AFC CURRENT - December 2020

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2021 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 2020 CCP GRADAUTES 2020 JAMES L. WATTENBARGER AWARD 2020 AWARDS CONFERENCE PHOTOS SPECIAL THANK YOUS HOTEL THANK YOUS A SIMPLE WAY TO OVERACHIEVE WITHOUT OVER COMMITTING FUN FACTS ABOUT RAY COULTER, 2021 AFC PRESIDENT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE UPDATE AFC LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

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President’s Message

BY MATTHEW WHITE

2020−What a Year!

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s 2020 comes to a close (yippie!), I reflect on the state of our association. To see the state of the association, we only need to look at how AFC and our members have responded this year.

We started the year with our Leadership conference where we packed our state office building to capacity with AFC leaders new and old. It was a wonderful start to what we thought would be an awesome year. Then COVID hit us in March. In the midst of our college’s converting ALL classes online, our AFC leaders went above and beyond by moving all five region conferences to a virtual format for the first time ever. Our commission leaders held virtual events and presented at region conferences as well. In addition to our regions and commissions, our chapters stepped up also and found ways to connect with their members.

Also during this time, our state office started offering webinars on Tuesdays and Thursdays, not just for our AFC members, but for ALL state college employees. As an in-person, event heavy, association, this pivot was unprecedented and I feel has changed our association as to what we can do moving forward.

I wish I could tell you that everything is fine and sunny. These are tough times and our association has not been immune to the circumstances. Similar to our colleges, our association faces difficult decisions as we reflect on what makes this association what it is today and where we should go moving forward. What I can do is ask you to look for the silver linings from this past year, such as the fact that we have “virtually” reached more members this year than any other. I see these changes as opportunities for our association to adapt and grow.

But if this year has taught me anything else, it’s that our AFC members are awesome, are resilient, and are DEFINITELY dedicated to our association. So as for the state of our association, I say that with the continued support of our membership, AFC can weather any storm!

For my last time as your AFC President, thank you for your support as AFC moves forward together.

Matthew White, AFC President Director of Distributed Systems | Chipola College 850-526-2761 | whitem@chipola.edu

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Executive Director/CEO’s Message

BY MARSHA KINER

10 Things I Am Grateful for in 2020 As we closed out our first virtual Annual Conference a couple of weeks ago, I felt a little adrift. Normally, I am bolstered by the event and ride atop a wave of good feeling through the end of the year. I did not have that feeling this year and I wondered why. I knew the staff and I had done our very best to provide a great conference experience and the feedback we received confirmed it. Yet, I was still a bit unsettled. It was only after speaking to another colleague that I began to better understand my emotions.

This year has been like no other and expecting to experience anything in the same way as “a normal year” – well, is not realistic. So, I began to look back at all the accomplishments of 2020, and I realized that I was truly grateful. Was 2020 the year that I thought it was going to be back in January during our Leadership Conference? No. Has it been challenging to us emotionally, taxing on us physically, and devastating to us fiscally? Yes. But I also think that 2020 taught us some valuable lessons, and it has helped us reprioritize what really matters. I believe that we have a great deal to be grateful for this year.

Here are 10 things I am grateful for in 2020: The Division of Florida Colleges and Chancellor Kathy Hebda ~ The Division has always been a friend to our colleges and a great resource.

This year, more than any other, the Chancellor and her team provided needed information and resources to us 24/7. If we asked, they responded. I am grateful

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for the Chancellor’s leadership and the support of her team. The last eight months could not have been successfully navigated without this great partnership. Thank You.

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The Councils ~ The Council of Student Affairs, the Council of Instructional Affairs, the Council for Workforce Education, the Council of Business Affairs, the HR Council, and the Florida Council for Resource Development (FCRD). These leaders and administrators met weekly for months to discuss the real challenges facing our system. Many of them, while everyone else was working from home, were still working from their campus offices ensuring that the work of the college continued. Planning and making decisions during a pandemic without a blueprint or a roadmap was daunting, overwhelming, and I am sure at times a thankless position. I am grateful to all of our college leaders who met this moment with their chins held high and resolve in their spirit to conquer the unknown in the safest way possible for our students, our staff, and our faculty. I thank you.

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The AFC Commission Chairs ~ This year provided the perfect excuse if someone wanted one – to do absolutely nothing. Everyone felt overwhelmed and no one knew exactly what they were doing. Yet, our Commission Chairs did not let a canceled spring of in-person meetings and conferences pass them by.

Instead, they rallied to hold free virtual conferences. They joined with region leaders to plan professional development and activities designed to provide a connection at a time when many felt isolated. They accepted the challenge of hosting summer webinars so that the AFC could continue to provide professional development not just for our members, but for our college community. They collaborated on topics, sought out speakers, and jointly worked with others throughout the system to provide timely content on issues that college employees Continued on page 5 Print

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Executive Director/CEO's Message were facing. Thank you for accepting the challenge to remain active and engaged as leaders, and thank you all for the effort and work you did this year. You made a difference, and I am grateful.

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The AFC Region Directors ~ The year would have been a bust had these five leaders not stepped up and forged ahead. Wanjiku Jackson, Joyce Smith, Charlene Latimer, Jaimie Pagels, and Brenda Rante – I am so very grateful for each of you. Your region conferences were filled with great content, fun activities (trivia night), and the spirit of the AFC. Every Region Conference had that unique flavor that is the AFC. Did you forget to offer diverse workshops? No. Did you provide avenues for our members to give back to the community through a virtual service project? Yes. Did you think about the emotional toll that remote work was having on your peers? Yes. You, five leaders, checked every box. You went above and beyond the call of duty to ensure that your chapter leaders were not left alone. During an unprecedented year, we needed exceptional leaders. I am grateful to each of you. You ROCK!

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The AFC Chapters ~ So many of our Chapters meet virtually and sought avenues of connection for their members and peers at their colleges. Shifting to remote work abruptly and having to do your jobs from home, while ensuring your kids finished their schoolwork virtually, was no easy task. Many of you answered the calls and questions of students from

home or taught your first online class from your home office. It was not easy. The facilities folks were still on campus creating a safe environment for those select groups that had to continue to meet on campus.

When you could have focused solely on yourselves, you did not. Instead, you found ways to create opportunities to gain that feeling of togetherness.

From Zoom Dance Parties to online community service projects, you helped to keep the spirit of togetherness alive at your colleges. No one job is more important than another, but some people are often overlooked and possibly not given the credit they deserve for all the work that they do. You are my unsung heroes. Thank you for what you do every day for your colleges, your students, and the AFC.

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The Council of Presidents ~ In March, none of us knew what would happen next. One day it was business as usual, and the next day decisions were made to move all classes online for the remainder of the semester. Your leadership and direction were paramount in helping to shape how the colleges functioned throughout this crisis. As a group of leaders, you met and shared challenges and solutions.

Often you were sharing your best resources – your human resources. As leaders, you were not selfish nor were you closed-minded. You were committed to the continuity of student learning. As compassionate leaders, each of you worked tirelessly alongside your staff to ensure that your students, faculty/ staff, colleges, and the communities you serve were

safe. This most unusual time required extraordinary leadership and wisdom from those at the helm of our 28 colleges. Thank You.

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The AFC Board of Directors ~ From January’s first meeting to the virtual Annual Conference last month, you have been engaged in the business of the AFC like no other Board before you. Your collective work this year allowed the AFC to remain relevant and necessary when almost everything that we knew changed. You trusted your executive officers, and you supported the AFC by showing up and engaging consistently. No one sat on the sidelines. Every single one of you took your responsibility and duty of service to heart. Thank you for your dedication and volunteer service to the AFC. I am so very grateful to you.

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The AFC Executive Committee ~ There are times in life when we realize that everything happens for a reason. Words cannot express what these people mean to me. The stars aligned for this group of people to lead together in 2020: Matthew White, Ray Coulter, Marjorie McGee, John Fey, Greg Williams, Holly Sutton, Christine Tripp, Byron Todd, and Andre Hawkins.

Two years ago, when I spoke with Matt White about running for President, I knew a few things about him. I knew he was a man of his word. I knew he was thoughtful and smart. I knew he was fair-minded and had a love for the AFC. I thought he would be a good association president. Thanks to 2020, I learned Continued on page 6

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Executive Director/CEO's Message that President Matthew White was all those things and so much more. When the world turned upside down and everything went remote/online, it was ideal to have a President at the helm with an IT background. From singlehandedly running the tech support for several of the region and commission meetings in April, to assisting the AFC staff in determining the best technology to use for virtual offerings, to providing tech support during the annual conference, Matthew White was the right man at the right time for the AFC Presidency. The challenges of 2020 were many. Matt and the Executive Committee met each one head-on. They worked with AFC staff to ensure that the organization could effectively and efficiently meet the needs of the membership this year with limited fiscal resources. They helped the AFC navigate Covid-19, a CEO change, and the first-ever virtual annual conference. They provided outstanding leadership. These leaders united in their goal to ensure that the AFC is the best that it can be. They made a difference. I will be forever grateful for your leadership, for your support, and for your belief in my abilities to lead the AFC during this critical moment in time. Thank You.

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The AFC Staff – The challenges of this year were many. In March, one staff member retired; and two weeks later, the AFC staff began working from home. The transition was not easy. We had to figure out the technology and determine how we were going to move forward without all the “normal” activities. We created a calendar for professional development and reached out to our Board and other system leaders to help us develop workshops to engage the members. Then in July, we faced a CEO change together. We went from a group of five to a team of four. While it was daunting, I am so proud of what we have accomplished together this year. Since July, we have grown closer, stronger, and I believe better as a unit. AFC has a heart. I have always known this to be fact and truly believed it. I saw it this year time and time again. The AFC Staff believes in its mission and loves the members that we serve. For every challenge we faced, our objective was to overcome it so that we could accomplish our goals. I am honored to work with David Schrenk, Sharlee Whiddon, and Eileen Johnson. Thank you for your dedication and your commitment to making the AFC the best association it can be. I also am grateful for Doug Ryan (of Doug Ryan Consulting) who has worked with us on all our meetings for years. Our virtual Annual Conference would not have been successful without you. Thank you, Doug Ryan, for your commitment to the AFC. I am forever grateful to you all.

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The AFC Members ~ Thank you for your investment in the AFC. In a year when it may have been easy to drop your membership or not engage in anything other than what you had to do, and you continued your membership in the AFC. More than 4000 of you attended the AFC webinars or Region and Commission Conferences from April through September. You participated in the new college professional development series ACCESS AFC, joined the new AFC Book Club, or listened to the new AFC Podcast ~ The Community. You logged on to a Zoom Trivia Night, AFC Dance Party, or a webinar on how to deal with stress and anxiety. You shared your experiences working remotely and talked openly about your concerns, your challenges, and how you were coping. Over 250 of you attended the AFC virtual Annual Conference and logged on to see your peers be recognized for their leadership and volunteer service to the association. You showed up during a pandemic! I thank you.

As we close 2020, it has been my honor to serve the AFC this year. Your resilience, can-do spirit, and ingenuity inspired me. Looking ahead to 2021, I know our best is yet to come.

Marsha Kiner, MS, CAE Interim Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director

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2021 EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Ray Coulter

Melonie Miner

AFC President Facilities Manager, Boca Raton Campus Palm Beach State College

Vice President-Elect for Regions and Chapters Contract Administrator Legal Services, Business Affairs Pensacola State College

Stephanie L. Campbell

Giovanni “John” Barbieri

President-Elect Director, Upward Bound Program Polk State College

Vice President-Elect for Commissions Physical Plant Supervisor Indian River State College

Christine Tripp

Matthew White

Vice President for Regions & Chapters Director, Student Recruitment and Enrollment Marketing Services Eastern Florida State College

Immediate Past President Director of Distributed Systems Chipola College

Gregory Williams Vice President for Commissions Staff Assistant II Tallahassee Community College

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CONGRATUL ATIONS TO THE 2020 CCP GRADUATES -FLORIDA COLLEGE PROFESSIO N AL CERTIFICATE RECIPIENTSFourteen CCP Graduates Recognized at the 2020 AFC Virtual Awards Ceremony

The 8th graduating class of the Certified College Professional (CCP) Program was recognized at the 2020 AFC Annual Meeting and Conference Awards Ceremony.

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 85 CCP graduates.

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.

Dr. Emery Ailes

Brady Nash

Coordinator of Linking In Faith and Education (L.I.F.E.), Adjunct Instructor, Pasco-Hernando State College

Instructor, Pasco-Hernando State College

Silvia Bustamante

Bryan Stewart

Counselor/Master Instructor, Pruitt Campus Student Services, Indian River State College

Administration Support Manager, Student Services, Florida State College at Jacksonville

Tracy Glidden

Mildred Diaz Santiago

Coordinator, Student Recruitment, Eastern Florida State College

Administrative Assistant III, Pasco-Hernando State College

Primrose Humphries Interim Director, Innovative Professional Learning Curriculum and Systems, Broward College

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2020 JAMES L. WAT TENBARGER AWARD Dr. Edwin Massey, President Emeritus, Indian River State College Under Dr. Ed Massey’s leadership, Indian River State College was named the number one college in the nation in April 2019, winning the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the signature recognition of high achievement and performance among America’s community colleges. Dr. Massey was appointed as Indian River State College’s third president in 1988. He earned his Ph.D. in Zoology, with an emphasis in Marine Biochemistry from the University of Southern Mississippi and completed advanced studies in Evolutionary Biochemistry at Duke University.

Dr. Massey is a fixture of leadership on the local, state, and national level. He served as the Chairman of the Florida Articulation Coordinating Committee and has served on several boards including the American Association of Community Colleges, National Association for Community College Entrepreneurship, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and others.

In recognition of his outstanding leadership, Dr. Massey has received the 2020 Phi Theta Kappa Michael Bennett Lifetime Achievement Award, the 2013 Association of Community College Trustees Southern Regional Chief Executive Officer Award and Marie Y. Martin Chief Executive Award, the 2013 Peter Hegener Leadership Award and the 2008 Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society Shirley B. Gordon Award of Distinction.

Dr. Massey is a devoted family man to his wife, Jo, three children and six grandchildren.

Wattenbarger Award Criteria

Past Wattenbarger Award Winners

The criteria to be considered for this award include:

2019 Dr. E. Ann McGee, Seminole State College of Florida 2018 J. David Armstrong, Broward College 2017 Dr. Katherine Johnson, Pasco-Hernando State College 2016 Senator Bill Montford 2015 Dr. Dennis Gallon, Palm Beach State College 2014 Dr. Norman Stephens, Florida Community College 2013 Ms. Margo S. Odom, Lake-Sumter State College 2012 Dr. T. K. Wetherell, Tallahassee Community College 2011 Dr. Charles “Chick” Dassance, College of Central Florida 2010 Dr. Gwendolyn Stephenson, Hillsborough Community College

1. Demonstration of an exceptional commitment to one of Florida’s colleges and/or the Florida College System.

2. Be a student, faculty member, administrator, trustee, or alumni of one of Florida’s colleges or be a supporter of a college and/or champion for the Florida College System, or be a state legislator or member of the executive branch of state government.

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2009 Dr. Carl Kuttler, St. Petersburg College 2009 Dr. Robert McLendon, St. Johns River Community College 2008 Mr. Ron Fahs, Division of Community Colleges 2007 Lt. Governor Toni Jennings 2006 Dr. Bob McSpadden, Gulf Coast Community College 2005 Dr. Harry Albertson, St. Johns River Community College 2004 Dr. Robert Judson, Pasco-Hernando Community College 2003 Dr. Willis Holcombe, Broward Community College 2002 Dr. Lawrence W. Tyree, Santa Fe Community College 2001 Dr. James L. Wattenbarger, University of Florida

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2020 AWARDS 2020 AFC CHAPTER OF THE YEAR PENSACOLA STATE COLLEGE

PLATINUM College of Central Florida Indian River State College Miami Dade College Pasco Hernando College Seminole State College GOLD Chipola College Daytona State College Eastern Florida Gulf Coast State College South Florida State College St. Johns River State College Tallahassee Community College

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2020 AWARDS 2020 COMMISSION OF THE YEAR Career and Professional Employees Commission

2020 REGION OF THE YEAR Region II

Chair, Sharon Walker Staff Assistant I, Office of Student Affairs TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Director, Joyce Smith Public Services Librarian ST. JOHNS RIVER STATE COLLEGE

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2020 AWARDS 2020 AFC LEGACY AWARD DR. EDWIN MASSEY For your steadfast support of the Association of Florida Colleges, Indian River State College, and the Florida College System.

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2020 HONORARY LIFE MEMBERSHIP AWARD For Outstanding Support Of The Association of Florida Colleges And The Florida College System

Marjorie McGee COLLEGE of CENTRAL FLORIDA

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Randey Burnette TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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2020 AWARDS 2020 DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS In Recognition of Extraordinary Service, Commitment and Dedication to The Association of Florida Colleges

Juanita Scott Charity Lo-Guidice Tammy Henderson PENSACOLA STATE SEMINOLE STATE PENSACOLA STATE COLLEGE COLLEGE OF COLLEGE FLORIDA

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Katrina Porter GULF COAST STATE COLLEGE

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2020 AWARDS 2020 LEADERSHIP SERVICE AWARDS

Holly Sutton Florida Gateway College

John Fey Pasco-Hernando State College

Matthew White Chipola College

For Outstanding Service to the Association of Florida Colleges as Vice President of Region and Chapters

For Outstanding Service to the Association of Florida Colleges as Vice President of Commissions

For Outstanding Leadership and Dedicated Service as The 2020 President of The Association of Florida Colleges

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2020 AWARDS

AFC EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2020 Aspen Prize FINALISTS for Community College Excellence In Recognition of exemplary achievement and performance

BROWARD COLLEGE

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2020 AWARDS Region Awards REGION I UNSUNG HEROES

REGION II UNSUNG HEROES

REGION III UNSUNG HEROES

REGION V UNSUNG HEROES

Chipola College Nancy Chabot, Human Resources Manager

Florida State College at Jacksonville, Bryan Stewart, Administration Support Manager

College of Central Florida, Rory Wells, Instructional Services, Citrus Campus

Indian River State College, Gail Sheets, Graphic Productions Specialist II

Daytona State College, Peggy Mentor, Administrative Assistant

Miami Dade College, Liliana Ramirez, Assoc Instructor Learning Resources

Eastern Florida State College, Janelis Rodriguez, Administrative Assistant

Broward College, Primrose Humphries, Director of Innovative Professional Learning Curriculum Systems

Northwest Florida State College, Ms. April Leake, Adjunct Professor

St. Johns River State College, Joyce Smith, Public Services Librarian

Lake-Sumter State College, Mary Heikkinen, Faculty Seminole State College of Florida, Lee Patrizzi, Business Office Supervisor

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2020 COMMISSION AWARDS ADMINISTRATION COMMISSION 2020 Leadership of Excellence Award Winner

CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES COMMISSION (CPEC) EXEMPLARY PRACTICE 2020 CPEC Innovators Exemplary Practice Award New Initiative Grant – Administrative/Professional, High School Ambassador Program, College of Central Florida

Evelyn Ward, Director, Fine and Performing Arts, Chipola College Dr. Raphel Robinson, Director of Admissions and Student Recruitment

Marissa Brown, Admissions and School Relations Specialist

COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING COMMISSION (CMC) EXEMPLARY PRACTICE:

Katelyn James, Admissions Advisor

Employee of the Year

Celebrating Graduates During a Pandemic: Virtual Commencement Celebration Tallahassee Community College Communications and Marketing

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Lana Gaspari College of the Florida Keys

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2020 COMMISSION AWARDS LEARNING RESOURCES COMMISSION (LRC) EXEMPLARY PRACTICE: The Learning Spot/Reading & Writing Center

Speed Dating with Databases Matthew Bodie, Executive Director of Learning Resources, St. Petersburg College Paula Knipp, Reference and Instruction Librarian, St. Petersburg College

Dr. Daphne Watson, The Learning Spot Coordinator/Reading & Writing Center, Miami Dade College

Giselda Aguiar, Coordinator, Reading & Writing Center, Miami Dade College

Heather Holtzman, Reference and Instruction Librarian, St. Petersburg College

Kassie Sherman, Library Services Paraprofessional, St. Petersburg College Kaitlin Crockett, Reference and Instruction Librarian, St. Petersburg College

FACULTY COMMISSION AWARDS Distinguished Professor

Certificate of Teaching Excellence

Ann Thebaut, Adjunct Professor of Philosophy and Ethics, Santa Fe College

Traci Ciucci, Palm Beach State College

Ileana Pino, Miami Dade College

Eric Cornish, Miami Dade College

2020 Professor of the Year

Marie Guest, Instructor, Business and Social Sciences, North Florida College Jeremy Norton, Associate Professor of Political Science, Lake-Sumter State College

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2020 COMMISSION AWARDS STUDENT DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION (SDC) EXEMPLARY PRACTICE

TECHNOLOGY COMMISSION EXEMPLARY PRACTICE LC Videos-Promotional Video Planning

Educational Talent Search: Pre-College Professional Program

Adrienne Provost, Director of TRIO Programs, Santa Fe College

Dr. Nicholas Vick, Learning Commons Director, Tallahassee Community College

Dani Rowan Hawke, Learning Commons Math Specialist, Tallahassee Community College

WORKFORCE ADULT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION COMMISSION (WACE) EXEMPLARY PRACTICE STEMTank

Using Youtube to Enhance the Student Experience

Career and Technical Education for Returning Citizens

Adrienne Provost, Director of TRIO Programs, Santa Fe College

Dr. Naita Guine, Project Coordinator, Florida State College of Jacksonville

Deborah Gordon, Business and Educational Development Specialist, Palm Beach State College

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2020 COMMUNICATIONS AND M ARKE TING COMMISSION AWARDS ANNUAL REPORT – COLLEGE Gold—Polk State College, Polk State College Report to the Community 2019 Silver— College of Central Florida, 20182019 College of Central Florida Annual Report Bronze— State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota, 2018 Annual Report ANNUAL REPORT – FOUNDATION Gold—Pensacola State College, 2019 Impact Report Silver—IEECE at Palm Beach State College, IEECE Annual Report Bronze—St. Johns River State College, Foundation Annual Report ARTICLE IN A COLLEGE-PRODUCED PUBLICATION Best of Show—College of Central Florida, Going the Extra Mile with Experiential Learning Article Gold—College of Central Florida, Going the Extra Mile with Experiential Learning Article Silver— College of Central Florida, The Dream Team Delivers to the Workforce Panel Discussion Bronze—The College of the Florida Keys, Ears to You, Jalyssa

ARTICLE/STORY PITCH RESULTING IN PUBLICATION Gold—St. Petersburg College, SPC United Against Social Injustices Article Pitch Silver—College of Central Florida, Going the Distance with Online Learning Article Bronze—Seminole State College, Developing a Teacher Pipeline Bronze—Tallahassee Community College, TCC closing enrollment gap with students choosing to study closer to home BEST PHOTOGRAPHY CAMPAIGN (LESS THAN 10,000 FTE) Gold—Santa Fe College, SF Softball Makes a Splash BEST PHOTOGRAPHY CAMPAIGN (MORE THAN 10,000 FTE) Gold—Miami Dade College Kendall Campus, Service Awards Portraits BEST PHOTOGRAPHY IN A PUBLISHED PIECE SINGLE (LESS THAN 10,000 FTE) Gold—Santa Fe College, SF Baseball Super Heros Silver—Santa Fe College, SF Little School Graduation Bronze—Santa Fe College, SF President’s 100 Days BEST PHOTOGRAPHY IN A PUBLISHED PIECE SINGLE (MORE THAN 10,000 FTE) Gold—St. Petersburg College, SPC Softball

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DIGITAL ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN (OVER 10,000 FTE) Gold—Miami Dade College Kendall Campus, AIR Dance 2020

BROCHURE (UNDER 10,000 FTE) Gold—Santa Fe College, SF Student Services Brochure Silver—Polk State College, Polk State College Facts & Figures 2019 Bronze—South Florida State College, Panther Youth Partners Brochure

DIGITAL NEWSLETTER (LESS THAN 10,000 FTE) Gold—Tallahassee Community College, TCC Today Silver—College of Central Florida, CF Patriot Pipeline Bronze—Chipola College, Chipola Monthly July 2020

BROCHURE (OVER 10,000 FTE) Gold—Seminole State College of Florida, Start a Raider, Finish a Gator brochure Silver—Florida State College at Jacksonville, Associates in Arts Brochure Bronze—Miami Dade College, Jazz at Wolfson 2019-20 Season Brochure DIGITAL ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN (UNDER 10,000 FTE) Gold—Pasco-Hernando State College, How We Do Summer Silver—Tallahassee Community College, Be Essential Bronze—Polk State College, Spring graduation 2020 billboards DIGITAL ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN (OVER 10,000 FTE) Gold—Florida State College at Jacksonville, Adult Education Spring and Summer Enrollment Campaign Silver—IEECE at Palm Beach State College, Enroll NOW in Palm Beach State’s Fall 2020 online early education courses Bronze—Palm Beach State College, Supply Chain Management Digital Advertising Campaign Print

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DIGITAL NEWSLETTER (MORE THAN 10,000 FTE) Gold—Florida SouthWestern State College, Provost 411 Silver—Florida State College at Jacksonville, BlueWave News-Monthly Employee Newsletter Bronze— Florida SouthWestern State College, Buc Bulletin DIGITAL PUBLICATION (MORE THAN 10,000 FTE) Gold—Eastern Florida State College, Launch to Success – Digital Event Program Silver—Miami Dade College, MDC AFC News You Can Use (Digital Newsletter) Bronze— Tallahassee Community College, 2020 Commencement Program 2020

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2020 COMMUNICATIONS AND M ARKE TING COMMISSION AWARDS DIRECT MAIL RECRUITING MATERIAL (LESS THAN 10,000 FTE) Gold—State College of Florida, ManateeSarasota, Holiday Transfer Campaign Postcard Silver—Tallahassee Community College, You’re Invited DIRECT MAIL RECRUITING (MORE THAN 10,000 FTE) Gold—Miami Dade College, President’s Mailer Silver—Florida State College at Jacksonville, Academic Advising and College Resources Direct Mailer DIRECT MAIL SPECIAL EVENT INVITATION (MORE THAN 10,000 FTE) Gold—Eastern Florida State College, Dare to Finish Workshop Invite Silver—Palm Beach State College, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Invitation Bronze— Palm Beach State College, Trio First Generation Event Postcard FACULTY-ADVISED STUDENT PUBLICATION (LESS THAN 10,000 FTE) Gold—Tallahassee Community College, The Eyrie FOUNDATION CAMPAIGN (LESS THAN 10,000 FTE) Gold—Pensacola State College, Your Community, Your Legacy Capital Campaign Silver—State College of Florida, ManateeSarasota, 2019 Scholarship Luncheon M A G A Z I N E

FOUNDATION DIGITAL SINGLE FUNDRAISING PIECE (LESS THAN 10,000 FTE) Gold— State College of Florida, Scholarship Luncheon Video

MAGAZINE ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN (MORE THAN 10,000 FTE) Gold—Florida State College at Jacksonville, Jacksonville Symphony Program Ads

FOUNDATION PRINT SINGLE FUNDRAISING PIECE (LESS THAN 10,000 FTE) Gold— State College of Florida, Life Changing Letter Print Ad

MAGAZINE ADVERTISING FULL PAGE OR LESS/SINGLE UNIT (LESS THAN 10,000 FTE) Gold—Tallahassee Community College, TCC2FSU – Florida Trend Silver— Pasco-Hernando State College, Be Gold

MAGAZINE (LESS THAN 10,000 FTE) Gold(tie)—The College of the Florida Keys, Keys Current Gold (tie)—College of Central Florida, CF Connection magazine – Summer 2020 Silver—North Florida College, NFC Connection Magazine Bronze—Pasco-Hernando State College, PHSC Perspective MAGAZINE (MORE THAN 10,000 FTE) Gold—St. Petersburg College, SPC Magazine Silver—Indian River State College, Massey Retirement Magazine MAGAZINE ADVERTISING CAMPAIGN (LESS THAN 10,000 FTE) Gold—State College of Florida, ManateeSarasota, Reflection in the Mirror Campaign

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2020 COMMUNICATIONS AND M ARKE TING COMMISSION AWARDS NEWSLETTER: FULL PAGE SINGLE UNIT (LESS THAN 10,000 FTE) Gold—State College of Florida, ManateeSarasota, Bachelor’s Ad Silver—Polk State College, Central Florida Health News Advertising NEWSLETTER: FULL PAGE SINGLE UNIT (MORE THAN 10,000 FTE) Gold—Indian River State College, Rebuilding America Advertisement – Special Section OUTDOOR CAMPAIGN Gold (tie)—College of Central Florida, Flexibility When it Matters Gold (tie)—Florida SouthWestern State College, Make an Educated Decision Billboard Campaign Bronze—Tallahassee Community College, TCC Cares – Wear a Mask OUTDOOR SINGLE (UNDER 10,000 FTE) Gold—Pensacola State College, Art Faculty & Staff Exhibition Banner Silver—Pensacola State College, Art Student Honors Exhibition Banner Bronze— Pensacola State College, Commercial Truck Driving Vehicle Wrap POSTER CAMPAIGN (LESS THAN 10,000 FTE) Gold—Tallahassee Community College, TCC Cares Silver—College of Central Florida, This is CF Poster Series Bronze— Pasco-Hernando State College, This is What Gold Looks Like M A G A Z I N E

POSTER CAMPAIGN (MORE THAN 10,000 FTE) Gold—Eastern Florida State College, Student Services Posters POSTER SINGLE (LESS THAN 10,000 FTE) Gold—Pensacola State College, Pensacola State College Women’s Basketball Poster Silver— Pensacola State College, Pensacola State College Softball Poster Bronze—Polk State College, Polk State College Theatre Season 2019-2020 POSTER SINGLE (MORE THAN 10,000 FTE) Gold—Palm Beach State College, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Poster Silver—Florida State College at Jacksonville, Author Series 2020 SINGLE SHEET FLYER (LESS THAN 10,000 FTE) Gold (tie)—College of Central Florida, Timeline to Apply High School Flyer Gold (tie)—State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota, Maverick’s Rhythm and Rave Silver (tie)—College of Central Florida, Right Here. Right Now. High School Flyer Silver (tie)—South Florida State College, MOFAC Exhibition: The Stories Within Bronze (tie)—Polk State College, We have a plan, do you? Student funds flyer

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Bronze (tie)—Tallahassee Community College, Valiant Women of the Vote: Women’s History Month SINGLE SHEET FLYER (MORE THAN 10,000 FTE) Gold—Florida State College at Jacksonville, Business Series Event Flier – Reshaping Career Options SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN, PAID (LESS THAN 10,000 FTE) Gold—Santa Fe College, SF Room to Dance Online Silver—Tallahassee Community College, Be Essential Bronze—College of Central Florida, Affordable College Degrees Facebook/ Instagram Ad SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN, PAID (MORE THAN 10,000 FTE) Gold—IEECE at Palm Beach State College, Education Matters SOCIAL MEDIA SINGLE POST, PAID (LESS THAN 10,000 FTE) Gold—St. Johns River State College, Viking 5K social media carousel

SOCIAL MEDIA, UNPAID (MORE THAN 10,000 FTE) Gold—Miami Dade College, Welcome to the #IAmMDC Club! We’re in this together until Silver—Florida SouthWestern State College, A Time to Listen Bronze—St. Petersburg College, SPC Giving Tuesday Campaign SPECIALTY ADVERTISING APPAREL Gold—Miami Dade College, Mercedes-Benz Corporate Run Shirt Silver—St. Johns River State College, Wellness T-shirt for Human Resources STUDENT HANDBOOK/ORIENTATION GUIDE (LESS THAN 10,000 FTE) Gold—State College of Florida, ManateeSarasota, Student Handbook and Planner STUDENT HANDBOOK/ORIENTATION GUIDE (MORE THAN 10,000 FTE) Gold—Florida State College at Jacksonville, 2019-20 FSCJ Student Handbook Silver—Indian River State College, IRSC 2020-2021 Student Handbook Calendar TABLE TOP AND RETRACTABLE DISPLAYS (LESS THAN 10,000 FTE) Gold—College of Central Florida, Welcome to CF retractors

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2020 COMMUNICATIONS AND M ARKE TING COMMISSION AWARDS TABLE TOP AND RETRACTABLE DISPLAYS (MORE THAN 10,000 FTE) Gold—Florida State College at Jacksonville, Center for International Education Retractable Display Silver—Eastern Florida State College, Student Recruitment Vertical Displays Bronze (tie)—Palm Beach State College, Honors College Retractable Banner Bronze (tie)—Florida State College at Jacksonville, CCAMPIS Grant Retractable TELEVISION 60 SECONDS OR LESS (LESS THAN 10,000 FTE) Gold—North Florida College, NFC Start Today TELEVISION 60 SECONDS OR LESS (MORE THAN 10,000 FTE) Gold—St. Petersburg College, SPC Veterinary Technology Silver—Florida State College at Jacksonville, FSCJ “Prepared for Success” Television Commercial Bronze— Florida State College at Jacksonville, FSCJ “Open Doors” Television Commercial TELEVISION CAMPAIGN (LESS THAN 10,000 FTE) Gold—Tallahassee Community College, TCC2WORK

Jacksonville, FSCJ “It’s Your Turn” Television Commercials VIDEO/ DIGITAL PROMOTION 60 SECONDS OR LESS Best of Show (Over 10,000 FTE)—Miami Dade College, MDC “Opportunities” Video VIDEO/ DIGITAL PROMOTION 60 SECONDS OR LESS (LESS THAN 10,000 FTE) Gold—Santa Fe College, SF Never Stop Opening Doors Silver—Tallahassee Community College, TCC – One of the Top 10 Community Colleges in the Nation Bronze—North Florida College, President’s Message to Graduates VIDEO/ DIGITAL PROMOTION 60 SECONDS OR LESS (MORE THAN 10,000 FTE) Gold—Miami Dade College, MDC “Opportunities” Video Silver—Miami Dade College Kendall Campus, Remote Learning Animation Bronze— Miami Dade College Kendall Campus, Social Distancing Animation

TELEVISION CAMPAIGN (MORE THAN 10,000 FTE) Gold—Florida State College at

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VIEWBOOK/RECRUITMENT PIECE (LESS THAN 10,000 FTE) Gold—Santa Fe College, SF Viewbook Silver—Gulf Coast State College, Gulf Coast State College LookBook Bronze—Polk State College, Polk State College ViewBook VIEWBOOK/RECRUITMENT PIECE (MORE THAN 10,000 FTE) Gold—Indian River State College, Quad County Career Pathways Consortium Series Silver—Florida State College at Jacksonville, 2019-20 FSCJ At a Glance Bronze—Miami Dade College Kendall Campus, Veterans Guide WEBSITE (MORE THAN 10,000 FTE) Gold—St. Petersburg College, SPC Website

VIDEO/ DIGITAL PROMOTION CAMPAIGN (MORE THAN 10,000 FTE) Gold—Florida SouthWestern State College, FSW #StrongerTogether Video Campaign Silver—Palm Beach State College, PBSC Automotive Careers Video Campaign

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CONFERENCE PHOTOS

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SPECI AL TH ANK YOUS Conference Lighting and Video David Schrenk, AFC Michael Pelitera, Indian River State College Conference Service Project Sharon Walker, Tallahassee Community College Sandra Barrett, Palm Beach State College Eileen Johnson, AFC Conference Coordinator Marsha Kiner, AFC Registration Coordinator Eileen Johnson, AFC Sponsor and Exhibitor Coordinator Sharlee Whiddon, AFC Conference Program Christine Taylor, Graphic Designer Sharlee Whiddon, AFC - Content Manager

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Graphics Designer Jessica White, Pasco-Hernando State College Virtual Conference Manager Doug Ryan Consulting Certified College Professional Program Committee Chair Charlene Latimer, Daytona State College National Anthem Chipola College President’s Ensemble Video by Eric Dove, CCTV AFC Staff Marsha Kiner, Interim Executive Director and CEO Eileen Johnson, Director, Administration and Finance David Schrenk, Staff Assistant Sharlee Whiddon, Communications Specialist Mackenzie Johnson, AFC Intern Ainsley Coty, AFC Intern

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SPECI AL TH ANK YOUS St. Johns River State College President Joe Pickens, Chair of the Council of Presidents Florida College System Student Government President Dexter Rabin, Miami Dade College Keynote Speaker Brian Hilliard Keynote Speaker, J. Noah Brown, ACCT President & CEO Chipola College President’s Ensemble & Video by Eric Dove, CCTV Abbey Ivey, Director of the Florida Student Success Center, Division of Florida Colleges Costa Magoulas, Dean, College of Hospitality and Culinary Management, Daytona State College Alice Maxwell, Director of Strategic Communications and Change Management, Tallahassee Community College Daniela Circonciso, Associate Vice President, Marketing, Broward College

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HOTEL TH ANK YOUS Thank you to our hotel partners for 2020!

Jacksonville Marriott 4670 Salisbury Rd Jacksonville, FL 32256 (904) 296-2222 www.marriott.com/jaxfl

Mission Inn Resort & Club 10400 County Road 48 Howey-in-the-Hills, FL 34737 800-523-2289 www.MissionInnResort.com

Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau 126 E. Orange Avenue Daytona Beach, FL 32114 www.DaytonaBeach.com

Hammock Beach Resort 200 Ocean Crest Dr Palm Coast, FL 32137 (866) 841-0287 https://www.hammockbeach.com/

Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa Airport Westshore 555 North Westshore Boulevard Tampa, Florida 33609 813-875-1555 https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/tpafles-embassy-suitestampa-airport-westshore/

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HOTEL TH ANK YOUS Hotel Hoya 1412 E 7TH AVE. TAMPA, FL 33605 (813) 568-1200 https://hotelhaya.com

Home2Suites Orlando International Drive South 12107 Regency Village Dr Orlando, FL 32821 (407) 944-1705 https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/mcoinht-home2-suitesorlando-international-drive-south/

Innisbrook Resort 36750 US Hwy 19 N Palm Harbor, FL 34684 (727) 942-2000 https://www.innisbrookgolfresort.com/

Home2 Suites by Hilton West Palm Beach Airport 2375 James L Turnage Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL 33406 https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/pbiarht-home2-suiteswest-palm-beach-airport

Holiday Inn & Suites Orlando International Drive South 12005 Regency Village Drive Orlando, Florida 32821 407-239-4177 https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/orlando/ mcorv/hoteldetail

Home2Suites Tampa -Brandon 10323 Palm River Rd Brandon, FL 33619 (813) 612-5950 https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/tpsbfht-home2-suitesbrandon-tampa/?cid=&WT.mc_id=&dclid=&gclid=&AWC= Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach 918 N Atlantic Ave. Daytona Beach FL 32118 https://hardrockhoteldaytonabeach.com/

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Alpha UMi is now partnered with Pasco Hernando State College to offer 5G Leadership Skills to their local businesses through their Division of Workforce Development! Other AFC colleges offering 5G Leadership Skills and 5G Power Skills products: St Pete College and Polk State College.

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A Simple Way to Overachieve Without Over Committing

BY BRIAN HILLIARD | www.brianhilliard.com

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s a speaker and coach who travels the country for a living, I’m often asked what people can do to get stuff done and be more productive without killing themselves in the process.

In other words, everyone has a lot going on – and even more so with the current situation the country is in right now – but how can I as an Association Executive or team member or salesperson continue to move forward, while keeping my sanity intact?

And while there is no one size fits all response, here’s one of my favorites to get you started.

Get Yourself a Whiteboard. The reason I like this is because it deals with a problem a LOT of people face, which is what I call a “runaway to do list”. So for most people, they approach their “to do” list in one of three ways.

• Number 1: They write down everything that needs to get done on sticky notes and post them all over their desk. (Not recommended: Easy to get overwhelmed with all of the notes.)

• Number 2: They have a legal size pad of paper where they write stuff down (and cross things off) on a running basis throughout the day. (Not recommended: Never feel like you’re moving forward as you’re constantly crossing stuff off AND adding new stuff at the same time!)

• Number 3: You have people who do everything “right now, while I’m still thinking about it” in a mad dash to get everything done. (Not recommended: It constantly feels like you’re running around doing everything for everyone else.)

And while none of these are particularly better or worse than the other, I recommend another option…the whiteboard.

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And the reason for that is because it allows you to: Capture your thoughts in a place you can trust, While allowing you to make visible progress towards your goal, Without feeling stressed out by trying to keep track of everything you need to do.

And its that last part which is super important, because in my close to 20 years of doing this, the reason most

Brian Hilliard is a popular speaker, coach, and bestselling author. As a graduate of Duke University, Brian started his speaking business in 2001, where he’s written 7 books, published close to 200 podcast episodes, and has delivered countless presentations to literally hundreds of groups in the areas of Marketing, Leadership & HighPerformance Success.

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Continued from page 35 people feel overwhelmed is actually NOT because of all the things they need to do.

Obviously the volume does have an impact, but the real issue for most folks is trying to keep track of all the things they need to do so nothing falls through the cracks!

That’s why you see people overusing post it notes and doing things “right now”…so they don’t forget and let something slip through. But with the whiteboard you don’t have that problem, because everything is in one place. So here’s how it works.

Step #1: Write everything you have to do on a sheet of paper. And I mean everything. Any projects that you’re working on for the students specifically or for yourself professionally or things your Department Head has asked you to do… everything.

Step #2: Get yourself a whiteboard and transfer those items onto the board. Also during this step I recommend grouping tasks together into related categories to make things easier.

For example, you might have a project that has 2 or 3 items underneath it that needs to get done. So I would write that on my board as follows: Project A • Task #1 • Task #2

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Step #3: Transfer the Top 5 or 7 items that you want to accomplish that day onto a 4 by 6 note card. I use a colored card that way it doesn’t get lost on my desk, but regardless, this note card represents what you need “to do” that day. Place it in a prominent section of your desk so you can see it throughout the day.

Step #4: As you go about your day, cross things off that get done. And if your Manager or someone calls and gives you something that needs to get done today, then just add it real quick and keep moving.

Pro Tip: When given something by your Manager, ask about the timing of its completion. A lot of times we ASSUME it needs to get done right away when it doesn’t. So if it has to get done today, it goes onto the “to do” list. But if not, put it on your whiteboard for tomorrow.

Step #5: At the end of the day, rip up the note card. (That will feel really good!) But not before transferring what you didn’t do – and still want to accomplish – onto tomorrow’s list.

What needs to get done Project A

Project B

Task 1 Task 2

Task 1 Task 2

Now that might seem like a lot, but believe me, that process will absolutely allow you to handle ALL of the things that come your way, while giving you a sense of accomplishment AND keeping your sanity in the process!

Sounds like a win, win (win?) to me.

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Fun Facts about: Ray Coulter, 2021 AFC President How long have you worked at Palm Beach State College?

My start date was August 1, 2007

What is your favorite quote?

Sir Winston Churchill: “This is the lesson: never give in, never give in, never, never, never, never—in nothing, great or small, large or petty— never give in except to convictions of honor and good sense.”

If you had to leave town in a hurry, knowing you would not be able to return, what five things would you take with you?

What is your current title?

How long have you been a member of AFC?

Facilities Manager for our Boca Raton campus

About 9 years

What do you like to do in your free time?

If you could meet anyone, living or deceased, who would you meet?

Run, bike, and swim (I am a triathlete)

George Washington

If you could learn to do anything, what would it be?

If you could choose to stay a certain age, what would it be?

Play the guitar

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LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE UPDATE ByJessica Kummerle, Legislative Committee Chair Jules Michelet, a French historian, was the first historian to use and define the word- Renaissance. Renaissance was the period in time when Europe transitioned from the Middle Ages to modernity, after the Crisis of the Late Middle Ages. The Crisis included the Black Death (up to 75-200 million people died), civil wars between nobles within countries (such as the Wars of the Roses), international conflicts and the split of the Catholic Church. Some might say history is repeating in some ways with our own Renaissance. His most famous quote was, “What is the first part of politics? Education. The second? Education.

And the third? Education.” Learning the history and understanding the political atmosphere is important for you and for your college.

I would like the opportunity to educate you and your fellow college employees on the political environment, budget and/or policy. If you would ever like me to present at your chapter or regional meeting, please reach out to me. Or if you ever have any questions about policy, I am just a text, phone call or email away.

Legislative Session is just around the corner, beginning March 2021. Committee weeks will start up the beginning of January. Our Speaker of the House is the Honorable Chris Sprowls. He resides in Palm Harbor and is an attorney. Our Senate President is the Honorable Wilton Simpson. He resides in Trilby and is an egg farmer.

He served on the District Board of Trustees for Pasco Hernando State College. Republicans are the majority in the House (78-42) and in the Senate (24-16). The first bill pertaining to colleges has been filed. HB 6001 (Rep. Sabitini) would remove provisions prohibiting concealed carry licenses from openly carrying handguns or concealed weapons into a college facility. I will keep you updated on how session is going.

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Kudos PHSC WINS EXCELLENCE IN INCLUSIVITY AWARD Pasco-Hernando State College was awarded the 2020 Excellence in Inclusivity Award by the North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce for the “It Takes Us” programing addressing social justice and race relations. Director of Student Life and Leadership Jessica White accepted the award virtually on behalf of the college at the chamber’s November Excellence Awards Evening.

In her remarks, White acknowledged the collaboration of many committed individuals who contributed to this honor, while acknowledging the career contributions of, Imani Asukile, director, global and multicultural awareness equity and special assistant to the president. “We collectively felt this award should be dedicated to Imani’s long-standing service to our institution and for his commitment to equity, fairness and social justice,” said White.

“We appreciate the North Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce for recognizing PHSC, and especially our faculty and staff at the Porter Campus, with the Excellence in Inclusivity Award. PHSC and our Porter Campus team have an excellent track record in going above and beyond to ensuring success at our College and in the community,” said Timothy L. Beard, Ph.D., PHSC President.

“Indeed, I am proud of PHSC for all of our efforts to ensure equity, fairness and inclusivity at all of our campuses.”

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Join hosts Christine Tripp and Doug Ryan as they focus on our colleges, members, and special topics within the Florida College System. The latest episode, sponsored by Belfor, included a panel discussion with Facilities Commission members and explored the response to the COVID-19 shutdown and partial re-openings of our college campus.

The Community can be found on the AFC website, Spotify, Apple Podcast, and iHeart podcasting platforms.

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Chapters DAYTONA STATE COLLEGE

FLORIDA GATEWAY COLLEGE

The Daytona State College AFC chapter hosted a co-worker appreciation award event. The chapter received 99 nominations and the winner for each category (Multitasker, Inspire, Behind the Scenes etc.) received a $25 Amazon e-card. The reciprocation of appreciation from nominated college employees was amazing. The message sent with each certificate read: HelloCongratulations, a colleague has nominated you for an AFC Appreciation Award.

Thank you for making DSC a better place!

Happy Thanksgiving, Max Swanton AFC DSC Chapter President

Florida Gateway College had four attendees for the first Virtual AFC Annual Conference. Our attendees included Holly Sutton VP for Regions and Commissions, Andrea Gabriel Chapter President, Jeanne Anderson Secretary, and Heather Shingleton. I was excited to see so many attendees this year, especially since the year has been so difficult for so many. The conference sessions were very informative in addressing concerns due to COVID, virtual learning and working, and stress management. Our attendees received tons of great information on student engagement, risk taking and personal growth, and thriving in difficult times. The legislative preview was especially informative, considering the challenges our state and college system will be facing in the coming year. The conference had a focus on mental health and wellness this year, which is particularly beneficial to those facing obstacles at home and work with the “new normal.” Mental health and wellness is critical for not only employees, but students as well, and to hear so many strategies and tips on managing our own mental health and wellness as well as assisting our students in this area was enlightening and valuable. This year’s best practices were also excellent, and we applaud our colleagues on their hard work and dedication to our students. Thank you to our AFC leadership, staff, and volunteers who made this conference great!

• Spotlight Award – by day, a mild-mannered colleague, but here’s some great things you don't know • The “One More Thing” Award -- for the person most likely to extend the meeting.

• Amazing Dedication Award – this is the person who never stops giving to the organization.

• Inspire Award – the person you want to be when you grow up—your mentor.

• MacGyver Award – the best person to fix things, or the techie in your work life.

• Behind the Scenes Award – the person who avoids the spotlight but makes the event/task/dept. go forward.

• Rookie of the Year Award – the Newbie who is killing it.

• Marvelous Multitasker Award -- for that person who never seems to sleep.

• Wow Award – for outstanding work, either in a one-time event, or every day.

• Mute/Unmute Award – Whoops! there’s always that one person in the meeting.

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FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE AT JACKSONVILLE The FSCJ Chapter would like to extend a hearty thank you to all involved in hosting and coordinating the recent 2020 AFC Annual Meeting and Conference.

While somewhat disappointing we were not able to assemble in person, we did not let that get in our way. As was announced, every one of the Great 28 was represented! And the FSCJ Chapter had the most delegates ever!

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packed with activities and ways for members to connect. The keynote speaker and concurrent sessions offered this year were engaging and relevant. Each offered the audience a realistic view of the topic and presented valuable information.

For FSCJ, the virtual platform was a great opportunity for our new chapter members to see the value of the AFC, as well as allowing long-standing members to re-engage. A chapter goal is to grow our membership by creating more intentional, substantial experiences for our participants. We believe that by providing a forum that delivers meaningful information, we will motivate current members to attend and inspire more employees to join. We have no doubt that the 21 FSCJ Chapter members that attended the 2020 Annual Conference will share the value of their experience with their colleagues and hopefully bolster participation from both new and current members!

We would like to acknowledge and applaud each of our outgoing officers and extend a warm welcome and congratulations to those newly elected. We look forward to a great 2021!

PHSC Chapter of AFC hosted two professional development sessions during its monthly meeting.

Ms. Charlene Latimer, Chair of The AFC Certified College Professional (CCP) Program Committee, presented a broad overview about the CCP Program on September 4, and Mildred Diaz Santiago, Porter Campus Representative and CCP program participant, presented How to Lead When You Are Not in Charge on October 4 to complete her requirements for the Florida Colleges Professional Certificate. The PHSC Chapter of AFC had three CCP graduates this year.

SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGE OF FLORIDA The AFC chapter at Seminole State College is thrilled to celebrate several highlights throughout this unprecedented year. Despite the many challenges we faced as a community, we continued to serve in the spirit and mission of AFC thanks to our amazing members. Earning Platinum chapter award recognition for 2019/2020 year and a Distinguished Service Award presented to Charity Lo-Guidice, Past SSC Chapter President, we are humbled to know our tireless efforts did not go unnoticed.

At the Annual Conference we enjoyed the valuable resources, fellowshipping with members across the statewide network, and celebrating so many worthy individuals for their impactful contributions to the Florida College System.

Hearing stories and spending time with fellow AFC members reminded me how valuable and essential AFC is to the community and constituents we serve, and how vital it is to continue the great work we do.

Thanks to SSC members, we delivered 50 thankful grams to staff across the campus, prepared and distributed over 100 meals in the Thanksgiving project with United Way, we preserved a chapter tradition since 2005, in dressing 112 adorable bears, and super stuffed 54 stockings that will be delivered to the Salvation Army!

We also gifted two single parent students with $50 Walmart cards who are facing hardship but striving to complete their academic goals.

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Chapters TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE TCC AFC Chapter members were so excited to attend the AFC Annual Conference this year! While not ideal, the virtual format allowed for more members to attend and take advantage of the great topics, inspiring messages and fantastic networking opportunities afforded them as AFC members. Here are just a few words from our members on what they thought: • There were so many great sessions during this year’s AFC Annual Meeting and Conference, but I really enjoyed Dr. Angela Long, Risk-Taking and Leadership presentation. It was very encouraging, very inspiring, and uplifting. I’m glad for the opportunity given to attend. I plan to use some of her advice to challenge myself in the near future. ~ Sheri Thomas • I really enjoyed the entire conference. I especially enjoyed the session on How to Overcome the Overwhelming and Get More Peace Back in Your Life. I have been practicing some of the tips to stay calm and have a more peaceful environment at work. ~ Gloria Mitchell • It was an informative, impressive and glorious conference. Awesome job AFC! ~ Rita Dickey • This year’s Annual Conference was the first that I’ve attended. It was a wonderful experience that showcased the comradery, and excellence throughout the great 28 that I have come to expect from AFC. I learned a lot by attending the sessions. In particular, the Gen Z to CTE and Legislative updates were my favorites. Attending the conference has given me additional reason to stay involved with the organization.

The professional, yet personable atmosphere of the conference made it quite easy to enjoy. I was able to envision myself being involved in both leadership roles and opportunities to present and I liked that. I can’t wait for next year’s conference where I’ll be among the CCP graduates, a finalist for Commission of the Year, and hopefully a presenter as well. ~ Tonya Hardaway

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AFC LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE JANUARY 28-29, 2021 Leadership Conference provides an overview of issues and concerns facing Florida's college system and the AFC. Sessions are designed to assist newly elected chapter, region, commission and committee officers in understanding the roles and responsibilities of their position. It also is an opportunity for AFC leaders to develop their leadership skills and assist in establishing goals for AFC.

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Commissions ADMINISTRATION COMMISSION 2020 Leadership Excellence Award On behalf of the Administration Commission Board, it is my pleasure to announce the 2020 Leadership Excellence Award winner, Mrs. Evelyn Ward.

Mrs. Ward was presented with the annual Leadership Excellence Award during the AFC 71st Annual Conference held November 18 -20, 2020. Mrs.Ward was nominated by several of her co-workers for her outstanding leadership, dedication, and her tireless efforts for Chipola college and the students they serve.

We would also like to acknowledge the following nominees who also exemplify Evelyn Ward outstanding leadership: Director of Fine and Performing Arts , Carla Rossiter Smith- Pasco-Hernando Chipola College State College, Erick Dominicis- Miami-Dade Kelly Warren- Florida College System Activities Association Manuel Perez- Miami Dade Mark Johnson- Miami Dade Mercedes Clement-Daytona State Ramona Edwards- Miami Dade Sonia Thorn – Pasco-Hernando State College Kevin O’Farrell-Pasco-Hernando State College Dan Rodkin – Santa Fe College

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CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES COMMISSION The Career and Professional Employees Commission (CPEC) has been diligently working to keep our Commission active and engaged. The Executive Board has been meeting and coming up with activities for the Commission.

CPEC members have been participating in the 2020 Webinar series and CPEC has hosted several webinars through the AFC webinar series.

The Career and Professional Employees Commission hosted a webinar, on October 22, 2020, titled, “Classified Staff Council and the Administration: Are We Connected?”

CPEC hosted an Executive Board & Commission Business Meeting on November 12, 2020. The CPEC Exemplary Practice was presented at the Commission Business Meeting by Dr. Raphel Robinson, Marissa Brown & Katelyn James, College of Central Florida. Titled: “College of Central Florida Ambassador Program for High School Seniors.” Other awards presented were: • Educational Scholarship Award: Kate Adornetto, St. Johns River State College • Unsung Hero Award: The CPEC Executive Board: Primrose Humphries, Broward College, Secretary/Historian Cara Bennett, College of Central Florida, Treasurer Trevor Harvey, State College of Florida, Legislative Liaison Obi Kalu, Pensacola State College, Webmaster Tonya Hardaway, Tallahassee Community College, Region 1 Representative Andrea Gabriel, Florida Gateway College, Region 2 Rep Tracey Glidden, Eastern Florida State College, Region 3 Rep Mildred Diaz Santiago, Pasco-Hernando State College, Region 4 Rep Wanda Curtiss, Miami Dade College, Region 5 Rep & Dr. Schemmeka Mears, Broward College, Region 5 Rep • LifeSaver Awards: Gregory Williams, Tallahassee Community College Melonie Miner, Pensacola State College

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Commissions Congratulations to all the award winners and thank you for all your help and support this year.

CPEC hosted two Professional Development sessions at the Annual conference. The first, “Get in The Game by Coach Q,” was presented by Coach Franqua “Coach Q” Bedell, Head Women’s Basketball Coach, Odessa College & former Championship Head Women’s Basketball Coach, Tallahassee Community College. The session was moderated by Gregory Williams, Coach Q Dr. Angela Long Tallahassee Community College. The second, “Risk-Taking and Leadership: How One Small Step Can Lead You into The Path of Your Dreams and Finding Greater Purpose” presented by Dr. Angela Long, director of Strategic Engagement, Tallahassee Community College. Moderated

by Sharon Walker, Tallahassee Community College.

Primrose Humphries, Broward College, CPEC Secretary/ Historian presented during the session titled, “Broward College: Expanding Teaching and Learning Excellence at Ground Zero: An Array of Best Practices in Remote Times.”

At the AFC Awards Ceremony, CPEC Chair Sharon Walker Primrose Humphries presented the CPEC Employee of the Year Award to Lana Gaspari from College of the Florida Keys. CPEC Executive Board members, Tracy Glidden, Eastern Florida State College, Region 3 Representative; Primrose Humphries, Broward College, Secretary/Historian; and Mildred Diaz Santiago, PascoLana Gaspari Hernando State College, Region 4 Representative, graduated from the Certified College Professional Program.

CPEC also congratulates Gregory Williams, Tallahassee Community College, 2021 Vice President of Commissions; Melonie Minor, Pensacola State College, 2021 VP-Elect, Regions & Chapters; Tonya Hardaway, Tallahassee Community College, 2021 Chair, Career & Professional Employees Commission; and Sharon Walker, Tallahassee Community College, 2021 Region 1 Director, on their newly elected roles for the upcoming year.

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This years’ Service Project: "Statewide College Food Pantry Challenge”. This project was co-sponsored by the Career & Professional Employees Commission and the AFC State Office. The CPEC Executive Board wanted to do something to service the whole state and not just one area. We felt with all the stress that our students are going through – this is one stressor we would try to relieve. A video was created showcasing a few of the College Pantries and asking for non-perishable food items, household items, and gift cards.

Thank you to all the Pantry directors, the AFC State office, Sandi Barrett, Palm Beach State, the CPEC Executive Board, and all of you for your help and support of this project.

CPEC was honored to receive the 2020 Commission of the Year Award during the Closing Ceremonies at the Annual Conference.

CPEC would like to thank everyone who participated in the Conferences, Webinars, and Service Project. We greatly appreciate your support.

Congratulations to our new 2021 State Officers. Thank you to AFC President, Matt White for the great job you did during the Pandemic. Our Association is still in a better place because of your leadership. Our Commission appreciates you for all your support and that “2020 Vision!”

To the incoming AFC President, Ray Coulter, thank you for all your encouragement and support. Our Commission looks forward to working with you and we will “BE THE CHANGE.”

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Commissions COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING COMMISSION The Communications and Marketing Commission wrapped up a great year with the annual Awards of Excellence during the Annual Conference. This year the commission went to an online platform making the submission process an easy way for colleges to submit their work. Twenty-four judges from around the state volunteered their time to review and score each entry. There were 165 winners including 75 Gold, 47 Silver and 40 Bronze winners in the categories of print, digital, miscellaneous and exemplary practice. The commission awarded one exemplary practice winner and two best of show winners. Across the state, 21 out of 28 colleges participated.

CLICK HERE to see the list of winners.

In addition to the i2020 virtual seminar this summer, the commission also hosted four virtual roundtable events on topics such as digital marketing

and enrollment, public relations and communications, workforce education and social media accessibility. The commission also created six professional development scholarships valued at $150 each that were awarded to commission members to use for the annual conference.

The commission is looking forward to 2021 under the leadership of the following AFC members: Chair: Tina Banner, College of Central Florida Chair-Elect: Greg Turchetta, Florida SouthWestern State College Vice Chair: Zack Blessing, Pensacola State College Communications Chair: Alexa Heinrich, St. Pete State College Immediate Past Chair: Travis Jordan, Florida Department of Education/TCC

LEARNING RESOURCES COMMISSION As I reminisce about my year as the Chair of Learning Resources Commission, I can say that it was a lot of work but satisfying. The year was also successful because of the hard work and support of every member of the board. Everyone on the board had a plate full of responsibilities at work but because we are committed to the mission of the LRC Commission, we found time to do our very best. Here is how I remembered it: We started with several phone and/or virtual meetings in preparation for the Exemplary Practice Virtual Conference. The 5th Annual Virtual Conference on February 21, 2020, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. 100 LRC members participated in the informative and learning virtual conference.

The following titles of the Learning Resources Commission Exemplary Practice Awards are below: • Speed Dating with Databases (SDWD) • Online and Ready to Help: Synchronous Chatting for Academic Support • Learning Support Services: Tutoring @ Medical Campus

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• Support for Career & Technical Education • Academic Success Center Outreach • Titan Up! Improving the Academic Success Center to Generate High Levels of Student Success and Satisfaction • Academic Center for Excellence • One Button Studio • Accessibility and Copyright Primer • The Learning Spot/Reading & Writing Center • Title III Grant Math Success: Math Resource Center The LRC Virtual Conference Service Project was to collect nonperishable items for homeless students at their campuses.

Region III/LRC Joint Conference On April 10, 2020, LRC joined Region III for a face to face Conference, but in light of the COVID-19 crisis, we decided to conduct a virtual conference since LRC just had one.

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Commissions Continued from page 46 The first joint virtual conference was a success.

Kudos to Mr. Matthew White, 2020 AFC President, for facilitating and hosting it via WebEx. There were over 200 who registered for the conference.

This year’s conference theme was “Envision Your Career Through AFC Lens”. It was based on the current AFC president’s theme, “Looking for Dedicated People with 2020 Vision”.

The Joint Service Project encouraged members to donate to the charity of their choice that were dealing with those who were affected by COVID-19.

Claire Miller donated masks she sewed herself.

FIRST AFC VIRTUAL ANNUAL CONFERENCE The Exemplary Practice Award presentations were great. The judges selected two winners: Dr. Daphene Watson and Giselda Aguiar for the Learning Support Award. Matthew Bodie, Heather Meyer, Kassandra Sherman, Paula Knipp and Kaitlin Crockett for the Library Service Award. They made their award presentations at AFC Virtual Annual Conference. Both sessions were well attended.

Finally, my year as Commission Chair for LRC concluded with my final AFC Board Report, “Save The Date” flyer for next year (2/19/21) Exemplary Practice Conference. I hope to still get involved as Past Chair.

It was my pleasure to serve as 2020 LRC Chair.

Mercedes Clement

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TECHNOLOGY COMMISSION The Association of Florida Colleges Technology Commission awarded TCC Learning Commons (LC) employees Dr. Nicholas Vick and Dani Hawke with the first place 2020 Technology Commission Exemplary Practice Award. Dr. Nicholas Vick and Dani Hawke were presenters at the 2020 71st Annual Meeting and Conference. Their exemplary practice emerged from a time of remote learning and remote working during the early days of the pandemic. They knew that communicating with students was essential, and the staff decided the best approach was to create short videos. The video project included an informational video in terms of how students can access academic support services and equally important, motivational messages to encourage students to continue to excel. The documentation detailed how the different videos were very well received by faculty, staff, and students. The videos sent to students include Closed Captioning, and we made audio-only versions that can be listened to as short podcasts. The video project itself was a testament to the amazing collaboration that our staff believes is critical to the success of the Learning Commons.

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AFC BOOK CLUB Join the hosts of the AFC Book Club every third Thursday and connect with book lovers who love to read, engage in lively discussions, and learn about interesting topics related to current events, history, biographies, and good fiction.

UPCOMING TITLE: January 21: “The Art of Gathering: How We Meet and Why It Matters”

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January 2021 Council of Presidents Business Meeting

January 15

AFC Book Club

January 21

AFC Board of Directors’ Retreat

January 22

Executive Committee Meeting

January 27

AFC Board of Directors' Meeting

January 27

Leadership Conference

January 28-29

Deadline and Publication Dates TOPICS: Advocacy, Legislative CURRENT Deadline: CURRENT Publication: February 24, 2021 March 17, 2021 Email your submissions for the next issue of Current to publications@myafchome.org for consideration in the next publication.

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Happy Holidays from the AFC

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