2018 Annual Meeting and Conference Recap

2018 Annual Meeting and Conference Recap

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

FeaturesHURRICANE MICHAEL RELIEF: #AFC STRONG2019 AFC EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

In Every Issue 3 PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

4 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO'S MESSAGE

27 CHAPTERS

29 REGIONS

30 CALENDAR

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2018 AFC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

25 SHARE YOUR STORYDr. Chuck Mojock, President (retired), Lake Sumter State College

24 NINE CCP GRADUATES RECOGNIZED AT THE 2018 AFC PRESIDENTIAL GALA

7 2018 ANNUAL MEETING AND CONFERENCE AWARDSA full list of the awards and winners from the Annual Meeting and Conference

14 2018 ANNUAL MEETING AND CONFERENCE RECAPA look at the photos, thank you and special recognitions.

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


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

I started the year with this comment, “I am very proud to be a 20 year member of the AFC. In 2018, we will continue strengthening our relationships with our community, growing our membership and making our voice heard as an association. United we are strong, proudly representing colleges that provide world class higher education across the state. This year, we will navigate the challenges we face in higher education together making success for all students mission possible.” As I recap our year, we as an association have a lot to be proud of. Together we grew our membership and advocacy base reaching new heights by exceeding the goal with an 11% increase. We expanded our professional development offerings by not only doubling the number of high quality workshops offered throughout the state but, by offering a Spring Teaching and Learning conference for the first time in the history of AFC. Together we answered the Campus Safety call through achieving great participation at the Campus Safety Symposium, offering BIT training and certification, and partnering with law enforcement communities across the state to share safety measures and raise awareness. We provided a great annual conference this fall that offered opportunities for members to share high impact practices, advocate, collaborate and network with peers. AFC, we not only met our goals together this year, we exceeded them! As we transition to this next year I challenge you to keep the momentum going. I congratulate Ms. Marjorie McGee as the incoming President and Mr. Matthew White as the incoming President-Elect! I wish them and their Board of Officers all the best in 2019. In closing, I am humbled and honored to have served the Association of Florida College and The Great 28 this 2018 year. I wish you much success as you navigate the future. AFC, I have no doubt if we stand united THE BEST IS YET TO COME!

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

President’s Message

Thank You

BY DR. TUNJARNIKA L. COLEMAN-FERRELL



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

and accomplished years for the Association. We scored a lot of "W"’s as they say in sports vernacular. There was no rest for the weary on the legislative front. The annual 60 day session started in January barely six months after the end of the 2017 session. After a

bruising financial year in 2017, 2018 moved us a little forward. We were able to recover some funding ($7.4 million), we held off the annual attack on our governance structure, pushed back on proposed bills that could have impacted our foundation and reserve accounts, and witnessed the end of a lengthy tenure of a Senate leader who we all concluded really did have it out for us as a system. Sometimes playing good defense wins the game. We maintained a steadfast message and our composure. That resonated well and we believe we will be more strongly supported in 2019 by both legislative chambers. We worked to support a proposal to amend the Florida Constitution and solidify our local governance model and mission as primarily two-year degree granting institutions with strong articulations for students to enter the university system. Amendment 7 passed with over 73% approval of the voters. Again, it was a great “W” and most certainly a feel good moment for the AFC and the Council of Presidents.

Executive Director/CEO’s MessageBY MICHAEL BRAWER

2018: A Year of Change for the AFC AFC President Nika Coleman-Ferrell set some amazing goals and set us on the track as we raced to the finish line. We expanded professional development for members by taking the lead on campus safety issues. We offered the first ever Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) certification, in conjunction with our annual Campus Safety Symposium. Eighty-eight college professionals from all 28 institutions were trained to implement and manage a BIT. We also started a new conference, the AFC Conference on College Teaching and Learning. One hundred

forty college faculty members attended last April and shared best practices and research regarding pedagogy, student learning, and success. President Coleman-Ferrell also pushed us to increase membership. To date almost 700 new faculty and staff have joined the AFC family. The AFC Foundation rolled out close to $15,000 worth of $400 checks to AFC members at Gulf Coast State College and Chipola College who were impacted by Hurricane Michael. We had members who lost their homes, vehicles, and

worldly possessions. We always try to do for our AFC family what we would do for our own families. The AFC staff took truckloads of relief supplies for college employees and students at both institutions. It’s been quite a year. One we hope to continue to build upon as we increase the value-added for your membership, and enhance the statewide role of the AFC as the primary support organization for the Florida College System. I wish all of you a happy and healthy holiday season and 2019. Thank you for your membership, your support, and doing what you do for your colleges and communities.

It's been quite a year. One we hope to continue to

build upon as we increase the value-added for your

membership...



Hurricane Michael Relief: #AFCStrong

The Florida Panhandle and its residents have been forever changed by Hurricane Michael. The devastation and challenges our Chipola College and Gulf Coast State College AFC members are continuing to deal with are heartbreaking. The AFC family is responding to our members in need through several avenues.

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

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

2019 AFC Executive Officers

Marjorie McGee, College of Central Florida2018 President

John Fey, Pasco-Hernando State CollegeVice President-Elect for Commissions

Matthew White, Chipola CollegePresident-Elect

Ray Coulter, Palm Beach State CollegeVice President for Regions & Chapters

Tracy Glidden, Eastern Florida State CollegeVice President for Commissions

Lisa Barnes, Broward CollegeVice President-Elect for Regions & Chapters

Nika Coleman-Ferrell, Palm Beach State CollegeImmediate Past President

“AFC Family: I wanted to thank you all for everything you have done in helping during this

difficult time. Coming to our aid at Chipola for all our students and staff has truly been a humbling

experience. Hurricane Michael destroyed our homes, land, crops, and beautiful landscape but it did not destroy the kindness, love and support

of community. Being a part of AFC is not just a membership it is being part of an awesome family.

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

— Stacey Hinson

AFC



2018 Annual Meeting and Conference Awards

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

COMMISSION OF THE YEARLearning Resources Commission | Claire Miller, Commission Chair

South Florida State College

REGION OF THE YEARRegion II | Holly Sutton, Region Director

Florida Gateway College, North Florida Community College, Santa Fe College, Florida State College at Jacksonville and St. Johns River State College

PLATINUM CHAPTER

SILVER CHAPTERSt. Petersburg College

State College of Manatee- SarasotaTallahassee Community College

GOLD CHAPTER

College of Central FloridaEastern Florida State College

Indian River State CollegeLake Sumter State College

Northwest Florida State CollegePasco-Hernando State College

Pensacola State CollegeSeminole State College

Daytona State CollegeGulf Coast State College

Hillsborough Community College

Miami Dade CollegeSt. John’s River State CollegeSouth Florida State College


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DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

Forough Hosseini, Daytona State College

(President Tom LoBasso representing)

HONORARY LIFE MEMBERSHIP AWARD

Dr. Robert Flores, South Florida State College

Jim Robinette, Palm Beach State College

PRESIDENTIAL LEADERSHIP AWARD

Dr. James L. Wattenbarger AwardJ. Davis Armstrong, President-Emeritus

Broward College

Holly Sutton, Florida Gateway College

Chris Thomes, Gulf Coast State College

Sandra Cesaretti Ray, Pensacola State College




MEMBERSHIP GROWTH AWARD

Greatest Numerical Increase of Members Over Previous Year - Large College

PALM BEACH STATE COLLEGE

Greatest Numerical Increase of Members Over Previous Year - Medium College

TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Greatest Numerical Increase of Members Over Previous Year - Small College

COLLEGE OF CENTRAL FLORIDA

MEMBERSHIP RETENTION AWARDS

ST. JOHNS RIVER STATE COLLEGE GULF COAST STATE COLLEGE HILLSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE




MEMBERSHIP INCENTIVE PROGRAM AWARDS FOR INDIVIDUALSRECRUITMENT OF THE MOST NEW MEMBERS

1st Place (Prize: AFC Cruise Certificate valued at $1500)

CAROL PUGH, Santa Fe College

2nd Place (Prize: AFC iPad)

GREG WILLIAMS, Tallahassee Community College

3rd Place (Prize: (3 day/2 night stay and gift basket from the

Wyndham Boca Raton)MARK ROSS, College of Central Florida

MEMBERSHIP INCENTIVE PROGRAM CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP GROWTH AWARD

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

TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE




REGION IUNSUNG HEROES

Diane Bracken, Pensacola State College

Tammy Henderson, Pensacola State College

Carol Quinn, Pensacola State College

LIFESAVER AWARD

Traci Jones, Pensacola State College

Lanatta Barrett, Pensacola State College

REGION IIUNSUNG HEROES

Andrea Gabriel, Florida Gateway College

Tom Mason, Santa Fe College

Jennifer Anderson, St. Johns River State College

President Kevin Hyde, Florida State College at Jacksonville

Dr. John Wall, Florida State College at Jacksonville

PRESIDENTIAL UNSUNG HERO AWARD

Sofia Toledo, Palm Beach State College

LEADERSHIP SERVICE AWARDByron Todd, Tallahassee Community College

Stephanie L. Campbell, Polk State College

REGION IIIUNSUNG HEROES

George Strohm, Eastern Florida State College

Cynthia Nash, Lake-Sumter State College

Kim Kidd, Lake-Sumter State College

Janine McComas, Seminole State College of Florida

REGION IVUNSUNG HEROES

Dana Livesay, Hillsborough Community College

REGION VUNSUNG HEROES

Ms. Zelda Rivas, Miami Dade College




CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES COMMISSION (CPEC) EXEMPLARY PRACTICE: TCC CLOTHESLINE PROJECT

Lauren Fletcher, English Professor, Tallahassee Community College and Dr. Kelly Thayer, English Professor, Tallahassee Community College

COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING COMMISSION EXEMPLARY PRACTICE: NFCC 60TH ANNIVERSARY CAMPAIGN

Kim Scarboro, Director of College Advancement, North Florida Community College

LEARNING RESOURCES COMMISSION (LRC) EXEMPLARY PRACTICES (2):

The Human Library ™Nardia Cumberbatch, Valencia College, Librarian, and Jeannie L Rodriguez, Valencia College, Library Office Systems Manager, and

Regina Seguin, Valencia College, Librarian

Creating a Culture of CARE (Continuous Assessment and Responsive Engagement) at Valencia State CollegeLeonard Bass, Valencia College, Campus Dean and Chris Teumer, Assistant Director, Learning Support & Advising, Valencia College

FACULTY COMMISSION

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

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

COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING COMMISSION 2018 AWARD WINNERS

Advertising - InternetNorth Florida Community College, 1st PlaceNorth Florida Community College, 2nd PlaceGulf Coast State College, 3rd Place

Advertising - PrintIndian River State College, 1st PlaceSouth Florida State College, 1st PlaceBroward College, 2nd Place College of Central Florida, 2nd PlaceCollege of Central Florida, 3rd Place

Advertising - TVPasco-Hernando State College, 1st PlaceIndian River State College, 2nd PlaceBroward College, 3rd Place

COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING COMMISSION AWARDS Continued on page 12





Annual Report (College)State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota, 1st PlaceCollege of Central Florida, 2nd PlaceBroward College, 3rd Place

Annual Report (Foundation)Florida State College at Jacksonville, 1st PlaceGulf Coast State College, 2nd PlacePensacola State College, 3rd Place

Article in a College PublicationPalm Beach State College, 1st Place Palm Beach State College, 2nd PlacePensacola State College, 3rd Place

Article/Pitch Resulting in PublicationState College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota, 1st PlacePalm Beach State College, 2nd PlaceBroward College, 3rd Place Best Bang for the BuckBroward College, 1st PlaceNorth Florida Community College, 1st PlacePolk State College, 2nd PlaceSanta Fe, 2nd PlaceCollege of Central Florida, 3rd Place

BrochureFlorida State College at Jacksonville, 1st PlaceState College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota, 1st PlacePolk State College, 2nd PlaceSanta Fe, 2nd PlaceBroward College, 3rd PlacePasco-Hernando State College, 3rd Place

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

CampaignState College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota,1st PlaceState College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota, 2nd PlaceSanta Fe, 3rd Place

Direct MailFlorida State College at Jacksonville, 1st PlacePensacola State College, 1st PlaceDaytona State College, 2nd Place Pensacola State College, 2nd PlaceState College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota, 3rd Place

Display/Presentation BoardCollege of Central Florida, 1st Place Santa Fe, 2nd Place

Electronic NewsletterPensacola State College, 1st PlaceNorth Florida Community College, 2nd Place Pasco-Hernando State College, 3rd Place

Foundation/Fundraising PieceFlorida State College at Jacksonville, 1st PlaceGulf Coast State College, 2nd PlaceCollege of Central Florida, 3rd Place

MagazineCollege of Central Florida, 1st PlacePalm Beach State College, 1st PlaceDaytona State College, 2nd Place

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

Outdoor AdvertisingPensacola State College, 1st PlacePasco-Hernando State College, 2nd Place Pensacola State College, 3rd Place

PhotographySanta Fe, 1st PlaceGulf Coast State College, 2nd Place Santa Fe, 3rd Place

PosterSanta Fe, 1st PlaceState College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota, 1st PlaceFlorida State College at Jacksonville, 2nd Place Pensacola State College, 2nd PlaceFlorida State College at Jacksonville, 3rd PlacePolk State College, 3rd Place

Promo/Specialty ItemGulf Coast State College, 1st Place Gulf Coast State College, 2nd PlacePolk State College, 3rd Place

RedesignDaytona State College, 1st Place Pasco-Hernando State College, 2nd PlaceIndian River State College, 3rd Place

COMMUNICATION AND MARKETING COMMISSION AWARDS Continued on page 13





Single Sheet FlierPensacola State College, 1st PlaceCollege of Central Florida, 2nd PlacePolk State College, 2nd Place Pensacola State College, 3rd Place

Social Media (Paid)North Florida Community College, 1st PlaceSanta Fe, 1st PlaceGulf Coast State College, 2nd PlaceSanta Fe, 2nd PlaceBroward College, 3rd Place College of Central Florida, 3rd Place

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

Santa Fe, 1st PlaceBroward College, 2nd Place College of Central Florida, 2nd PlacePasco-Hernando State College, 3rd PlaceSanta Fe, 3rd Place

Student HandbookPensacola State College, 1st PlaceBroward College, 2nd Place Daytona State College, 3rd Place

Video/Digital PromotionFlorida State College at Jacksonville, 1st PlaceGulf Coast State College, 1st Place

Broward College, 2nd Place Gulf Coast State College, 3rd PlacePalm Beach State College, 3rd Place

ViewbookSanta Fe, 1st Place Polk State College, 2nd PlaceFlorida State College at Jacksonville, 3rd Place

WebsiteBroward College, 1st Place Broward College, 2nd PlacePolk State College, 3rd Place

THE FLORIDA COLLEGE SYSTEM: CHANCELLOR’S BEST PRACTICE AWARDS

Florida Gateway College’s Second-Chance Pell Pilot Program

North Florida Community College’s Dual-Enrollment Video Conferencing Program

Pensacola State College’s award-winning Virtual Tutoring Program

Polk State College’s Education Baccalaureate Program: Establishing Leaders in Teacher Education (ELITE)

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




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Pledge of Allegiance – Dr. Will Benedicks, US Air Force 1965 – 1969, Retired, Tallahassee Community College

Florida College System Student Government Greeting – Adam Maxwell, FCSSGA President, Santa Fe College

Conference Photography - Jessie Clayton, Tallahassee Community College

Service Project Committee Chair – Sandi Barrett, Palm Beach State College

Silent Auction Committee Chair – Carol Quinn, Pensacola State College

Journey Break Presentation - Dr. Larry Tyree, President Emeritus, Florida Keys Community College

Journey Break Presentation - Dr. Chuck Mojock, Former President, Lake Sumter State College

2018 Annual Meeting and Conference Special Thank You's

5G Power Skills (Silver Sponsor)

24By7Security, Inc.

American Century Investments

BayCare Health Services

BELFOR Property Restoration

Cambridge Univ. Press

Cintas Corporation

CLARUS Corporation

Energy Systems Group (ESG)

FlatWorld

Grand Canyon University

Insurance for Students, Inc.

IPX Platform

Knowledge Matters

Lumen Learning

Lynn University (Gold Sponsor)

Saint Leo University

Smarthinking

Southern New Hampshire Univ.

The Haskell Company

The Learning House

Tremco Roofing & Building Maintenance

Valley Services, Inc.

WestEd

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The 7th graduating class of the Certified College Professional (CCP) Program was recognized at the 2018 AFC Annual Meeting and Conference Presidential Gala. Six graduates were in attendance to receive their CCP certificates and medals (pictured below). This flagship program was designed to provide AFC members with the opportunity to earn a designation related to their work as college professionals, and expose them to content and experiences they may not be able to obtain elsewhere. To date, there are 64 CCP graduates.

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

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

Nine CCP Graduates Recognized at the 2018 AFC Presidential Gala

FLORIDA COLLEGE PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE RECIPIENTS

Dr. Alton Austin, College of Central Florida

Dr. Denise Rodriguez Brown, Broward College

Randey Burnette, Tallahassee Community College

Michele Infante, Valencia College

Dr. Kimberlie A. Massnick, Indian River State College

Janine McComas, Seminole State College

Byron Todd, Tallahassee Community College

Sharon R. Walker, Tallahassee Community College

Dr. Eddie Williams, Pasco Hernando State College

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


Dr. Chuck Mojock, President (retired), Lake Sumter State College(adapted from his Journey Break comments at the 2018 AFC Annual Meeting and Conference) So how did my personal journey with AFC, then FACC, begin? Well, it was literally on my first day on the job in 1979 at what was then Daytona Beach Community College. After going through all my paperwork at HR, I returned to the office with a stack of forms. My boss looked at it and pulled out the application for FACC and said – “Oh yeah, you need to do that!”. Why I asked? She said, “FACC brings together people from all levels of the Great 28 and it gives us a voice. You can do payroll deduction so you won’t even miss it”. Well, I’m the new guy so who am I to differ with the boss. I signed up that day. Who was the source of this great advice? My boss was Evelyn Fine. At that time, her boss, Frank Casey, was running for President of FACC and he won! Later, as many of you know, Frank became Executive Director of FACC and served with distinction. And what about Evelyn Fine? Well, she became President of FACC. Evelyn always encouraged me to get involved and seek out leadership opportunities. I served as Chapter officer, then Commission Chair and State Board member. Because of FACC, I met people from all over the state and made lifelong friends while learning things about our colleges and our system that I never would have been exposed to if there were no FACC. All this because leaders like Frank and Evelyn took the time to invest in me! What a legacy! I became State VP and ultimately in 1999, I was honored to be elected President of the Association and presided over our 50th Anniversary Celebration. At the Annual Convention, we gathered as many past Presidents and leaders as we could and it was truly an awe inspiring event that I will always remember and cherish!FACC and AFC helped shape me as a community college professional and leader. As I progressed in my career and became a college President, I never forgot the valuable lessons passed on to me and I vowed to do likewise. I supported our Chapter and personally encouraged members to get involved and step up to leadership. And step up they did! And so my friends, now it is your turn! Don’t stop believing! But don’t just hold on to the feeling. No, share that feeling and bring all your friends and colleagues in the Great 28 into the great tent of AFC! Thanks!

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St. Petersburg HiltonApril 3 – 5, 2019

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

NISOD to Provide Workshops at the AFC’s 2019 Conference on College Teaching and Learning

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

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

Building

2019AFC Conference on College Teaching & Learning

IMPORTANT DEADLINES REGISTER NOWCall for Proposals: Due Feb. 1

Hotel Reservation Cut-off: March 1

Online Registration Closes: March 27

Keynote Address: Dr. Sandy Shugart,

Pres. Valencia College


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ChaptersFLORIDA SOUTHWESTERN STATE COLLEGE

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

Spring Hill Campus

Representative,

Dr. Eddie Williams

graduated from

the CCP program

and received his

certificate and medal.

Photo Credit: Jennifer

White

John Fey, former SDC

Chair, was chosen as VP

Elect for Commissions

and will be sworn in at

next year's conference

to serve in 2020.

PASCO HERNANDO STATE COLLEGE

Our PHSC Chapter was awarded the Honor of 2018 Platinum Chapter by the Association of Florida Colleges Board of Directors. Our Marketing Department received six awards for their entries:

• 1st Place for Commercials• 2nd Place in Redesign• 2nd Place in Outdoor Advertising• 3rd Electronic Newsletter• 3rd Social Media unpaid• 3rd Brochure

Special thanks to our athletic department with Dominique Phillips-

Alvarez, and to Aimee Mayler (wife of Dave Mayler) for helping us

donate two carloads full of supplies as part of our service project to

assist the victims of Hurricane Michael in the panhandle.



INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGEIRSC Chapter of the Association of Florida Colleges Recognized at Annual Conference

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

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

(AFC) held earlier this month in Orlando. Additionally Frank Watkins, IRSC Vice President of Student Affairs, was

recognized with the Exemplary Leadership Excellence Award for 2018.

IRSC brought home eight prestigious awards, including the Chapter of the Year Designation, and 15 employees

were elected to statewide leadership positions.

2018 IRSC AFC Awards and Recognition• AFC Chapter of the Year

• AFC Platinum Chapter

• Exemplary Leadership Excellence Award of the Year–Dr. Frank Watkins

• Certified College Professional Graduate–Dr. Kimberlie Massnick

• Region V Unsung Hero–Kayla Crenshaw

• 1st Place Communication & Marketing Commission Awards, Print Ad—

Institutional Advancement

• 2nd Place Communication & Marketing Commission Awards, TV

Commercial—Institutional Advancement

• 3rd Place Communication & Marketing Commission Awards, Resource Guide

Redesign—Institutional Advancement

Each year, members of the AFC are recognized for their achieved excellence and role in strengthening the

Florida College System, which comprises the 28 public community and state colleges in Florida. Today, through

the sharing of the talents, time, and energy of 8,500 regular and retired members. The AFC has become the most

inclusive higher education organization serving any college system in the nation.

Chapters

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RegionsREGION II The 2018 Region of the Year ended the year with a BANG! Region II filled what was left of the year with fun and excitement within the region with community service, a social, professional development, and fundraising. On Thursday, September 20th, Region II hosted a free Professional Development Conference at Florida State College at Jacksonville. This was FSCJ’s first AFC event in quite some time. The event was very well attended by both FSCJ members as well as members from around the region. 53 people were registered for the event from 4 of the 5 regional colleges. This professional development event offered two tracks for attendees and included session topics such as diversity, wellness, recruitment and retention, service learning, cultural sensitivity, and more. The event was offered free to the region due to a very generous sponsorship by Dr. John Wall, FSCJ Provost. Dr. Wall provided a sponsorship for the event that covered in full the morning coffee, catered lunch, and beverages. Leading up to the Professional Development Conference, members of the region gathered donation items to donate to the HOPE Food Pantry at FSCJ. Region members collected non-perishable items September 4th-19th to be delivered on September 20th. The region was able to come together to provide an entire barrel of goodies for the pantry.

Region II also had a friendly battle for a social. On Saturday, September 15th, Florida Gateway College hosted St. Johns River State College on the volleyball court. Attendees included over 10 members and their families cheering for their team choice, and everyone had a great time. Leading up to Annual Conference, Region II was feeling like Region of the Year, regardless of whether the Awards Committee would agree or not. Region II T-shirts were designed, sold on preorders, and ordered. Several members of the region were wearing their Region II T-shirts when it was announced at the closing brunch that the Awards Committee agreed that Region II was the BEST region this year. This was, and is, monumental for the region, as Region II has never won Region of the Year…until this year! This year’s Region Director, Holly Sutton, was also honored for the hard work and dedication to the region with the Distinguished Service Award.

Words of recognition presented with the award included, “As Region Director, she worked diligently to ensure that the region completed its duties and responsibilities. With two chapters not functioning, she accepted the challenge with a positive attitude and a resolved to push forward and make Region 2 the best Region in the AFC. She hosted two socials for the region’s colleges, organized two environmental service activities for the region and established two service projects for non-profits in the region. All of this outside of the “normal region duties.” Her goal, to connect the region colleges and build upon the values and benefits of the AFC! Her level of commitment to picking up the pieces and ensuring that Region 2 would be strong again is both commendable and inspiring.” Region II, the 2018 Region of the Year, has had an amazing year and is already planning and looking forward to the things 2019 will bring. Region II is back, y’all!

JAN 30 - FEB 1, 2019 2019 AFC Leadership Conference, Seminole State CollegeFEB 6-7, 2019 2019 AFC Legislative Days, Tallahassee, FLMARCH 13-14, 2019 2019 Trustee Legislative Conference, Tallahassee, FLNOV 6-8, 2019 70th AFC Annual Meeting and Conference, Innisbrook



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

Eileen Johnson Director of Administration and Finance [email protected]

CONTACT USLucia FishburneCommunications and Marketing [email protected]

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Sharlee WhiddonAssociation Administrative [email protected]

CURRENT Submission Deadline: February 8thCURRENT Publication Date: March 8th

Email your submissions for the next issue of Current to Lucia Fishburne ([email protected]) for consideration in the next publication.

Deadline and Publication Dates

M A G A Z I N EJanuaryCouncil of Presidents Meeting, Tallahassee January 10 - 11

AFC Executive Committee Meeting, Seminole State College January 30

Board of Directors Meeting, Seminole State College January 30

2019 AFC Leadership Conference, Seminole State College January 31 – February 1

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FebruaryAFC Legislative Days, Tallahassee February 6 – 7

Council of Presidents Meeting, Tallahassee February 7 - 8

March2019 Trustees Legislative Conference, Tallahassee March 13 – 14

Council of Presidents Meeting, Tallahassee March 14 – 15

Region V Spring Conference, Miami Dade College March 28 - 29

AprilAFC Executive Committee Meeting, St. Petersburg April 2

Board of Directors Meeting, St. Petersburg TBD

AFC College Teaching & Learning Conference, St. Petersburg April 3 – 5

Council of Presidents Meeting, Tallahassee April 11 – 12

Region III Spring Conference, , College of Central Florida April 12

Region I Spring Conference, Chipola College April 19

Region II Spring Conference, Florida State College at Jacksonville April 19

Region IV Spring Conference, State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota April 26


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2018 Annual Meeting and Conference Recap

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