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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

PresidentDr. Gary Sligh, Lake-Sumter Community College

President-ElectByron Todd, Tallahassee Community College

VP for Regions & ChaptersPat Barfield, Chipola College

VP-Elect for Regions & ChaptersShelby Fiorentino, Valencia College

VP for CommissionsJoe Wallace, College of Central Florida

VP-Elect for CommissionsChristina Will, St. Johns River State College

Immediate Past-PresidentEvelyn Ward, Chipola College

COMMISSION CHAIRS

AdministrationRhea Cemer, Indian River State College

Adult & Continuing EducationDaisy Vulovich, State College of Florida

Career & Professional EmployeesDebi Jakubcin, Valencia College

Communications and MarketingLucy Miller, Pasco-Hernando Community College

EquityStan Stone, Valencia College

Facilities Robert Flores, South Florida Community College

FacultyJim Lansing, Broward College

Healthcare EducationAlice Serey, Indian River State College

Institutional Effectiveness, Planning and Professional DevelopmentRob Gregg, Pensacola State College

Instructional InnovationPaul Cutlip, St. Petersburg College

Learning ResourcesDaniel Hood, Indian River State College

Occupational & Workforce EdEileen Storck, Indian River State College

RetireesJoanne Hutton, Brevard Community College

Rural Campuses TBD

Student DevelopmentJoseph Sarrubbo, Valencia College

TechnologyPaul Lefavi, Indian River State College

TrusteesSean Alveshire, Broward College

AFC Board of Directors

Ijust can’t believe that we are already a couple of months into 2012. It seems like just yesterday that I stood before the assembled

delegates and guests at the Annual Convention in Naples and pledged myself to serve the Association this year as President. I am humbled and grateful for the trust that has been given to me.

The Association of Florida Colleges represents many dreams. Our Association exists to support the Florida College System—the Great 28. Our staff and board of directors establish programs and resources to help all of our chapters bring innovative programs into our colleges and supporting organizations. And that is where dreams begin.

When students enter our institutions, they are full of great dreams. Sometimes those dreams take a bit of a battering as they enter classes and confront the realities of higher education, but we ...Continued on page 4

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Many Dreams, One FutureBy Dr. Gary Sligh, AFC President

The Association of Florida Colleges represents many dreams. Our Association exists to support the Florida College System—the Great 28.a”

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all know that in the Florida College System, we nurture those dreams and help them find the reality that is best for them. I am so proud to be part of this great system.

And those of us who work in the colleges and organizations which support them have dreams ourselves. Many of us are working on more advanced degrees, striving to take on leadership

roles at our jobs, or finding new ways to address life’s challenges. I am proud to say that AFC is a key partner in leadership development and training in support of our colleges. I can think of three ways that we are working to foster leadership

this spring, and I hope each member will find a way to connect with one of these in the coming months.

Throughout the months of March and April, each of our five regions will be gathering for Region Conferences. These take place at various colleges throughout the


CONTENTS FEBRUARY 2012

10IN THIS ISSUE2 President’s Message Dr. Gary Sligh

5 Executive Director/CEO Message

Michael Brawer

7 College Trustees Make Impact on the Capitol

8 Legislative Awareness Begins with Perception

9 2012 Leadership Conference

10 Magnificent 12 Wall Dedication

23 Register now for the Certified College Professional (CCP) Program

24 Call for Nominations: Professor of the Year

26 2012 Calendar of Events

CHAPTER HEADLINES

12 CCLA’s AFC Chapter Honors Retiring CEO; Participates in Community Service

Santa Fe Chapter Welcomes the C-Span Bus; Fundraises With a Carnation Sale

13 Daytona State College Installs New Officers

13 Miami Dade College Chapter Inducts New Officers

14 Florida Gateway College Keeping Busy

Seminole State College

15 Updates From IRSC

College of Central Florida

COMMISSION NEWS

16 An Invitation to Present at the AFC Student Development Commission Conference

18 Joint Commission Conference Information

REGION UPDATE

19 Region IV

Region Spring Conference Schedule

KUDOS CONGRATS

20 Congratulations AFC/NOVA Scholar 2012 Recipients

21 Six Florida Community Colleges Join National Entreprenuership Forum

22 Padron Honored With Citizen Service Award

AFC members, community leaders and college professionals attend the unveiling of the Magnificent 12 Dedication Wall. Find out more about this impressive group of pioneers on page 10.


REGION DIRECTORS

Region IKevin Peddie, Tallahassee Community College

Region IIDebi McElroy, Santa Fe College

Region IIICharlene Latimer, Daytona State College

Region IVSheryl Peterson, St. Petersburg College

Region VXiao Wang, Broward College

COMMITTEE CHAIRS (Ex officio)

BylawsBill Mullowney, Valencia College

Certified College Professional ProgramJeff Peters, Palm Beach State College

Community ServiceTBD

Finance, Human Resources & Retirement Issues Stanley Stone, Valencia College

LegislativeJim Roy, St Johns River State College

Member ServicesJuanita Scott, Pensacola State College

Membership DevelopmentAlex Perez, Lake-Sumter Community College

Planning and DevelopmentTina Hart, Indian River State College

Policy and AdvocacyJoe Pickens, St Johns River State College

WellnessDebi Jakubcin, Valencia College

EX OFFICIO MEMBERS

Chancellor, The Division of Florida CollegesRandy HannaThe Florida College System

Council of PresidentsKatherine Johnson, Pasco-Hernando Community College

AFC Foundation BoardAndre Hawkins, Indian River State College

ParliamentarianDan Rodkin, Santa Fe College

Association of Florida CollegesMichael Brawer, CEO

AFC Board of Directors (continued)

CURRENT is published by the Association of Florida Colleges. Advertising, news releases, and other communications should be sent to the AFC, 113 East College Avenue, Tallahassee, Florida 32301, or by email at [email protected]. The views and opinions expressed in CURRENT are not necessarily those of the Association of Florida Colleges, its members, directors, or officers.

state and are accessible to every member without a great deal of travel. Region Conferences are a great opportunity for a member who has never been outside of his or her local chapter to get a taste for the larger mission of AFC and how that person can grow and learn more. May is a good month for connecting with our commissions. Many of our commissions will be gathering in Tallahassee for our Joint Commission meeting on May 10th and 11th. Our Student Development Commission is gathering at Valencia College May 16th through 18th. And other commissions will be announcing their gathering in coming weeks. Finally, if you have not already received information on our Certified College Professionals program, please go to our website and check out this program. This is an opportunity for folks to receive additional leadership training with an eye to advancement and feeling more satisfaction in our jobs at the various institutions throughout the state. There are plenty of ways in 2012 to make our dreams come true through the collective strength of The Association of Florida Colleges – Many Dreams, One Future.

Dr. Gary SlighAFC President

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Florida delegation attending the ACCT National Legislative Summit this week meets with Sen Bill Nelson to discuss Pell grant funding and other federal community college programs impacting our system.

Pictured (From L to R): Dr. Gary Sligh, Sean Alveshire, Tina Hart, Michael Brawer, Dr. Ed Massey, Werner Bols (IRSC trustee), US Senator Bill Nelson, Eugene Lamb(TCC trustee), and Dr. Norm Stephens

FLORIDA DELEGATION ATTENDS ACCT NATIONAL SUMMIT


Each advocacy situation is unique. The experienced advocate will gather facts, confer with others, analyze the situation and determine the most effective strategies to bring about change.a”

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rogress does not happen without the main tool citizens use in our democracy to bring about societal improvements. When the law isn’t addressing a problem, or public

resources aren’t adequate, legislative action may be necessary, and advocacy will happen. Advocacy is problem solving used to protect rights or change unfair treatment, improve services or gain eligibility for services, or remove barriers which prevent access to full participation in society in general. Advocates must be careful not to let others define who they are and what they want. The words “advocate” and “advocacy group” can be seen by some as negative terms. President Obama was labeled a “community organizer” and was placed in a bad light by his opposition because of his advocacy work for the poor. The reputation of advocacy, and advocates, who work on behalf of the rights of people, will suffer or improve depending on the advocacy approach.

What makes an advocate? An advocate listens and evaluates information objectively. As an advocate, you must recognize your own prejudices and tendencies because how effective you are as an advocate will be determined by the degree of objectivity you can bring to presenting a situation. We lobbyists must constantly adapt our approach to advocacy. Every situation is different. Think about what your attitudes are toward the issue

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO MESSAGE

A Brief Lesson on Advocacy and Bringing About Change By Michael Brawer, AFC Executive Director/CEO

and constantly re-examine them based on what you see happening. An advocate also must convey interest and empathy. You will get more information and a more accurate reading of what the powers-that-be want if you can communicate that you are

listening to their position. Good communication skills are essential. To help assure that your bias is not affecting your judgment, ask yourself the following questions:

• AmIbotheredbythissituationmorethantheaverageperson?

• AmIsensingmotivesorconspiracytheorieswithoutevidence?

• DoIstronglybelieve,ordisbelieve,whatI’mbeingtoldbyalegislator?

Always ask the person(s) you are advocating to what they think of your position and offer to work with them. An advocate must be persistent, but not overbearing. You must be determined and secure enough in your position to deal with pushbacks and convoluted arguments, yet maintain energy for your issue over time.

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You need to have a good working relationship with legislators or others you are advocating to. Advocates must understand what to ask for, whom to ask, and be able to exercise judgment about what is reasonable, and what isn’t. Most importantly though, an advocate respects the privacy and confidentiality of others, and respects the basic rules of ethical conduct, to be effective and to maintain credibility.

Types of Advocacy Each advocacy situation is unique. The experienced advocate will gather facts, confer with others, analyze the situation and determine the most effective strategies to bring about change. Self-advocacy techniques allow individuals to bring about a resolution of their own concerns. Self-advocates gather advice and information and take action to resolve a particular issue. When self-advocates feel their efforts aren’t enough to resolve an issue, mediation may bring both parties to agreement. In many cases when advocating for issues on behalf of the AFC, we work closely with legislators and their staffs in this mode. Using the power of the press and electronic media allows advocates the chance to bring issues to the public. This may help rallying more individuals to become advocates for a specific cause. However, the media are independent, and may not share your perspective on an issue. Care must be taken to avoid unexpected, unfavorable publicity which is a risk of media involvement. Sometimes, protest calls attention to issues,

and places pressure on officials to make needed changes. Peaceful and orderly public protest is protected by the constitution. This approach should be carefully considered before being implemented. Tips to Being Effective Ask the opinion of others you trust to build consensus. Ask an objective person to review your approach. How does he or she see the situation? Try to confirm that your approach will work. Your strategy may change, but your focus should be clear and remain constant. Check periodically that your efforts are collaborative and everyone is in agreement with the approach. Choose your “Action” rationale carefully. When you decide to take a significant action, avoid doing it to “get” someone. Direct your strong feelings and action towards the issue, not a person. Be respectful. It’s alright to agree to disagree. Accusations and name-calling polarize discussions, and don’t lead to solutions. By showing respect for the other side, you give credence to your position and eliminate biases toward your issue. Often if you listen to what the “other side” is saying, you will find more common ground and discover that the “other side” is not all that bad. When you advocate strongly and encounter resistance, it is easy to fall back on the us-versus-them mentality. Those who have different views from yours may be the “them” you need on another day, with another issue. If your issue fails, you want to be able to have a relationship to re-address it or even a new issue in the future. Don’t burn bridges.

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Executive Director/CEO • Michael Brawer • [email protected]

Associate Executive Director for Membership and Professional Development• Marsha Kiner • [email protected]

Director of Administration and Finance• Eileen Johnson • [email protected]

Executive Assistant/Publications Coordinator• Tina Ingramm • [email protected]

Membership Information & Database Manager• Adrienne Bryant • [email protected]

Staff Assistant• David Schrenk • [email protected]

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The AFC conducted its annual Trustees Commission Legislative Summit on February 1 in Tallahassee. Over 140

college trustees, presidents, lobbyists, and other AFC members attended. The agenda included a trustee “orientation” lead by Dr. Chick Dassance, the former president of College of Central Florida. The orientation covered the role of the trustee in setting policy for a college and their role in fiduciary oversight. Steve Schroeder of Pasco-Hernando Community College provided an excellent overview of the Florida Sunshine laws. Sean Alveshire, Trustee at Broward College and Chair of the AFC Trustees Commission, lead two panels as well. One panel included college presidents who discussed the issues around trustee and president relations. Dr. Bill Law (SPC), Joe Pickens (SJRSC) and David Armstrong (BC) participated in the discussion. Another panel included experienced trustees Nancy Watkins (HCC), Tami Cullen (SFCC), and Wendy Link (PBSC) who gave their perspectives on the trustee role. Following the conference, the AFC conducted a ceremony honoring the Magnificent 12: Florida’s Historically Black College Presidents. In the 1950’s, Governor Leroy Collins supported the development of 12 junior colleges designed to skirt segregation laws and allow blacks to attend college. The original 12 presidents of these colleges are memorialized now permanently with a Wall of Honor in the AFC Building. All of the 12 colleges eventually merged with our present day colleges by the mid-1960’s. The day was capped off with a reception at the Governor’s Mansion hosted by Governor Rick Scott. The reception was co-sponsored by the AFC Foundation and the Florida College System Foundation. The next morning the Trustees Commission conducted a business meeting and fanned out across the Capitol to meet with their respective local legislators.

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Legislative AwarenessBegins with PerceptionStay up-to-date with all of the developments in Tallahassee that affect you!

Missing an issue of Perception? CLICK HERE to review the 2012 archive of issues.

Perception is a weekly recap of legislative events distributed to AFC Members throughout the legislative session. Look for it in your inbox every Tuesday!

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Leadership, Goal 10,000, and marketing the professional development of the association were key topics of the 2012 Leadership Conference early in February. Nearly 100 association leaders met in Howey-in-the-Hills to discuss the roles and responsibilities of each level of leadership in the Association. AFC President, Dr. Gary Sligh, began the conference with a discussion of his goals which included reaching 10,000 members, enhancing the role of leadership and professional development through the new Certified College Professional Program (CCP) and creating a strategic marketing plan for commissions. Dr. Chuck Mojock, Lake-Sumter Community College President and former FACC President, greeted attendees and welcomed them to the area. The luncheon speaker, Ms. Jackie Pierce, provided an overview on Servant Leadership

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and how to be inspired to lead from where they currently serve. Association officers reviewed the newly developed organizational strategic plan and were encouraged to support the Burst the Balloon Program sponsored by the AFC Foundation. Commission Chairs met with VP and VP-Elect

for Commissions Dr. Joe Wallace and Dr. Christina Will to review their duties and responsibilities for the upcoming year as well as the marketing plan for commissions. Region Directors and Chapter Officers also met with VP and VP-Elect Pat Barfield and Shelby Fiorentino to discuss guidelines, goals, and objectives for the year. The conference ended with an update on the current legislative session by AFC Executive Director, Michael Brawer, and AFC Legislative Committee Chair Jim Roy. While this legislative session

has been fairly quiet, the remaining weeks will continue to hold the attention of the association’s legislative committee as it tracks all issues regarding funding, possible changes to governance, and the lengthening debate on tuition.

AFC President Dr. Gary Sligh

The “Magnificent 12” were honored at a reception held by the Association for Florida Colleges on Jan. 31.

In 1949, under the leadership of Gov. LeRoy Collins, Florida encouraged local school boards to create junior colleges for African-Americans and the nation’s first was later opened in Pensacola, Fla. In the mid-1960s, Florida faced a period of desegregation and under this plan the 12 junior colleges were merged with the newly created Florida community/junior college system. The purpose of the wall dedication was to honor the history of the first 12 presidents who founded the first junior colleges in the state of Florida. The event highlighted the role the colleges played in the formation of the Florida College System. Current employees and

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family members of the former administration attended the event. “This is something our foundation has worked on for 10 years now,” said Andre Hawkins AFC Foundation Chair. “It was only

fitting that the AFC Foundation do something about this in the month of February for Black History Month couldn’t be any better,” Hawkins said. Among the many that were in attendance at the dedication was Carmen Floyd, professor at Indian River State College and daughter of Lincoln Junior College President Leroy Floyd. She described her personal reflection about how her life growing up is being portrayed in the exhibit “It’s overwhelming. The pride

that I feel is overwhelming,” said Floyd. “The gratitude of the recognition actually happening is overwhelming. The opportunity to not only be a part of this wall dedication but to witness the hard work that my father

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put in is so amazing. This is something the presidents and students truly deserve.” There was also a moment of special recognition for former

Pensacola, pictured from L to R: Herbert Woll, Deidre Young, Dr. Walter L. Smith, Dr. Ed Meadows, Edward Moore

Lake-Sumter, pictured from L to R: Mr. Richard Scott, Vice President for Business Affairs, Ms. Emily Lee, Trustee, Ms. Chris Hamilton, Equity Consultant, Mrs. Marcia Butler, Trustee, Dr. Gary Sligh, AFC Board Chairman

From L to R: Dr. Gary Sligh, AFC President, Mr. Michael Brawer, Chief Executive Officer, AFC, Dr. Walter L. Smith, Author, The Magnificent Twelve Florida’s Black Junior Colleges, Gerard Robinson, Commissioner of Education and Andre Hawkins, AFC Foundation Chair.

Daytona State College representatives. Gulf Coast State College representatives.

President Garrett T. WigginsBooker T. Washington

Junior College

President James R. GreeneCarver Junior College

President Perman E. WilliamsJohnson Junior College

President Brittion G. SaylesRoosevelt Junior College

President Calvin WashingtonRosenwald Junior College

President John W. RembertGibbs Junior College

President James G. GardenerSuwannee River Junior College

President Albert WilliamsCollier-Blocker Junior College

President William H. JacksonHampton Junior College

President Leroy FloydLincoln Junior College

President William H. HarleyJackson Junior College

President J. Griffin GreeneVolusia Junior College

President Jenyethel Merrit0Suwannee River Junior College

1961-1967

Florida A&M President Dr. Walter Smith noting the hard work and dedication he contributed to the research and development of the “Magnificent 12.”

“It is such a wonderful feeling to see all my hard work become the focal point of this event,” said Smith. “After coming home as a Korean [War] veteran I realized how important these black junior colleges were to Florida and most of all blacks.” The wall consists of photos and a brief bio about each president and is permanently placed on the fourth floor of the AFC building in Tallahassee.Source: Faline Moses; The Famuan Online

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SANTA FE CHAPTER WELCOMES THE C-SPAN BUS; FUNDRAISES WITH A CARNATION SALE

CCLA’S AFC CHAPTER HONORS RETIRING CEO; PARTICIPATES IN COMMUNITY SERVICE

Never missing an opportunity to be political, our Chapter helped to welcome the C-SPAN bus on its “Road to the White House” Tour on Feb. 1. We served apple pie and conducted political awareness quizzes.

We just finished our biggest fundraiser of the year – the annual

Valentine’s Day Carnation Sale. Ordering 2200 carnations, we delivered to employees on campus and sold to students. It was a beautiful sight with so many colorful flowers that brought so many smiles! As always, we are diligently working on membership. Since the first of the year, we have had 12 employees sign up for AFC! Our first meeting of the year had an excellent turnout and we discussed many creative ideas from members about upcoming activities for the year. Our chapter will be hosting the Region II Spring Conference April 20. Lots of planning to do!


The College Center for Library Automation chapter of the Association of Florida Colleges honored its retiring CEO, Dr. Richard Madaus. Dr. Madaus has led CCLA for the past 21 years and was instrumental in the creation of our AFC chapter. We celebrated his dedication to the libraries in the Florida College System and his stewardship of CCLA by presenting a Kindle to an AFC member or family member currently enrolled in the Florida education system. Matt Fox, son of member Cindy Fox, and currently a freshman at Tallahassee Community College, was selected as the recipient. Matt is pursuing coursework for a career in physical therapy. CCLA is about providing services to our users whenever and wherever they may be. We hope that Matt will use the Kindle to further his educational goals.

CCLA’s AFC chapter was busy the last months of 2011. Thanksgiving and Christmas brought opportunities to help our neighboring elementary school. The school was trying to prepare Thanksgiving baskets for several families that could use a helping hand. Of course, our chapter wanted to help! Our members brought in cans of corn, green beans, macaroni and cheese, tea, sugar, cake mix and many other items the school needed for the baskets. Thanksgiving is a special time for families to enjoy each other and a great meal. By working with the school, our chapter ensured that several families could enjoy a Thanksgiving meal. In December, the school needed assistance with its Holiday Connection Store. The store has a variety of inexpensive gifts the children can purchase for their parents. All of the gifts needed to be wrapped; so, a chapter gift wrapping party was planned. Our members enjoyed holiday music, brownies, fudge and hot apple cider while wrapping. Several of our members volunteered to help in the store and provide assistance to students making a purchase. Giving back to our community was a great way to end 2011.

Matt Fox with his Kindle.

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DAYTONA STATE COLLEGE INSTALLS NEW OFFICERS

Daytona State College’s incoming AFC chapter president, Mercedes Clement (right) and college president, Dr. Carol Eaton (left).

MIAMI DADE COLLEGE CHAPTER INDUCTS NEW OFFICERSThis year’s Induction Ceremony and Orientation was hosted by the

Kendall Campus in room 5130 (Rock Museum). We were very pleased to have Dr. Gary Sligh, AFC President via phone. His words of encouragement were just what the group needed to ignite their creative juices with ideas that we can do as a College and on our individual campuses. We were also pleased that several of our administrators, Dr. Gina Cortes-Suarez, Dr. Veronica Owles, Dr. Ana Maria Bradley-Hess and Mr. Bruce Smithley were able to attend and lend their support to AFC at Miami Dade College. Dr. Gina Cortes-Suarez swore in Glory Winters, the Chapter President. Ms. Winters in turn swore in the other officers. After the induction ceremony, Ms. Winters conducted the orientation that highlighted advocacy, membership, and fundraising.

Congratulations to our MDC AFC Officers.“Miami Dade College is proud to be a member of the Association of

Florida Colleges (AFC). As the official voice for the 28 colleges and state colleges, AFC does a superb job of representing the interests of all of us who labor in support of higher education in Florida,” Dr. Padron said.

“Whether you are part of the College’s Support Staff, Faculty or Administration, I urge you to join AFC and become involved in the work of this important professional association. As a member, you will have additional opportunities to network with colleagues from throughout the State and to pursue professional development goals through participation in the work of the various state commissions. Please join AFC and help to ensure a strong voice for our Florida College System,” Dr. Padron said.

In addition to the advocacy that the Association of Florida Colleges does on behalf of the employees and students within the Florida College System, the Association of Florida Colleges strongly believes in giving back to our community through service. We fundraise, donate food, clothing, or anything else that the community hosting our event(s) needs. This is something that I am very proud of and proudly do as a member of AFC. Miami Dade College is one of our strongest supporters in this endeavor and has been for as long as I can remember. So when an AFC member comes knocking on your door, please know that it will be for a great cause and give what you can.

“Thank you, Miami Dade College, for your continuous support of the Association of Florida Colleges,” Dr. Gary Sligh, AFC President said in conclusion.

Daytona State College’s incoming AFC chapter president, Mercedes Clement was installed by college president, Dr. Carol Eaton during the chapter’s inaugural meeting for 2012. New officers were installed, past chapter presidents were recognized, and goals and accomplishments shared with members who either attended in person or via Adobe Connect. With more than 30 years of combined membership, Mercedes Clement (chapter president), Dr. Ted Sofianos (treasurer), Diane Holmes Curtice (membership chair) and Kathleen Lazarus (secretary) bring experience and renewed enthusiasm for the DSC/AFC Chapter. Erin Williams (president-elect), a recent hire at the college, recognized the benefits of this professional organization, became a member and volunteered to serve as a chapter officer the same day!

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SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGE In November and December, Seminole State AFC collected and delivered 78 pairs of eyeglasses for “One Sight, Giving the Gift of Sight.” One Sight and LensCrafters are able to re-purpose and distribute eyewear on Global Clinics to those who cannot otherwise afford it. In October, November and December, Seminole State AFC collected, then shipped, 12 used cellphones to www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com. Every phone donated will help increase the amount of talk time for our troops. From October to December, Seminole State AFC donated 341 Yoplait Lid Codes ($34.10) for Susan G. Komen for the Cure and 107 Dannon Lid Codes ($10.70) for the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. Seminole State AFC collected approximately 40 lbs. of toiletries for Safe House of Seminole County in November and December. On December 14, Seminole State inducted the 2012 officers. Seminole State College President E. Ann McGee swore in 2012 AFC President Randy Pawlowski.

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Florida Gateway College (FGC) Association of Florida Colleges (AFC) chapter has been very busy over the past few months with various community service, fundraising, and social activities. Members attended the AFC Annual Convention in Naples in October. Attendees brought donations for the state sponsored community service project, the Burst the Balloon silent auction, as well as major and minor door prizes. FGC AFC received several honors at the convention including the Career and Professional Service Employee Commission exemplary practice, platinum chapter, and membership awards. Our Chapter was involved in local community service projects and fundraisers as well. Members collected grocery coupons for the American Legion Women’s Auxiliary to be distributed to military families serving overseas. The chapter was a sponsor of the Columbia County Great Strides Walk to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation hosted at Florida Gateway College. FGC AFC raised $300 for the cause

and participated in the 6.2 mile walk around FGC’s campus. December is a time for giving and our chapter did just that by collecting $745 in donations to benefit our local Guardian Ad Litem program which provides advocate services for abandoned, abused, and neglected children. A special thanks to Saint Leo University for their generous donation. The donation helped provide Christmas gifts for children in the program. Also in December, members of our chapter provided desserts at our Annual Campus faculty and staff Christmas luncheon. FGC AFC is looking forward to 2012. The first event of the year is the induction of the chapter officers followed by a staff and faculty appreciation luncheon. During the luncheon, we will be recruiting new members, discussing upcoming events, and determining the issues of importance to the college. 2012 is going to be a great year to be associated with AFC.

Presenting a check to the local Guardian Ad Litem program.

Holiday Luncheon dessert table.


CHAPTER HEADLINESUPDATES FROM IRSC

1. In December 2011, Professor Jon U. Bell, Hallstrom Planetarium Director, guided us on a journey to search for the star that may have guided the Magi over two thousand years ago.

2. L-R: Bert Ortiz, Berenise Medina, and Dan Hood sporting new IRSC AFC Chapter shirts purchased during the IRSC Chapter fall fundraiser.

3. IRSC AFC Chapter members volunteered at various service points during the Scott Firefighter Combat Challenge U.S. Nationals held on Oct. 28-30, 2011, at the Treasure Coast Public Safety Training Complex on the IRSC Main Campus.

4. IRSC AFC Chapter members participated in SafeSpace’s Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event held at Digital Domain Stadium in Port St. Lucie on October 15, 2011. The Chapter also collected items for Safe Place and Rape Crisis Centers in support of AFC’s convention service project. L-R: Dan Hood and John Barbieri

5. In September 2011, the IRSC AFC Chapter continued its Pay It Forward for Freedom campaign with an ice cream social at the Okeechobee campus. L-R: Malcolm Rush and Janine Merriman

6. The IRSC AFC Chapter kicked off its holiday PIFFF Campaign during the “Veterans Panel: U.S. Veterans Overseas” held on Nov. 8, 2011.

7. On Nov. 9, 2011, the IRSC AFC Chapter hosted ExtravaCANza, a charitable canned food drive competition. Teams competed to build creative sculptures out of canned goods – all donated to the United Way.

8. In November and December 2011, the IRSC AFC Chapter partnered with The Love Doctors Charities for its annual toy drive. L-R: Sharon Lowe and Nancy Bredemeyer

9. In November 2011, IRSC AFC retirees donated tote bags filled with educational items made for young adults of the Children’s Home Society of Florida Youth Transition Center in Vero Beach. L-R: Nancy Bredemeyer and Jane Howard

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COLLEGE OF CENTRAL FLORIDA To provide some holiday cheer to needy families of our partner in education, College Park Elementary, the College of Central Florida boxed and delivered the food items seen here.



COMMISSION NEWS

An Invitation to Present...CALL FOR PRESENTERS

2012 AFC STUDENT DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

CONFERENCE

You are cordially invited to submit a proposal for a concurrent session presentation at the

Association of Florida Colleges Student Development Commission 45th annual conference!

The conference will be held in the world’s #1 tourist destination – Orlando! All concurrent

session presentations will be held on Thursday, May 17, 2012 at the DoubleTree by Hilton at

the Entrance to Universal Orlando. Each concurrent session will last one (1) hour and you

should plan for a maximum of 50 attendees per session.

Presentations should represent best practices regarding student affairs topics facing college

faculty, staff, and students. The conference planning committee is seeking submissions from a

diverse range of scholars, practitioners, faculty members, staff members, managers, directors,

administrators, community leaders, consultants, and business partners.

Deadline to submit a proposal is Friday, March 30, 2012. All primary concurrent session

presenters will be notified via e-mail. The primary contact person is responsible for notifying

the members of the proposed concurrent session of the committee’s decision and, if accepted,

confirming their intention to attend. Upon acceptance of the concurrent session presenta-

tion proposal, each presenter agrees to participate by presenting the approved session and

registering for the conference.

Please visit the Association of Florida Colleges Student Development Commission confer-

ence webpage at www.afcsdc.org and click on the “Call for Presenters” link. The form is sub-

mitted electronically. It’s that easy! The webpage will also provide you with all of the other

conference details.

If you have any questions, please contact one of the following:

Danielle Boileau, Concurrent Session Presentation Chair 2012

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Joe Sarrubbo, Student Development Commission Chair 2012

[email protected]


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After an already productive day attending the February leadership conference in Howey-in-the-Hills, representatives from Hillsborough Community College, Pasco-Hernando Community College and St. Petersburg College still found time to work on their region’s spring conference over dinner. This dedicated group is getting a head start on Region IV’s April meeting and discussed the theme, service project, and presenters.

REGION IV

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KUDOS CONGRATS

SUE BUNTIC Sue Buntic graduated from Edison Community College, Collier Campus, in 2000. While attending Edison she was involved in clubs and organizations such as the Student Government Association (SGA). Sue served as the SGA President from 1999 to 2000. After earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) in 2003, she rejoined the Edison family as the Student Life Coordinator. In this role, she coordinates student leadership, student activities, clubs and organizations and serves as the SGA advisor and co-advisor to the Multicultural Club. Sue coordinates the Collier Project HOPE Scholarship Program. Sue received the Staff of the Year Award that is voted on by the student body for the past four years. She has also received several state awards including the prestigious Florida College System Student Government Association (FCSSGA) Bob Graham Distinguished Service Award and the District One Advisor of the year Award in 2006, 2007,

Sue Buntic

WILMA HODGES Wilma Hodges received her

bachelor’s degrees in English Literature and Psychology, as well as her master’s degree in Technical Writing from the University of Central Florida. Currently, she is pursuing an Ed.D. with a concentration in Instructional Technology and Distance Education at Nova Southeastern University, where she was recently appointed to the inaugural Abraham Fischler School of Education Graduate Student Government Association as the Vice President of Online Affairs.

Ms. Hodges has worked in higher education for

and 2009.Sue Buntic recently served as the State Advisor in the FCSSGA coordinating the Student Government Associations for the twenty-eight colleges in the Florida college system. Student leadership and development is a passion of hers. Sue was awarded her Masters of Professional Studies degree from Hodges University in 2011 and is looking forward to earning her doctorate degree. “It is especially rewarding to have rejoined the Edison family as a professional. If I had the option of earning my bachelors degree at Edison State I definitely would have. Working with the students is a dream come true. Every day is different and having the chance to make a difference in someone’s life is phenomenal. I really believe that at Edison we do change lives for the better. I know that mine was greatly impacted by the time I spent as an Edison student and am thankful I have the opportunity to give back,” Buntic said. “There really aren’t any words which can describe how rewarding it is to see how much students develop and learn from being involved in the Student Government Association and FJCCSGA. It is a priceless and invaluable experience. Being a part of that process is a gift.”

over 15 years in a variety of roles. She has worked as a technical writer on an NSF funded grant project in college physics, as a graduate teaching assistant teaching English composition, as an adjunct faculty member teaching Technical Writing both online and in the traditional classroom, as an Instructional Technology Specialist, and currently as the Manager of Distance Learning at Seminole State College. Ms. Hodges lives in the Orlando, FL area. An avid technophile, she enjoys learning about the latest technologies and how they can be used creatively in work, school, and personal life. As a professional working in the distance education field, as well as an online doctoral student herself, she has a strong interest in issues related to teaching and learning in online environments.

Wilma Hodges

CONGRATULATIONS AFC/NOVA SCHOLAR 2012 RECIPIENTS SUE BUNTIC AND WILMA HODGES



SIX FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGES JOIN NATIONAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP FORUM

The National Association of Community College Entrepreneurship (NACCE), the nation’s leading organization focused on promoting entrepreneurship through community colleges, has announced that six Florida community colleges have joined its new Presidents for Entrepreneurship Forum. Through the program, presidents of community colleges throughout the country commit to increase the focus on entrepreneurship at their institutions and the impact these colleges have on the economic well being of the communities they serve.

The Forum is in response to the Startup America Partnership, a White House-led initiative to stimulate economic growth state by state by encouraging entrepreneurs to start their own businesses. NACCE is a founding affiliate of the Startup American Partnership, an alliance of the country’s most innovative entrepreneurs, corporations, universities, foundations, and other leaders. To date, over 100 community college presents have joined NACCE’s Presidents for Entrepreneurship Forum, which is open to both NACCE and non-NACCE members.

The Florida community college presidents who have joined the forum are: David Armstrong, Broward College, Ft. Lauderdale; James Kerley, Gulf Coast State College, Panama City; Edwin Massey, Indian River State College, Fort Pierce; Dennis Gallon, Palm Beach State College, Lake Worth; Edward Meadows, Pensacola State College, Pensacola; and Lars Hafner, State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota. Marcia Hardney, provost at Palm Beach State College, has also joined the forum.

“At Pensacola State, we have partnered with the Pensacola Bay Area Chamber of Commerce to support entrepreneurship as a key strategy for

economic development in our region, and our business curriculum has added our first entrepreneur course,” said Pensacola State President Ed Meadows.

“We are excited to be a member of NACCE and look forward to adopting best practices supporting entrepreneurship development,” Meadows said.

Ron Thomas, NACCE board chairman and president of Dakota County Technical College in Rosemount, Minn., said: “As a national organization supporting entrepreneurship development, NACCE touches the lives of students and community members across the country. NACCE has an obligation to lead the way in providing assistance to entrepreneurship education programs, which are an essential part of the economic recovery at local, regional, national and global levels.”

According to NACCE Executive Director Heather Van Sickle, the Presidents for Entrepreneurship Forum is a way for community colleges to advance entrepreneurship and create jobs across the country. The Forum was launched at the While House in January 2011 and works to dramatically increase the prevalence and success of American entrepreneurs. Community college presidents who join the Forum make five commitments:

• Develop transparency of community college andcommunity assets

• Create internal and external teams dedicated toentrepreneurship

•Increaseentrepreneurs’engagementincommunitycolleges

•Engageinindustryclusterdevelopment

•Createbroadexposuretotheircollege’scommitmentto entrepreneurship.

“The five commitments were developed based on NACCE’s observations of what was working best on member campuses,” said Van Sickle. “After observing the entrepreneurship-related activities of our members over a period of years, we started to see commonalities among the more successful institutions,” she said. “One of the major things that clearly makes a difference is the commitment by leadership

to entrepreneurship. So we want to put something in front of leadership that they can actually commit to. We want to create a national network of institutions sharing these commitments and see what impact that can have on communities.”

KUDOS CONGRATS


PADRÓN HONORED WITH CITIZEN SERVICE AWARD Miami Dade College again basks in the national spotlight as we learn that Dr. Padrón has been honored with the Citizen Service Award from Voices for National Service. Dr. Padrón is the first college president in the nation to receive this prestigious recognition, given annually to individuals who have invested in the civic health of our nation through support of national service. He will be honored along with Jon Bon Jovi at an awards reception in our nation’s capital next month, and he joins the distinguished ranks of notable leaders who have formerly received this award, including Caroline Kennedy and Jean Case of The Case Foundation. Dr. Padrón’s receipt of the Citizen Service Award underscores the important role civic engagement should play in higher education. He has been a leading advocate for academic learning strengthened by service. Also, MDC’s Center for Community Involvement is inspiring social responsibility and driving meaningful change in local communities, while helping students meet academic, social and civic learning goals.

MembershipCONFERENCE

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Current, the official publication of the Association of Florida Colleges, is published five times each year. The remaining publication dates for 2012 include:

Post-Legislative (April 6)

Membership (August 17)

Pre-Convention (September 28)

Post-Convention (December 7)

If you have news to be included in Current, please send it to: Tina [email protected] East College Avenue, Tallahassee, FL 32301850.222.3222

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KUDOS CONGRATS

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Application Criteria:• You have been a member of the Association of Florida Colleges (AFC)

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DEADLINE: MARCH 15, 2012EMAIL SUBMISSIONS ONLY

If you know of an outstanding professor, please email the nomination form, nomination letter, and teaching documents to Vice Chair Monica Franklin no later than March 1, 2012. Please email the files as Zip, PDF, or Word documents. The five judges (one from each region) will score the portfolios based on the following categories: Teaching Effectiveness, Teach-ing Style, Innovative Methods and Ideas, and Professional Development. Ten semifinalists will be notified by March 29, 2012 and asked to make a fifteen minute instructional presentation illustrating their expertise in the classroom at the Spring Conference (in Tallahassee, 5/10 - 5/11). The top three finalists will them be chosen to present again at the annual AFC Conference (in Innisbrook, Florida 10/31—11/2). The AFC Professor of the Year will be announced during the Awards Ceremony on the last night of the annual conference. Nominations can be made by any AFC member. For a complete list of criteria and the submission form, CLICK HERE.


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December

June

March

April

May

July

AugustSeptember

October

November

Council of Presidents Dinner 3/1/12Council of Presidents Business Meeting 3/2/12Current Article Submission Deadline 3/23/12Region I Spring Conference 3/30/12

Council of Presidents Business Meeting 4/5/12Region III Spring Conference 4/6/12Current Published 4/6/12Region IV Spring Conference 4/13/12Region II Spring Conference 4/20/12Facilities Commission Spring Conference 4/26/12 - 4/27/12Region V Spring Conference 4/27/12

Joint Commissions Spring Conference 5/10/12 - 5/11/12Council of Presidents Conference Call 5/11/12Student Development Commission Spring Conference 5/16/12 - 5/18/12

Council of Presidents June Annual Meeting with FACU, ICUF and SUS 6/6/12 - 6/8/12

Board of Directors Meeting 7/11/122012 Membership Development Conference 7/12/12 - 7/13/12Current Article Submission Deadline 7/20/12

Current Published 8/17/12

Current Article Submission Deadline 9/7/12Board of Directors Meeting 9/14/12Current Published 9/28/12

Board of Directors Meeting 10/30/1263rd Annual AFC Convention 10/31/12 - 11/2/12

Current Article Submission Deadline 11/9/12

Current Published 12/7/12

Documents

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