Impact Magazine 2018

Impact 2018

A Year in Review

Welcome Friends and Colleagues, Welcome to Northwest Florida State College’s Report of Accomplishments for 2018!

This magazine highlights the IMPACT of our accomplishments and successes over the past year. While there is always more work to do to achieve the best standard, it is extremely important to take the time to reflect on our accomplishments over the past year and celebrate them.

This year is all about making a significant IMPACT, including more emphasis on creating clear, unobstructed pathways toward student success. We’ve been working on transformational changes to improve the quality of place and the quality of life at Northwest Florida State College and within our communities. As President, I am fully committed to regional transformation and NWF State College is going to play a pivotal role in that transformation through partnerships and collaborations that make a positive difference for those we serve.

This report of accomplishments highlights key partnerships that were established or strengthened this year to work together toward regional transformation.

We collaborate so students and our partners in Okaloosa and Walton Counties are connected in meaningful ways, which provide a talent pool to meet local workforce demands.

NWF State College will continue this momentum and seek new opportunities for strategic partnerships in 2019!

I have enjoyed my second year at Northwest Florida State College, and I am looking forward to an IMPACTFUL year in 2019! Thank you for working together to create the best experiences and opportunities for students to succeed!

Dr. Devin Stephenson President, Northwest Florida State College

IMPACT 2018

Inside Making an Impact

2 Awards + Recognition 3 New Website 3 New Chat Feature

This Issue

Impacting Our Region

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Hsu Educational Foundation Partnership NWF Land Donation to Heritage Museum President’s Circle Recognition Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Donation Florida College System Foundation Donation Hurricane Michael Response + Relief

Impacting Teaching and Learning

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Award Winning Teacher – Amy Krafcik Teacher of the Year – Scottie Smith All-Florida Academic Team Skills USA Nursing Program Rankings NWF Student Wins National Award Inaugural Career Day

Impacting Student Success 16 The New Raider Central 18 Commencement

Impacting Veterans

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House Bill 75 Eglin Air Force Association Scholarship Gulf Power Foundation Donation Healing Paws for Warriors Veterans Success Center

Impacting Culture in Our Community

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President’s Speaker Series Symphony of Taste NWF Reads Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance Award Summer Musical Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra

Athletics Impact

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Raider Basketball Lady Raiders Steve DeMeo – Coach of the Year Indoor Practice Facility Ground Breaking

Impacting the Future

30 Alumni Winners 30 NWF Online 31 Achieving the Dream

Impacting Leadership Development

32 President’s Leadership Academy 32 Convocation Speaker

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orthwest Florida State College improves lives. We deliver outstanding educational programs that are relevant, accessible and engaging for students of all ages. NWF State College is devoted to helping each student who comes through our doors to achieve their individual goals for education and career success. We provide exceptional cultural, athletic and economic development activities for the communities we serve. NWF State College is committed to excellence, creativity, integrity and service.

Aspen Prize

Purple Heart College

Since the year 2010, Northwest Florida State College has been named one of the Top 150 community colleges in the nation by the Aspen Institute.

NWF was named the first Military Order of the Purple Heart College in Florida.

Advance to Silver Status

Blue Ribbon School

NWF advanced to Silver Status in the Florida College System Performance Funding model, which awarded us an additional $477,000 in funding this year.

Collegiate High School (CHS) at NWF received the Blue Ribbon School distinction in 2006 and 2013. In 2017, CHS ranked first in the state in four-year graduation rates..

Highest Participation

No Increase in Fees or Tuition

NWF has the highest number of students (2,537) receiving post-9/11 GI Bill benefits in the Florida College System - four times the system average of 664 students.

For the fifth consecutive year, the Northwest Florida State College Board of Trustees voted to approve no increase in tuition or fees for the 2018-2019 academic year. Parking and graduation fees were also eliminated.

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New and Improved

we will continue to evolve and improve our site to meet our students’ needs.”

In addition to the new appearance of the site, students will find updated navigation, dynamic photos and video, and streamlined program descriptions.

As part of the College’s revamped website, a new live orthwest Florida State College unveiled a rebranded chat feature allows users to instantly engage with Student website in January 2018. The college revamped Success Navigators. The live chat tool allows Navigators to www.nwfsc.edu to be a user-friendly recruitment chat or use voice or video messaging with students in real time. tool intended to attract new Navigators are able to screen students and further engage its share with students should they “We are confident that our current current students. need more guidance.

“We are confident that This feature exponentially and potential students will find our new o u r c u r re n t a n d p o t e n t i a l increased users’ access to students will find our new site information and individual site to be engaging, user-friendly and a to be engaging, user-friendly advising. For students, this tool positive reflection of NWF State College.” and a positive reflection of NWF has cut down on wait times, State College,” said Dr. Devin reduced extraneous trips to – Dr. Devin Stephenson, President Stephenson, president. “Our goal campus and expedited the with the new site is to leverage enrollment process. Student digital communications to more Success Navigators can easily effectively engage with potential students, parents and other multi-task, track advisement data and pinpoint opportunities stakeholders. We believe our new site captures that spirit, and to improve their customer service techniques. n

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Easy Access to

STUDENT SERVICES

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Hello Blake. My name is Alexandra and I am a Student Success Navigator.

How may I assist you?

Introduced

Fall 2018

NWF students now have online access to our Student Success Navigators with our chat feature!

Hi Alexandra! I was hoping you could help me answer a couple of questions about what classes I should take next semester.

I am happy to help. Are you a current student or new student?

I just started taking a couple of classes last summer, but I’m not sure which electives I should be taking at this point.

Wonderful! Would you be interested in scheduling an appointment with a Student Success Navigator at one of our locations to sit down and discuss your individualized degree plan?

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Working Together for

Regional Transformation

Creating Pathways Partnering for Education

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hanks to a new partnership between Northwest Florida State College, Hsu Educational Foundation and Crestview Technology Park LLC (CTAP), Okaloosa and Walton County citizens will now have a smoother pathway to high-wage careers in aircraft maintenance, industrial maintenance, robotics and logistics through the Advanced Technology Center of Excellence.

This new partnership was announced on August 23 by NWF State College President Dr. Devin Stephenson, Founder of Hsu Educational Foundation and Owner of Crestview

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(L to R): Dr. Scott Behrens, NWF VP of Teaching & Learning; Amanda Negron, Executive Director of the Hsu Educational Foundation; Dr. Devin Stephenson, NWF President; Dr. Paul Hsu, Founder of Hsu Educational Foundation and Owner of Crestview Technology Air Park; Nathan Sparks, Executive Director of Economic Development Council of Okaloosa County; Barbara Anne Spears, NWF Dean of Career Education

Technology Park Dr. Paul S. Hsu and Executive Director of Hsu Educational Foundation Amanda Negron. The memorandum of intent was signed during a brief ceremony as a part of TeCMEN Industry Day, hosted by the Economic Development Council of Okaloosa County.

“This partnership is significant because of the impact it will have on area students by opening channels for learning new technologies, while serving as a foundation for development of future partnerships,” said Dr. Devin Stephenson, president.

“We are committed to cultivating the incubation of new ideas

and growth that will stimulate Okaloosa and Walton Counties.”

CTAP is making an in-kind donation to NWF State College by offering rent-free facilites for the first five years of the partnership with two metal buildings totaling 53,272 square feet, establishing the Advanced Technology Center of Excellence.

Creating Space for History

“This partnership holds great promise for the creation of many high technology jobs within the industries of aviation, aerospace, defense and national security in Northwest Florida.”

– Amanda Negron, Executive Director of the Hsu Educational Foundation “The Advanced Technology Center of Excellence will become a catalyst for economic development in STEM areas by developing a homegrown workforce for industry and innovation,” said Dr. Paul S. Hsu, founder of the Hsu Educational Foundation and owner of Crestview Technology Air Park. “The Hsu Educational Foundation will work collaboratively with Northwest Florida State College to identify potential opportunities for K-12 students to connect with STEM applications matching with future workforce needs.”

CTAP is strategically located within the Okaloosa County Enterprise Zone encompassing a 20-acre privately owned tract of Crestview real estate situated at the end of the 8,000 foot runway of Bob Sikes Airport.

“This partnership holds great promise for the creation of many high technology jobs within the industries of aviation, aerospace, defense and national security in Northwest Florida,” said Amanda Negron, executive director of the Hsu Educational Foundation. “We are very proud to be a partner in workforce development for an area that boasts a pro-business local government, award-winning public schools, Florida’s first STEM middle school, and a myriad of post-secondary education options, including a steady stream of young, technically astute military retirees.” n

(L to R): NWF VP of Administrative Services Randy White, Heritage Museum Board of Trustees Chair Barbara Palmgren, Heritage Museum Trustee Marie Hallion, Heritage Museum Manager Kelli Knudsen and NWF President Dr. Devin Stephenson showcase a blueprint of the museum’s planned expansion.

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pproximately $60,000 worth of land was donated

by NWF State College to the Heritage Museum of Northwest Florida in August to assist them in expanding their operations and building their proposed Folk School.

“We are proud to donate this land to help our friends at the Heritage Museum expand their offerings,” said Dr. Devin Stephenson, president. “The Heritage Museum’s proposed ideas will make a huge impact on our community by expanding the opportunities where locals can continue their education and broaden their skill sets.”

NWF State College donated a 0.11-acre triangle of land, as well as a 0.09-acre sliver of land on the opposite side of the Heritage Museum building.

Ruckel Properties (RPI) also donated property to the Heritage Museum, giving them enough land to build the proposed Folk School. n

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We would like to

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our members for their continued support!

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President’s Circle

Recognizing Leaders

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WF State College President’s Circle members were recognized at center court of Raider Arena before the start of the last home men’s basketball game on February 21. This year, 62 members and their families were recognized as the largest President’s Circle the NWF Foundation has had since the inception of the program.

Members of the President’s Circle are committed to the future of higher education in our community. Through their contributions and membership in this program, President’s Circle members demonstrate their commitment to improving lives at Northwest Florida State College. President’s Circle gifts provide the College the flexibility to use the funds where they are needed most – for program support, instructional needs, support to the Foundation, and many other crucial expenses that benefit NWF State College students. The President’s Circle has provided $31,000 in unrestricted gifts this year. These gifts have been used for scholarships as well as to create a student emergency fund. n

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Public Safety

(L to R): Captain Charlie Nix, OCSO; Sergeant Tom Piaget, OCSO; Dr. Jeffrey McGill, NWF Director of Criminal Justice; Michael Erny, NWF Dean of Career Education

he generous in-kind gift of two patrol vehicles from the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office (OCSO), estimated at $7,000, will benefit the Criminal Justice Training Center at Northwest Florida State College.

“This donation of two patrol vehicles will have a substantial impact on the training we are able to offer our Public Safety students,” said Dr. Devin Stephenson, president. “By investing in our students, corporate partners like the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office are also investing in the future of their own agency.”

The Criminal Justice Training Center is the “hands-on” portion of the Public Safety Program at Northwest Florida State College. The program focuses on providing the best possible training facilities, equipment and instruction to local law enforcement agencies and new academy recruits. Emergency Vehicle Operations is a major component of the courses taught at the center, and this type of training takes an immense toll on a vehicle fleet. This gift from the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office will allow the training center to continue to teach students with reliable equipment. n

Scholarship Support

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hancellor Madeline Pumariega of the Florida College System presented President Dr. Devin Stephenson a check of $20,347 to support scholarships for NWF students on

“The support that the Florida College System Foundation provides to our scholarship fund is integral to our students’ success.”

– Dr. Devin Stephenson, President August 29, 2018. This gift was provided by the Florida College System Foundation to support scholarships aimed at relieving the nursing shortage and helping students who are the first in their families to attend college.

(L to R): Cristie Kedroski, NWF VP of College Advancement; Dr. Devin Stephenson, NWF President; Chad Hamilton, NWF Foundation Chair; Rebecca Morrow, NWF student; Sydney Johnson, NWF student; Desiree Wagner, NWF student; Madeline Pumariega, Florida College System Chancellor; Brian Pennington, NWF Board of Trustees Chair; Judy Green, Florida College System Foundation President

This gift includes $11,324 from Florida Blue to support students majoring in nursing or allied health, $3,542 from Helios Education Foundation to support first-generation in college students, and $5,481 from Bank of America for the Dream Makers Scholarship for first-generation in college students.

“The support that the Florida College System Foundation provides to our scholarship fund is integral to our students’ success,” said Dr. Devin Stephenson, president. “These funds will make a substantial impact on the lives of our first-generation and health science students over the course of their academic careers.”

In total, the Florida College System Foundation has provided more than $453,000 in support to Northwest Florida State College. n Northwest Florida State College

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Weathering the Storm

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urricane Michael, the third most powerful storm ever to impact the United States made landfall on the tenth of October. It came ashore just an hour’s drive away from NWF State College, devastating several communities.

Beginning on Tuesday, October 9, Raider Arena at NWF State College began sheltering more than 150 evacuees from Okaloosa and Walton Counties who were seeking refuge from the storm. Most of the evacuees left after the storm, and on Wednesday, October 10, Raider Arena served as an overnight shelter for more than 150 first responders who were traveling from Mississippi and Louisiana to aid in storm relief. NWF continued to serve as an evacuation center for refugees from Bay, Holmes and Jackson Counties until Tuesday, October 16. While here, – Dr. Devin Stephenson, evacuees were provided President hot showers, toiletries, cots, blankets, pillows, food and computer access.

“The partnerships between NWF, the Red Cross, Volunteer Florida and our state and local emergency management officials have been integral to our ability to help so many in the wake of Hurricane Michael,” said Dr. Devin Stephenson, president. “We remain ready and willing to serve our community in any way possible.”

NWF State College also continues to serve as a collection point for donations. With massive amounts of donations pouring in from across Okaloosa and Walton Counties, NWF State College sorts, packages and delivers donations to official supply distribution points within the heavily affected areas. Donations may still be dropped off between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. at Building 630, Receiving at the Niceville campus.

“We remain ready and willing to serve our community in any way possible.”

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“Okaloosa County is fortunate to have such a professional team of public servants working at NWF,” said Graham Fountain, Okaloosa County Commission Chairman. “Pulling out all the stops to provide a comfortable place to house victims of Hurricane Michael shows just how committed the College is in being a vital part of our community and a blessing to our counties to the east. President Stephenson and his team are to be commended for being a big player in our state and local emergency management system.”

Additionally, groups from within the College are doing their part in relief efforts. NWF’s Facilities and Physical Plant teams went to Chipola College in Marianna to assist, and the Chautauqua Center in DeFuniak Springs served as the accommodation and staging center for the Florida Forest Service. Our state-of-the-art nursing simulation center has offered Gulf Coast nursing students the ability to continue their studies, and Collegiate High School students assembled 350 bag lunches to Panama City. NWF student-athletes, the NWF Student Nurses Association and many employees have assisted in the relief efforts. n

The Okaloosa County Emergency Management System met in preparation of Hurricane Michael. Dr. Devin Stephenson, along with other members of the Okaloosa County Emergency Management System, planned the actions to be taken while keeping eyes on the storm.

Top left: Raider Baseball team assisted families in Panama City by cleaning up debris.

Top right: Raider Softball made sure 2,000 children affected by the hurricane would have a happy Halloween by delivering costumes.

Middle: After practice, the Lady Raider basketball team took time to pack toys to be sent to families in Panama City Beach recovering from Hurricane Michael.

Bottom left: A sample of the truck loads of relief supplies departing from Northwest Florida State College. This truck was bound for Port St. Joe. Bottom right: The NWF Student Nurses Association gathered necessities to take to those in need.

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Amy Krafcik

High Impact Teacher

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my Krafcik, English Instructor at the Collegiate High School at NWF State College, was recently selected as a high impact teacher by the Florida Department of Education for the second consecutive year.

As a high impact teacher, Amy encourages student investment and fosters an environment of learning. “I aim to be student-focused and accessible to all students. I set high standards for my students and then help them achieve these standards,” said Krafcik about her teaching philosophy. “By using every tool possible, I can better understand the needs and struggles of my students and stay connected with them.”

High impact teachers are determined by analyzing student performance on statewide standardized assessments. Teachers that are distinguished as high impact have demonstrated a commitment to student learning and continuously have a positive influence on the student experience.

“Mrs. Krafcik’s second consecutive selection as a high impact teacher is a true testament to the student-focused culture that we deeply value at Collegiate High School and NWF State College,” said Dr. Devin Stephenson, president.“Her recognition as one of the finest educators in our state helps further our mission of maintaining the highest standards of institutional excellence.” n

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A.S. in Culinary Management

A.S. in Unmanned Vehicle Systems Operations

Scottie Smith

Distinguished Faculty - Teacher of the Year

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cottie Smith, NWF Professor of Welding, was chosen as the 2018 Teacher of the Year by The Welder magazine. The Welder is a bi-monthly trade magazine used to showcase trends, emerging information, and real-world applications in the field and is distributed throughout the North American welding community.

“We are incredibly proud of Scottie and his accomplishments as he leads our outstanding welding program,” said Dr. Devin Stephenson, president. “They could not have chosen a better instructor as the 2018 Teacher of the Year, and his students clearly agree.”

Named in honor of former AACC President and CEO Dale P. Parnell, the association established the designation to recognize individuals making a difference in the classroom.

“Scottie is an exemplary NWF instructor,” said Dr. Devin Stephenson, president. “He creates a real-world environment in his classroom, emphasizing the importance of not only welding skills, but also effective communication and timeliness. Our 99 percent job placement rate in our welding program proves that Scottie and our program truly prepare our students for their future career.”

“They could not have chosen a better instructor as the 2018 Teacher of the Year, and his students clearly agree.”

– Dr. Devin Stephenson, President

Each year, a winner is chosen from a pool of reader-submitted nominations. Smith was on the cover of the July/August edition accompanying a feature article.

Additionally, the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) recently selected Scottie Smith as one of the nearly 50 recipients of its inaugural Dale P. Parnell Distinguished Faculty designation.

This same real-world approach also led to NWF State College being named the Top Educational Institution in the Nation

by American Welding Society. Smith, alongside President Dr. Devin Stephenson, accepted the award on the College’s behalf at the Excellence in Welding Awards Ceremony at the 2018 FABTECH expo in Atlanta on November 7, 2018. These awards are given annually to recognize the nation’s top schools, businesses and individuals within the industrial, educational and research communities that have made exceptional contributions to the overall advancement of welding and other allied industrial processes. n Northwest Florida State College

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All-Florida Academic Team

(L to R): LaTosha Pinckney, Jasmine Richardson, Jennifer Smalley, Maria McLain, Julia Kammer, Tori Manning, Faouzia Burgett, Donna Pierson and not pictured Annibell Ochs

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n June 29, multiple NWF students received medals in individual and team competitions at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Louisville, Kentucky.

“We are incredibly proud of our students’ performances at the national SkillsUSA competition,” said Dr. Devin Stephenson, president. “These honors and awards demonstrate that NWF State College is not only preparing students to be workforce-ready, but we are excelling at the highest level.”

SkillsUSA is an educational partnership that provides students, teachers and other professionals with the tools needed to excel in the workforce. Each year, SkillsUSA puts on several competitions at the local, regional, state, and national levels to test the skill set of students who are preparing to begin their careers. n

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ccompanied by NWF’s Phi Theta Kappa Chapter President, Donna Pierson, and Director of Student Development and Campus Engagement, LaTosha Pinckney, seven students from Northwest Florida State College were honored at the 2018 All-Florida Academic Team awards banquet held in Tampa on April 6, 2018.

The All-Florida Academic Team recognizes outstanding students for their academic achievement, leadership and service to their communities. Students are nominated by their respective colleges to the All-USA Academic Team competition sponsored by USA Today and the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society. This year’s team consisted of 142 students from the 800,000 in the Florida College System. n

Audio/Radio Production Bronze—Mathew Hall and Samuel McClead Dental Assisting Silver—Volha Franskevich Health Occupations Professional Portfolio (Dental) Bronze—Lauren Moore Career Pathways Showcase (Early Childhood Education) Gold—Kaitlyn Crawford, Kayla Greene, Jamie Oldacre Early Childhood Education – 5th Place—Christine Clark Medical Math (Nursing) – 4th Place—Devin Andrews Pictured below (L to R): Kaitlyn Crawford, Jamie Oldacre, Kayla Greene, Mathew Hall, Volha Franskevich, Christine Clark, Lauren Moore, Devin Andrews and Samuel McClead

Nursing Excels in State Rankings

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orthwest Florida State College Nursing celebrated advancement in statewide program rankings and National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) pass rates over the course of the 2017-2018 academic year.

NWF State College Nursing also advanced drastically within the state’s rankings of the public Florida College System (FCS) ASN programs and overall pre-licensure nursing programs.

According to the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) and the Florida Board of Nursing, out of all 28 public ASN programs within FCS, NWF State College moved from ninth to fifth. Out of all 38 of Florida’s public pre-licensure nursing programs across the FCS and State University System, NWF State College moved from fourteenth to eighth. n

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There were a total of 50 National Child Care “Tawanda continues to prove Teacher Award recipients for 2018. Each recipient – Dr. Devin Stephenson, President that the best is her standard,” said of the Terri Lynne Lokoff National Children’s Dr. Devin Stephenson, president.

TYLENOL® Children’s ZYRTEC® Child Care Teacher “We could not be more proud of her for receiving this wellAwards designed an enhancement project that illustrated the deserved national recognition.” educational, social and emotional benefits for the children in Brown has also previously won the SkillsUSA college their care. With a grant from the awards program, Tawanda will competition, regional competition and state competition in Early implement her project, Explore More.

Childcare, and she was the College’s first national gold medalist Brown stated, “My project is based on the idea of supporting at the SkillsUSA national competition. n

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Career Day

Students Discover their Future

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orthwest Florida State College held its inaugural Career Day event on October 3, 2018. With more than 1,000 area high school students and 70 business participants in attendance, the event was a great success.

The event promoted career exploration across the many different fields of study and opportunities available at Northwest Florida State College and throughout Okaloosa and Walton Counties. Career Day also featured numerous hands-on demonstrations and presentations from businesses in the areas of culinary arts, health sciences, performing arts, public safety and advanced manufacturing.

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Northwest Florida State College students train with local K-9 unit.

“Through events like Career Day, we hope to continue to immerse our students and community in all of the amazing career opportunities in Northwest Florida.”

– Dr. Devin Stephenson, President

NWF nursing students present their class projects at Career Day.

NWF science department faculty sharing information about their program at Career Day.

“Our inaugural Career Day event set an amazing precedent,” said Dr. Devin Stephenson, president. “The tremendous support we receive from our many corporate and educational partners allows us to continue to focus and make workforce development connections. Through events like Career Day, we hope to continue to immerse our students and community in all of the amazing career opportunities in Northwest Florida.”

The following are just a handful of more than 70 of our area’s greatest employers that were on the Northwest Florida State College campus promoting career exploration: Hsu Foundation, St. Joe Clubs & Resorts, Gulf Power, Florida Department of Corrections, and Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport. Students discovered all the ways that they could translate their program of study into a career that was right for them.

Due to the tremendous turnout and community response, plans are already in motion for Career Day 2019. n

More than 1,000 high school students and 70 business participants attended Career Day.

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orthwest Florida State College hosted a ribbon cutting and grand opening ceremony for the community to witness the unveiling of the College’s re-imagined Student Success Center on November 29. Raider Central is designed to be a modern concept where students receive all services in one location.

The College’s vision for Raider Central is to: • Make the admissions process simpler for students by centralizing customer service; • Provide students one office to complete the enrollment process; • Expedite enrollment by ensuring students will be able to complete the entire enrollment process in less than an hour; • Reduce wait times; • Work side-by-side with students to solve their problems by eliminating walk-up windows; • Improve speed and accuracy by consolidating back-office processing; • Improve measures with a keen eye on completion and the retention of our students; • Spend more time reaching out to students to proactively meet their needs.

(L to R): Maj. Gen. Don Litke, USAF Ret., NWF Trustee; Drew Hannah, NWF SGA President; Charlotte Flynt, NWF Trustee; Brian Pennington, NWF Board of Trustees Chair; Dr. Devin Stephenson, NWF President; Dr. Angela Long, Florida College System Director of Learning, Innovation and Success; Maj. Gen. Rudy Wright, USAF Ret., NWF Board of Trustees Vice-Chair

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orthwest Florida State College celebrated its 53rd Annual Commencement Ceremonies on May 5, 2018. NWF State College awarded 796 degrees and credentials this spring, marking a 9 percent increase from 2017.

Mark Wilson, Chief Executive Officer of the Florida Chamber of Commerce, delivered the keynote address to students during the morning ceremony. Mr. Wilson was

introduced by Stan Connally, Jr., Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Gulf Power Company.

The 2 p.m. ceremony featured students graduating with Associate of Arts degrees and Florida High School diplomas (GED). Jimmy Patronis, Chief Financial Officer of the State of Florida delivered the keynote address to students during the afternoon ceremony. Mr. Patronis was introduced

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(L to R): Gulf Power CEO Stan Connally, Representative Brad Drake, Florida Chamber of Commerce CEO Mark Wilson, Florida’s Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis and Representative Mel Ponder joined Dr. Devin Stephenson at NWF State College’s 53rd Annual Commencement Ceremonies.

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Blue Ribbon School Collegiate High School at NWF received the Blue Ribbon School distinction in 2006 and 2013. In 2017, CHS ranked first in the state in four-year graduation rates.

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House Bill 75 Waives Fees

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he Northwest Florida State College Board of Trustees voted unanimously on April 17 to waive all college fees for active duty military students using tuition assistance beginning Fall 2018. The vote came just weeks after the signing of House Bill 75/Military Assistance Bill

by Governor Rick Scott on April 6.

“We are proud of the stand that our Trustees are taking to make college more affordable for our military students,” said Dr. Devin Stephenson, president. “Our military citizens are the lifeblood of Northwest Florida, and it is imperative that we take a stand to help them reach their educational and career – Dr. Devin Stephenson, President goals. We believe that the passing of the Military Tuition Assistance legislation and the significant action of our Trustees have further removed any barriers that these students may have had to help them improve their lives.” n

“Our military citizens are the lifeblood of Northwest Florida, and it is imperative that we take a stand to help them reach their educational and career goals.”

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he Eglin Air Force Association (AFA) Chapter 365 presented Northwest Florida State College with a gift of $25,000 to establish AFA’s fifth scholarship endowment at the College that will support aerospace education. The Eglin Air Force Association Bob Patterson/Shirley Pigott Scholarship provides assistance to a graduating senior at Niceville, Choctawhatchee, Fort Walton Beach, Crestview or Walton Senior High Schools. The recipient must be enrolled in a field of study that supports Aerospace Education Foundation objectives of advancement of scientific, mathematical or technological knowledge or enrolled in a vocational field of study that directly supports the Air Force mission. n

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(L to R): Colleen Smith, VP Community Partners Eglin AFA; Candace Lovell, President Eglin AFA; Shirley Pigott, Secretary Eglin AFA; Carla Reinlie, NWF Director of Development; Dr. Devin Stephenson, NWF President; Cristie Kedroski, NWF Vice President, College Advancement

Veterans

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he Gulf Power Foundation pledged $150,000 to assist in the establishment of a Veterans Success Center at Northwest Florida State College. The gift will enhance the operational capacity of the Center which serves to expand employment, educational opportunities and transition services to veterans, active duty and guard service members, reservists and military dependents.

The Veterans Success Center is scheduled to open in Spring 2019, located within the Learning Resources Center at Northwest Florida State College’s Niceville campus. n

(L to R): Cole Allen, NWF Chief Information Officer; Nate Slaton, NWF VP of Student Success; Jack Capra, NWF General Counsel and his service dog, Rocco; Juliet Milam, Gulf Power Local Manager; Bernard Johnson, Gulf Power Central District Manager; Dr. Devin Stephenson, NWF President; Wendell Smith, Chairman, Gulf Power Foundation Board and Vice President of Customer Service & Sales; Jennifer Allen McFarren, Executive Director of the Gulf Power Foundation; Cristie Kedroski, NWF VP of College Advancement; Pauline Anderson, NWF Dean of Institutional Research; Laura Coale, NWF Executive Director of Strategic Communications

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Veterans Success Center Opening Spring 2019

orthwest Florida State College established a partnership with Healing Paws for Warriors (HP4W), a non-profit organization dedicated to providing post-9/11 combat veterans wounded from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and other combat-related trauma. HP4W will utilize acreage on NWF State College’s Niceville campus for specialized training for their service dogs at no cost.

L Dr. Devin Stephenson, NWF President; Sheila Hale, HP4W Co-Founder; Mike Arena, HP4W Executive Director; Jack Capra, NWF General Counsel; Orion and Rocco, graduates from HP4W

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ocated near the Learning Resources Center on the Niceville campus, the Veterans Success Center will feature: Veterans Benefits Assistance VA/VOC Rehab Counseling Student Success Navigation A tranquility zone and study area

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President’s

Speaker Series

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(L to R): Sarah Palin, Dr. Devin Stephenson, Judy Stephenson and Donna Brazile

onna Brazile and Sarah Palin spoke at the first event in the inaugural President’s Speaker Series at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center on Friday, September 21.

In their talk titled Bridging the Political Divide, political trailblazers Brazile and Palin examined our increasingly polarized country and the future of the Republican and Democratic parties.

“The NWF State College President’s Speaker Series is a new initiative that will feature renowned speakers sharing their expertise with our community,” said Dr. Devin Stephenson, president. “We are proud to bring esteemed speakers to the Emerald Coast and to offer these events at Northwest Florida State College.” n

“The NWF State College President’s Speaker Series is a new initiative that will feature renowned speakers sharing their expertise with our community.”

– Dr. Devin Stephenson, President

(L to R): Donna Brazile, Democratic National Party Strategist; Laura Hussey, Event Moderator/WEAR Morning Anchor; Sarah Palin, former Alaskan Governor and 2008 Vice Presidential nominee.

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Jeannette Walls

Symphony

NWF Reads

of Taste

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he Northwest Florida Symphony Guild hosted its 27th Annual A Symphony of Taste on Sunday, January 28.

This annual fundraiser benefits the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra and features a variety of food, wine and craft beer from local restaurants. The Guild raised $13,474 at this year’s event. n

N (L to R) Owner of Magnolia Grill Tom Rice and Dr. Devin Stephenson

WF Reads, the College’s annual week-long literary celebration, features community events including a book drive, literary contests, book discussions and more. The week culminated with author Jeannette Walls taking center stage at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center on April 16. Walls is known for her best-selling memoir, The Glass Castle, which details her life growing up in extreme poverty and the tale of her emergence from it. n

2018 2019 For season schedule and tickets: www.MattieKellyArtsCenter.org or Box Office: (850) 729-6000 (L to R): Dr. Devin Stephenson, Jeannette Walls and Judy Stephenson

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Making a Positive

Environmental Impact

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he Northwest Florida Environmental Stewards were awarded best program of the year out of 38 Florida AmeriCorps teams. The AmeriCorps team works with the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance to build living shorelines and educate students in elementary, middle, and high school, as well as participate in restoration work for local Florida State Parks. Since 2014, AmeriCorps NWF Environmental Stewards have built or restored more than 100 acres of coastal habitat.

“This is such an honor to be awarded Program of the Year out of 38 Florida programs,” said Laurie Von Kaenel, AmeriCorps director, “I am so proud of the 2017/18 AmeriCorps members for their hard work and dedication to making a positive impact in our communities.” She continued, “Great appreciation and thanks to Volunteer Florida, NWF State College, CBA, Okaloosa and Walton County “This is such an honor school districts and Florida State Parks at to be awarded Program Grayton for your support and dedication to making the NWF Environmental Stewards of the Year out of 38 program stellar, I appreciate all of you!”

The AmeriCorps NWF Environmental Florida programs.” Stewards are funded through the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and overseen by Volunteer Florida, the lead ~ Laurie Von Kaenel, agency for volunteerism and national service AmeriCorps Director in Florida. Volunteer Florida’s mission is to strengthen Florida’s communities through national service, fostering volunteerism and leveraging resources which is supported by the Florida Governor’s Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service.

Though most AmeriCorps programs across the United States have one central focus, this chapter is unique because each year members strive to educate young students about their local ecosystems as well as improve that habitat through living shorelines and invasive species removal. n

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Summer Musical

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he Humanities, Fine & Performing Arts Division of Northwest Florida State College presented The Hunchback of Notre Dame as the 2018 summer musical production at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center in July. Based on the Victor Hugo novel and songs from the Disney animated feature, The Hunchback of Notre Dame showcased the film’s Academy Award-nominated score. n

Holiday Pops Concert

featured the piano stylings of

Meet the

Maestro

Dr. Devin Stephenson - President, Northwest Florida State College

December 7, 2018 | 7:30 p.m.

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he sounds of the holiday season filled the air as the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra, joined by the Northwest Florida Symphony Chorale, performed seasonal favorites at the annual Holiday Pops concert. NWF State College President Dr. Devin Stephenson also joined the orchestra for a special performance! n

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aestro Devin Patrick Hughes joined the Northwest Florida State College community in July 2018 as the Music Director and Conductor of the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra. Concurrently serving as Music Director of the Boulder Symphony and Arapahoe Philharmonic, Devin Patrick Hughes’ prior positions with the Santa Fe Youth Symphony Association, Denver Young Artists Orchestra, Civic Youth Orchestra, Denver Philharmonic Orchestra, and Contemporary Chamber Players accentuate his ambitious spirit as a leader and musician. n

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Music Director & Conductor

Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra

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n Athletics Impact

Holding Court

Raiders impact

the National stage –

Andres Feliz goes for a lay up during the NJCAA National Tournament in Hutchison, Kansas.

Raider Men Elite Eight

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he NWF men’s basketball team was crowned FCSAA/ NJCAA Region VIII Champs after defeating Chipola 92-67 in the final game of the state tournament. This was the largest margin of victory ever in a championship game in the history of the tournament. The Raiders were led by Andres Feliz who was named MVP of the tournament and the Player of the Year for the state.

Derek Funderburk and Kelvin Robinson were also named to the All-Tournament Team. Tray Boyd and Andres Feliz earned All-State honors, along with Steve DeMeo who was named Coach of the Year.

The Raiders were off to Hutchinson, Kansas for the NJCAA National Tournament where they entered as the #2 overall seed after posting a 30-2 record. In their first round match up against Western Nebraska, the Raiders won 109-91 to advance to the Elite Eight. Once there, they fell to College of Southern Idaho 107-93 to end their season at 31-3. n

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Chris Duarte, a University of Oregon signee, guards an opponent during the 2018 NJCAA Men’s National Tournament in Hutchinson, Kansas.

Average Spring GPA

3.13

Georgia Gayle, a University of Central Florida signee, brings the ball up the court in the 2018 NJCAA Women’s National Tournament in Lubbock, Texas.

Average 2017 -2018 GPA

Lady Raiders

the Wild Card Advantage

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he Lady Raider women’s basketball team earned an at-large bid to the NJCAA Women’s National Tournament in Lubbock, Texas after not making an appearance in the FCSAA State Tournament. Their notable regular season record allowed them to impress the selection committee and earn a #14 seed in the tournament. Four members were named to the All-Conference Teams – First Team: Trinity Baptiste, Georgia Gayle, and Jade Lewis; Second Team: Ann Jernigan. The Lady Raiders advanced to the Elite Eight of their tournament after thrilling wins over Panola College (70-57) and formerly undefeated Moberly Area Community College (68-47) in earlier rounds. They were ultimately eliminated by the eventual 2018 NJCAA National Champion Tallahassee Eagles in a 55-52 loss. n

3.06 43

Raider Athletes with a GPA of 3.0 or Higher

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Student-athletes earned their degrees and moved on to four-year colleges and universities.

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Coach

marks his sixth at Northwest Florida State College, where he has amassed an overall record of 142-22 and led the Raiders to the 2015 NJCAA Division 1 National Championship. asketball Times named Northwest Florida State After the 2015 season, he was named the Spalding NJCAA College Men’s Basketball Head Coach Steve DeMeo Division 1 National Coach of the Year. DeMeo also brought the the number one coach in junior college. The Raiders a Panhandle Conference Championship four years in rankings were announced in the September issue of the a row (2014-18) and three Florida College System Activities magazine and based on consultation with Association State Tournament Championships two-year and four-year coaches across in 2015, 2016 and 2018. Coach DeMeo led the “Basketball Times is the country.

Raiders to two Elite 8 appearances at the 2016 “Basketball Times is a publication that and 2018 NJCAA Tournaments and a Final Four a publication that I I grew up on so to be recognized by them appearance in 2017. He has coached the Raiders grew up on so to be is truly an honor,” said DeMeo. “As we all to the first undefeated conference season in know, basketball is a team sport, and I’ve program history, going 12-0 in conference play recognized by them is during the 2016-17 season. At the 2017 National been fortunate to have incredible support from my Athletic Director Ramsey Ross, Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Final truly an honor.” our President Dr. Devin Stephenson and Four tournament in Phoenix, Arizona, DeMeo an infrastructure that is the best in the received the Red Auerbach Coach of the country. That list is filled with incredible – Coach Steve DeMeo, Year award. coaches and even better people so any of “This is a well-deserved recognition for NWF Raiders Basketball them would be worthy of the top spot.”

Coach DeMeo,” said Dr. Devin Stephenson, DeMeo sits atop the list of over 300 president. “We are extremely proud of the way junior college coaches based on his wealth of experience at that he and his program represent our institution as we continue both the two-year and four-year levels. The 2018 - 2019 season to strive to be the best in the country in all that we do.” n

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Breaking

Ground

(L to R): Ramsey Ross, NWF Athletic Director; Heidi Blalock; Jeffrey Schembera; Donald Litke; Eileen Arpke; Dr. Devin Stephenson, NWF President; Gerald Hollingsworth; Lee Lewis

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The state-of-the-art 10,000 Groundbreaking Ceremony on July 11 marked the “I am humbled by square-foot, brick Indoor Practice beginning of construction on the Raider Athletics Facility will contain five allIndoor Practice Facility. the members of this purpose tunnels with Burbank Several local athletes, community members and donors Sports nets, artificial turf flooring, were in attendance as NWF State College President Dr. community who ‘Stepped LED lighting inside, exterior Devin Stephenson recognized those who helped make this project possible.

Up to the Plate’ and raised lighting for safety and will be fully climate controlled for year-round “I am humbled by the members of this community who funds needed in less than a practice. Once complete, this ‘Stepped Up to the Plate’ and raised funds needed in less than facility will help the teams build a year’s time,” said Dr. Devin Stephenson, president. “The year’s time.” upon their record of success on immense support that the Raider Athletic program receives from the community cannot be denied. Our community’s – Dr. Devin Stephenson, President the field. Even more importantly, it will provide a consistent routine encouragement, support and generous contributions for NWF student-athletes which will improve the quality of their guarantee that our organization will continue to grow and provide academic experience. n our students and the community with the best resources possible.”

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Alumni

Winners

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he Northwest Florida State College Foundation held their Annual Scholars and Donors Luncheon on November 2. This year, the NWF State College Foundation celebrated scholarship recipients, the donors who made their scholarships possible and recognized the 2018 Distinguished Alumni Awards winners. Held every fall, the luncheon provides an opportunity for students to meet and thank their donors in person. Donors are seated with their scholars and are able to learn first-hand how their generosity impacts students. The Foundation continues to award more than $600,000 dollars in scholarship funding each year to deserving students.

(L to R): Dr. Devin Stephenson, NWF State College President; Distinguished Alumni Award recipients Lowell C. Larson, Jr., Jeffrey “Mark” Glass, Ryan Bullard and Nakara Beliveau; Chad Hamilton, NWF Foundation Chair

Five NWF Alumni were recognized and awarded as the 2018 Distinguished Alumn i : Je ffre y “ Ma r k” Gla ss – Distinguished Alumni; Sean Dietrich – Against the Odds; Nakara Belivea – Rising Star; Ryan Bullard – Rising Star; Lowell C. Larson, Jr. – Hometown Hero. Biographies of each Alumni Award Winner can be found on the Foundation’s website.

Members of the Visionary Society were also recognized, including The Eglin Air Force Association (AFA)

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WF State College is pleased to announce the Fall 2019 launch of NWF Online, our virtual campus, offering academic programs, advising, and tutoring to students. We are developing this initiative as our response to the proliferation of expensive out-of-state online programs.

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Chapter 365 who established the Eglin Air Force Association Bob Patterson/ Shirley Pigott Scholarship Endowment and the donors who established the Lyn L. Troxler Scholarship Endowment. NWF State College Foundation’s Visionary Society program provides recognition to the elite group of donors committed to building a strong foundation for years to come through the establishment of an endowment. n

experience at a more reasonable price without saddling students with large amounts of loan debt,” said Dr. Devin Stephenson, president.

We will advertise this opportunity to students in neighboring states, thus expanding our market share by bringing new students into our outstanding educational programs. NWF Online will diversify and expand our student body and offer new opportunities for faculty who desire to be involved with this new venture.

“Dr. Deidre Price’s leadership as the Director of Learning Technologies is preparing us for NWF Online, and I have confidence in her ability to lead us into full implementation,” said Dr. Devin Stephenson, president. n

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Achieving

the Dream

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e have launched an important multi-year initiative for student success called Achieving the Dream (ATD). The Achieving the Dream Network is comprised of over 200 open-access community and state colleges across the nation who are deeply committed to accelerating their student success agenda. NWF State College will have two coaches – a data coach and a leadership coach – who will assist us in building our institutional capacity in seven areas: Teaching and Learning; Engagement and Communication; Strategy and Planning; Policies and Practices; Leadership and Vision; Data and Technology; and Equity.

During our kick-off activities (with representation from faculty, staff and administration), we began to examine and share data that will become a foundation for the building of institutional capacity. “Teaching and learning is central to our mission and sits at the heart of our work in improving the lives of our students and the quality of place in this region,” said Dr. Devin Stephenson, president.

NWF State College President Dr. Devin Stephenson addresses the Achieving the Dream team on day one of the ATD Kick-Off.

“I applaud the participation and input from our faculty members during the ATD Kick-Off. In the coming year, we will be seeking broader engagement from all faculty and staff. Additionally, we will be well-positioned to adopt reforms that will put us on the leading edge of higher education practices.” n

“Teaching and learning is central to our mission and sits at the heart of our work in improving the lives of our students and the quality of place in this region.”

– Dr. Devin Stephenson, President Members of the Achieving the Dream team discover the obstacles facing today’s student population while playing the offical ATD game “The Finish Line”.

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Taking the Lead

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he President’s Leadership Academy is an intensive internal leadership development program designed to provide professional and personal development for Northwest Florida State College personnel. The Academy, launched in August 2018, enables participants to deepen their understanding of higher education topics at the national, state and local level.

Participants engage with peers to discuss challenges and propose solutions grounded in research and best practices.

Throughout the Academy, internal and external speakers highlight leadership skills essential for career advancement in higher education. A cohort of 15 Northwest Florida State College employees was selected and 15 to 18 employees will be selected annually to actively participate in the nine-month program. n

(L to R): (standing) Wanjiku Jackson, Director-Business & Computer Science; Carter Caywood, Executive Director of Student Success Navigation; Annie Young, Foundation Donor Relations & Communications Coordinator; Dr. Chris Snellgrove, Assistant Professor of Developmental English; Therese Sweeney, Associate Professor of Teacher Education; Scottie Smith, Professor of Welding; Tony Chavez, Admissions Navigator; Hope Griffin, Project Manager-DegreeWorks & Degree Certification; Dr. Betty Turner Asher, Partner & Executive Vice President for Greenwood/Asher and Associates, Inc.; Ashley Hice, Senior Executive Search Consultant for Greenwood/Asher and Associates, Inc.; Dr. Devin Stephenson, NWF State College President; (sitting) Stephanie Linard, Executive Director of Academic Records and Enrollment; Dr. Aimee Watts, Executive Director of Financial Planning and Scholarships; Lisa Walton, Student Success Navigator; Dr. Deidre Price, Director of Instructional Technology and Online Learning; Dr. Charlotte Kuss, Director of Nursing: Cathy Trolian, Instructional Specialist for Humanities, Fine & Performing Arts

Inspirational Speaker

“Rudy” Regales at Fall Convocation

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aniel “Rudy” Ruettiger joined us as the keynote speaker for Fall Convocation. Rudy is a worldrenowned motivational speaker who inspires audiences with his story of overcoming the greatest of odds to fulfill his life-long dream of joining the Notre Dame football team and obtaining a college degree. n (L to R): Dr. Devin Stephenson, Rudy Reutigger and Judy Stephenson

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Economic Impact

O F F E R S

Total Annual Impact

Alumni Impact Impact of the increased earnings of NWF State College’s alumni and the businesses $277.7 million annual added income, representing 6,102 jobs supported

Student Rate of Return NWF State College students realized an average annual rate of return of 22% representing the present value of student’s increased earnings over their working lives, eclipsing the U.S. stock market which delivered an average return of 10.1% over the last 30 years!

0.8% | Interest Earned on Savings Account (National Rate Cap)

Operations Spending Impact Impact of NWF State College’s payroll and day-to-day spending $36.5 million added income, representing 977 jobs supported

10.1% | Stock Market 30-year Average Annual Return 30-Year Ave

Student Spending Impact Impact of the daily spending of NWF State College students retained in and attracted to the region $12 million added income, representing 255 jobs supported

22.0% | Average Annual Return for NWF State College Students

$326.2 million added income, representing 7,335 jobs supported

STUDENT PERSPECTIVE

TAXPAYER PERSPECTIVE

$337.5 million

$92.5 million

SOCIAL PERSPECTIVE

$1.3 billion

Benefit: Higher future earnings

Benefit: Future tax revenue, government savings

Benefit: Future earnings, tax revenue, private savings

$49.5 million

$25.3 million

$89.6 million

Cost: Tuition, supplies, opportunity cost

Cost: State and local funding

Cost: Student and all college costs

1 District 2 Counties 6 Locations

FOR EVERY DOLLAR SPENT Students gain

Taxpayers gain

Society gains

in lifetime earnings

in added taxes and public sector savings

in added state revenue and social savings

$6.80

$3.70

$15.00

Source: EMSI Impact Report 2018, 2016-17 data

Strategic Plan | Fulfilling the Goals GOAL #1

FIRST CHOICE through accessible, affordable and relevant higher education that bolsters community, workforce and economic opportunities

GOAL #2

STUDENT FOCUSED through an engaging campus culture that promotes student success

GOAL #3

SUCCESSFUL PATHWAYS through academic and career programs and services

GOAL #4

INSTITUTIONAL EXCELLENCE through innovative partnerships

GOAL #5 GOAL #6

ENHANCING RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT for physical, financial and technological advancement Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra at Northwest Florida State College ENCOURAGING COMMUNITY CONNECTIVITY through the promotion of athletic, cultural and environmental activities Northwest Florida State College

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Board of Trustees Brian S. Pennington, Chair Major General Thomas “Rudy” Wright, USAF Ret., Vice-Chair Shane Abbott Craig Barker Charlotte Flynt Reynolds Henderson Lori Kelley Major General Don Litke, USAF Ret. Dr. Devin Stephenson, President

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