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1 December 2010 THE OFFICIAL NEWS SOURCE OF THE ASSOCIATION OF FLORIDA COLLEGES Volume 43, Issue 5 President s Message, Page Convention Recap, Page 15 Calendar...Page 32 The Florida Association of Community Colleges has changed its name. Read the Story on Page 9. INSIDE: Convention Awards DR. JAMES L. WATTENBARGER AWARD Dr. Gwendolyn Stephenson, Hillsborough Community College December 2010 CURRENT I 1

2 PRESIDENT S MESSAGE Well, this is it! I leave this office with mixed emotions. I m thrilled at what we have accomplished throughout this year and saddened that it all happened so quickly. Was it just yesterday that we dealt with the challenges of structural and cosmetic damages to our headquarters? Was it just yesterday that we faced serious political challenges from our State Legislators about Florida s state employees retirement issues? Was it just yesterday that we worked diligently to overcome potential state budget issues for our college system? There is much merit to the adage which says: Time does fly quickly. Through it all, I was extremely proud of the way that the AFC responded and the strategies our colleges put in place to adapt to the changing environment. Time Does Fly Quickly By Martha Williams, AFC President I m thrilled at what we have accomplished throughout this year and saddened that it all happened so quickly. Despite our challenges, we have many success stories to tell. We have gained nearly 1,400 new members. Our membership roll stands at 8,600 and we have granted full commission status to the Healthcare Education Commission. We have heeded the call to servant leadership and provided services and monies to fund initiatives in support of Haitian earthquake victims, the families impacted by the oil spill on the Gulf Coast, the Boys and Girls Club of Dania and most recently we donated $660 and fed 4,500 families through Second Harvest of Jacksonville. I enjoyed hearing of the efforts put forth by our chapters in helping us to meet our service project goals. I would like to encourage each chapter and commission to join in the Foundation s campaign to Burst the Balloon. We have a wonderful building and we are strategically located in the heart of...continued on page 4 CURRENT is published by the Association of Florida Colleges. Advertising, news releases, and other communications should be sent to the AFC, 113 East College Avenue, Tallahassee, Florida 32301, or by at publications@facc.org. The views and opinions expressed in CURRENT are not necessarily those of the Association of Florida Colleges, its members, directors, or officers. AFC Board of Directors EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President Martha W. Williams, Valencia Community College President-Elect Evelyn Ward, Chipola College VP for Regions & Chapters Gary Sligh, Lake-Sumter Community College VP-Elect for Regions & Chapters Mary DiTaranto, State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota VP for Commissions Byron Todd, Tallahassee Community College VP-Elect for Commissions Juanita Scott, Pensacola State College Immediate Past-President Will Benedicks, Tallahassee Community College COMMISSION CHAIRS Administration Pat Profeta, Indian River State College Adult & Continuing Education Jan Pagano, Indian River State College Career & Professional Employees Cara Bennett, College of Central Florida Communications and Marketing Joe Wallace, College of Central Florida Equity Lonnie Thompson, Seminole State College of Florida Facilities Phil Scala, St. Petersburg College Faculty Jim Lansing, Broward College Institutional Effectiveness, Planning and Professional Development Juanita Scott, Pensacola State College Instructional Innovation Diane Bifano, Palm Beach State College Learning Resources Christina Will, St. Johns River Community College Occupational & Workforce Ed Jayme Rothberg, Pasco-Hernando Community College Retirees Nancy Buhl, Palm Beach State College Rural Campuses Imani Asukile, Pasco-Hernando Community College 2 I CURRENT December 2010 AFC Making a Difference One Life at a Time

3 CONTENTS DECEMBER 2010 IN THIS ISSUE 2 President s Message Martha W. Williams 6 Executive Director/CEO Message Michael Brawer 16 7 Burst the Balloon Donors 9 Florida Association of Community Colleges is Now the Association of Florida Colleges 10 Foundation Announces Some Changes Enter the AFC Logo Contest 15 AFC 2010 Convention Recapping the festivities in stories and photos Award Winners 28 Student Development Commission Wins Commission of the Year Convention Service Project Retiree Scene At AFC 29 AFC Foundation Silent Auction a Huge Success 30 Hotel Thank Yous 32 FACC Calendar CHAPTER HEADLINES 11 Chipola Marches for Babies AFC Palm Beach State College Chapter Announces Scholarship Winners St. Johns River Community College Recognizes Dr. Edward Jordan as Unsung Hero Palm Beach State College Chapter AFC to Introduce New Recognition Award 12 St. Johns River Commuinity College Counselor Honored KUDOS CONGRATS 12 PHCC Volleyball Coach Named Region Coach of the Year Laura Dickinson Named AFC s Teacher of the Year 13 South Florida Community College Garners Two Awards from the Association of Community College Trustees 14 Rachel West Selected Chipola Facutly/ Administrator of the Month Hillsborough Community College All College Day December 2010 CURRENT I 3

4 PRESIDENT S MESSAGE continued from page 2 the Capitol city. I am sure that we will reach our goal and in no time, we will own our building. But, we can t do it without your help. Another success story is the best ever Annual Convention. Wow! From the starting moment of the Convention with the beautiful professional Jaguar Cheerleaders to the relaxing massages, to the record number of exhibitors and Dr. Martha Williams, AFC 2010 president enjoys the Presidential Gala Reception at convention. sponsors to the opening party at River City Brewing Company to the Foundation s Auction to the Presidential Gala featuring celebrity motivational speaker Stedman Graham to the closing luncheon, we could feel the synergy at all levels. We had high attendance, and conducted a great deal of very important business including renaming our Association. As you might have heard we are now The Association of Florida Colleges and soon our new logo will be selected. In fact, we are making plans to reveal this new logo at the next Leadership Conference. In addition to my personal thanks and appreciation to the 2010 Executive Committee and Board of Directors, I must recognize the hard work of the greatest headquarters staff Mike, Marsha, Eileen, Adrienne, Tina and Dave. I will miss it all, but, I rest well knowing that the incoming officers will take us to the next level. Obviously, I could not have done my job effectively without the help and support of you the member. In all that I have accomplished, I would not have been successful if it had not been for you. I truly enjoyed and appreciated this opportunity to serve you as your 2010 president. My term as president was something I will never forget. I wish each of you the very best in the future and hope you have the happiest of holidays. Martha Williams AFC President. AFC Board of Directors (continued) COMMISSION CHAIRS Student Development Susan Lewis, Florida State College at Jacksonville Technology Melanie Jackson, South Florida Community College Trustees David Talley, Palm Beach State College REGION DIRECTORS Region I Pat Barfield, Chipola College Region II Melanie Brown, St. Johns River Community College Region III Jean Scheppers, College of Central Florida Region IV Robin Robinson, Polk State College Region V Jeannine Burgess, Palm Beach State College COMMITTEE CHAIRS (Ex officio) Bylaws Bill Mullowney, Valencia Community College Community Service Mary DiTaranto, State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota Finance, Human Resources & Retirement Issues Stan Stone, Valencia Community College Leadership Academy Co-Chairs Dennis Storck, Gulf Coast Community College Dolores Teter, St. Petersburg College Legislative Committee Steve Schroeder, Pasco-Hernando Community College Membership Development Co-Chairs Lela Elmore, Santa Fe College Shelby Fiorentino, Valencia Community College Member Services Angie Jones, Pensacola State College Planning and Development Tina Hart, Indian River State College Policy & Advocacy Committee Eileen Holden, Polk State College Wellness Committee Debi Jakubcin, Valencia Community College EX OFFICIO MEMBERS Chancellor, The Division of Florida Colleges Willis Holcombe, The Florida College System Council of Community College Presidents Dr. Eileen Holden, Polk State College AFC Foundation Board Andre Hawkins, Indian River State College Parliamentarian Melanie Jackson, South Florida Comm.College Association of Florida Colleges Michael Brawer, AFC 4 I CURRENT December 2010 AFC Making a Difference One Life at a Time

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6 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO MESSAGE The Association of Florida Colleges: New Name, New Purpose By Michael Brawer, AFC Executive Director/CEO It was a long time coming but we all knew it would eventually happen. After 40 years as the FACC, our Association is now known as the Association of Florida Colleges (AFC). With the new name comes the opportunity to re-brand our image and restate our purpose. To that end, your Association leadership is wasting no time in planning for our future. When talking with members as well as college leaders around the state, I hear some fairly consistent themes with regard to the role to be played by the Association as part of the Florida college system. Two items seem to be at the top of everyone s list advocacy and professional development. Advocacy is an important role for us and, I believe, one of the main reasons members join. It is my job to translate the myriad of legislative bills and other governmental actions for our members, to help them understand the potential changes and impact Two items seem to be at the top of everyone s list advocacy and professional development. those bills may have on their jobs. We lobbyists talk in legislative-speak so it is incumbent upon me to express those issues in terms you all can relate to. Most importantly, as a result of being well informed, when we need to pull the trigger for you to actually advocate by visiting legislators, and writing letters, faxes and s, you have all the information and comprehension you need to effectively communicate concerns to your local legislative delegation. Professional development is another vital role we play and one I know is important to your college leaders. As we segue into 2011 you will begin to hear about our Certified College Professional initiative (CCP). The purpose of the CCP initiative is two-fold. First, the program can provide significant value-added for membership in the AFC. Second, the program will enhance the AFC s role as the primary professional development provider for the Florida College System. Professional certification is a way to validate working knowledge and expertise in a particular occupation, or group of related occupational areas. A voluntary professional certification program can contribute significantly toward the setting of standards that leads towards higher performance on specific job tasks. Certification also provides aspiration for the standards and the quality that comes with it, as well as the opportunity to become recognized as a skilled and knowledgeable professional in a system where no such designation exists. It is important to recognize that the CCP will be a designation, not a license. Licensure is a regulated domain related to specific standards and training in a specific industry or field. Licensure is based on a set of minimum requirements designed to protect the general public from incompetence. Conversely, voluntary certification endorses a broader set of knowledge related to an industry and occupational area. It is often built upon the combination of both to demonstrate enhanced competence and 6 I CURRENT December 2010 AFC Making a Difference One Life at a Time

7 knowledge. There are many certification programs that exist where there are no statutory regulatory requirements. To conceive this initiative, I researched several other similar certification programs. Among them are the Certified Association Executive (CAE) and Certified Meeting Planner (CMP). These are two such designations offered through my own professional association, the American Society of Association Executives. Examining those models helped me move my concept forward for the CCP. To codify the concept, the following guiding principles emerged: 1. The CCP shall be a portable designation recognized by Florida College System institutions. 2. The CCP shall promote individual and professional skills, as well as college system knowledge. 3. The CCP shall add to an individual s resume to enhance his/her opportunity for advancement. 4. The CCP shall provide opportunities for candidates to learn aspects of the college system to which they may not be exposed to in their day-today work environment. 5. The CCP shall provide a way for colleges to motivate and reward employees. 6. The CCP shall enhance the AFC s role in professional development of its members. Each candidate who desires the designation will apply for the program. Applicants will be required to qualify their application on established standards yet to be determined. Each approved candidate will then earn credits. Credits can be earned via multiple mechanisms including such as: 1. Complete a core content curriculum to be determined; 2. Participation in AFC chapter activities and events; 3. Attendance at AFC/Chapter/College professional development programs; 4. Earning post-secondary degree or industry recognized credential. At our recent executive committee retreat, AFC 2011 President Evelyn Ward embraced this concept and made it one of her major goals for the year. Moreover, the AFC Executive Committee voted it up as the pre-eminent professional development focus for the future of the Association. Former Association presidents Dr. Jeff Albritton (ESC) and Dr. Jeff Peters (PBSC) have been designated as co-chairs to represent the membership in the developmental phases of the program. Shortly after the New Year, we will flesh out the committee with other experts to begin the process of indentifying the core standards and content, and devising a curriculum pathway. Our goal is to roll out the program in earnest in Naples during the 2011 AFC Convention and sign up the first class to begin in I have also bounced the concept off of several of our college presidents who were all very supportive and committed to providing some type of incentive for their employees to participate. Stay tuned in 2011 for more information via our web site myafchome.org. Jane Doe, CCP, Student Services Specialist. Doesn t have a bad ring to it, does it? Catherine Cornelius, South Florida Community College Chick Dassance, College of Central Florida Susan Lehr, Florida State College at Jacksonville Linda Syrett, Indian River State College David Talley, Palm Beach State College Harry Hodges, Florida State College at Jacksonville Retirees Commission December 2010 CURRENT I 7

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9 Tallahassee, Florida Reflecting the strong and ever-growing role of the Florida s state college system, the Florida Association of Community Colleges (FACC) today announced it has officially become the Association of Florida Colleges (AFC). Over the next few months, the FACC will complete the process of changing its name and branding. We are excited to have the opportunity to change the name of our association to better reflect the exciting changes in our state system and to better represent our constituents - the Florida colleges and their employees., said Evelyn Ward, AFC s 2011 president and publications coordinator at Chipola College in Marianna. The decision to change the name demonstrates the new reality about how much Floridians depend on the flexibility and opportunity provided by the state colleges. It also was predicated by the state-level changes mandated by the Florida Legislature beginning in 2001 to allow community colleges to offer four-year baccalaureate degree programs to meet increasing student demand. To date, over two-thirds of the state s community colleges have morphed into colleges or state colleges, dropping community from their names New Name Reflects Floridians Growing Reliance on System s Offerings was approved by the membership during the annual convention on November 19, A name change for an established organization like the FACC is a very big decision but we look forward to the opportunities for re-branding that this presents, said Michael Brawer, Chief Executive Officer of the Association. The Florida Association of Community Colleges was organized in 1949 as the Florida Association of Public Junior Colleges by the presidents of Florida s first four public junior colleges. In 1971, it became the Florida Association of Community Colleges when the state adopted the plan for a statewide system of regional institutions. The decision to change the name demonstrates the new reality about how much Floridians depend on the flexibility and opportunity provided by the state colleges. and now offering bachelors degrees. As a result, the new Florida College System now includes institutions with all three name designations and the new degree offerings, yet the primary mission to offer associate degrees and workforce development programs remains the same. The process to change the name began well over a year ago with an ad-hoc committee researching the best possible names to encompass the changes reflected within the Florida College System. After an extensive year-long vetting process, the name change The AFC is among the most unique organizations serving any community college system in the nation. The FACC is the only college Association which represents all employees, presidents, and trustees associated with the Florida College System. Today, all 28 of the state s public colleges support the work of the Association as do nearly 9,000 individual employee and retiree members. For more information, please contact Association of Florida Colleges at or go online to the Association s website at December 2010 CURRENT I 9

10 FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES SOME CHANGES The FACC Foundation is pleased to announced it has changed it name commensurate to the Association name change. It is now known as the Association of Florida Colleges Foundation, Inc. Andre Hawkins (IRSC) will remain as Chair. Dr. Burt Harres (PHCC) will continue to serve as Vice-Chair. At its 2010 annual meeting on November 18, four new Board members were installed. Dr. Chuck Mojock (LSCC) has agreed to serve and is completing the vacant college president seat through Also coming on-board is past FACC president Carol Quinn from Pensacola State College who replaces Dr. Milt Jones, retired PHCC president, former FACC president, and founding member of the Foundation. Tracy Porter, Foundation Director at Polk State College, will replace another founding member, Jeff Schembera, GCCC lobbyist. Finally, we welcome Dr. Mary Bruno, Dean of the Applied Technology College at Daytona State who replaces long-time Board member Dr. Bill Mullowney (VCC). All three we play vital roles in moving forward the Burst the Balloon Capital Campaign to pay off the AFC Building in downtown Tallahassee. We look forward to their involvement and welcome them the Foundation Board. AFC Logo Contest Official Rules The Association of Florida Colleges (AFC), formerly known as the Florida Association of Community Colleges is sponsoring a Logo Design Contest to find a Service Mark to exemplify its new identity. Entrants are asked to submit logo designs to be used as the exclusive property of AFC. Submissions must be received by January 10, For more information and contest rules please view the AFC Logo Contest Tab located on the left menu of the home page or copy and paste the following URL into your web browser: 10 I CURRENT December 2010 AFC Making a Difference One Life at a Time

11 CHAPTER HEADLINES CHIPOLA MARCHES FOR BABIES AFC PALM BEACH STATE COLLEGE CHAPTER ANNOUNCES SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS Since 2003, the Palm Beach State College chapter of the Association of Florida Colleges has awarded 68 scholarships to members, their spouses, children and grandchildren. This year, eight individuals have been chosen to receive AFC scholarships made possible by on-campus fundraisers. Varied amounts have been available in the past; however, each of these scholarships is worth $500 divided by fall and spring semesters of the 2010/2011 academic year. Chipola s AFC Chapter, in partnership with the Chipola clubs and organizations, recently raised over $1,500 to help in the March of Dimes fight to end birth defects. Pictured are AFC members Alice Pendergrass and family, Kelly Lanier and family, Vicki Milton, Evelyn Ward, Dr. James Froh, Matt White and family, Karen Bradley and family, Angie Tyler, and numerous Chipola students. ST. JOHNS RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE RECOGNIZES DR. EDWARD JORDAN AS UNSUNG HERO Dr. Edward Jordan, St. Johns River Community College s AFC s Chapter s Immediate Past-President, was recognized at the 2010 AFC Convention in Jacksonville as the chapter s JORDAN Unsung Hero. Dr. Jordan has been active within his AFC chapter for more than six years, always willing to assist with any project or event, doing whatever it takes to get things done. He has been the Chapter s Palatka Campus Representative, Membership Chair, President-Elect, President, and Region Director Elect. Dr. Jordan is SJRCC s Dean of Counseling, Advising, and Student Services. Scholarship history facts: A total of $19,230 has been awarded from 2003 to Two recipients were doubly awarded, one totaling $1,000 and the other $700. One recipient was awarded three times, totaling $1,200. One recipient received a total of $950 from four different awards. Three recipients from one family received awards for a total of $2,650. Congratulations to this year s scholarship recipients: Lindsey Arner Elizabeth Pain Sara Caldwell Alexandra De Armas Irene Garcia Mariliedy Guzman Sandra Livingston Christina Plante PALM BEACH STATE CHAPTER AFC TO INTRODUCE NEW RECOGNITION AWARD The Palm Beach State chapter of the Association of Florida Colleges will roll out the Annual Supervisor/Administrator Award during spring The award will recognize a supervisor or administrator who demonstrates support for the AFC through their continuing valid membership and support for staff members participation in activities. Watch for the nomination start date! Click here for more details on the award. December 2010 CURRENT I 11

12 CHAPTER HEADLINES ST. JOHNS RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE S COUNSELOR HONORED MYERS Congratulations to Sally Myers, counselor on St. Johns River Community College s Palatka campus, who received the Debra J. Hay Distinguished Service Award at the Florida Association of Community College Student Development Commission s 43rd annual spring conference. The award is presented annually to a member of the SDC who has provided significant and impactful service to the commission. Myers FACC Chapter nominated her for this award due to her many years of service and dedication to the commission. While serving as the commission s past-chair for two years, Myers was instrumental in fundraising efforts and the overall development of the commission. In addition to serving as commission chair, chair-elect and Region II representative, Myers was an active committee member, a liaison to the Council on Student Affairs, and an exemplary practice judge and chair. Myers will be added to the list of notable recipients of the Debra J. Hay Distinguished Service Award. When I received the award, I was asked if I knew what an honor it was, said Myers. When I think of the 13 recipients who preceded me and the contributions they have made, it is certainly overwhelming. SAVE THE DATE!!! Student Development Spring Conference 2011: May Santa Fe College, Gainesville, Florida Student Development: Keeping the Community in the Florida College System with special keynote speakers Terry O Banion from the League of Innovation and Dr. Patricia Telles-Irvin, Vice President for Student Affairs at the University of Florida. Register on-line by going to the AFC Student Development Commission Link. KUDOS CONGRATS PHCC VOLLEYBALL COACH NAMED REGIONAL COACH OF THE YEAR Pasco-Hernando Community College s volleyball coach Kim Whitney has been chosen as the recipient of the Two-Year College Northeast-Southeast Region Coach of the Year by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA). Whitney will be honored and officially presented the award at WHITNEY the 2010 AVCA Jostens Coaches Honors Luncheon in Kansas City, Missouri, on Thursday, Dec. 16, at the 2010 American Volleyball Coaches Association Annual Convention. Whitney will also be representing the region on the 2010 AVCA National Coach of the Year ballot. This is Whitney s seventh season as head coach for PHCC s volleyball team. The team recently won the NJCAA Division II National Championship in Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin. With a five-set victory over Johnson County Community College, Kansas, the PHCC volleyball team made history as the first college from Florida to capture the NJCAA Division II Volleyball Championship. Whitney attended Kansas State University where she still holds the records for the most sets played, doubledoubles and the most digs. This is her second AVCA Two-Year College Northeast-Southeast Region Coach of the Year distinction, the last coming in LAURA DICKINSON NAMED ACF S TEACHER OF THE YEAR Each year the Florida Communication Association presents important awards to recognize the efforts of outstanding ACF members at its annual convention. The ACF s purpose is to promote the study, criticism, research, teaching, and application of the artistic, humanistic, and scientific principles of communication. This year s winner of the AFCs Teacher of the Year Award for outstanding performance as a classroom teacher is...seminole State College Professor Laura Dickinson. Laura Dickinson is an AFC member. 12 I CURRENT December 2010 AFC Making a Difference One Life at a Time

13 KUDOS CONGRATS SOUTH FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE GARNERS TWO AWARDS FROM THE ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRUSTEES The Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) recently presented regional awards to a South Florida Community College science professor and a former trustee at its 41st annual Leadership Congress in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Erik Christensen, professor of physics, astronomy, and mathematics and chair of the college s Natural Sciences Department, received the 2010 Faculty Member Award for the Southern Region. Wendell Winkie Williams, a former member of the SFCC District Board of Trustees, received the 2010 Trustee Leadership Award for the Southern Region. ACCT is a non-profit educational organization that represents more than 6,500 community college trustees and 1,200 community, technical, and junior colleges in the United States and throughout the world. Each year, ACCT presents five awards in five regions of the United States, as well as five national awards. Christensen came to SFCC seven years ago, following a distinguished, 22-year career in the U.S. Navy. As an educator, Christensen has developed new approaches to teaching difficult subjects and has infused both his traditional classroom and online courses with cutting-edge technology and new methods of communication. He has shared his approaches with SFCC and other community college instructors through Web-based workshops, at the annual conferences of the Association of Florida Colleges (AFC), and at national conference of Desire To Learn (D2L). As an administrator, Christensen has been actively involved in developing the standards of knowledge and ability students should possess upon completing general education courses. He helped create an Academic Master Plan that determines how finances are spent on upgrading technology throughout the college s four locations; a new strategic plan that outlines the college s goals for the next six years; and a new Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) that will help freshmen navigate the first year of college. He is now assisting with the college s process of being reaffirmed for its accreditation by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). This year, Christensen became an official Open Textbook Advocate/Trainer with the Community College Collaborative (CCOTC). Three years ago, Christensen adopted and modified open textbooks for his physics classes, thereby reducing each student s textbook costs from $222 to $13. He shares his knowledge of open textbooks through national online discussion boards and other forums. Additionally, Christensen is a member of the Activity Based Click Here to Register for the AFC 2011 Leadership Conference HOTEL INFORMATION: Bay Point Marriot Panama City 4200 Marriott Drive Panama City, Florida Phone Room Rate: $99.00 a night Reservation Deadline: January 09, 2011 Please mention FACC when making reservations December 2010 CURRENT I 13

14 KUDOS CONGRATS Physics Faculty Institute (ABPFI) and is a reader for the Educational Testing Service (ETS) advanced placement examinations in physics. SFCC s Student Government Association (SGA) named him the Full- Time Faculty Member of the Year for and Instructor of the Year for In 2005, he received the SFCC President s Award for Employee of the Year, and in 2006 he received the National Institute of Staff and Organizational Develop (NISOD) Excellence Award. RACHEL WEST SELECTED CHIPOLA FACULTY/ ADMINISTRATOR OF THE MONTH I am deeply humbled and honored by this award, Christensen said. It is such a privilege to serve our college and to know that every day I am helping to achieve our shared vision of enriching our communities through education, one life at a time. Winkie Williams is an SFCC alum who served seven years on the SFCC District Board of Trustees ( ) and was a founding member and president of the SFCC Foundation, Inc. In 1983, Williams became a charter member of the Community College Coordinating Council, which evolved into the State Board of Community Colleges. I want to be part of building Florida into the top-ranked United States educational system. I support excellent educational opportunities for everyone, regardless of his or her position in life, he said at the time. Williams served on the State Board for 18 years longer than any other charter member and was its chairman twice before retiring in That same year, the Association of Florida Colleges (AFC) recognized Williams dedication to community colleges by presenting him with its highest honor, the LeRoy Collins Award. Rachel West has been selected the Chipola College Faculty/Administrator of the month for December. West has served as a Professor, English since Here, (left) West accepts the award from Chipola senior vice president Sarah M. Clemmons. HILLSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE ALL COLLEGE DAY I believe in the community college system, Williams said. After high school, many students cannot afford to go to universities. With community colleges, all students have the opportunity to earn an associate degree or learn vocational skills. We are very proud of Winkie Williams and Erik Christensen for representing our college with distinction, said Dr. Norman L. Stephens Jr., SFCC president. It is rare for a college to have one award recipient in a given year since there are over 1,200 members colleges in the association and only five regions. It is quite unique and perhaps unprecedented for any college to have two recipients of these regional awards. We congratulate both of these fine individuals and thank them for their exemplary service Hillsborough Community College All College Day (from left to right) Marsha Kiner, Dr. Martha Williams, Dr. Ken Atwater, Evelyn Ward, LaFran Reddin and Dr. Gary Sligh. 14 I CURRENT December 2010 AFC Making a Difference One Life at a Time

15 By Lola Christian and Lynn Speer These expressions illustrate the essence of this year s Association of Florida Colleges (formerly FACC) Annual Convention held in Jacksonville, FL. At this event, there is so much to do, see, and so many interesting people to meet! One must come prepared and be determined to absorb as much knowledge as possible. At this year s conference there were over 50 exhibitors displaying a wide range of products, information, and other materials, in addition to the 30 plus sessions. To get the most from the conference experience, it is best to enlist a mentor to guide you through the events and help you plan ahead. As a guidebook, attendees are provided a program that describes all the Convention events-listing dates, times, and locations. the people I met within the Great 28 as well as some of the exhibitors. This year s Convention had particular purpose and special meaning to me. While I had attended last year s Convention in Orlando, I was unable to stay in its entirety feeling that I had missed a large amount of good information...boy did I ever! I was thrilled to be attending the 2010 Convention with one of my favorite co-workers, Lola Christian, but I was more than anxious and ready to take advantage of all the professional development My roommate Lynn Speer had previously attended opportunities Convention so she briefed me on what to expect; however, that were the Annual Convention turned out to be much more than offered at I predicted! As a newcomer, Annual Convention was Convention a bit overwhelming. When you check in as a first-time a n d attendee, you are given a ribbon to attach to your badge. fundamental As if it was a Scarlet Letter, I was hesitant to wear my to my growth. LOLA CHRISTIAN AND LYNN SPEER-SANTA FE COLLEGE golden yellow First Timer Ribbon, but it ended up being As I attended WITH STEDMAN GRAHAM. a true gem because it was a conversation piece! Many s e s s i o n attendees came to me to inquire how my experience after session, I found that I was obtaining constructive was going as a first timer. They wanted to know what advice that could be applied to my current job and college I represented, what area I worked in, what responsibilities, my current professional and personal sessions I was planning to attend or had attended, and development goals, but most importantly, my future. If how everything was going. At Convention, everyone was I could share one bit of advice book your hotel early. happy to help, share advice and knowledge, as well as There is nothing like the convenience of being in the encouragement. Although my program never left my convention s designated hotel while also positioning side, having a personal guide proved invaluable. Lynn yourself to enlarge your network most effectively. and other seasoned veterans provided me with insider information that enhanced my Convention experience. This year s convention far exceeded our expectations Seminar sessions were not only interesting, but fun and due to the smooth transitions and flow of events. The informative, as presenters captivated their audience. I convention provided a diverse pool of seminars with do have one regret; I neglected to bring business cards. exceptional presenters whom delivered with impact Exchanging business cards would have enabled me to and effectiveness. We can positively say that we left build stronger relationships and networks with some of the Convention feeling that our purpose and goals were successfully accomplished. December 2010 CURRENT I 15

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17 SPECIAL THANK YOU FSCJ Dr. Steven Wallace, FSCJ President Patti Williams, FSCJ Convention Coordinator Derryl Johnson, Chapter President Bill Ganza Celeste Danos Kerry Roth Kym Johnson Pat Harrell Chalah Harris Maggy Dartiguenave 17 I CURRENT December Rebecca Faiella Kim Sodek Catherine Hodges Susan Lewis Susan Lehr Convention On-site Manager Doug Ryan Consulting Silent Auction Co-coordinator Carol Quinn I 17 AFC Making adecember Difference2010 One CURRENT Life at a Time

18 AFC HONORARY LIFE MEMBERSHIP AWARD WINNERS: Dr. Will Benedicks, Tallahassee Community College Ms. Dianne Kostelny, Northwest Florida State College Ms. Barbara Cohen Pippin, Broward College Mr. Roy Smith, Gulf Coast Community College FACC DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEMBER AWARD WINNERS Mr. Don Payton, Seminole State College of Florida Ms. Carol Quinn, Pensacola State College OUTSTANDING FACC BOARD MEMBER AWARD Dr. Stanley Stone, Valencia Community College DR. JAMES L. WATTENBARGER AWARD Dr. Gwendolyn Stephenson, Hillsborough Community College 2010 TRUSTEE OF THE YEAR Linda T. Syfrett, Indian River State College 18 I CURRENT December 2010 AFC Making a Difference One Life at a Time

19 2010 SPECIAL PRESIDENTIAL RECOGNITION AWARD Dr. Gary Sligh, Lake-Sumter Community College Mr. Byron Todd, Tallahassee Community College 2010 MEMBERSHIP AWARDS 2010 FACC CHAPTER OF THE YEAR Pensacola State College REGION CONVENTION COMMITTEES Region I Region Director-Pat Barfield, Chipola College Major Door Prizes Committee Donated Door Prize Committee Community Service Project Committee Region IV Region Director-Robin Robinson, Polk State College Meal Ticket Reservation Committee Meal Ticket Committee Registration Desk Committee Region II Region Director-Melanie Brown, St. Johns River Community College Audio-Visual Committee Internet Room/Computer Equipment Committee Operations Committee Region III Region Director-Jean Scheppers, College of Central Florida Decorations Committee Major Event Photography Committee Region V Region Director-Jeannine Burgess, Palm Beach State College FACC Office Committee Name Badge Committee Signs/Posters Committee Ticket Taker Committee 19 I CURRENT December 2010 AFC Making a December Difference 2010 One CURRENT Life at a Time I 19

20 2010 FACC PLATINUM CHAPTERS Chipola College College of Central Florida Indian River State College Palm Beach State College Pasco-Hernando Community College Pensacola State College 20 I CURRENT December I 20 AFC Making adecember Difference2010 One CURRENT Life at a Time

21 2010 FACC PLATINUM CHAPTERS St. Johns River Community College Tallahassee Community College Valencia Community College College Center for Library Automation 2010 FACC SILVER CHAPTERS Gulf Coast Community College Polk State College 21 I CURRENT December 2010 AFC Making a December Difference 2010 One CURRENT Life at a Time I 21

22 2010 FACC GOLD CHAPTERS Daytona State College Florida Gateway College Florida State College at Jacksonville Lake-Sumter Community College Santa Fe College Seminole State College of Florida South Florida Community College 22 I CURRENT December 2010 AFC Making a December Difference 2010 One CURRENT Life at a Time I 22

23 2010 COLLEGE WITH THE GREATEST PERCENTAGE INCREASE OF MEMBERS OVER THE PREVIOUS YEAR Florida Keys Community College 2010 COLLEGE WITH THE GREATEST NUMERICAL INCREASE OF MEMBERS OVER PREVIOUS YEAR Miami Dade College COLLEGES WITH 50 PERCENT OR MORE EMPLOYEES AS MEMBERS Chipola College College Center for Library Automation College of Central Florida Florida Keys Community College Florida Gateway College Gulf Coast Community College Indian River State College Lake-Sumter Community College North Florida Community College Northwest Florida State College Pasco-Hernando Community College Pensacola State College Polk State College St. Johns River Community College Santa Fe College South Florida Community College Tallahassee Community College 2010 REGION OF THE YEAR Region III 2010 REGION WITH 50% OR MORE EMPLOYEES AS MEMBERS Region I 23 I CURRENT December 2010 AFC Making a December Difference 2010 One CURRENT Life at a Time I 23

24 REGION 1 - UNSUNG HERO AWARD Evelyn Ward REGION 1 CHAPTER UNSUNG HERO AWARD WINNERS Pat Barfield - Chipola College Katrina Porter - Gulf Coast Community College Terry Comeau - NW FL State College Dr. Christa Ruber - Pensacola State College Shannon Young - Tallahassee Community College REGION 1 RISING STAR AWARDS Dr. Lou Kind Chipola College Ron Penton Gulf Coast Community College Joyce Traynom Chipola College Rachel West Chipola College REGION 3 UNSUNG HERO AWARDS: Teri McKenzie, Brevard Community College Vernita Redmond, Seminole State College Michiko Gosney, Daytona State College Jean Scheppers, College of Central Florida Debi Jakubcin, Valencia Community College REGION 4 - UNSUNG HERO AWARD WINNERS Elizabeth Reichow-Pasco Hernando Community College Tracy Tanner Polk State College Brenda Star- St. Petersburg College Cathy Fuller Hillsborough Community College Judy Wishart State College of Florida Melanie Jackson South Florida Community College REGION 5 - UNSUNG HERO AWARD WINNERS James E. Evans - Broward College Denise Mera - Florida Keys Community College Gail Sheets - Indian River State College Wanda Curtiss - Miami Dade College Diana Paliuca - Palm Beach State College 2010 COMMISSION OF THE YEAR Student Development Commission 24 I CURRENT December 2010 AFC Making a December Difference 2010 One CURRENT Life at a Time I 24

25 2010 RETIREES COMMISSION EXEMPLARY PRACTICE AWARD Palm Beach State College FACULTY COMMISSION AWARD WINNERS 2010 PROFESSOR OF THE YEAR Dr. James May, Professor of English as a Second Language, Valencia Community College Title of Presentation: Agreeing to Disagree: The Scarier Side of Subject Verb Agreement Professor of the Year: FINALIST Anthony P. Akers, Department Chair, Communications & Foreign Languages, Brevard Community College Title of Presentation: Climbing an Iceberg Professor of the Year: FINALIST Susan Houts, Speech Faculty, Brevard Community College Title of Presentation: The Power of Persuasion VIVIAN N. DELLINGER AWARD FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE Margie Robertson, Florida State College Manatee-Sarasota ADMINSTRATION COMMISSION Beverly Woolery, Director, Educator Preparation Institute, Polk State College and Sherri Davis, Program Specialist, Educator Preparation Institute, Polk State College Presentation Title: Fill Your Toolbox Activity Nights LEARNING RESOURCES COMMISSION WINNERS Library Services Exemplary Practice Award Jenna Miller, Associate Professor, Librarian, and Diana Matthews, Assistant Professor, Librarian, Santa Fe College Presentation Title: Utilizing Online Class Guides to Enhance Information Literacy Instruction 25 I CURRENT December 2010 AFC Making a December Difference 2010 One CURRENT Life at a Time I 25

26 2010 LEARNING SUPPORT SERVICES EXEMPLARY PRACTICE AWARD Dr. Judy Campbell, Director, Academic Support Center, and Bob Balsamo, Senior Learning Specialist, Academic Support Center, Daytona State College Presentation Title: Partnership for Success: Faculty Involvement in Academic Support STUDENT DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION 2010 STUDENT DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION EXEMPLARY PRACTICE AWARD WINNER Gail Tomei and Jim Wallen, Palm Beach State College Presentation Title: PBCC Resume Writing Wizard DR. DEBRA J. HAY DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD 2010 Sally Myers, St. Johns River Community College STUDENT CONNECTION AWARD 2010 Ricky Hightower, Santa Fe College FACULTY CONNECTION AWARD 2010 Brian Macon, Valencia Community College STUDENT DEVELOPMENT ADVANCEMENT AWARD 2010 Dale Hayes, Indian River State College CAMERON HALL PRACTITIONER AWARD 2010 O Neal Williams, St. Johns River Community College INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS, PLANNING, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION S EXEMPLARY PRACTICE AWARD Andrea Henning, Executive Director, Collaborative Labs, St. Petersburg College Presentation Title: St. Petersburg College Change Leadership Collaborative INSTRUCTIONAL INNOVATION COMMISSION EXEMPLARY PRACTICE AWARD Dr. Grace Kolbe, Assistant Director Early Childhood Education Ms. Darcy Russo, E.I. Training Center Director, Palm Beach State College Presentation Title: Adjunct Training Modules OCCUPATIONAL WORKFORCE EDUCATION COMMISSION EXEMPLARY PRACTICE AWARD Marie Boyette, Ph.D, Associate Director for the Florida Advanced Technological Education Center (FLATE), Hillsborough Community College - Brandon Campus Presentation Title: The Engineering Technology Degree: A Unified Statewide Approach to Meet the Needs of Florida s Hi-Tech Manufacturing Industry ADULT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION COMMISSION EXEMPLARY PRACTICE AWARD 2010 Tony Iacono, Ph.D., Associate Dean of Developmental Education and Donna Roberts, GED Department Chair, Indian River State College Presentation Title: Career Pathways for Adult Education in the 21st Century CAREER & PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES COMMISSION EXEMPLARY PRACTICE AWARD 2010 Judy Menadier, Director of Financial Aid, College of Central Florida Presentation Title: The Frugal Club at CF 26 I CURRENT December 2010 AFC Making a December Difference 2010 One CURRENT Life at a Time I 26

27 COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING COMMISSION EXEMPLARY PRACTICE AWARDS 2010 College Rebranding Initiative Category Dr. Joe Wallace and Lois Brauckmuller, College of Central Florida Presentation Title: From CFCC To CF: Wait Till You See What Happens Next! TECHNOLOGY COMMISSION S EXCELLENCE IN TECHNOLOGY AWARD 1ST PLACE Daniel Hood, Indian River State College Presentation Title: Harnessing Web 2.0 to build a new IRSC FACC Chapter Website Excellence in Technology Finalists Sidney Beitler, Palm Beach State College Presentation Title: elearning Course Organization Model and Rubric for Quality Assurance Alex Perez, Lake Sumter Community College Title: Presentations that Fly: Thinking Outside the Slide Facilities Commission 2010 Campus Sustainability Award Winner: State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota 27 I CURRENT December 2010 AFC Making a December Difference 2010 One CURRENT Life at a Time I 27

28 STUDENT DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION WINS COMMISSION OF THE YEAR The Student Development Commission had an excellent year. The Commission was again awarded Commission of the Year at the State Convention held at the Jacksonville Hyatt Regency, November 17 19, The Commission ended the year with the Business Meeting and the Professional Development presentation by Dr. Hank Clemons, President and CEO of the Society of Emotional Intelligence. Dr. Clemons presentation addressed the topic of the Value of Emotional Intelligence in delivering Quality Services to perpetuate Student Success. Our Exemplary Practice winner, PBSC Resume Writing Wizard was presented by Gail Tomei and Jim Wallen of Palm Beach State College. The Commission also raffled off a Netbook and raised $ with all the proceeds going to the Second Harvest CONVENTION SERVICE PROJECT What can I say but once again our members have come through for our Service Project to support Second Harvest of Jacksonville. I want to thank Pat Barfield and Region One for their hard work in the collection and organization for the pickup of the food. With the delivery to Second Harvest on Tuesday and the two pallets of food that was collected at the hotel we were able to collect over 3,000 lbs of food along with donations totaling $ Your generously will help feed a large number of families in need for the service area of Second Harvest. For every dollar we donated Second Harvest is able to provide enough food for seven meals, which means that our dollar donation was able to provide 4,620 meals to families in need for the holiday. We are an organization that is always willing to give back when asked. I have enjoyed being your Service Project chair for the 2010 year and I am look forward to continuing for the 2011 year. I am currently working on some great projects with my committee for the upcoming year with the first one being at our Leadership conference in February in Panama City. Mary DiTaranto, AFC 2010 Service Project Chair VP Elect, Regions and Chapters Food Bank of Jacksonville, which was the designated S e r v i c e Project for the Convention this year. Many thanks go out to all the Board Members who served this year. The Chair of the Commission is only as good as the Board they are allowed to lead, thank you all for your support and dedication to the Commission. You are the best!! RETIREE SCENE AT FACC Our retirees at the FACC Annual Convention in Jacksonville joined together to present a new version of the classic 50/50 to raise $ for our commission. Dorma Gottlieb of Miami Dade College went home with an extra $ for holiday shopping. We donated one dollar for each of our 286 members to the Burst the Balloon Campaign sponsored by the FACC Foundation in honor of our 20th Anniversary and were proud to be the first to do so when the campaign was announced. We should all support the campaign to pay off the mortgage payment due in Thanks to Debbie Jakubcin and her Fit Over 60 presentation at our annual meeting, we can enter the New Year with new tools for staying fit. Wish you all could have joined us for her fun and interactive session. As if this were not enough to make this 61st FACC Convention special, the Retirees Commission won the distinction of Exemplary Performance in membership development in recognition of our 74 new members. It s out with the old and in with the new for 2011: Chair- Vivanne Bonsall, Chair Elect-Joanne Hutton; and once again, Secretary/Treasurer-Joan Young. 28 I CURRENT December 2010 AFC Making a Difference One Life at a Time

29 THE AFC FOUNDATION SILENT AUCTION A HUGE SUCCESS!! This year at our annual convention the Association of Florida Colleges Foundation (formerly the FACC Foundation) Silent Auction was an overwhelming success. It earned close to $6000 which is more than double the amount the auction earned the previous year. The funds raised will go directly to the AFC Foundation Capital Fund, which is being used to help payoff the mortgage on our AFC Building in downtown Tallahassee. Our success this year would not have been possible without the thoughtful and generous support of our Commissions, Chapters and Regions and individual members listed below. AFC Foundation Joyce Traymon State College of Florida at Manatee-Sarasota Coral Springs Marriott Hotel Tallahassee Community College Northwest State College Mission Inn Resort Hillsborough Community College Burt Harres Renaissance Resort at World of Golf Career and Professional Employees Commission Trade Winds Resort at St. Pete Carol Quinn Hilton Melbourne Beach Florida Gateway College Chipola College Sonesta Bayfront Hotel Association of Florida Colleges Santa Fe College Florida Atlantic University Athletics Westin Key West Resort & Marina Westin Colonnade State College of Florida Retirees Commission Newport Beachside Indian River State College Hilton Garden Inn Sea World Key Largo Marriott Florida Gateway College Polk State College Miami Dade College FSC at Jacksonville, Foundation Naples Grand Beach Resort Marco Island Marriott Resort Jeb Blackburn, AFC Foundation-FCCAA Hilton Longboat Key Beachfront Resort Jeff Schembera Palm Beach College Valencia Community College Pensacola State College Communications and Marketing Commission Andre Hawkins, AFC Foundation Former FACC President and newly appointed Foundation Board member Carol Quinn, and her dedicated volunteers from Pensacola State College, David Sutton, Frances Jackson and Kathleen Villines, were integral in assuring we met our deadlines and had a beautiful display of the auction items. We truly appreciated their determination and organization. We had special help this year also from Jean Kiner (Marsha s mom) and Alice Bryant (Adrienne s mom) who were busy helping us set up and decorate for the auction as well. David Schrenk, AFC staff assistant, also did a great job coordinating the effort for the home office. Again, thanks to everyone who contributed and helped, and especially to the auction winners. We look forward to your continued bidding at the next auction in Naples at our 62nd Annual Convention. Together we will work hard and watch it continue to grow. December 2010 CURRENT I 29