AFC CURRENT - December 2018

VOLUME 51, ISSUE 5

2018 Annual Meeting and Conference Recap

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2018 AFC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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HURRICANE MICHAEL RELIEF: #AFC STRONG 2019 AFC EXECUTIVE OFFICERS 2018 ANNUAL MEETING AND CONFERENCE AWARDS A full list of the awards and winners from the Annual Meeting and Conference

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SHARE YOUR STORY Dr. Chuck Mojock, President (retired), Lake Sumter State College

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REGISTER NOW: 2019 AFC CONFERENCE ON TEACHING & LEARNING Make your plans for the upcoming event that will feature NISOD workshops.

2018 ANNUAL MEETING AND CONFERENCE RECAP A look at the photos, thank you and special recognitions.

NINE CCP GRADUATES RECOGNIZED AT THE 2018 AFC PRESIDENTIAL GALA

In Every Issue CURRENT is published by the Association of Florida Colleges. Advertising, news releases, and other communications should be sent to the AFC, 1725 Mahan Drive, Tallahassee, Florida 32308 or by email at publications@myafchome.org. The views and opinions expressed in CURRENT are not necessarily those of the Association of Florida Colleges, its members, directors, or officers.

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President’s Message

BY DR. TUNJARNIKA L. COLEMAN-FERRELL

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would like to begin with a heartfelt thank you to the Association of Florida Colleges and “The Great 28” for giving me this memorable opportunity to lead in 2018. A BIG thank you to the Executive Committee, Board of Directors, Chapters, Regions, Commissions, and Councils for without you, our goals that we set this year would not have been accomplished.

I started the year with this comment, “I am very proud to be a 20 year member of the AFC. In 2018, we will continue strengthening our relationships with our community, growing our membership and making our voice heard as an association. United we are strong, proudly representing colleges that provide world class higher education across the state. This year, we will navigate the challenges we face in higher education together making success for all students mission possible.”

As I recap our year, we as an association have a lot to be proud of. Together we grew our membership and advocacy base reaching new heights by exceeding the goal with an 11% increase. We expanded our professional development offerings by not only doubling the number of high quality workshops offered throughout the state but, by offering a Spring Teaching and Learning conference for the first time in the history of AFC. Together we answered the Campus Safety call through achieving great participation at the Campus Safety Symposium, offering BIT training and certification, and partnering with law enforcement communities across the state to share safety measures and raise awareness. We provided a great annual conference this fall that offered opportunities for members to share high impact practices, advocate, collaborate and network with peers. AFC, we not only met our goals together this year, we exceeded them! As we transition to this next year I challenge you to keep the momentum going.

I congratulate Ms. Marjorie McGee as the incoming President and Mr. Matthew White as the incoming President-Elect! I wish them and their Board of Officers all the best in 2019.

In closing, I am humbled and honored to have served the Association of Florida College and The Great 28 this 2018 year. I wish you much success as you navigate the future. AFC, I have no doubt if we stand united THE BEST IS YET TO COME!

Wa rm Regards and Best Wishes, Dr. Tunjarnika L. Coleman-Ferrell

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Executive Director/CEO’s Message

BY MICHAEL BRAWER

2018: A Year of Change for the AFC

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n some ways, I hate to see 2018 end. In my 10-year plus tenure in this position, for me, this was one of the most rewarding and accomplished years for the Association.

We scored a lot of "W"’s as they say in sports vernacular.

There was no rest for the weary on the legislative front.

The annual 60 day session started in January barely six months after the end of the 2017 session. After a bruising financial year in 2017, 2018 moved us a little forward. We were able to recover some funding ($7.4 million), we held off the annual attack on our governance structure, pushed back on proposed bills that could have impacted our foundation and reserve accounts, and witnessed the end of a lengthy tenure of a Senate leader who we all concluded really did have it out for us as a system. Sometimes playing good defense wins the game. We maintained a steadfast message and our composure. That resonated well and we believe we will be more strongly supported in 2019 by both legislative chambers.

We worked to support a proposal to amend the Florida Constitution and solidify our local governance model and mission as primarily two-year degree granting institutions with strong articulations for students to enter the university system. Amendment 7 passed with over 73% approval of the voters. Again, it was a great “W” and most certainly a feel good moment for the AFC and the Council of Presidents.

AFC President Nika Coleman-Ferrell set some amazing goals and set us on the track as we raced to the finish line. We expanded professional development for members by taking the lead on campus safety issues. We offered the first ever Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) certification, in conjunction with our annual Campus Safety Symposium. Eighty-eight college professionals from all 28 institutions were trained to implement and manage a BIT. We also started a new conference, the AFC Conference on College Teaching and Learning. One hundred forty college faculty members attended last April and shared best practices and research regarding pedagogy, student learning, and success. President Coleman-Ferrell also pushed us to increase membership. To date almost 700 new faculty and staff have joined the AFC family.

The AFC Foundation rolled out close to $15,000 worth of $400 checks to AFC members at Gulf Coast State College and Chipola College who were impacted by Hurricane Michael. We had members who lost their homes, vehicles, and worldly possessions. We always try to do for our AFC family what we would do for our own families. The AFC staff took truckloads of relief supplies for college employees and students at both institutions.

It’s been quite a year. One we hope to continue to build upon as we increase the value-added for your membership, and enhance the statewide role of the AFC as the primary support organization for the Florida College System.

I wish all of you a happy and healthy holiday season and 2019. Thank you for your membership, your support, and doing what you do for your colleges and communities.

It's been quite a year. One we hope to continue to build upon as we increase the value-added for your membership...

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Hurricane Michael Relief: #AFCStrong The Florida Panhandle and its residents have been forever changed

by Hurricane Michael. The devastation and challenges our Chipola College and Gulf Coast State College AFC members are continuing to deal with are heartbreaking. The AFC family is responding to our members in need through several avenues.

2019 AFC Executive Officers

Marjorie McGee, College of Central Florida 2018 President

Matthew White, Chipola College President-Elect

The Annual Conference Silent Auction raised $8,000 for the AFC Foundation which has already disbursed over $16,000 to 42 AFC members who applied for assistance. Together we are #AFCStrong!

Ray Coulter, Palm Beach State College Vice President for Regions & Chapters

Tracy Glidden, Eastern Florida State College Vice President for Commissions

“AFC Family: I wanted to thank you all for everything you have done in helping during this difficult time. Coming to our aid at Chipola for all our students and staff has truly been a humbling experience. Hurricane Michael destroyed our homes, land, crops, and beautiful landscape but it did not destroy the kindness, love and support of community. Being a part of AFC is not just a membership it is being part of an awesome family.

Thank you again for all that you have done and continue to do in serving our community.”

Lisa Barnes, Broward College Vice President-Elect for Regions & Chapters

John Fey, Pasco-Hernando State College Vice President-Elect for Commissions

This year’s Annual Conference Service Project was quickly redirected toward collecting donations of needed items for our AFC colleagues in the panhandle. AFC staff delivered items to Chipola College shortly after the storm and, after the conference, traveled to Gulf Coast State College with a box truck of donated items collected by the conference service project including additional personal items donated by the Doubletree Tallahassee.

— Stacey Hinson

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2018 Annual Meeting and Conference Awards

CHAPTER OF THE YEAR Indian River State College | John Donohue, Chapter President

COMMISSION OF THE YEAR Learning Resources Commission | Claire Miller, Commission Chair South Florida State College

PLATINUM CHAPTER College of Central Florida Northwest Florida State College Eastern Florida State College Pasco-Hernando State College Indian River State College Pensacola State College Lake Sumter State College Seminole State College SILVER CHAPTER St. Petersburg College State College of Manatee- Sarasota Tallahassee Community College GOLD CHAPTER Daytona State College Miami Dade College Gulf Coast State College St. John’s River State College Hillsborough Community College South Florida State College

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REGION OF THE YEAR Region II | Holly Sutton, Region Director Florida Gateway College, North Florida Community College, Santa Fe College, Florida State College at Jacksonville and St. Johns River State College

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HONORARY LIFE MEMBERSHIP AWARD

Chris Thomes, Gulf Coast State College

Dr. Robert Flores, South Florida State College

PRESIDENTIAL LEADERSHIP AWARD

Dr. James L. Wattenbarger Award J. Davis Armstrong, President-Emeritus Broward College

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD Sandra Cesaretti Ray, Pensacola State College

Holly Sutton, Florida Gateway College

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MEMBERSHIP GROWTH AWARD

Greatest Numerical Increase of Members Over Previous Year - Large College PALM BEACH STATE COLLEGE

Greatest Numerical Increase of Members Over Previous Year - Medium College TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Greatest Numerical Increase of Members Over Previous Year - Small College COLLEGE OF CENTRAL FLORIDA

MEMBERSHIP RETENTION AWARDS

ST. JOHNS RIVER STATE COLLEGE

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MEMBERSHIP INCENTIVE PROGRAM AWARDS FOR INDIVIDUALS RECRUITMENT OF THE MOST NEW MEMBERS

1st Place (Prize: AFC Cruise Certificate valued at $1500) CAROL PUGH, Santa Fe College

2nd Place (Prize: AFC iPad) GREG WILLIAMS, Tallahassee Community College

3rd Place (Prize: (3 day/2 night stay and gift basket from the Wyndham Boca Raton) MARK ROSS, College of Central Florida

MEMBERSHIP INCENTIVE PROGRAM CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP GROWTH AWARD

($1500 PRIZE) Chapter with highest percentage increase of full-time members TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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LEADERSHIP SERVICE AWARD Byron Todd, Tallahassee Community College Stephanie L. Campbell, Polk State College

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REGION III

UNSUNG HEROES

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Diane Bracken, Pensacola State College

George Strohm, Eastern Florida State College

Tammy Henderson, Pensacola State College

Cynthia Nash, Lake-Sumter State College

Carol Quinn, Pensacola State College

Kim Kidd, Lake-Sumter State College

LIFESAVER AWARD

Janine McComas, Seminole State College of Florida

Traci Jones, Pensacola State College

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Lanatta Barrett, Pensacola State College

UNSUNG HEROES Dana Livesay, Hillsborough Community College

REGION II UNSUNG HEROES

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Andrea Gabriel, Florida Gateway College

UNSUNG HEROES Ms. Zelda Rivas, Miami Dade College

Tom Mason, Santa Fe College Jennifer Anderson, St. Johns River State College

PRESIDENTIAL UNSUNG HERO AWARD Sofia Toledo, Palm Beach State College

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CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES COMMISSION (CPEC) EXEMPLARY PRACTICE: TCC CLOTHESLINE PROJECT Lauren Fletcher, English Professor, Tallahassee Community College and Dr. Kelly Thayer, English Professor, Tallahassee Community College

COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING COMMISSION EXEMPLARY PRACTICE: NFCC 60TH ANNIVERSARY CAMPAIGN Kim Scarboro, Director of College Advancement, North Florida Community College

LEARNING RESOURCES COMMISSION (LRC) EXEMPLARY PRACTICES (2): The Human Library ™ Nardia Cumberbatch, Valencia College, Librarian, and Jeannie L Rodriguez, Valencia College, Library Office Systems Manager, and Regina Seguin, Valencia College, Librarian Creating a Culture of CARE (Continuous Assessment and Responsive Engagement) at Valencia State College Leonard Bass, Valencia College, Campus Dean and Chris Teumer, Assistant Director, Learning Support & Advising, Valencia College

FACULTY COMMISSION 2018 Professor of the Year Award for Teaching Excellence Competition: Standing Waves and Music Brenda Skoczelas, Physics Instructor, Lake-Sumter State College

SDC EXEMPLARY PRACTICE: STEP UP PROGRAM Tracy Glidden, Coordinator, Student Recruitment, Eastern Florida State College

COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING COMMISSION 2018 AWARD WINNERS Advertising - Internet North Florida Community College, 1st Place North Florida Community College, 2nd Place Gulf Coast State College, 3rd Place

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COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING COMMISSION 2018 AWARD WINNERS Annual Report (College) State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota, 1st Place College of Central Florida, 2nd Place Broward College, 3rd Place

Brochure the Arts (No FTE Division) Broward College, 1st Place College of Central Florida, 2nd Place Pensacola State College, 3rd Place

North Florida Community College, 2nd Place Broward College, 3rd Place College of Central Florida, 3rd Place

Outdoor Advertising Annual Report (Foundation) Pensacola State College, 1st Place Campaign Florida State College at Jacksonville, 1st Place State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota,1st Place Pasco-Hernando State College, 2nd Place Gulf Coast State College, 2nd Place State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota, 2nd Place Pensacola State College, 3rd Place Pensacola State College, 3rd Place Santa Fe, 3rd Place Photography Article in a College Publication Santa Fe, 1st Place Direct Mail Palm Beach State College, 1st Place Florida State College at Jacksonville, 1st Place Gulf Coast State College, 2nd Place Palm Beach State College, 2nd Place Pensacola State College, 1st Place Santa Fe, 3rd Place Pensacola State College, 3rd Place Daytona State College, 2nd Place Poster Pensacola State College, 2nd Place Article/Pitch Resulting in Publication State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota, 3rd Place Santa Fe, 1st Place State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota, 1st Place State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota, 1st Place Palm Beach State College, 2nd Place Display/Presentation Board Florida State College at Jacksonville, 2nd Place Broward College, 3rd Place College of Central Florida, 1st Place Pensacola State College, 2nd Place

Santa Fe, 2nd Place Florida State College at Jacksonville, 3rd Place Best Bang for the Buck Polk State College, 3rd Place Broward College, 1st Place Electronic Newsletter North Florida Community College, 1st Place Pensacola State College, 1st Place Promo/Specialty Item Polk State College, 2nd Place North Florida Community College, 2nd Place Gulf Coast State College, 1st Place Santa Fe, 2nd Place Pasco-Hernando State College, 3rd Place Gulf Coast State College, 2nd Place College of Central Florida, 3rd Place Polk State College, 3rd Place Foundation/Fundraising Piece Brochure Florida State College at Jacksonville, 1st Place Redesign Florida State College at Jacksonville, 1st Place Gulf Coast State College, 2nd Place Daytona State College, 1st Place State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota, 1st Place College of Central Florida, 3rd Place Pasco-Hernando State College, 2nd Place Polk State College, 2nd Place Indian River State College, 3rd Place Santa Fe, 2nd Place Magazine Broward College, 3rd Place College of Central Florida, 1st Place COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING Pasco-Hernando State College, 3rd Place Palm Beach State College, 1st Place COMMISSION AWARDS Continued on page 13 Daytona State College, 2nd Place

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COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING COMMISSION 2018 AWARD WINNERS Single Sheet Flier Pensacola State College, 1st Place College of Central Florida, 2nd Place Polk State College, 2nd Place Pensacola State College, 3rd Place

Santa Fe, 1st Place Broward College, 2nd Place College of Central Florida, 2nd Place Pasco-Hernando State College, 3rd Place Santa Fe, 3rd Place

Social Media (Paid) North Florida Community College, 1st Place Santa Fe, 1st Place Gulf Coast State College, 2nd Place Santa Fe, 2nd Place Broward College, 3rd Place College of Central Florida, 3rd Place

Student Handbook Pensacola State College, 1st Place Broward College, 2nd Place Daytona State College, 3rd Place

Social Media (Unpaid) Gulf Coast State College, 1st Place

Broward College, 2nd Place Gulf Coast State College, 3rd Place Palm Beach State College, 3rd Place Viewbook Santa Fe, 1st Place Polk State College, 2nd Place Florida State College at Jacksonville, 3rd Place

Video/Digital Promotion Florida State College at Jacksonville, 1st Place Gulf Coast State College, 1st Place

Website Broward College, 1st Place Broward College, 2nd Place Polk State College, 3rd Place

AFC EXCELLENCE AWARD/ 2019 ASPEN PRIZE FINALISTS INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE BROWARD COLLEGE MIAMI DADE COLLEGE

THE FLORIDA COLLEGE SYSTEM: CHANCELLOR’S BEST PRACTICE AWARDS Florida Gateway College’s Second-Chance Pell Pilot Program North Florida Community College’s Dual-Enrollment Video Conferencing Program Pensacola State College’s award-winning Virtual Tutoring Program Polk State College’s Education Baccalaureate Program: Establishing Leaders in Teacher Education (ELITE)

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2018 Annual Meeting and Conference Special Thank You's Pledge of Allegiance – Dr. Will Benedicks, US Air Force 1965 – 1969, Retired, Tallahassee Community College Florida College System Student Government Greeting – Adam Maxwell, FCSSGA President, Santa Fe College Conference Photography - Jessie Clayton, Tallahassee Community College Service Project Committee Chair – Sandi Barrett, Palm Beach State College Silent Auction Committee Chair – Carol Quinn, Pensacola State College Journey Break Presentation - Dr. Larry Tyree, President Emeritus, Florida Keys Community College Journey Break Presentation - Dr. Chuck Mojock, Former President, Lake Sumter State College

2018 Annual Meeting and Conference Exhibitors and Sponsors 5G Power Skills (Silver Sponsor)

Energy Systems Group (ESG)

Saint Leo University

24By7Security, Inc.

FlatWorld

Smarthinking

American Century Investments

Grand Canyon University

Southern New Hampshire Univ.

BayCare Health Services

Insurance for Students, Inc.

The Haskell Company

BELFOR Property Restoration

IPX Platform

The Learning House

Cambridge Univ. Press

Knowledge Matters

Tremco Roofing & Building Maintenance

Cintas Corporation

Lumen Learning

Valley Services, Inc.

CLARUS Corporation

Lynn University (Gold Sponsor)

WestEd

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2018 Annual Meeting and Conference Hotel Thank You's INNISBROOK 36750 U.S. HIGHWAY 19 NORTH PALM HARBOR, FL 34684 888-794-8627 www.innisbrookgolfresort.com

HOLIDAY INN TAMPA WESTSHORE 700 North Westshore Boulevard Tampa, FL 33609 813.289.8200 http://tampahi.com

OCEANSIDE INN OCEANFRONT HOTEL 1909 S. Atlantic Ave. Daytona Beach Shores FL. 32118 (855) 736-9903 www.oceansidedaytona.com

THE PLAZA RESORT & SPA 600 North Atlantic Avenue Daytona Beach, FL 32118 http://www.plazaresortandspa.com

EMBASSY SUITES BY HILTON TAMPA AIRPORT WESTSHORE 555 North Westshore Boulevard Tampa, Fl. 33609 813-875-1555 http://embassysuites3.hilton.com

DOUBLETREE BY HILTON ORLANDO AT SEAWORLD 10100 International Dr. Orlando, FL 32821 407-352-1100 www.doubletreeorlandoseaworld.com

MISSION INN RESORT & CLUB 10400 County Road 48 Howey-in-the-Hills, FL 34737 800-523-2289 www.MissionInnResort.com THE CARIBE™ HOTELS 8101 WORLD CENTER DRIVE ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32821 800-537-7737 http://www.thecaribehotelsorlando.com HILTON SANDESTIN BEACH GOLF RESORT AND SPA: 850-267-9627 4000 Sandestin Blvd. South Miramar Beach, FL 32550 www.hilton.com/hiltonsandestinbeach HYATT REGENCY ORLANDO 9801 International Drive Orlando, FL 32819 407.345.4442 www.orlando.regency.hyatt.com HILTON DAYTONA BEACH OCEANFRONT RESORT 100 N. Atlantic Avenue Daytona Beach, FL 32118 386-254-8200 www.daytonahilton.com THE BARRYMORE HOTEL TAMPA RIVERWALK 111 West Fortune St. Tampa FL 33602 Phone: (813) 223-1351 www.barrymorehotel.com SHERATON BAYPOINT RESORT & SPA 4114 Jan Cooley Dr. Panama City Beach, FL 32408 850-236-6000 http://www.starwoodhotels.com

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WYNDHAM ORLANDO RESORT INTERNATIONAL DRIVE 8001 International Drive Orlando, Florida 32819 407-351-2420 www.wyndhamorlandoresort.com HILTON ORLANDO/ALTAMONTE SPRINGS 350 NORTHLAKE BLVD. ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL 32701 407-830-1985 www.hilton.com DOUBLETREE BY HILTON TAMPA AIRPORT WESTSHORE 4500 West Cypress Street Tampa, FL 33607 TampaDoubleTree.com EMBASSY SUITES BY HILTON ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH OCEANFRONT RESORT 300 A1A Beach Boulevard St. Augustine, FL 32080 www.embassysuitesstaugustine.com HYATT REGENCY JACKSONVILLE RIVERFRONT 225 E Coastline Drive Jacksonville, FL 32202 904 588 1234 https://www.hyatt.com RENAISSANCE ORLANDO AIRPORT HOTEL 5445 Forbes Place, Orlando, FL 32812 407.513.7226 www.renhotels.com

HYATT REGENCY SARASOTA 1000 Boulevard of the Arts Sarasota, FL 34236 www.sarasota.regency.hyatt.com HILTON ORLANDO LAKE BUENA VISTA | HILTON ORLANDO BUENA VISTA PALACE Disney Springs® Resort Area 1751 Hotel Plaza Boulevard Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 www.hiltonorlandolakebuenavista.com SADDLEBROOK RESORT 5700 Saddlebrook Way Wesley Chapel, FL 33543 www.saddlebrook.com HARD ROCK HOTEL DAYTONA BEACH 918 N Atlantic Ave. Daytona Beach FL 32118 https://hardrockhoteldaytonabeach.com/ SANIBEL HARBOUR RESORT AND SPA 17260 Harbour Pointe Dr. Fort Myers, FL 33908 (239) 466-4000 www.marriott.com/ SHERATON ORLANDO NORTH 600 N Lake Destiny Drive Maitland, FL 32751 www.sheratonorlandonorth.com LEXINGTON HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTER Jacksonville Riverwalk 1515 Prudential Drive Jacksonville, Florida 32207 www.lexjax.com SANDESTIN GOLF AND BEACH RESORT 9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy W Miramar Beach, FL 32550 www.sandestin.com

HILTON CLEARWATER BEACH RESORT & SPA 400 Mandalay Avenue Clearwater Beach FL 33767 www.clearwaterbeach.com

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Nine CCP Graduates Recognized at the 2018 AFC Presidential Gala The 7th graduating class of the Certified College Professional (CCP) Program was recognized at the 2018 AFC Annual Meeting and Conference Presidential Gala.

Six graduates were in attendance to receive their CCP certificates and medals (pictured below). This flagship program was designed to provide AFC members with the opportunity to earn a designation related to their work as college professionals, and expose them to content and experiences they may not be able to obtain elsewhere. To date, there are 64 CCP graduates.

The first of the AFC’s three certificate offerings of the CCP is the Florida College Professional Certificate (FCPC). The other two certificates currently under development are the Florida College Leader Certificate (FCLC) and the Florida College Executive Certificate (FCEC).

Enrollment in the self-paced CCP Program is open to any Association member at any level of employment at a college. To learn more and apply for the CCP Program, please visit the Certified College Professional Program webpage.

FLORIDA COLLEGE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE RECIPIENTS Dr. Alton Austin, College of Central Florida Dr. Denise Rodriguez Brown, Broward College Randey Burnette, Tallahassee Community College Michele Infante, Valencia College Dr. Kimberlie A. Massnick, Indian River State College Janine McComas, Seminole State College Byron Todd, Tallahassee Community College Sharon R. Walker, Tallahassee Community College Dr. Eddie Williams, Pasco Hernando State College

Left to Right – Burnette, Walker, Todd, Massnick, Williams, Brown

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Dr. Chuck Mojock, President (retired), Lake Sumter State College (adapted from his Journey Break comments at the 2018 AFC Annual Meeting and Conference)

So how did my personal journey with AFC, then FACC, begin? Well, it was literally on my first day on the job in 1979 at what was then Daytona Beach Community College. After going through all my paperwork at HR, I returned to the office with a stack of forms. My boss looked at it and pulled out the application for FACC and said – “Oh yeah, you need to do that!”. Why I asked?

She said, “FACC brings together people from all levels of the Great 28 and it gives us a voice. You can do payroll deduction so you won’t even miss it”. Well, I’m the new guy so who am I to differ with the boss. I signed up that day.

Who was the source of this great advice? My boss was Evelyn Fine. At that time, her boss, Frank Casey, was running for President of FACC and he won! Later, as many of you know, Frank became Executive Director of FACC and served with distinction.

And what about Evelyn Fine? Well, she became President of FACC.

Evelyn always encouraged me to get involved and seek out leadership opportunities. I served as Chapter officer, then Commission Chair and State Board member. Because of FACC, I met people from all over the state and made lifelong friends while learning things about our colleges and our system that I never would have been exposed to if there were no FACC. All this because leaders like Frank and Evelyn took the time to invest in me! What a legacy!

I became State VP and ultimately in 1999, I was honored to be elected President of the Association and presided over our 50th Anniversary Celebration. At the Annual Convention, we gathered as many past Presidents and leaders as we could and it was truly an awe inspiring event that I will always remember and cherish!

FACC and AFC helped shape me as a community college professional and leader. As I progressed in my career and became a college President, I never forgot the valuable lessons passed on to me and I vowed to do likewise. I supported our Chapter and personally encouraged members to get involved and step up to leadership. And step up they did!

And so my friends, now it is your turn! Don’t stop believing! But don’t just hold on to the feeling. No, share that feeling and bring all your friends and colleagues in the Great 28 into the great tent of AFC! Thanks!

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2019 AFC Conference on College Teaching & Learning CLICK HERE for information about the AFC’s 2019 Conference on College Teaching and Learning, including the Call for Proposals, Schedule-at-a-Glance, workshop descriptions, Hotel and Registration links.

NISOD to Provide Workshops at the AFC’s 2019 Conference on College Teaching and Learning The AFC is partnering with the National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) to provide three of their most popular half-day workshops onsite at the AFC's 2019 Conference on College Teaching and Learning in St. Petersburg. Workshops are space-limited so register early!

Keynote Address: Dr. Sandy Shugart, Pres. Valencia College

The three NISOD workshops, each to be offered twice, are: • Brain-Based Teaching and Learning • Flipped Learning: Pathway to Student Success • Strategies for Student Learning and Success: Relational Teaching and Classroom Community Building

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Call for Proposals: Due Feb. 1

St. Petersburg Hilton April 3 – 5, 2019

Hotel Reservation Cut-off: March 1 Online Registration Closes: March 27

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Chapters FLORIDA SOUTHWESTERN STATE COLLEGE FSW Chapter Rebuilding!

The Florida SouthWestern State College Chapter of AFC held a general meeting in November that included President Jefferey Allbritten as a guest speaker and a legislative update from our Director of Government Relations, Matthew Holliday. President Allbritten touched on his journey from AFC member to AFC President and how it helped him in making lifelong connections throughout the Florida College System. The FSW chapter is undergoing a time of rebuilding and we are excited to grow and rebrand throughout the upcoming year. For the first time in over two years, (almost) all of our executive board positions are filled. In addition to building our active membership, we have added numerous members to commissions, including commission executive boards.

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PASCO HERNANDO STATE COLLEGE Our PHSC Chapter was awarded the Honor of 2018 Platinum Chapter by the Association of Florida Colleges Board of Directors.

Our Marketing Department received six awards for their entries: • 1st Place for Commercials • 2nd Place in Redesign • 2nd Place in Outdoor Advertising • 3rd Electronic Newsletter • 3rd Social Media unpaid • 3rd Brochure

Spring Hill Campus Representative, Dr. Eddie Williams graduated from the CCP program and received his certificate and medal.

Photo Credit: Jennifer White

John Fey, former SDC Chair, was chosen as VP Elect for Commissions and will be sworn in at next year's conference to serve in 2020.

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Special thanks to our athletic department with Dominique PhillipsAlvarez, and to Aimee Mayler (wife of Dave Mayler) for helping us donate two carloads full of supplies as part of our service project to assist the victims of Hurricane Michael in the panhandle.

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Chapters INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE IRSC Chapter of the Association of Florida Colleges Recognized at Annual Conference

Indian River State College earned recognition as the Association of Florida Colleges (AFC) Chapter of the Year

and as an AFC Platinum Chapter at the 69th Annual Meeting and Conference of the Association of Florida Colleges

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Regions REGION II The 2018 Region of the Year ended the year with a BANG! Region II filled what was left of the year with fun and excitement within the region with community service, a social, professional development, and fundraising.

On Thursday, September 20th, Region II hosted a free Professional Development Conference at Florida State College at Jacksonville. This was FSCJ’s first AFC event in quite some time. The event was very well attended by both FSCJ members as well as members from around the region. 53 people were registered for the event from 4 of the 5 regional colleges. This professional development event offered two tracks for attendees and included session topics such as diversity, wellness, recruitment and retention, service learning, cultural sensitivity, and more. The event was offered free to the region due to a very generous sponsorship by Dr. John Wall, FSCJ Provost.

Dr. Wall provided a sponsorship for the event that covered in full the morning coffee, catered lunch, and beverages.

Leading up to the Professional Development Conference, members of the region gathered donation items to donate to the HOPE Food Pantry at FSCJ. Region members collected non-perishable items September 4th-19th to be delivered on September 20th. The region was able to come together to provide an entire barrel of goodies for the pantry.

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Region II also had a friendly battle for a social. On Saturday, September 15th, Florida Gateway College hosted St. Johns River State College on the volleyball court. Attendees included over 10 members and their families cheering for their team choice, and everyone had a great time.

Leading up to Annual Conference, Region II was feeling like Region of the Year, regardless of whether the Awards Committee would agree or not.

Region II T-shirts were designed, sold on preorders, and ordered. Several members of the region were wearing their Region II T-shirts when it was announced at the closing brunch that the Awards Committee agreed that Region II was the BEST region this year. This was, and is, monumental for the region, as Region II has never won Region of the Year…until this year!

This year’s Region Director, Holly Sutton, was also honored for the hard work and dedication to the region with the Distinguished Service Award.

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Words of recognition presented with the award included, “As Region Director, she worked diligently to ensure that the region completed its duties and responsibilities. With two chapters not functioning, she accepted the challenge with a positive attitude and a resolved to push forward and make Region 2 the best Region in the AFC. She hosted two socials for the region’s colleges, organized two environmental service activities for the region and established two service projects for non-profits in the region. All of this outside of the “normal region duties.” Her goal, to connect the region colleges and build upon the values and benefits of the AFC! Her level of commitment to picking up the pieces and ensuring that Region 2 would be strong again is both commendable and inspiring.”

Region II, the 2018 Region of the Year, has had an amazing year and is already planning and looking forward to the things 2019 will bring. Region II is back, y’all!

2019 AFC Leadership Conference, Seminole State College 2019 AFC Legislative Days, Tallahassee, FL 2019 Trustee Legislative Conference, Tallahassee, FL 70th AFC Annual Meeting and Conference, Innisbrook

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Calendar January

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Council of Presidents Meeting, Tallahassee

January 10 - 11

AFC Executive Committee Meeting, Seminole State College

January 30

Board of Directors Meeting, Seminole State College

January 30

2019 AFC Leadership Conference, Seminole State College

Deadline and Publication Dates CURRENT Submission Deadline: February 8th CURRENT Publication Date: March 8th

January 31 – February 1

February AFC Legislative Days, Tallahassee

February 6 – 7

Council of Presidents Meeting, Tallahassee

February 7 - 8

Email your submissions for the next issue of Current to Lucia Fishburne (lfishburne@myafchome.org) for consideration in the next publication.

March 2019 Trustees Legislative Conference, Tallahassee

March 13 – 14

Council of Presidents Meeting, Tallahassee

March 14 – 15

Region V Spring Conference, Miami Dade College

March 28 - 29

April AFC Executive Committee Meeting, St. Petersburg

April 2

Board of Directors Meeting, St. Petersburg AFC College Teaching & Learning Conference, St. Petersburg Council of Presidents Meeting, Tallahassee

TBD April 3 – 5 April 11 – 12

Region III Spring Conference, , College of Central Florida

April 12

Region I Spring Conference, Chipola College

April 19

Region II Spring Conference, Florida State College at Jacksonville

April 19

Region IV Spring Conference, State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota

April 26

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