CURRENT December 2009

December 2009

Volume 42, Issue 6 President’sMessage...Page Message, Page22 President’s

Executive Director/CEO Message, News & Events...Page 24 Page 4

Other Award winners Page 14

www.FACC.org

Calendar...Page 31

Convention Photos Page 7

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FACC Board of Directors EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE President Will Benedicks, Tallahassee Community College President-Elect Martha W. Williams, Valencia Community College VP for Regions & Chapters Dennis Storck, Gulf Coast Community College VP-Elect for Regions & Chapters Gary Sligh, Lake-Sumter Community College VP for Commissions Bianca Rodriguez, Valencia Community College VP-Elect for Commissions Byron Todd, Tallahassee Community College Immediate Past-President Carol Quinn, Pensacola Junior College COMMISSION CHAIRS Administration Pat Profeta, Indian River State College Adult & Continuing Education Daisy Vulovich, State College of Fl, Manatee-Sarasota Career & Professional Employees Debi Jakubcin, Valencia Community College Equity Imani Asukile, Pasco-Hernando Community College Facilities John Barbieri, Indian River State College Faculty Sheryl Peterson, St. Petersburg College Global Initiatives Ed Bonahue, Santa Fe College Institutional Advancement Chris Thomes, Gulf Coast Community College Institutional Effectiveness, Planning and Professional Development Juanita Scott, Pensacola Junior College Instructional Innovation Jeannine Burgess, Palm Beach Community College Learning Resources Marian Smith, Central Florida Community College Occupational & Workforce Ed Libby Livings-Eassa, Indian River State College Retirees Harry Hodges, Florida SC at Jacksonville Rural Campuses Tanya Harris-Rocker, Lake Sumter Community College Student Development Geoffrey Fortunato, Seminole State College of Florida Technology Melanie Jackson, South Florida Community College Trustees Nancy Watkins, Hillsborough Community College CURRENT October December 2009 I CURRENT 2009

My Year in Review

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want to thank all of you for your efforts in helping make FACC’s 60th Anniversary year so successful. Both the year and the 60th Gala exceeded my expectations. When I took office against the backdrop of a new CEO, with all the potential that comes with a change in leadership and with the change to the State College System and with the decreasing dollars for education, I wondered what we could do.

As it turns out with the support of you—our membership — we accomplished quite a bit.

We now have an updated, very accurate, database program for FACC membership—one that is a necessary foundation for facilitating membership growth. And, we now have a redesigned conference with an emphasis on professional development. And, we now are in the process of gathering material to begin republication of Visions. As I said, it was a wonderful year of accomplishments by all of us, from our front office team, our CEO, Michael, and our Board of Directors and most especially it was achieved by the dedication and efforts of you, our members.

In the past year FACC produced an impressive list of accomplishments that include the Trustees Legislative Summit, our Leadership and Membership Conferences, along with the Convention redesign as well as the 60th Gala. We established Membership database training visits to nine campuses; did updates and redesigns to the Current and Perception; made improvements to the website including updating the membership toolbox, News Service of Florida, and member log-in portal for intranet access.

Other accomplishments include the FACC and Foundation budgets entered

into a QuickBooks system; quarterly financial books reconciliations; an up-todate and transparent financial report; new job descriptions for FACC staff, along with a re-organized FACC staff chart and a Policies and Procedure Manual for the home office. In addition, we implemented a proper personnel documentation and records system and are in the process of implementing an employee evaluation system; obtained a membership in Tallahassee Society of Association Executives for FACC staff to have access to professional development services; re-connected and represented FACC at the national level with the Association of Community College Trustees and the American Association of Community Colleges.

I believe we improved our working relationships with the COP, the various Councils, and the Division of Florida Colleges. We also instigated the use of technological capabilities of an AMS Database system for member email blasts and communications, and re-designed the look and content of Current while reducing the cost of Current graphics production and our contract meeting planning services significantly. Finally, we implemented News Service member service and FACC Factoids on our web page.

As I said FACC accomplished much this year. And, under the direction and guidance of incoming President Dr. Martha Williams, with her emphasis on increased membership at all levels, implementation of service oriented projects and the establishment of a Leadership Development Academy, we are poised to make even greater strides.

In closing, let me reiterate my thanks for a great year as your president to our front office team, our CEO, my Executive Committee, our Board of Directors and most especially – to all of you for your dedication and efforts.

Thank You, Will Benedicks FACC •• Making Making a a Difference Difference One One Life Life at at a a Time Time . FACC

Contents

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Cover Story:

Professor of the Year: Sybil Brown

FACC Board of Directors REGION DIRECTORS Region I Dianne Kostelny, Northwest Florida State College Region II Mike Hutley, Santa Fe College

Chapter of the Year: Indian River State College 12 Region of the Year: Region I

Region III Molly Dykes, Seminole State College of Florida

Departments:

Region V Rhea Cemer, Indian River State College

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President’s Message Message From the Executive Director/CEO FCCAA Corner News & Events Kudos FACC Calendar

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Features:

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Miami Dade College’s President is Floridian of the Year An Anniversary Worth Celebrating

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Paying It Forward for Freedom Thank You to Convention Donors 2009 FACC Award Winners Convention Service Project Most Successful Ever FKCC Selects Tyree as Interium President Northwest Florida Community College Picks Delaino

Recap of the 60th Anniversary Convention.

29 IRSC & FPL Double Students in Power Plant

Technology Institute

Region IV Mary DiTaranto, State College of FL, Manatee-Sarasota

COMMITTEE CHAIRS (Ex officio) Bylaws Bill Mullowney, Valencia Community College Finance, Human Resources & Retirement Issues E.H. Levering, Miami Dade College Legislative Committee Erin McColskey, Palm Beach Community College Membership Development Co-Chair Mike Pelitera, Indian River State College Membership Development Co-Chair Jean Scheppers, Central Florida Comm.College Member Services Sylvia Campbell, Pensacola Junior College Planning and Development Tina Hart, Indian River State College Policy & Advocacy Committee Eileen Holden, Polk State College EX OFFICIO MEMBERS Chancellor, Division of Florida Colleges Willis Holcombe, Division of Florida Colleges Council of College Presidents Chick Dassance, Central Florida Comm. College FACC Foundation Board Andre Hawkins, Indian River State College Parliamentarian Melanie Jackson, South Florida Comm.College Florida Association of Community Colleges Michael Brawer, FACC

Mission Statement

CURRENT is published by the Florida Association of Community Colleges. Advertising, news releases, and other communications should be sent to the FACC, 113 East College Avenue, Tallahassee, Florida 32301, or by email at publications@facc.org. The views and opinions expressed in CURRENT are not necessarily those of the Florida Association of Community Colleges, its members, directors, or officers. www.FACC.org

The Florida Association of Community Colleges is the professional association for Florida’s 28 public community colleges, their Boards, employees, retirees, and associates.

The mission of the association is to actively promote, democratically represent, support, and serve the individual members and institutions in their endeavors to provide their students and the citizens of Florida with the best possible comprehensive community college educational system.

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2009 Convention...A Big Thank You

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fter all the hype and energy expended during most of 2009 in the build up to the FACC 60th Anniversary Convention last month, there is always the risk that once one gets to the actual event, it can almost be anticlimactic. However, much to my surprise, the planning energy transcended the event itself, and despite being exhausted going in from all the effort required just to get there, I felt this amazing jolt of energy. In my career I have directly planned or been involved with planning well over 150 conferences, conventions, workshops, or large meetings of some sort.

This one, however, shall reign among the top two or three in several categories.

From a site management perspective, it was an honor to work with so many dedicated FACC “volunteers” without whom we could not conduct this event.

There are too many individuals to name everyone, but you know who you are.

Special kudos go out though to the folks from the regions who help with registration, and the team from VCC who provided all the AV support.

As we reviewed the evaluations regarding our overall program, it appears we have hit the right mark in our shift to focus more on professional development and education. Over 90% of all respondents indicated a favorable response to the quality of the programs delivered. It came off like a real “conference”. I saw teams of our college attendees doing the “divide and conquer” plan, to assure as many sessions were covered as possible so they could all share the information. Special kudos go to I CURRENT October December 2009 2009

our commissions and their presenters who were willing to break from tradition and deliver their programs in this new model.

We have definitely laid the foundation for the future of FACC’s annual gathering.

The awards programs were comprehensive, yet not overwhelming.

I was struck by the efficiency and time management employed during the opening session, the Gala, and the closing luncheon (sorry about the chicken) with regard to presenting the awards. Each session ran on schedule and I saw minimal uncomfortable body language and expressions from our attendees during these presentations.

Special kudos go to the Marketing and Communications Commission (formerly IAC) for their high-quality, yet brief videos of the three Leroy Collins awardees and to FCCAA for effective and thoughtful awarding of their Hall of Famers when everyone was on the edge of their seats waiting to head home.

I also want to thank our college administrations for putting up with my reminders and regular nagging to help assure we had enough attendees. In very tough budget times our colleges came through with 538 registrants. Without their support, none of this is possible. I hope the good “learnin” your attendees received at the convention pays off on your campuses.

There are so many entities I could mention and thank I could write this piece for hours. But as I said before, you know who you are and although I can’t mention every name, be assured you are all in my thoughts. And please when you have the chance be sure to give a “pat on the back” to my FACC staff. Marsha Kiner coordinated the overall program and made sure all the gears were turning in sync.

Eileen Johnson handled the registration and the delegates and made sure everything on the front end was clicking when you checked in. Adrienne Bryant did a super job in managing the exhibitors and trade

show. Tina Ingramm was everywhere we needed her to be and Debby Beck handled many aspects of the Gala dinner and silent auction which were so successful. Dave Schrenk was our utility player and chipped in at a moment’s notice as needed. And of course I can’t say enough about Doug Ryan and his team. Without them, the efficiency of meeting room and event management would have been lost.

So please accept my heartfelt thanks for making my first FACC convention as your executive director a successful one. Happy Hanukah, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Years to all. See you in Jacksonville in 2011, if not sooner.

FACC Staff Executive Director/CEO Michael Brawer mbrawer@facc.org Associate Executive Director for Membership and Professional Development Marsha Kiner mkiner@facc.org Director of Administration and Finance Eileen Johnson eileen@facc.org Executive Assistant Publications Coordinator Tina Ingramm tingramm@facc.org Membership Information and Database Manager Adrienne Bryant abryant@facc.org Meetings and Member Services Coordinator Debby Beck dbeck@facc.org Staff Assistant David Schrenk dschrenk@facc.org FACC • Making a Difference One Life at a Time

Miami Dade College’s President Named “Floridian of the Year” by Florida Trend Magazine

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or the second time in two months, president of MDC, the largest institution of higher education in America with Miami Dade College (MDC) more than 170,000 students. He President, Dr. Eduardo J. Padrón, is widely recognized as one of the has received major recognition from top educational leaders in the world a major publication. Florida Trend and is often invited to participate in magazine has named him “Floridian educational policy forums of the Year” in its January in the United States and 2010 issue for his significant abroad. contributions to the In 1993, President Sunshine State during 2009.

Bill Clinton recognized More specifically, the him as one of America’s publication credits him for foremost educators. having earned the ear of President George W. President Barack Obama and Bush nominated him to steering the national debate, the National Institute emphasizing the importance for Literacy Advisory of community colleges in the Board. More recently, national economic recovery. Eduardo Padrón he represented the U.S. In November 2009, at UNESCO’s World Conference on TIME magazine named Dr. Padrón one Higher Education at the invitation of of “The 10 Best College Presidents.” the Obama Administration. During his To name its first Floridian of the Year, Florida Trend’s editorial staff considered newsmakers “who had big impacts on the state during 2009 and embodied the year’s dominant trends,” said Publisher Andrew Corty.

President Padrón is lauded by Florida Trend as a relentless advocate for community colleges. “Padrón has helped shape education policy in a meaningful way and has brought increased attention career he has been selected to serve on to the role community colleges play in posts of national prominence by five educating the state’s workforce,” the American presidents. magazine said. In addition to naming Padrón’s pace-setting work at the Padrón Floridian of the Year, the College has been hailed as a model of magazine’s January issue also includes innovation in higher education. He is coverage of 2009’s most significant credited with engineering a culture of newsmakers and trends.

Since 1995, Dr. Padrón has served as success that has produced impressive results in student access, retention,

graduation, and overall achievement.

MDC enrolls and graduates more minorities than any other institution in the United States, including the largest numbers of Hispanics and AfricanAmericans.

He is especially respected for his advocacy on behalf of underserved populations in higher education.

President Padrón’s transformational accomplishments at Miami Dade College have been acknowledged extensively by the national media including The New York Times, NBC Nightly News, TIME magazine, Wall Street Journal, CNN, The Miami Herald and The Chronicle of Higher Education.

Currently, Padrón’s energetic leadership extends to many of the nation’s leading organizations. He chairs the board of the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U). He

“Padrón has helped shape education policy in a meaningful way and has brought increased attention to the role community colleges play in educating the state’s workforce.”

—Florida Trend Magazine also serves on the boards of American Council on Education (ACE); Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching; Business/Higher Education Forum; League for Innovation and the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.

An economist by training and MDC graduate, Dr. Padrón earned his Ph.D. from the University of Florida.

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ACC celebrated its 60th Anniversary during this year’s of the Year Award to Ms. Sybil Brown of Lake Sumter Community Convention. From the beginning of the Opening General College.

Session to the end of the Closing Luncheon, attendees caught Other prestigious awards were announced including glimpses of the rich legacy of the Association and its members. the Distinguished Service Awards, the 2009 LeRoy Collins With two long time college presidents receiving the Council of Distinguished Alumni Awards, and the exemplary practice Presidents’ Dr. James L. Wattenbarger Award, Dr. Carl Kuttler and award winners of the Career & Professional Employees and the Dr. Robert McLendon, and three Association stalwarts receiving the Institutional Effectiveness Planning and Professional Development Association’s highest award, the Honorary Life Membership Award, Commissions. The evening culminated with President Dr. Will the 60th Anniversary Convention began with a bang.

Benedicks thanking Tallahassee Community College, the Board The Exhibitor’s Reception followed the Opening General of Directors, and his wife for their support during his tenure Session offering both exhibitors and attendees their first as president. Afterward, attendees continued the opportunity to mixed and celebration at the Gala Party where the Silent Auction mingled before heading off to winners were announced and a Champaign Toast was the Annual Welcome Party, enjoyed by all. which this year was held On Friday, the announcement of the new at BB Kings Blues Club at Association leadership was followed by the Point Orlando. On Thursday, Membership Awards. The big winners included convention goers participated Indian River State College as Chapter of the Year, in a full day of professional Region I as the Region development. More than 40 of the Year and the concurrent educational sessions Student Development ran from 9:15 am until 4:00 Commission as the ception Exhibitor's Re pm. Attendees also participated Commission of the in games and won prizes in the Year. The Retirees exhibit hall while others helped Commission’s awarded with the Convention Service its first Chapter Project, Operation ShoeBox, Exemplary Practice and labeled hundreds of boxes Award to Palm Beach filled with items for the Troops.

Community College.

The anniversary Also, the Florida celebration kicked into high Community College gear during the Pre-Gala Activities Association Reception where attendees honored its 2009 Hall were able to place bids at the of Fame Inductees.

Foundations’ Inaugural Silent The 60th Anniversary 2010 President Auction. Members bid on Convention concluded rtha Williams Ma .

Dr hotel weekend stays, wine with the swearing in of baskets, autographed footballs, Dr. Martha Williams oil paintings, and theme as the 2010 President. With something for everyone, the Michael Brawer (L), Dr. Will park tickets. Following the 60th Anniversary Convention afforded attendees with Benedicks (Center) and Marsha Reception, the Presidential many moments to reflect on the Association’s past and Kiner (R) cut the Anniversary Cake.

Gala began with a video present. While many thanks are owed to the men and retrospective of the past 60 women who laid the foundation for today’s Association, years. A tribute to the Past Presidents of the Association followed opportunities are rich for shaping the Association’s future. with the cutting of the Anniversary Cake by 1985 President Jerry For more information on the 60th Anniversary Convention, Odom, SPC. The Faculty Commission Awarded the 2009 Professor please visit the FACC website at www.facc.org!

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ybil Brown has always been passionate about math. Combine that love with life experience and a desire to help others and you have the right equation for Professor of the Year, which is exactly what happened at the Florida Association of Community College’s 60th Anniversary Convention, November 20, 2009 in Orlando. Brown was given the title and recognized by her peers for her talents in the classroom.

Teaching was not actually at the top of the list when Brown started mapping out a career path. As the first member of her family to go to college, Brown attended Atlanta’s Spelman College for undergraduate study and ended up choosing Math as her major. Her collegiate advisor, and math professor, Dr. Shah Nagambal, encouraged her to consider teaching but she said no, opting instead to attend graduate school in search of what her true calling might be.

“I went to graduate school because I had no idea of what I wanted to do,” Brown said.

An internship with the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in biostatistics introduced her to an exciting, new application for the field she loved and she made the decision to study statistics at the University of Florida. She carved out a unique niche for herself at UF, by assisting some of her friends with data analysis and research interpretation for their doctorate dissertation projects. Not only did Brown find it fun to apply her love of math to different disciplines, but she also discovered she was pretty good at explaining something that many people found difficult to understand.

While at UF, life got in the way and she ended up not finishing her Masters program.

She married husband, Robert and accepted a dream job as a Court Statistics Consultant for the Florida State Courts system. She felt confident and content that she was finally where she belonged.

Then she had the opportunity to teach as an adjunct math professor at Florida Agriculutral and Mechanical University (FAMU), and things changed.

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“I loved my job at the court, but teaching was calling me. This was what I really wanted to do,” Brown said.

The family moved to Clermont in 1999 and Brown was forced to give up her job, but rather than look for a new one, decided to become a stay-at-home mom to her four children. In 2002, however, she could not put off her calling any longer and she enrolled in graduate school at the University of Central Florida to finish that Masters. This time she had a goal in mind.

She needed her Masters in order to become a professor at Lake-Sumter Community College.

The rest is, as they say, history.

Brown began teaching math and statistics to students at LSCC, relying on her passion for the subject to keep them engaged. She draws from her personal experience, both privately and professionally, to give students a fresh take on the usefulness of math. Beyond the course, Brown also tries to encourage her students and guide them. She remembers the leadership of Dr. Nagambal, who she considers her mentor, and tries to emulate her willingness to go above and beyond for students.

“She really taught me how to care about my students’ success,” Brown said. “I try to encourage and motivate them to help them find their path.”

As a mother, Brown says she brings a unique perspective to her classroom.

Her two oldest children do not share her enthusiasm for math, and she says, it reminds her that the subject does not come easy for everyone. While standards are standards, and she never lets a student slide, she does practice compassion and offers understanding for the students who find it difficult.

Being an excellent teacher, Brown says, is a lot like being an excellent student.

You must always be ready to learn, open to new ideas and know how to use the resources around you. Brown says LakeSumter Community College is an excellent environment to practice that philosophy.

She is always learning from colleagues and using their helpfulness to increase her skills.

“I’m listening and learning everywhere, even in the copy room,” Brown added. “We have a great Math Department and everyone is open to sharing everything they have to help you do a better job.”

When Brown first arrived at LSCC as a professor, she says she was impressed by the willingness of her fellow teachers to lend their notes, syllabus examples and planning ideas to help her succeed. She thinks LSCC President Dr. Charles R. Mojock is a phenomenal leader and she has high regard for Math Department Chair Thom Kieft.

“Our administration is always encouraging of faculty,” Brown said. “They encourage new ideas and a feeling that you don’t have to do things like everyone else. I appreciate the freedom and flexibility to do what I like to do, how I like to do it.”

Participating in the Professor of the Year process really helped Brown take a look at herself and her teaching style. She not only benefited from the self-inspection, but also from the other candidates in the category, Chipola College’s English Professor Rachel Cooey West and Professor of Social Sciences and Teacher Education at Central Florida Community College, Jana Bernhardt.

“Going through this competition was a tremendous help. I was able to steal a lot of wonderful ideas. I was taking notes the whole time the other candidates were giving their presentations,” Brown said. “You have to always be open to learning, and look for new opportunities to improve.”

As far as being the winner, Brown said she was shocked. When her name was called as Professor of the Year, she says the only word she could say was “wow.” She was honored and humbled to be recognized by her peers, and says the award is truly a group effort.

“Winning this award is really a reflection of so many folks,” Brown said.

“I’m always using what I’ve learned from other people, so really this award represents a reflection of the wonderful faculty at LakeSumter.”

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he Indian River State College (IRSC) FACC Chapter was honored this year at our annual convention in November to be named the Chapter of the Year for 2009 by the Board of Directors of the Florida Association of Community Colleges. I was asked to put together some thoughts and ideas regarding our Chapter’s activities and the recognition of Chapter of the Year award. Three words come to mind: vision, dedication, and support.

The vision of our FACC Board Members was to create a tremendous year filled with events that supported and promoted our organization’s mission. Our FACC Board began the 2009 year endorsing our “Access to Success” theme. We offered eight general Chapter meetings and four meetings on our branch campuses. Provosts at all IRSC branch campuses were instrumental in coordinating our branch campus meetings.

Some FACC meetings were also offered via closed circuit video conferencing.

At each Chapter meeting we focused on supporting the mission of FACC by promoting professional development sessions for our Chapter members. Topics presented at our Chapter meetings focused on technology, finances, legislative issues, and cultural issues. In March of 2009, Mary Sirmons, RN, MSN presented: The West African Health Care Experience.

Mrs. Sirmons had visited a health clinic in Grand Bassa County, Liberia and provided our FACC members with an in-depth presentation of the health care climate in Liberia.

This year our FACC Chapter members were dedicated to raising scholarship money for our students. Our Fundraising Committee planned amazing events that were offered on all of our College campuses.

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carnations and raised over $1,600.00 for student scholarships. In June and September, our Fundraising Committee raffled off gift baskets. Both gift basket raffles raised over $400.00. May 29, 2009 kicked off our annual IRSC Foundation Golf Tournament.

Our Chapter worked with the IRSC Foundation to offer a golf tournament with the proceeds going to student scholarships.

Thirty FACC members attended the golf tournament. Over 140 golfers turned out to support the event that raised thousands of dollars for student scholarships. Thank you to our FACC members and the IRSC Foundation. The support and dedication of our FACC Chapter members allowed us to provide over $18,000.00 in student scholarships this year!

Community service was a priority for our FACC Board. Our goal was responsiveness to community needs and support of local events. FACC members participated in a Christmas bicycle drive in December of 2008, the Annual HIV/AIDS Walk in 2008 & 2009, Be A Hero Day Blood Drive in 2009, and PIFFF, the Pay It Forward program in support of troops overseas.

Our FACC Chapter is not all work and no fun! We started off the year in January of 2009 with our Jeans and Jersey Day. For a small donation, IRSC employees were permitted to wear jeans and their favorite team jersey on the Friday before the Super Bowl. At this event, we had a tail- gate party with all of the appropriate snacks (hotdogs, chips, and soda), and of course some footballs and basketballs so we could all play like the pro’s! The Jeans and Jersey Day was a great event to rally our FACC members together to kick-off the new year.

If you were to ask me, “What is it that made our FACC Chapter phenomenal this year?” Again, I return to the vision, dedication, and support that I received.

All of our activities and events were well supported by our Chapter members, our President, Dr. Massey, and our College Board of Trustees. The mission of FACC is present in every employee of the College and is palpable here at IRSC. I would like to recognize our Nursing Department, Print Shop, Finance Department, Foundation, Institutional Advancement, and the Fine Arts Department for their support during this past year. A special thank you goes out to our Physical Plant team. They were always available to assist our Chapter with moving boxes or transporting items. We could not have offered so many events effortlessly without their help and support.

Receiving the Chapter of the Year Award is an honor for our Chapter. It did not come easy. This privileged distinction is the direct result of the unwavering dedication, vision, and support of our FACC Board Members who gathered several times a month to plan, strategize, and promote an FACC event. I would like to personally thank all of our FACC Board members who made this spectacular year possible: Frank Watkins, President-Elect; Sabrina McMillan, Treasurer; Alice Serey & William Solomon, Secretary; Gail Sheets, Scrap Book Chairperson; Paul Sanchez, Membership Chair; Keara Sodano and Jodi Anderson, Fundraising Co-Chairs; John Barbieri, Social Chair; Bryan Beaty, Legislative Representative; Todd Thuma, Communications Representative; Mike Pelitera, Scholarship Chair; Rhea Cemer, Region V Director; Duane Chen Chee, Commissions and Awards Coordinator; and Nancy Bredemeyer, Alumni Chairperson.

Thank you, FACC, for granting me this opportunity to share our Chapter’s experiences.

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Submitted By the PIFFF task force: Eileen Storck, Director of Enrollment Management; Gale Craig, Program Coordinator, Industrial Education; and Sheryl Stiles, Office Staff with the Vice President of Academic Affairs

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he IRSC Chapter of FACC has had a very busy and rewarding year honoring our troops overseas in Afghanistan and Iraq. Just to recap, last year we created and hosted a new campaign to send goodie boxes to IRSC employees’ family members and friends in the military serving overseas and called it “Pay it Forward for Freedom” or “PIFFF”. The PIFFF task force was created and we forged ahead.

The campaign was well received and extremely successful resulting in sending over 100 boxes before last year’s Thanksgiving holiday, with a community business partner sponsoring the shipping expenses (over $1,000!). It was a great inaugural campaign and a nice way to wrap up 2008.

When summer 2009 was approaching, there was mention that troops do not get the same level of attention and are often forgotten during the long summer vacationing months. The IRSC FACC chapter then decided to host a summer PIFFF campaign so the troops would know we are thinking of them year ‘round. We held an ice cream social with the “cost” being donations to the PIFFFF campaign. It worked beautifully and the results were amazing! We sent off another 30+ boxes to our troops with all them containing the usual goodies as well a host of summer themed items.

Fall quickly approached and it was time to start collecting for what was now the annual PIFFF holiday campaign. However, because these are such tight economic times, www.FACC.org

Sheryl Styles and Anne Amerman sorting items the summer PIFFF campaign.

IRSC sent out 30 care packages for our troops in the Summer of 2009. using our sponsor from the previous year to assist in paying the shipping costs was no longer an option. At that point, we weren’t sure if we could host our Fall campaign and the “PIFFF Task Force” put everything on hold.

Then we received word that, Dr. Gary Sligh from Lake Sumter Community College had proposed to model FACC’s annual State Service Project after IRSC’s PIFFF campaign, and they would be collecting items from all the participating college’s – and they had a sponsor to pay the shipping! It was as if our prayers were answered.

The FACC “PIFFF Task Force” actively began announcing the IRSC Fall ’09 PIFFF campaign was underway and proceeded to successfully collect enough to fill over 100 boxes again this fall!

IRSC’s physical plant staff stuffed a cargo van full of our donations, all

boxed and ready to be mailed, to Orlando for the annual FACC Convention. The response to the statewide service project was amazingly successful and our 100+ boxes, although respectable to be sure, dwarfed in comparison to the large room filled to capacity with all the “Great 28” contributing. It was a rewarding way to end our own Fall PIFFF campaign, in the midst of everyone else, pulling together for a single and respectable cause.

We thank everyone at IRSC who contributed to the donations as well as to the time-consuming work of sorting, packing, addressing, and delivering all of our boxes so that our troops will never question where our support lies. It is with them, today, and always. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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hat does it mean to be a Region Director for FACC? Since this year was the second time I became one I decided to research all the past region directors from Region1 and put them on a web site to showcase our history.

Janet Wise from Chipola College found the following information from the library at her college about FACC’s regions.

The regional structure was established in 1972-73 with 4 regions. Five regions were created in 1973-74, organized into five regional councils and 10 regional coordinators were selected by the FACC Executive Committee.

In 1974-75 each of the 5 regions was served by 2 coordinators and a link between chapter and statewide activities.

In 1975-76 there was only one director of each region and they became active members of the state board.

Because this year was the 60th anniversary of FACC I found it to be the motivation I needed to not only create a region web site, but to go through the process of putting together a notebook for the Region of the Year Award. My history includes the fact that I was a Region Director in 1999 and 2009. In 1999 I found that being a director was actually a spring board from being a chapter president.

There were many Region Director’s before me and of course more between 1999 and 2009. I learned that Director’s helped chapters with state information either by e-mail or newsletters and tried to meet with the chapter president’s at least three times a year. Communication from the state was available to all members thanks to the FACC Board of Director’s communicating with everyone in their region via the region director and chapter president. That process is what keeps our chapters going each year as we continue to keep up with

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our membership and activities and the involvement is what keeps members active.

I also was compelled to actually complete the award process for Region of the Year because in 2000 when I was VP for Regions and Chapters I actually helped start the award and helped the Region director’s go through the process for the first time. It was a learning experience for all of us and it was a rewarding experience as I learned more about the other regions and what activities they did beyond the spring conference.

I guess what I am trying to say is I hope that each year whether it is a chapter, commission, or region that everyone takes the time to go through the process of the award. That is our history and it needs to be archived into our memories. Please check out the Region 1 web site and our Director’s Hall of Fame. http://facc.nwfstatecollege. edu/region1/index.cfm Thank you FACC for the award and for all the memories.

61st Annual FACC Convention

November 17-19, 2010 Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront 225 East Coastline Drive, Jacksonvile, Florida 32202 Phone: (904) 588 1234 Room rate: single/double Mention FACC for room rate Reservation Deadline: October 30, 2010

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TradeWinds Island Resorts 5600 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach, FL 33706 Phone: 727-363-2256 • Fax: 727-363-2221 www.tradewindsresort.com

Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort 505 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33304 Phone: 954-414-2618 • Fax: 954-414-2612 www.fortlauderdalebeachresort.hilton.com

Safety Harbor Resort & Spa 105 N. Bayshore Drive, Safety Harbor, FL 34695 Phone: 888-723-4150 • Fax: 727-724-7701 www.SafetyHarborResort.com

Boca Raton Marriott at Boca Center 150 Town Center Circle, Boca Raton, FL 33486 Phone: 561-620-3716 • Fax: 561-395-8258 www.bocacenter.com Hilton Garden Inn Orlando SeaWorld International Center 6850 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821 Phone: 407-354-1500 • Fax: 407-354-1528 www.orlandoseaworld.HGI.com Ft. Pierce Hampton Inn & Suites 1985 Reynolds Drive, Ft. Pierce, FL 32945 Phone: 772-828-4100 • Fax: 772-828-41-1 http://hamptoninn1.hilton.com The Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village 11255 Southington Place, Jacksonville, FL 32257 Phone: 904- 886-3275 • Fax: 904-260-4750 www.worldgolfrenaissance.com Hilton Miami Downtown 1601 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132 Phone: 305-374-0000 • Fax: 305-714-3704 www.miamidowntown.hilton.com Courtyard by Marriott & Conference Center - Cocoa Beach 3435 N. Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931 Phone: 321-784-4800 • Fax : 321-784-4812 www.marriott.com Mainsail Suites Hotel & Conference Center 5108 Eisenhower Blvd., Tampa, FL 33634 Phone: 813-243-2626 • Fax: 813-290-3015 www.mainsailtampa.com

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront 225 E. Coastline Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32202-US Phone: 904-588-1234 • Fax: 904-633-9988 http://www.jacksonville.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels DoubleTree Resort Orlando International Drive 10100 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32821 Phone: 407-352-1100 • Fax: 407-352-2632 www.doubletreeorlandoidrive.com Crowne Plaza Melbourne Oceanfront 2605 North A1A, Indiatlantic, FL 32903 Phone: 800-2Crowne • Fax: 321-773-6132 www.cpmelbourne.com Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Hotel 1617 SE 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316 Phone: 954-626-1700 • Fax: 954-626-1717 www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/fllbr-renaissance-fort-lauderdale-hotel Embassy Suites Hotels Tampa-Airport/Westshore 555 N. Westshore Blvd., Tampa, FL 33609 Phone: 813-875-1555 • Fax: 813-287-3664 www.ebassysuites1.hilton.com Barnette Motorsposts, 1140 18th Ave. N., St. Petersburg, FL National Cinemedia, 10078 82nd Street North, Seminole, FL Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, Destin, FL OfficeMax, 1707 Orlando Central Parkway, Suite 100, Orlando, FL OfficeMax, 7907 49th Ave. E. Bradenton, FL Walmart, 3501 Cortez Road, Bradenton, FL

Crowne Plaza Jacksonville Riverfront 1201 Riverplace Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32207 Phone: 904-396-8879 • Fax: 904-396-8844 www.cpjacksonville.com www.FACC.org

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2009 Trustee Of the Year Mr. David H.Talley, Palm Beach Community College

FACC Honorary Life Membership Award Winners:

Outstanding FACC Board Member Award 2009 Mr. Dennis Storck, Gulf Coast Community College Dr. James L. Wattenbarger Award Winners:

Ms. Carol Quinn, FACC Past President, Pensacola Junior College

Mr. Guy York, VP of Administrative Affairs, Santa Fe College

Ms. Maggie Wiggin, Miami Dade College, Retired Dr. Carl M. Kuttler, St. Petersburg College

Faculty Commission Award Winners 2009 Professor of the Year - WINNER Ms. Sybil Brown, Mathematics Instructor, Lake-Sumter Community College Presentation Title: Statistics: The Other Math

Professor of the year: FINALIST Ms. Rachel Cooey West, English Professor, Chipola College Presentation Title: Sentence Combining: It’s Just a Formula Dr. Robert L. McLendon, St. Johns River Community College

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Professor of the year: FINALIST Jana Bernhardt, Professor of Social Sciences & Teacher Education and College Success Coordinator, Central Florida Community College Presentation Title: The Test Doctor: Prescription for an A! FACC • Making a Difference One Life at a Time

Vivian N. Dellinger Award for Distinguished Service

Mr. Byron Todd, Tallahassee Community College FACC Distinguished Service Award Winners

Region 1 - Unsung Hero Award Winners Pat Barfield, Chipola College Dottie Terryn, Gulf Coast Community College Aimee Watts, Northwest Florida State College Kathleen Villines, Pensacola Junior College April White, Tallahassee Community College Terry Comeau, Northwest Florida State College Rita Atwood, Northwest Florida State College Region 1 Rising Star Awards Will Benedicks, Tallahassee Community College Tara Sikes, Northwest Florida State College Region 1 Life Saver Awards Pat Barfield, Chipola College Carol Quinn, Pensacola Junior College Region 2 - Unsung Hero Award Winners Paula Harris, Saint Johns River Community College Debbie Kennedy, Santa Fe College Elaine Cornwell, Florida State College at Jacksonville

Ms. Dede Schaffner, Trustee, Seminole State College of Florida

Ms. Joanne Hutton, Brevard Community College

Ms. Diana Camacho, Indian River State College

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Region 3 -Unsung Hero Award Winners Donald Payton, Seminole State College of Florida Suzette Wallace, Central Florida Community College George Strohm, Brevard Community College Joe Nunes, Valencia Community College Glenda Libby, Lake-Sumter Community College Beth Hoodiman, Daytona State College Region 4 - Unsung Hero Award Winners Denise Steverson, State College of Florida Jeanette Downey-Fritz, Edison State College Greg Harris, Polk State College Peg Connell, St. Petersburg College Lena Phelps-Ellerker, South Florida Community College Jayme Rothberg, Pasco-Hernando Community College Region 5 - Unsung Hero Award Winners Keara Sodano, Indian River State College Gail Sheets, Indian River State College Diane Bifano, Palm Beach Community College Jim Lansing, Broward College Margaret Wiggin, Miami Dade College

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Learning Resources Commission Winners

Institutional Effectiveness Commission Winners

Professional Librarian Exemplary Practice Award Nora Rackley, Reference/Instruction Librarian, and Marion Kane, Director - Learning Centers, Lake-Sumter Community College Presentation: Citation Center

Institutional Effectiveness, Planning, and Professional Development Commission’s Exemplary Practice Award 1st Place – Indian River State College Presenters: Steven Daniello, Assessment Services Manager & Adjunct Faculty Workgroup Chair Anthony Iacono, PhD, Associate Dean of Developmental Education Sera Serafini, Institutional Effectiveness Specialist

2009 Learning Support Exemplary Joshua Murdock, Manager of Learning Support Services Valencia Community College – West Campus Presentation Title: Learning Summit

Presentation Title: One College, One Faculty: Bridging the Gap Through Adjunct Support

Student Development Commission Winners

2nd Place – St. Petersburg College Presenters: Jesse Coraggio, Director, Institutional Research and Effectiveness

Dr. Debra J. Hay Distinguished Service Award 2009 R. Lindsay Roachm, Chipola College Student Leader Connection Award 2009 Jeramiah Hocutt, Santa Fe College Faculty Connection Award 2009 Vilma Fuentes, Santa Fe College Christopher Twiggs, Florida State College at Jacksonville Cameron Hall Practitioner Award 2009 Dr. Joyce C. Romano, Valencia Community College

Maggie Tymms, Assessment Coordinator Academic Programs, Research and Reports Presentation Title: Comprehensive Multi-Method Survey Model to Gather Information from Recent Alumni and Their Employers” Instructional Innovation Commission Winner Instructional Innovation Commission Exemplary Practice Award Presenter: Associate Professor Bobette Wolesensky, Palm Beach Community College Presentation Title: Use of Web Conferencing Tools to Enhance Online Learning Equity Commission Winners

2009 Student Development Commission Exemplary Practice Award Winner Presenter: Bob Bade, Pasco-Hernando Community College Associate Dean of Student Activities & Engagement Presentation Title: The Pasco-Hernando Community College Welcome & Engagement Team

Equity Commission’s Lifetime Achievement Awards 2009 Nancy Benda Jo Conte Patricia Windham Academic Award Exemplary Practice Award: Pasco-Hernando Community College Title: PHCC Faculty & Staff to Student Mentors Program Presenter: Dr. Timothy Beard, Vice President, Student Development & Enrollment Management Student Development Exemplary Practice Award: Daytona State College Title: The Multicultural & International Resource Center Presenter: Ursula Scott Reach Out & Access Exemplary Practice Award: Florida State College at Jacksonville Title: Tri-It Project Presenter: Dr. LaDonna Morris

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Occupational Workforce Education Commission Winner

Retirees Commission’s Chapter Exemplary Practice Award 2009

Occupational Workforce Education Commission Exemplary Practice Award 2009 Presenter: Libby Livings-Eassa, Director for Career Pathways Initiatives, Indian River State College Presentation Title: Career Pathways 101: An Education and Economic Innovation Strategy Adult and Continuing Education Commission Winner Adult and Continuing Education Commission Exemplary Practice Award 2009 Center for Service Excellence (CSE) School of Community Education of the Kendall Campus of Miami Dade College Career & Professional Employees Commission Winners Career & Professional Employees Commission Exemplary Practice Award 2009

Palm Beach Community College Communications and Marketing Commission Winners Communications and Marketing Commission Exemplary Practice Awards 2009 Advertising, Print (combined FTE): First place – Santa Fe College Second place – Pensacola Junior College Advertising, Television (combined FTE): First place – Gulf Coast Community College Second place – Florida Keys Community College

Presenter: Debi McElroy, Santa Fe College Program: Saints Sharewear Career & Professional Employees Commission Exemplary Practice Award Finalists Presenters: Joy Love Hester and E. E. Eunice, Tallahassee Community College Program: Tallahassee Community College Police Department Virtual Tour Presenters: Kathy Gamble and Dr. Jeraline M. Marsh, Palm Beach Community College Program: Developing Smooth Transitions from High School to College Presenters: David Edmonds and Dr. Jennifer Campbell, Palm Beach Community College Program: PBCC Course Outline Database Presenters: Phil Graves and Josh Murdock, Valencia Community College Program: Universal Design: Blending Accessibility with Availability in Assistive Technology www.FACC.org

Advertising, Outdoor (combined FTE): First place – TIE – Gulf Coast & North Florida Community College Second place – Pasco-Hernando Community College Annual Report (combined FTE): First place – TIE Central Florida & Pasco-Hernando Second place – Broward College Article in a College Produced Publication (No FTE): First place – South Florida Community College Second place – Pasco-Hernando Article/Story Pitch Resulting in Publication (No FTE): First place – TIE- Pensacola Junior College & Seminole College Second place – Broward College

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Communication and Marketing Commission Exemplary Practice Awards 2009 (continued) Athletic Media Guide (Combined FTE): First place – St. Johns River Community College Second place – Pensacola Junior College Best Bang for the Buck (No FTE): First place – St. Johns River Community College Second place – Palm Beach Community College Brochure (Combined FTE): First place – TIE- Valencia Community College & SJRCC/THCA Second place – Northwest Florida State College/Mattie Kelly Center Catalog (Less than 10,000 FTE): First place – Gulf Coast Community College Second place – Pensacola Junior College Class Schedule (More than 10,000 FTE): First place – Palm Beach Community College Second place – TIE – Tallahassee Community College & Valencia Class Schedule (Less than 10,000 FTE): First place – TIE – North Florida Community College & Northwest FL Second place – Florida Keys Community College Direct Mail (More than 10,000 FTE): First place – Florida State College at Jacksonville “I Want More” Second place – Florida State College at Jacksonville “Step on It” Direct Mail (Less than 10,000 FTE): First place – Pensacola Junior College Second place – South Florida Community College Faculty Advised Student Publication (Less than 10,000 FTE): First place – Lake-Sumter Community College Second place – Northwest Florida State College Foundation (No FTE): First place – Tallahassee Community College Second place – South Florida Community College

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Magazine (More than 10,000 FTE): First place – TIE – Valencia & Miami Dade College Second place – Tallahassee Community College Magazine (Less than 10,000 FTE): First place – Pasco-Hernando Community College Second place – Gulf Coast Community College Newsletter (More than 10,000 FTE): First place – Hillsborough Community College Second place – Santa Fe College Newsletter (Less than 10,000 FTE): First place – Pensacola Junior College Second place – Northwest Florida State College Best Photography in a Publication (Combined FTE): First place – St. Johns River Community College Second place – Palm Beach Community College Poster (Combined FTE): First place – Pensacola Junior College (phone list) Second place – Pasco-Hernando Community College Redesign (Combined FTE): First place – TIE – Central Florida & Pensacola Second place – Gulf Coast Community College Specialty Advertising (No FTE): First place – Northwest Florida State College (music card) Second place – St. Johns/THCA Viewbook (More than 10,000 FTE): First place – Miami Dade College Second place – Florida State College at Jacksonville Viewbook (Less than 10,000 FTE): First place – Florida Keys Community College Second place – St. Johns River Community College Single Sheet Flyer First place – TIE – Hillsborough & St. Petersburg College Second place – Pensacola Junior College FACC • Making a Difference One Life at a Time

2009 Membership Awards

Web site (Combined FTE): First place – South Florida/MOFAC Second place – Florida Keys Community College

2009 FACC Chapter of the Year

Best in Show (More than 10,000 FTE): Valencia Community College (magazine) Best in Show (Less than 10,000 FTE): Florida Keys Community College (recruitment) Communications and Marketing Commission Exemplary Practice Award: First place – North Florida Community College Second place – Pasco-Hernando Community College Technology Commission Exemplary Practice Winners Technology Commission’s Excellence in Technology Award 1st Place Presenter: Adam Martin, South Florida Community College Presentation Title: Academic Success for Criminal Justice Officers: A Tactical Approach

Indian River State College 2009 FACC Platinum Chapters

2nd Place Presenter: Erik Christensen, South Florida Community College Presentation Title: Shifting from Chalkboards to Collaborative Web Pages 3rd Place Presenter: Mike Pelitera from Indian River State College Presentation Title: Pathways to the Future

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2009 FACC Silver Chapters

Santa Fe College

South Florida Community College

Pensacola Junior College

Daytona State College

2009 FACC Gold Chapters

Central Florida Community College

Lake-Sumter Community College

Northwest Florida State College

2009 Region of the Year

Pasco-Hernando Community College

St. Johns River Community College

Seminole State College of Florida

Tallahassee Community College

2009 Commission of the Year

Student Development Commission

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2009 College with the Greatest Percentage Increase of Members Over the Previous Year Pasco-Hernando Community College 2009 College with the Greatest Numerical Increase of Members Over Previous Year Pasco-Hernando Community College 2009 College With the Most Attendees at the 60th Anniversary Convention

2009 President Will Benedicks and 2010 President Martha Williams

Valencia Community College Colleges with 50% or More Employees as Members Chipola College Indian River State College Lake City Community College Lake-Sumter Community College North Florida Community College Northwest Florida State College Pasco-Hernando Community College Polk State College Saint Johns River Community College Tallahassee Community College College Center for Library Automation

Incoming President Martha Williams is sworn in.

2009 Executive Committee at Convention.

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Convention Service Project: Operation Shoebox

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his year’s Convention Service Project was the most successful ever! If you had a chance to come by the room where items were being collected for our troops overseas, you already know what an overwhelming response we had to this year’s initiative.

We accomplished two major tasks.

First, we collected, packed, and shipped almost 200 boxes to individual troops.

Thanks to the leadership of the folks from Indian River and all the other volunteers who collected names, packed boxes, and filled in mailing labels, we made the holidays special for many, many of those whom we love who are serving our nation this winter.

If that were not already a huge task, just wait until you hear about our second accomplishment. Because of the incredible generosity of our FACC

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I am already receiving notes from chapters all over the State of Florida, troops who have benefited, and I will we collected in the vicinity of 40,000 share those as we gather for meetings pounds of items which were donated this spring. We should all feel great to “Operation Shoebox,” a marvelous knowing that our combined work did so organization located in Belleview, much to make the world a better place Florida which ships packages to troops for those serving our nation. overseas all during the year. Much of the material we donated went directly into holiday boxes, and some of the extra non-perishable items will benefit troops for months to come.

Filling up a 40-foot truck from front to back, top to bottom was a mighty task!

Thanks a thousand times over to all those who helped fill boxes, Almost 200 shoeboxes were collected, packed and tote boxes, and organize shipped by FACC chapters to troops serving overseas. this tremendous project.

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The Community College Conference on Legal Issues

January 31-February 2, 2010 The Peabody Orlando | Orlando, Florida

An opportunity to increase your confidence in handling challenging situations on the job, and to update your knowledge of the constantly evolving laws that impact your work.

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PARTICIPATE IN OUR SURVEY! www.valenciacc.edu/communitycollegelaw

Respond to our online poll on questions you’d most like to ask a lawyer and take the first step toward becoming eligible for a special prize drawing.

By participating in this poll you will be eligible to receive one of several door prizes to be distributed at the conference, including theme park tickets and hotel stays, that will be awarded in a drawing reserved exclusively for those who respond to this poll and attend the Community College Conference on Legal Issues, January 31 – February 2, 2010, at The Peabody Orlando.

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Mark your calendar and plan to attend the fifth annual Community College Conference on Legal Issues in Orlando, Florida.

Designed by your community college colleagues to address the needs of front-line workers and practitioners at all levels, this conference will help you to be more confident in addressing legal issues.

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News & Events Chapter Headlines Something for All Ages

Chipola FACC Scholars

FACC members Karen Thomas, Lynnda White and Audrey Hulen assisted Student Government Association Secretary Alisha Williams, one of many who attended the book sale.

The Lake City Community College (LCCC) Library recently filled the Howard Conference Center with tables and tables of books including nonfiction, fiction, reference, history, children’s books and more. It also included records, DVDs, VHS tapes, tape players, overhead projectors, TVs, and framed art; something for all ages.

This was the first book sale in approximately 35 years and lasted for four days. It took a group effort from many volunteers who gave their time to serve as assistants and cashiers to accommodate the many surrounding county residents who came out for a good buy. The sale netted $1,200 and all proceeds will be dedicated to the book budget for purchasing new materials.

The LCCC Chapter of Florida Association of Community Colleges (FACC) members volunteered their services for all four days to help out this worthy cause of getting more books in the hands of readers of all ages to help broaden their knowledge of the world around them.

Jim Morris, executive director of library and community services stated, “His goal was to find a good home for the books in places where they will be wanted, used and appreciated!”

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The Chipola College Chapter of the Florida Association of Community Colleges recently awarded six scholarships to children of college employees. Scholarship recipients and their sponsors are, from left: Dustin Dryden and mother Mary Bruce Hamilton, Blair Sherrill and mother Melinda Sherrill, James (J.D.) Tyler and mother Angie Tyler, Jessica Whittington and grandfather Dr. Gene Prough.

Not pictured is Marshall Hilton and Kylee Shores. Since 1993, FACC has paid tuition in excess of $106,000 for over 100 students through the FACC Scholarship Endowment funded through concession sales at college sports events.

Palm Beach Community College Membership Meeting

Pictured from left to right: Joan Young, Susan Caldwell, Mike Brawer (FACC CEO and Executive Director), Eileen Robinson, Laura McCadden, Elizabeth Caulfield, Diane Bifano, Lois Friedman and Barbara Signo from the PBCC chapter of the Florida Association of Community Colleges attended a membership meeting, Sept.

30 at the Boca Raton campus.

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SJRCC FACC Members Participate in Chapter Planning St. Johns River Community College’s incoming 2010 FACC Officers hosted a table at each of the College’s three campuses during the annual HR Open Enrollment Sessions. Several new and returning members signed up during the sessions, including one retiree. More than 90 SJRCC employees stopped by the Chapter’s tables to visit with incoming officers, provide feedback , and participate in chapter planning for the coming year. Of particular interest to members were political/legislative events, professional development opportunities, and social activities.

Visions is published annually for members of the Florida Association of Community Colleges and reports on issues that have implications for Florida’s community colleges. As such, Visions provides a professional forum for the exploration of issues endemic to Florida’s community colleges and provides a proactive voice for the community colleges of Florida.

At this time, the FACC is accepting articles for consideration in all areas of community college applied research. Material intended for publication and other inquires may be addressed to: Dr. Will Benedicks, VISIONS Managing Editor Tallahassee Community College, History and Social Sciences Department 444 Appleyard Drive Tallahassee, Florida 32304-2895 benedicw@tcc.fl.edu Phone: (850) 201-8170

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Kudos MDC Once Again Named Among Nation’s Top 25 ‘Best Neighbor’ Colleges and Universities When the economy takes a downturn, the relationship between institutions of higher education and their local communities becomes “more important than ever.” That was the message delivered by Dr. Even S. Dobelle, president of Westfield State College and former member of the New England Board of Higher Education, who this week announced the nation’s top 25 “Best Neighbor” colleges and universities, which is part of his “Saviors of Our Cities: Survey of Best College and University Civic Partnerships” project.

Miami Dade College (MDC) was honored for a second time and is the only Florida institution and only community college in the nation to make the list.

“Saviors of Our Cities” is an extension of Dr. Dobelle’s original survey and ranking of civically-engaged institutions created in 2006, which also included MDC. This year’s institutions were selected for their positive impact

on their urban communities, including both commercial and residential activities, such as revitalization, cultural renewal, economics, and community service and development.

“Colleges and universities, as well as the towns and cities in which they are located, are now under severe economic pressures. The positive financial impact of higher education on local communities is well-documented,” said Dr. Dobelle. “Increasingly,” he said, “more sophisticated partnerships are emerging that are addressing complex issues such as homelessness and health care and are serving as catalysts for community change.”

MDC shares the national “Best Neighbor” recognition with the University of Pennsylvania, Tulane University, George Washington University, the University of Southern California, Emory University, and Carnegie-Mellon University, among others.

Debi McElroy and Saints Sharewear Recognized Executive Assistant Debi McElroy was awarded the Career and Professional Employees Commission Innovators Exemplary Practice Award, a cash award of $700.

In addition to Debi giving a PowerPoint presentation at the FACC conference, Santa Fe staffers also put on a Saints Sharewear fashion show.

Saints Sharewear has generated over $4,000 for Career Service scholarships, adopt-a-family, and other goodwill projects. The store is maintained and staffed completely by employees who volunteer during their lunch breaks.

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Debi McElroy, Lynn Speer, Carol Wilson, Tyffany Wishart, Celeta Taylor, Angie Siekers, Sue Harris, and Brenda Evans. of clothing—in addition to performing their regular jobs.

Congratulations to Debi for her great leadership on this project and to the Sharewear team that makes Saints Sharewear possible!

MDC’s Eduardo Padrón among Time magazine’s 10 Best College Presidents Time magazine has come out with its list of 10 Best College Presidents—and Miami Dade College’s Eduardo Padrón longtime leader Eduardo Padrón is No. 7.

Padrón is the only Florida college president to make the list, headed by E. Gordon Gee of Ohio State University.

The magazine, which will on the stands Friday, praised Padrón, saying MDC graduates more minorities than any other college in the country.

“The Cuban-born economist has helped revolutionize the role of two-year community colleges in the U.S., raising their academic stature while preserving their mission to teach underserved populations,’’ the article says.

“It’s about combining open access and excellence,’’ Padrón said, adding that community colleges are “no longer third-choice institutions.’’ Other presidents appearing on the list: • John Sexton, New York University.

• Mary Sue Coleman, University of Michigan.

• Michael Crow, Arizona State University.

• Scott Cowen, Tulane University.

• Ronald Liebowitz, Middlebury College.

• Freeman Hrabowski, University of Maryland Baltimore County.

• Juliet Garcia, University of Texas at Brownsville.

• Mark Yudof, the University of California, Oakland.

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Florida Keys Community College Selects Tyree as Interim President Florida Keys Community College’s District Board of Trustees selected Dr. Lawrence Tyree of Sarasota, FL for the position of Interim President at their monthly meeting today. The decision came after interviews with three final candidates, which also included Dr. Kathie Sigler of Miami, FL and Dr. Laurence Spraggs of Cocoa Beach, FL. Board chairman Spencer Slate and Board Attorney Buck DeVane will move forward with negotiations with Tyree this week. Tyree confirmed earlier in the day that he could work within the

college’s initial financial parameters and that he could be available as early as November 16th.

Tyree’s extensive career in Florida’s community colleges includes serving as president at Gulf Coast Community College for 12 years, as well as Santa Fe Community College for 11 years.

He also has experience as an interim president, having held that position five times at community colleges across the country since 2002.

The appointment of an interim president will trigger the start of a

sabbatical for current president Dr. Jill LandesbergBoyle, as per an agreement set forth in September between Boyle and the Board of Trustees.

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Northwest Florida State College Picks Delaino as Interim President Delaino’s professional experience The Northwest Florida State College includes 32 years of increasingly Board of Trustees has hired Thomas responsible positions in the Florida Delaino, who retired in 2008 as community college system and six years president of Pensacola Junior College, to serve as interim president of NWFSC as president of Pensacola Junior College and 17 years in various and lead the college leadership roles at Santa until the Trustees hire Fe Community College in a new permanent Gainesville. His background president; a post for also includes more than six which NWFSC is years in the Air Force, with currently conducting a command experience at nationwide search.

Lackland Air Force Base and

Jill White, the four years on the faculty at college’s interim the Air Force Academy. president since April

The process of 2008, has returned to searching for a new president her role as the college’s of Northwest Florida State senior vice president College is well underway. and will serve in that Tom Delaino

By December 4 , the college role until her scheduled retirement February 28, 2010, following received more than 70 applications from candidates in 30 states. NWFSC 13 years at the college and 42 years Trustees retained Academic Search, Inc., in education. Delaino began work a professional firm from Washington at NWFSC in December to provide D.C., to coordinate the search process. continuity for college operations.

White plans to continue teaching at the The same firm was in charge of assisting college as a part-time adjunct instructor Florida State University with its recent presidential search and has a track in the NWFSC baccalaureate programs record of more than 186 successful following her retirement. presidential searches in the last five years

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for universities such as the Citadel, Texas A & M, Mercer University, Florida Southern College, DePaul University, University of Wisconsin, Washington and Lee University and more.

Dr. John Pickelman serves as the consultant from Academic Search working with NWFSC. ‘’Our job is to help the Trustees lay the foundation for a successful presidency that will carry this college into the future - not just serve as a national recruiter for qualified candidates,’’ said Pickelman.

Trustees established a goal to have a new president report for duty in July 2010, prior to the start of the next academic year. Board members agreed in principle to a September 2009 to July 1, 2010 timeline for the entire process, but made it clear that the timeline would be extended if needed to ensure that the best possible national-level pool of diverse applicants is recruited and considered by Trustees and the college’s Presidential Search Advisory Committee. For information on the search process, see the college’s website at www.nwfsc.edu/presidentialsearch.

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IRSC and FPL Double Students in Power Plant Technology Institute Indian River State College (IRSC) will more than double the number of students in the highly successful IRSC/FPL Power Plant Technology Institute developed with Florida and Light Company, thanks to a $150,000 grant from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

This expansion will increase the number of skilled technicians in nuclear power – an industry in need of trained workers. The NRC grant also allows the Fort Pierce, Fla., college to create a Nuclear Power Plant Virtual Resource Center, an innovative Web site designed to collect, organize and coordinate training resources for national use.

The resources will be available to other colleges and energy firms so that they can replicate the cutting-edge training.

“The expansion of the IRSC energy program comes at the perfect time,” said Dr. Edwin R. Massey, IRSC President.

“The NRC grant will enable the College to supply additional highly-skilled technicians for high-paying jobs in an expanding industry. The program offers an excellent educational and career opportunity for the students and provides a pool of ready-to-work employees for FPL.” “These grants help develop a workforce capable of the design, construction, operation and regulation

of nuclear facilities and the safe handling of nuclear materials,” said NRC Chairman Gregory B. Jaczko.

With the support of the grant, the IRSC/FPL Power Plant Technology Institute will grow from 24 to 54 students.

The two-year program combines instruction from FPL and IRSC experts with paid summer Shaun Roush and Wendell Rodriguez, 2009 internships at FPL’s nearly St. graduates of the Power Plant Technology Institute Lucie Nuclear Power Plant. at Indian River State College, perform work as Qualifying graduates are hired apprentices at Florida Power & Light Company’s St.

by FPL or other companies Lucie Nuclear Power Plant. at annual wages exceeding Two additional tracks leading to $45,000 with opportunities nuclear power positions have been added to for promotion. To date, 94 percent of the program this year. Training is starting students who have gone through the for Radiological Protection Technicians, program have gone on to work for FPL. who measure and record radiation “This innovative training program levels, and for Non-Licensed Operators, is a win-win for the energy industry who monitor the plant’s equipment and the communities FPL serves,” said performance. The program initially Mano Nazar, Chief Nuclear Officer at launched with tracks in instrumentation FPL. “Given the current job market, and controls, electrical maintenance, and it is especially important to create mechanical maintenance. employment opportunities in our communities and prepare students young Students who complete the program are awarded an Associate Degree in and old for new careers. Through this Applied Science in Electrical Engineering program we can train local men and Technology. Institute classes are held in women, develop a skilled workforce and the College’s Kight Center for Emerging provide job opportunities right here at a company where they can build long-term Technologies at the Main Campus in Fort Pierce. careers.”

FCCAA Hall of Fame Inductees The Florida Community College Activities Association is associated with Florida Association of Community Colleges in that it shares its main objective: “The Students.” FCCAA was formed by the Council of Presidents in the early 1960’s to govern, regulate, advise, coordinate and assist in the operation of the seven divisions which are now: Athletics, Student Government, Publications, Forensics, Music, Theatre and Brain Bowl.

FACC offered space to FCCAA in the late 1980’s and together we have occupied space on Gadsden St., MLK Blvd. and currently share space in the FACC Building located at 113 East College Avenue. This has allowed great partnership and exposure for both associations to share in the same goal…. “Making a Difference One Life at a Time.” The FCCAA Executive Director has a permanent position on the FACC Foundation Board. In November at the Annual FACC Convention, the FCCAA Hall of Fame takes place where we honor college employees and students who have participated in the one of the seven divisions listed above.

FCCAA would like to take this opportunity to thank FACC for being a part of us and allowing us to be a part of you. Happy New Year!

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