S ROLL! AFC REGION IV -Dedicated to Communication and Region-Wide Engagement Let's be aware of what others are doing, applaud their efforts, acknowledge their successes, and encourage them in their pursuits. When we all help one another, everybody wins. REGION IV (ROCKIN REGION IV) Director: LaFran Reddin, Hillsborough Community College Director Elect: Marcia Gilbert, Pasco-Hernando Community College Edison State College Sue Bunic, Chapter President Hillsborough Community College Kimberly Baker, Chapter President Pasco-Hernando Community College Jennifer Curtis, Chapter President Polk State College Rosebud Leslie, Chapter President St. Petersburg College Matthew Stewart, Chapter President South Florida State College Eddie Cuencas, Chapter President State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota Mary DiTaranto, Chapter President 4 45

When we all help one another, everybody wins.

5 GREETINGS FROM MIkE & ByRON "The Association of Florida Colleges welcomes you to the 2013 Region 4 Conference. The Region Conferences provide a unique opportunity and easy accessibility for all AFC members to network, obtain professional development, and have a little fun. Through your participation in this event, you demonstrate your commitment not only to supporting the AFC and representing your college, but also to improving yourself as a college professional to better serve your students and to grow in your position. Use this time to get to know your colleagues from around the region. Share information and best practices with them and establish collaborative networks with your new friends. In the long run, we, in the AFC and across the Florida College System, all benefit from your active involvement. I wish you the best and hope you have a great experience today. Thank you for your support and involvement in the AFC" Best regards... Michael Brawer, MS.Ed., D.P.L. Executive Director and CEO Association of Florida Colleges Welcome to the 2013 Region IV Conference. The theme Yesterdays Dream, Today s Reality & Tomorrow s Icons of Success truly exemplifies what is happening in our Colleges in this Region and throughout the state of Florida. The Region Director, Chapter Presidents, and committee members have worked hard to put together an outstanding conference that will stimulate and energize everyone. As the 2012 Region of the Year, this Region continue to lead the way in demonstrating how to organize, plan, and look ahead to the future. Continuing to grow in members is a goal that we stress and I know you will be a leader in this endeavor. Professional development of the members is also a key component of the Association and you have put together a quality program for everyone. We appreciate the sponsors that are helping with the financial support that they have provided the Region. Your choice of support for our troops is an excellent service project to help those that are in dangerous territory protecting us. I want to thank everyone that is attending this conference for the support that they give AFC. I am truly honored to work with so many outstanding and loyal members of our colleges and Association. HCC is an equal opportunity/equal access educational institution. 44 Have a wonderful conference and remember that you make AFC the best association. Sincerely, Byron Todd 2013 AFC President 5

Through your participation in this event, you demonstrate your commitment not only to supporting the AFC and representing your college, but also to improving yourself as a college professional to

PATRONS Backey, Philana Benjamin, Patricia Chin, Chantal Christian, David Cooper, Jackie Cox, Mary Delgado, Ed Garrett, Maribel Haynes, Deborah Hutchinson, Edith McCullough, Ken Miller, Frank Miller,

6 PATRONS Backey, Philana Benjamin, Patricia Chin, Chantal Christian, David Cooper, Jackie Cox, Mary Delgado, Ed Garrett, Maribel Haynes, Deborah Hutchinson, Edith McCullough, Ken Miller, Frank Miller, Gregory Muchmore-Vokoun, April Prospere, Wanda Robinson, Norma Robinson, Walter Smith-Palinkas, Barbara VanGurp, America Wynegar, Robert Wynn, Belinda Wynn, Gary Marcia Gilbert Charles Reg Poling Delphinia Broadnax-Taylor, M.Ed. Region IV Thank you for your support and participation! 6 43

Wanda Robinson, Norma Robinson, Walter Smith-Palinkas, Barbara VanGurp, America Wynegar, Robert Wynn, Belinda Wynn, Gary

7 Region IV Blast from the Past: KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Dr. Ken Atwater Dr. Ken Atwater became the seventh president of Hillsborough Community College (HCC) on July 1, As president, Dr. Atwater serves as the Chief Executive of the college. Founded in 1968 as part of a 28-member community college system, Hillsborough Community College (HCC) is currently the fifth largest district in the State of Florida, serving more than 48,000 students each year at its five campuses and three centers. HCC offers more than 160 academic programs, including 18 Associate in Arts tracks and 150 workforce programs. The College provides the training the majority of the community s first responders through its healthcare, police and fire academy programs. HCC enrolls the largest number of graduates from the School District of Hillsborough County who go on to higher education and is the largest community college feeder to the University of South Florida (USF) through its partnership. With a total annual budget of over $220 million, HCC employs more than 2,500 and has a total economic impact of more than $850 million. Over 75 percent of HCC graduates stay in the local community, and, together, HCC and its former students contribute more than $860 million in added income and economic impact to Hillsborough County. Prior to coming to HCC, Dr. Atwater served as the President of South Mountain Community College (SMCC). Dr. Atwater earned his Ph.D. in Higher Education (with a focus on community colleges) from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois, in He earned a Master of Science degree in Guidance and Counseling in 1978, a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech, Theater, and Sociology in 1977, from Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky. The President is a graduate of the prestigious Executive Leadership Institute of the League for Innovation in the Community College; and also is a graduate of the Institute for Leadership Effectiveness, University of Tennessee Knoxville. Dr. Atwater currently serves on the Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, the Board of Directors for the United Way of Tampa Bay, the 1844 Council of the Tampa Metropolitan YMCA, the MOSI national Board of Directors, the Board of Directors of Memorial Hospital, and the CEO Council. Dr. Atwater is also currently serving on the board of Directors of the American Association of Community Colleges, The College Board, AACC s Commission on Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity, and as a board member of the Presidents' Round Table of African American CEO s. 42 7

Founded in 1968 as part of a 28-member community college system, Hillsborough Community College (HCC) is currently the fifth largest district in the State of Florida, serving more than 48,000

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20 A VERY SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS Troy The Center For sales Strategy Capella FLATE (Florida Advanced Technological Education) Sodexo HCC Brandon Theater Department 20 29

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24 A F C F o u n d a t i o n, I n c. P r o f e s s i o n a l D e v e l o p m e n t S c h o l a r s h i p W h a t i s t h e A F C P r o f e s s i o n a l D e v e l o p m e n t S c h o l a r s h i p? The AFC Professional Development Scholarship is offered by the AFC Foundation, Inc. to members who can demonstrate an effective professional development plan to advance their knowledge and skills as a college professional. Any AFC member may apply for the scholarship. H o w c a n t h e s c h o l a r s h i p f u n d s b e u s e d? The scholarship funds provided are to support member participation in any AFC Professional Development Program. These include: AFC Leadership Conference AFC Membership Conference AFC Annual Convention AFC Certified College Professional Program AFC Commission Conference A F C R e g i o n a l C o n f e r e n c e H o w m a y s c h o l a r s h i p s w i l l b e a w a r d e d? Up to ten (10) scholarships will be awarded annually. Award amounts will range from $300 - $500 each. Funds may be used to cover costs of registration or enrollment, travel, and materials to any of the events listed above. Click here to submit your application online: Scholarship Application 24 25

GEORGIA COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS 2015 SPRING CONFERENCE & MEETING APRIL

Advancing Graduate Education in Georgia GEORGIA COUNCIL OF GRADUATE SCHOOLS 2015 SPRING CONFERENCE & MEETING APRIL 23-24, 2015 Dahlonega Campus April 23, 2015 Welcome to Dahlonega, Georgia s Gold City!