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IN THIS ISSUE3 President’s Message Byron Todd

5 Executive Director/ CEO Message Michael Brawer

6 Fun Facts About Peter Usinger

15 2013 Convention Exhibitors

2013 Convention Sponsors

2013 Convention Thank Yous

Convention Service Project

16 Hotel Thank Yous

17 Silent Auction Donors

Region Convention Committes

24 Maintaining Your Sanity in the Digital Age

27 Michael Brawer Elected to FAPL Board of Directors

CongratulationsOfficers

28 AFC and NSU Scholars Program Scholarship Application

29 AFCCertifiedCollege Professional Program

30 2013 Calendar

CHAPTER HEADLINES

18 Santa Fe College

Semnole State College

COMMISSION HEADLINES

19 2013 Communications and Marketing Commission Awards of Excellence

KUDOS CONGRATS21 Adrienne Bryant Receives

Association Professional of the Year Award

22 PSC Trustee Debbie Douma Receives National Campus Impact Award

TCC Faculty Member’s Art Reaches Wider Audiences

23 Jeb Blackburn Honored for His Service to Youth Leadership Training

Pathways, Pipelines and Partnerships: A photo recap of the 2013 AFC Annual Convention in Orlando.8


Time really does fly when you are having fun. I can say that I had a great time this year traveling

around the state and meeting with all the wonderful members of this Association. Our biggest challenge has always been spreading the word of what the AFC is about. We have to battle the myths that some people have because they do not know the real story. Let’s continue to do the work of talking to the new employees of our colleges and explaining to them what we are about. Yes, in the near future we will meet that goal of being 10,000 strong. The membership trend is on its way up again and we are over 8,100 and climbing thanks to a great membership conference followed by your hard work. I want to thank Co-Chairs Stephanie Campbell and Tom Mason and the Membership Development team for their great work. We had a very good legislative year and we were able to push back some propositions to make changes to the FRS again. We assisted in the effort to minimize the impact of reform to developmental education. We completed our second class for CCP and now all of our CCP

courses are online. We now have a partnership with the Institute of Higher Education at the University of Florida for program delivery and possible credits from CCP. AFC has a new App for both the iPhone and Android systems. The Burst the Balloon campaign continues until we reach our goal of paying off the building. Convention 2013 was special. We had what I call a traditional convention that was filled with over 50 professional development sessions, a room full of great vendors, a very successful silent auction, a beautiful Gala, a great service project, and a closing brunch. Over the three wonderful days in Orlando, we conducted some very important business that included changing the name and responsibilities of the Retiree Commission to the Retirees of AFC. If you have never attended a Convention, you missed a very special event that only happens once a year. You missed a lot by not attending; hopefully, you can attend next year. Our theme for the convention was “Pathways, Pipelines, and Partnership” which tells the story of “The Great 28.” It tells of our colleges providing the pathway and access to higher education

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

PresidentByron Todd, Tallahassee Community College

President-ElectPeter Usinger, Polk State College

VP for Regions & ChaptersShelby Fiorentino, Valencia College

VP-Elect for Regions & ChaptersXiao Wang, Broward College

VP for CommissionsChristina Will, St. Johns River State College

VP-Elect for CommissionsWanda Curtiss, Miami Dade College

Immediate Past-PresidentGary Sligh, Lake-Sumter State College

COMMISSION CHAIRS

AdministrationMike Pelitera, Indian River State College

Adult & Continuing EducationDaisy Vulovich, State College of Florida

Career & Professional EmployeesDebi Jakubcin, Valencia College

Communications and MarketingChris Thomes, Gulf Coast State College

EquityAdrienne Jefferson, Indian River State College

Facilities George Urbano, Polk State College

FacultyHeidi Marshall, Broward College

Healthcare EducationAlice Serey, Indian River State College

Institutional Effectiveness, Planning and Professional DevelopmentRobert Van Der Velde, Palm Beach State College

Instructional InnovationTBD

Learning ResourcesMichelle Monteleon, Hillsborough Community College

Occupational & Workforce EdTBD

Student DevelopmentJoy Raulerson, Pasco-Hernando Community College

TechnologyMelanie Morgan Jackson, South Florida State College

TrusteesTamela Cullen, South Florida State College

REGION DIRECTORS Region ICarol Quinn, Pensacola State College

Region IITom Mason, Santa Fe College

2013 AFC Board of DirectorsPRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

2013:What a Year!By Byron Todd, AFC President

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Region IIIJoe Nunes, Valencia College

Region IVLaFran Reddin, Hillsborough Community College

Region VJohn Barbieri, Indian River State College

STANDING COMMITTEE CHAIRS (Ex officio)AwardsEvelyn Ward, Chipola College

BylawsBill Mullowney, Valencia College

Certified College Professional ProgramWill Benedicks, Tallahassee Community CollegeLourena Maxwell, Tallahassee Community College

Service ProjectJayme Rothberg, Pasco-Hernando Community College

Finance & Human Resources Jeff Schembera, Gulf Coast State College

LegislativeMatt Holiday, Edison State College

Member ServicesJuanita Scott, Pensacola State College

Membership DevelopmentTom Mason, Santa Fe CollegeStephanie Campbell, Polk State College

Planning and DevelopmentTina Hart, Indian River State College

Policy and AdvocacyJim Henningsen, College of Central Florida

WellnessDebi Jakubcin, Valencia College

EX OFFICIO MEMBERS

Retirees of AFCJoanne Hutton, Eastern Florida State College

The Division of Florida CollegesRandy Hanna, ChancellorThe Florida College System

Council of PresidentsJohn Grosskopf, North Florida Community College

AFC Foundation BoardAndre Hawkins, Indian River State College

ParliamentarianKatrina Porter, Gulf Coast State College

Association of Florida CollegesMichael Brawer, CEO

2013 AFC Board of Directors

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in every community throughout the state. It tells how we can link and transport students from one career to another from our campuses to the state’s workforce. It tells how we partner with the Division of Florida Colleges and the Great 28 to tell the story and speak with one voice about the Florida College System. It tells that through our open door, we provide the pathway and the pipeline for retaining and entering into the workforce. We do this one student at a time and one day at a time. We partner to make a difference. We accomplished much more than I have listed this year, which I stated in my State of the Union message at the convention. Our 2014 President is Peter Usinger. Peter will continue the work on increasing our membership, service projects, student services, and provide great leadership. I want to personally thank the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors for their support of the Association and hard work this year. The AFC staff was outstanding in their support and hard work (Mike, Marsha, Adrienne, Eileen, Tina, and David); you made my year as President of the Association one that I will always cherish. Thank you, the members of this great Association for the support that you provided me this year.

Byron Todd2013 AFC President

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO MESSAGE

By Michael Brawer, AFC Executive Director/CEO

As we put 2013 in the AFC rearview mirror, it’s a good time to take a look at what we accomplished this year. So much of what

goes on at the AFC never gets noticed by the general membership, so please indulge me as I take a moment to catch you up on some “Did you knows.” So, did you know…• 2013 AFC President Byron Todd accomplished

all of his presidential goals – moving membership toward 10,000, advancing accreditation of the Certified College Professional program, and getting the four CCP courses online.

• The bonus for Byron was establishing the CCP program partnership with the UF Institute for Higher Education.

• The AFC staff conducted nine Council of Presidents meetings, two Trustees Commission events, two conferences, one convention, one Legislative Committee Retreat, one Executive Committee Retreat, and four Board of Directors meetings. There were also five Region conferences and a Joint Commission Spring Conference. That’s an average of almost two AFC events per month.

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• Our individual membership is again growing, up over 250 since this time last year, to almost 8,200.

• We completed a total refurbishment of the exterior of our building in downtown Tallahassee, investing over $175,000 in the process over two years to research, prepare, and complete the work.

• We had 22 vacant rental offices in our building at this time last year. Now we have only five.

• We had a clean independent audit of AFC finances.

• We finalized the transition to a new social-media type web site system over a 12 month period.

• We increased the value of all AFC assets, including cash and property by $170,000, since July 1, 2012.

• Next to California and Texas, we have more institutional college members than every other state organization at 28.

• The AFC sustains partnerships for member benefits with Nova Southeastern University, Capella University, Grand Canyon University, the University of Florida Institute for Higher

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Education, the Community College Conference on Legal issues, the Chair Academy, the International Conference on Teaching and Learning, and the Bellwether Conference.

• Three AFC staff members (Marsha Kiner, Adrienne Bryant, and yours truly) are serving on state and national association boards and chairing specialized committees as recognized experts in their domains.

• Three AFC staff members (Marsha Kiner, Adrienne Bryant, and Eileen Johnson) have completed or are engaged in association professional development to enhance and improve their executive leadership and association management skills.

• We now have graduated two classes of the Certified College Professional (CCP) program, the only program of its kind in the country.

• All four core courses of the CCP are now available on-line.

• The AFC legislative committee members and executive director met with dozens of legislators, testified at several committee meetings on behalf of college issues, and had meetings in Washington with congressmen, and Senators Rubio and Nelson.

• To date the AFC Foundation has contributed over $100,000 via the Burst the Balloon Campaign to reduce the AFC Building mortgage.

Wishing you all a happy and safe holiday season. Michael Brawer, CEO

How long have you worked at Polk State College?11 years, almost to the day.

What is your current title? Director of Institutional Research, Effectiveness, and Planning (I know, that’s a mouthful).

How long have you been a member of the AFC? 10 Years.

What is your favorite quote? “Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.” (Albert Einstein)

What is the last book you read? The Heart’s Code, by Paul Pearsall.

What do you like to do in your free time? What free time? Joke aside: Creative cooking, dining with friends, making music, and watching movies.

If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet? I’m torn between Buddha and Jesus. How about both, at the same time over a cold beer, contemplating visions of the future?

If you had to leave town in a hurry, knowing you would not be able to return, what five things would you take with you? Wallet, passport, laptop (has all my personal files), portable HD (with all my music), guitar (to cure the blues about what I’ve left behind)

If you could learn to do anything, what would it be? Playing the piano like Mozart.

If you could choose to stay a certain age forever, what age would it be?40—it was a perfect “midpoint”

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2013 AFC CHAPTER OF THE YEAR

INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE AFC CHAPTER

2013 PLATINUM CHAPTERS

CHIPOLA COLLEGE AFC CHAPTER

COLLEGE OF CENTRAL FLORIDA AFC CHAPTER

INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE AFC CHAPTER

NORTHWEST FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE AFC CHAPTER

PALM BEACH STATE COLLEGE AFC CHAPTER

PENSACOLA STATE COLLEGE AFC CHAPTER

SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGE AFC CHAPTER

2013 AFC COMMISSION OF THE YEAR

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

2013 AFC REGION OF THE YEAR

REGION IV

SOUTH FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE AFC CHAPTER

The Annual Convention is over, but the memories are alive and well. Check out this collection of highlights including award winners, education seminars, prize drawings, special events and more. You can see all of the 2013 Convention photos online at www.myafchome.org.

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2013 GOLD CHAPTERS

FLORIDA GATEWAY COLLEGE AFC CHAPTER

FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE AT JACKSONVILLE AFC CHAPTER

LAKE-SUMTER STATE COLLEGE AFC CHAPTER

SANTA FE COLLEGE AFC CHAPTER

ST. JOHNS RIVER STATE COLLEGE AFC CHAPTER

VALENCIA COLLEGE AFC CHAPTER

2013 SILVER CHAPTERS

50% OR MORE OF EMPLOYEES AS MEMbERS

CHIPOLA COLLEGE COLLEGE OF CENTRAL FLORIDA FLORIDA GATEWAY COLLEGE INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE

PASCO-HERNANDO COM. COLLEGE POLK STATE COLLEGE SANTA FE COLLEGE

2013 MEMbERSHIP AWARD

DAYTONA STATE COLLEGE AFC CHAPTER

BROWARD COLLEGEAFC CHAPTER

HILLSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE AFC CHAPTER

EASTERN FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE AFC CHAPTER

PASCO-HERNANDO COMMUNITY COLLEGE AFC CHAPTER

MIAMI DADE COLLEGE AFC CHAPTER

LAKE-SUMTER STATE COLLEGE

GREATEST % OF INCREASE OF MEMbERSOVER PREVIOUS YEAR

EDISON STATE COLLEGE VALENCIA COLLEGE

GREATEST NUMERICALINCREASE OF MEMbERSOVER PREVIOUS YEAR

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DR. JAMES L. WATTENbARGER AWARD

MARGO ODOM, LAKE-SUMTER STATE COLLEGE

OUTSTANDING bOARD MEMbER AWARD

STEPHANIE CAMPBELL, POLK STATE COLLEGE

HONORARY LIFE MEMbERSHIP AWARDS

DR. JIM KERLEYGULF COAST STATE COLLEGE

Not pictured:NANCY BUHL, PALM BEACH STATE COLLEGE

DR. JOE WALLACECOLLEGE OF CENTRAL FLORIDA

DR. GARY SLIGHLAKE-SUMTER STATE COLLEGE

OUTGOING PRESIDENT

BYRON TODD

INCOMING PRESIDENT

PETER USINGER

LEADERSHIP SERVICE

SHELBY FIORENTINOVALENCIA COLLEGE

CHRISTINA WILL ST. JOHNS

RIVER STATE COLLEGE

PRESIDENTIAL LEADERSHIP AWARD

MELANIE JACKSON, SOUTH FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE

TINA HART, INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE

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DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

JEANNINE BURGESS PALM BEACH STATE COLLEGE

VICTORIA HERNANDEz MIAMI DADE COLLEGE

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INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS, PLANNING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

EXEMPLARY PRACTICEDR. DANIEL GARDNER, ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE

“HOW BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE TRANSFORMED THE CULTURE AT ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE”

CPEC LOGO CONTESTANDREA BOURGOIN, SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGE

2013 UNSUNG HERO AWARDVALERIE LEE, DAYTONA STATE COLLEGE

2013 ESSAY CONTESTTRACY GLIDDEN, EASTERN FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE

2013 bOOK SCHOLARSHIPLISA REID, SANTA FE STATE COLLEGE

2013 EMPLOYEE OF THE YEARKIM BAKER, HILLSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE

2013 EXEMPLARY PRACTICEMELISSA DEPRIEST, INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE

PRESENTATION: “GOING GREEN – SCHOLARSHIP EMAIL AWARD LETTER AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM”

FACULTY COMMISSIONPROFESSOR OF THE YEAR

CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES COMMISSION AWARD WINNERS

LEARNING RESOURCES COMMISSION

ExEMPLARY PRACTICE AWARDS:RACHEL WENDT, DAYTONA STATE COLLEGE

LEARNING SUPPORT SERVICESDSC’S MATH UP! GATEWAY TO SUCCESS PROGRAM

RENEE SCOTT HOPKINS, CHIPOLA COLLEGELIBRARY SERVICES

CHIPOLA’S K-12 COLLECTION

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONExEMPLARY PRACTICE WINNERLUTHER BUIE AND BJ HAUSMAN

“StudeNt SucceSS PreSeNtatioNS -- to Go!”

HEALTHCARE EDUCATION COMMISSION ExEMPLARY PRACTICE WINNER

DR. DAVID L. SULLIVAN AND JULIE S. MONSEGUR, PASCO-HERNANDO COMMUNITY COLLEGE

collaborative HealtH care SimulatioN: low coSt - HiGH imPact

THOM KIEFT, LAKE-SUMTER STATE COLLEGETITLE: Not all droPS are created equal

FACILITIES COMMISSION bEST PRACTICE AWARDS

#1 BEST PRACTICE OVERALL: VALENCIA COLLEGE

#2 BEST PRACTICE OF MERIT: SANTA FE COLLEGE

#3 BEST PRACTICE OF HONOR: SOUTH FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE

REGION I UNSUNG HEROESDIANE BRACKEN, PENSACOLA STATE COLLEGE

KIM COLLINS, CHIPOLA COLLEGEWENDI GARRETT, GULF COAST STATE COLLEGE

TERRY COMEAU, NORTHWEST FLORIDA STATE COLLEGEYALONDA TIBBS, PENSACOLA STATE COLLEGE

DWAYNE PUGH, TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

REGION II UNSUNG HEROESCAROL PUGH, SANTA FE COLLEGE

CHRISTINA WILL, ST. JOHNS RIVER STATE COLLEGE

REGION III UNSUNG HEROESDEBBIE COOK, COLLEGE OF CENTRAL FLORIDA

VIDA RENAUD, DAYTONA STATE COLEGESHARON FLETCHER, EASTERN FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE

TIMOTHY KANE, LAKE-SUMTER STATE COLLEGEMOLLY DYKES, SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGE

BELEN CABA, VALENCIA COLLEGE

REGION V UNSUNG HEROESTRAVIS JORDAN, BROWARD COLLEGE

REBECCA SHEARER, INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGEKATHLEEN GAMBLE, PALM BEACH STATE COLLEGE

BERTHA CABRERA,MIAMI DADE COLLEGEMOLLY DYKES, SEMINOLE STATE COLLEGE

CHRISSY COLLINS, FLORIDA KEYS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

REGION IV UNSUNG HEROESCRYSTAL REVAK & KIRSTEN THOMPSON, EDISON STATE COLLEGE

BETH TAYLOR & DANA LIVESAY, HILLSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGEROBIN ROBINSON, PASCO-HERNANDO COMMUNITY COLLEGE

JAYNE ROTHBERG, ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGESALLY HOOGEWERF & NICOLE HALL, SOUTH FLORIDA STATE COLLEGEMARGIE ROBERTSON & MARY DITARANTO, STATE COLLEGE OF

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2013 ConVention thank yous

2013 ConVention sPonsors

2013 ConVention eXhiBitorsAC Energy Boost

Altra Medical

American Century Investments

American Public University

BayCare Behavioral Health

BELFOR Property Restoration

Capella University

CollegeFish.org/Phi Theta Kappa

Honor Society

DBM/Identification Systems Group

Delta Dental Insurance Company

Division of Florida Colleges

Platinum sponsorNetTutor

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FIDM: Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

Financial Aid Services

Grand Canyon University

Harvard Jolly Architecture

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Inceptia

Insurance for Students, Inc.

Link-Systems International, Inc.

LOANLOOK

Bronze sponsorsGrand CanyonInceptia

event sponsorsAssociation of Florida Colleges Foundation, Inc., Presidential Gala

Capella University, AFC APP

Doug Ryan Consulting, AFC APP

Florida Trend, AFC APP, Chancellor’s Leadership Luncheon

Gallagher Bassett Services, Inc., Retirees Luncheon

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Afternoon Snack Break

Legacy Insurance, LLC, Convention Tote Bag

Myopenjobs.com/Gradcast.com, AFC APP

Smarthinking/Pearson, AFC APP

SunTrust, Convention Tote Bag

UF Institute of Higher Education, Council of Presidents Breakfast

Thanks to the following for their help at this year’s convention:

Region Committees

Technology Commission

Doug Ryan Consulting

Jacob Winge, Edison State Student & President of the Florida College

System Student Government Association

Stephanie Campbell, Polk State College, & Renee Maples, Tallahassee Community College – 1st Timers’ Orientation Facilitators

Mikel James, College of Central Florida – Opening Session

Dr. Jeff Allbritten, President, Edison State College – Opening Session

Victoria Hernandez, Miami Dade College – Opening Session

Rachel Nicholson, Tallahassee Community College – AFC President’s Video

Dr. Walter Smith, President Emeritus, Florida A&M University

Nicholle Trapp, Valencia College, National Anthem Soloist

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Abraham S. Fischler School of Education

Pearson/SMARTHINKING

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SunTrust

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Troy University

ConVention serViCe ProJeCtThe Harbor House of Central Florida was selected as the 2013 AFC Convention Service Project. We collected over 100 extra-large packing boxes full of donations as well as over $300 in gift cards. The Harbor House provides safe shelter, a 24-hour crisis hotline, counseling, emotional support, and legal advocacy for thousands of domestic survivors and their children each year. If you would like additional information about Harbor House, please visit their website at www.harborhousefl.com.


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silent auction donorsafc

carol Quinn

chipola college

chuck Mojock

college of central florida

Daytona state college

Debbie Doouma

Diane Bracken

Doug ryan

eastern florida state college

florida Gateway college

Gray robinson

Gulf coast state college

Hillsborough community college

Joy raulerson

Joyce Traynom

Lake sumter state college

Learning resource commission

Lee Patrizzi

Miami Dade college

Michael Brawer

Northwest florida state college

Palm Beach state college

Pasco Hernando community college

Pensacola state college chapter

region III

region I

sally everett

santa fe college

sea Glass fine art

seminole state college

sheran Noles

st. John river state college

Tallahassee community college

afc Trustees commission

Valencia college

Will Benedicks

Xiao Wang

region convention committees

Region iregion Director-carol Quinn, Pensacola state college

chipola collegeGulf coast state collegeNorthwest florida state collegePensacola state collegeTallahassee community college

* Meal Table Reservation Committee*Registration Commit-tee *Meal Ticket Committee

Region iiregion Director-Tom Mason, santa fe college

florida Gateway collegeflorida state college at JacksonvilleNorth florida community collegest. Johns river state collegesanta fe college

*Decorations Committee *Event Photography Committee *Silent Auction Committee

Region iiiregion Director-Joe Nunes, Valencia college

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Region iVregion Director-Lafran reddin, Hillsborough community college

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The Santa Fe Chapter has awarded the first scholarship to Lisa Reid. Lisa is an adjunct professor in the Health Sciences Administration Department and is working on her Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration at Capella University. She is in the midst of writing her dissertation so needless to say, she’s got a lot going on. Lisa wrote: “The scholarship may be small in nature, but will deliver a big impact to a much needed cause.” Congratulations, Lisa and keep up the good work!The SF chapter provided refreshments for three Democracy Commitment sessions. The Democracy Commitment is part of a nationwide effort among community colleges to promote civic awareness and engagement among students and the community. At Santa Fe, the College sponsored state legislators to visit the campus to discuss educational initiatives coming out of the recent legislative session, lectures for Constitution Week, as well as local candidate forums for municipal elections. For the next few months our chapter will be collecting coats for charitable organizations. Planning for a holiday social, toy drive, and socials for the centers is in the works. Elections will be held in conjunction with the social/member meeting. Our board has reviewed and edited the chapter by-laws, duties of the board members, and the application process to attend conferences and convention. As always, we are recruiting new members. Since the beginning of the year, we have added 38 to our member list.

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Seminole State College held a very successful school supply drive to benefit HOPE Helps, Inc in Oviedo for their Back to School Bash. We have sold chocolate covered pretzels sticks & Jacks Links to raise funds for our book scholarship. Oviedo Campus rep Natashia Jones was wildly successful in these sales. Our President-Elect, Randy Pawlowski spoke to faculty and staff at the Oviedo Fall Welcome Back, introducing AFC and distributing applications. At College wide Convocation AFC had a table set up to distribute AFC applications and recruit new members. We awarded 2 book scholarships to date. We have sent out 128 ‘welcome letters’ to every ‘new hire’ this year. We have sent 6 phones to Cell Phones for Soldiers this year. And we have found a local ‘drop off’ to save the charity postage costs.

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The Florida Gateway College Chapter of the Association of Florida Colleges is excited to announce it has finally succeeded in endowing a scholarship fund. The $25,000.00 endowment has been a labor of love 20 years in the making for FGC. This scholarship the first of its kind for Florida Gateway has been completely funded by Florida Gateway College employees. The scholarship will assist Florida Gateway College employees and their dependents attending classes at Florida Gateway College and St. Leo University. Potential recipients will be able to receive scholarships funds beginning next year.

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COMMISSION HEADLINES2013 CommunICAtIonS And mArketIng CommISSIon AWArdS oF exCellenCe:the Communications and marketing Commission presented their annual Awards of excellence during the AFC 64th Annual Convention in orlando. there were a total of 221 entries received by 20 colleges in 42 categories and 126 awards were presented. the annual CmC awards is the major fundraising activity for the commission and was developed to recognize the outstanding achievements in marketing and public relations in the categories of print design, web design, marketing, public relations story pitches, commercials, photography, and more. Competition is open to all 28 Florida colleges. Participation in the competition is also a great opportunity to give recognition to the talented staff that produce the marketing materials used to promote the college.

the 2013 Winners of the Communications and marketing Commission Awards of excellence:

AdVertISIng - Internet1st Place gulf Coast State College2nd Place tallahassee Community College

AdVertISIng - outdoor1st Place Valencia College2nd Place State College of Florida3rd Place (tIe) gulf Coast State College3rd Place (tIe) gulf Coast State College

AdVertISIng - PrInt (less than 10,000 Fte)1st Place St. Johns river State College2nd Place gulf Coast State College3rd Place Pensacola State College

AdVertISIng - PrInt (more than 10,000 Fte)1st Place edison State College 2nd Place edison State College 3rd Place edison State College

AdVertISIng - rAdIo1st Place Pasco-Hernando Community College2nd Place gulf Coast State College3rd Place Pensacola State College

AdVertISIng - teleVISIon1st Place Palm Beach State College2nd Place tallahassee Community College 3rd Place tallahassee Community College

AnnuAl rePort - College1st Place Palm Beach State College2nd Place College of Central Florida3rd Place (tIe) lake-Sumter State College3rd Place (tIe) tallahassee Community College

AnnuAl rePort - FoundAtIon1st Place, Pasco-Hernando Community College2nd Place: Palm Beach State College3rd Place (tIe) gulf Coast State College3rd Place (tIe) northwest Florida State College

ArtICle In A College-ProduCed PuBlICAtIon1st Place Palm Beach State College2nd Place Santa Fe College 3rd Place gulf Coast State College

ArtICle/StorY PItCH reSultIng In PuBlICAtIon1st Place South Florida State College2nd Place edison State College 3rd Place (tIe) lake-Sumter State College 3rd Place (tIe) College of Central Florida

AtHletIC medIA guIde1st Place St. Johns river State College2nd Place State College of Florida

BeSt BAng For tHe BuCk1st Place daytona State College2nd Place northwest Florida State College

BeSt PHotogrAPHY In A PuBlISHed PIeCe1st Place (tIe) north Florida Community College1st Place (tIe) Santa Fe College 2nd Place Santa Fe College 3rd Place daytona State College

BroCHure (less than 10,000 Fte)1st Place Pasco-Hernando Community College2nd Place State College of Florida 3rd Place northwest Florida State College

BroCHure (more than 10,000 Fte)1st Place daytona State College2nd Place Valencia College 3rd Place tallahassee Community College


neWSletter - PrInt1st Place Pensacola State College2nd Place northwest Florida State College3rd Place St. Johns river State College

PoSter (less than 10,000 Fte)1st Place St. Johns river State College2nd Place gulf Coast State College 3rd Place north Florida Community College

PoSter (more than 10,000 Fte)1st Place tallahassee Community College2nd Place daytona State College

redeSIgn (less than 10,000 Fte)1st Place St. Johns river State College2nd Place Pensacola State College3rd Place College of Central Florida

redeSIgn (more than 10,000 Fte)1st Place Santa Fe College 2nd Place Santa Fe College 3rd Place tallahassee Community College

SIngle SHeet FlIer1st Place Pensacola State College2nd Place gulf Coast State College 3rd Place gulf Coast State College

SoCIAl medIA1st Place Santa Fe College2nd Place Broward College3rd Place tallahassee Community College

SPeCIAltY AdVertISIng / PromotIon Item1st Place Broward College2nd Place (tIe) north Florida Community College2nd Place (tIe) gulf Coast State College2nd Place (tIe) northwest Florida State College3rd Place tallahassee Community College

Student HAndBook - orIentAtIon guIde - PrInt1st Place Pasco-Hernando Community College2nd Place tallahassee Community College3rd Place State College of Florida

VIdeo / eleCtronIC PromotIon (less than 10,000 Fte)1st Place College of Central Florida2nd Place gulf Coast State College3rd Place State College of Florida

BroCHure - tHe ArtS1st Place St. Johns river State College2nd Place Pensacola State College 3rd Place Pensacola State College

CAtAlog - PrInt1st Place gulf Coast State College2nd Place lake-Sumter State College3rd Place northwest Florida State College

dIreCt mAIl PIeCe / CAmPAIgn (less than 10,000 Fte)1st Place St. Johns river State College2nd Place St. Johns river State College 3rd Place (tIe) north Florida Community College3rd Place (tIe) South Florida State College

dIreCt mAIl PIeCe / CAmPAIgn (more than 10,000 Fte)1st Place tallahassee Community College 2nd Place (tIe) Indian river State College2nd Place (tIe) daytona State College2nd Place (tIe) tallahassee Community College 3rd Place edison State College

dISPlAY PreSentAtIon BoArd1st Place State College of Florida2nd Place daytona State College3rd Place tallahassee Community College

FoundAtIon - FundrAISIng PIeCe1st Place Santa Fe College2nd Place St. Johns river State College3rd Place tallahassee Community College

mAgAZIne (less than 10,000 Fte)1st Place gulf Coast State College2nd Place Pensacola State College3rd Place College of Central Florida

mAgAZIne (more than 10,000 Fte)1st Place Valencia College2nd Place (tIe) Santa Fe College 2nd Place (tIe) Santa Fe College 3rd Place Palm Beach State College

neWSletter - eleCtronIC1st Place Pasco-Hernando Community College2nd Place Broward College


VIDEO / ELECTRONIC PROMOTION (More Than 10,000 FTE)1st Place Santa Fe College 2nd Place Broward College3rd Place Tallahassee Community College

VIEWBOOK / RECRUITMENT PIECE (Less Than 10,000 FTE)1st Place Gulf Coast State College2nd Place Lake-Sumter State College3rd Place Florida Gateway College

VIEWBOOK / RECRUITMENT PIECE (More Than 10,000 FTE)1st Place Broward College 2nd Place Valencia College 3rd Place Valencia College

WEBSITE (Less Than 10,000 FTE)1st Place St. Johns River State College2nd Place State College of Florida3rd Place Lake-Sumter State College

WEBSITE (More Than 10,000 FTE)1st Place Daytona State College2nd Place Edison State College

EXEMPLARY PRACTICEWINNER Gulf Coast State College

BEST IN SHOW (Less Than 10,000 FTE)BEST IN SHOW Pasco-Hernando Community College

BEST IN SHOW (More Than 10,000 FTE)BEST IN SHOW Valencia College

Congratulations to all of our winners and to the participants! The Communications and Marketing Commission (CMC) is open to all AFC members and is geared specifically to those in public relations, marketing, graphic and/or web design, development and communications positions. CMC is responsible for the LeRoy Collins Distinguished Alumni Awards, a bi-annual event that celebrates the achievements of our alumni. The CMC board consists of the positions of Chair, Chair-Elect, Vice Chair, and Communications Officer. Visit our Web page on the AFC Web site to contact us and to learn more. The board of directors for the 2013-2014 year was elected during the annual business meeting held during the convention. The new board members are: Chair – James Froh, Chipola College; Chair Elect – Maggi Dartiguenave-Peck, Florida State College at Jacksonville; Vice Chair – Travis Jordan, Broward College; Communications Officer – Paula Harris, St. Johns River State College.department.

Adrienne Bryant, Member Information and Database Manager with Association of Florida Colleges, was recently recognized as Association Professional of the Year during the annual meeting of local, state and national associations headquartered in Florida’s capital city. The award was bestowed on October 16, 2013 at the TSAE Education Symposium & Expo, held annually by Tallahassee Society of Association Executives (TSAE). The Association Professional of the Year award recognizes a member of TSAE who has provided extraordinary leadership and made significant contributions in the profession of association management, as well as contributions as a volunteer in the non-profit community. Ms. Bryant is a graduate of TSAE’s Professional Association Leadership Program (PAL) and also participates in TSAE’s Associate Development

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Committee bonus sessions. She shares her technical skills and talent with fellow TSAE members by coordinating monthly Technology roundtable sessions, and was selected to be a symposium speaker on the topic of data analytics. She also served on the Education Symposium planning committee, and is a director on the TSAE Board. Adrienne was recently named a Diversity Executive Leadership Program scholar by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE). She’ll soon be sitting for her Certified Association Executive (CAE) credential, with an ultimate goal one day of becoming an internal or external consultant for associations and executives, to guide them in creating their own blueprint to success. Ms. Bryant received the award from the TSAE President before a crowd of 300 TSAE members, during the Awards Luncheon at the annual event.

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Carlos Miranda has taught multimedia studies at Tallahassee Community College for 15 years. He has been an artist for even longer. Miranda, whose work encompasses photography, painting and digital painting, was recently accepted as a member of a worldwide artist community exhibiting through the online branch of the prestigious Saachi Gallery of London. The artist said that his participation in Saachi Online is the first time all of his work has been hosted at a single location. The wide reach of Saachi Online, and the fact that visitors may order prints of works, not only originals, expands Miranda’s opportunities to reach art collectors and art lovers. In fact he has already sold his first print through the gallery. “I am excited about this new prospect,” he said.

Pensacola State College Dean Debbie Douma recently received the national Campus Impact Award for Outstanding Grants Professional at the 47th annual conference of the Council for Resource Development in Washington, DC. Douma heads the PSC Institutional Effectiveness and Grants Department and was cited for her dedication to improving access to higher education and her tireless work to empower others to succeed. In particular, Douma was recognized for her role in securing and managing an $8.5 million Health Profession Opportunity Grant to provide low-income individuals with education, training and support services needed to prepare them for employment or advancement in nursing and other health care fields. Douma’s exceptional knowledge of her community’s needs and her efforts to form community partnerships ensured the success of this grant-funded program. These partnerships provide low-income students with resources such as childcare, transportation, emergency funds, career coaching and other tools for success.

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The grant is funded through 2015 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Family Assistance-Administration for Children and Families. “This award was certainly an honor, but I would like to acknowledge that there is a dedicated team behind every grant application we submit,” Douma says. “You know, we measure our success through the number and amount of grants awarded to the college; but, I also attend the PSC commencement ceremonies, because there I can actually see the impact of our resource development efforts multiply throughout our community. Every time a graduate walks across that stage, our community becomes a little bit better place to live.” Douma joined the PSC staff in 1999 as a secretary and became head of Institutional Effectiveness and Grants in 2008. She earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of West Florida and a doctorate from the University of Florida.

Miranda teaches several courses that are part of the graphic design and computer game design programs in TCC’s Division of Technology and Professional Programs. The course that he finds connects most directly with his work as an artist is Photoshop. “I try to teach my students how to look at photo retouching and photo manipulation from an artistic point of view, not just as a software technique,” said Miranda. Miranda is also an independent filmmaker and cinematographer and served as director of the Tallahassee Film Festival’s 48 Hour Film Contest in 2010. The Saatchi Gallery is one of the most-visited art museums in London. It is an important forum for contemporary art, and has helped many young artists launch their careers. Saatchi Online allows a greater number of artists to exhibit and sell their work and attract the attention of art lovers and art collectors.Miranda’s work may be viewed at www.saatchionline.com/mirandac5540.

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out. His one hour of classroom time has become a treasured feature of the program and one that the youth always look forward to What is so inspiring about seeing Jeb in action is that while he enables the class members to have fun while learning, the experience is never about him. He appreciates the respect and love of the youth, but he is acutely aware that it is not about him but rather about them, the youth participants. Members of those first couple of classes that are today college and professional school graduates living and working in the world still speak fondly not only of Jeb but of the experience and education and growth he helped to inspire in them. Ten years of doing what you love is pretty easy, and the time does fly by quickly, but like any long term commitment, he really has given up a lot to help make the program as highly successful as it is. This award was presented at the Leadership Tallahassee Membership Conference in November.

Jeb Blackburn was honored as an intregal part of the Youth Leadership Training by Leadership Tallahassee. As a volunteer, Jeb not only helps youth receive the educational component of the program but also receive Tallahassee Community College credit. Before the first class was presented. Jeb was involved with the YLT from the beginning, before the first YLT program day. Early on the decision was made to offer college credit. To more formally provide an appropriate college credit curriculum Jeb was recruited. He was enthusiastic about the opportunity and signed on for Class 1. To provide some context for what he would be doing throughout the program year, he also volunteered to attend the opening retreat where he played a significant role. What started as a one year commitment is now in its tenth year. He has attended every retreat and every program day for the last nine years and he is on board again this year for Class 10. That is over 75 full days because he is there every day—ll day to help

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If the title of this article caught your eye, chances are technology has driven you to the brink of insanity at some point over the last

several years. I remember when technology was simple and made life better. Email, Bulletin Board Services, Prodigy, AOL, and CompuServe changed the way we communicated and networked. Of course these platforms have now given way to Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn, Twitter and the like. Previous and current

platforms have expanded our sense of community beyond four walls, city limits, state lines, and internationally. Because of this, we find ourselves searching for ways to streamline, downsize, and weed out the noise. I have always been a fan of all things related to technology including the latest and greatest gadgets, software, and pushing the envelope of what systems can do, but over the last four years I have felt overwhelmed at times by all of the options that are available. Are you as constantly amazed as I am at how others appear to seamlessly keep everything organized and be productive without tearing their hair out when they receive just one. more. email? Realizing that it is not going to get any easier, I set out to find tools, tricks, and tips that I could use to help maintain my sanity in this digital age.

1Get OrGanized!Evernote (www.evernote.com) – Create notebooks, add

notes, pictures, and record audio. I love that I can use Evernote on my desktop, laptop, tablet, and

smartphone. I have seen it integrated nicely with other products such as Live Minutes (www.liveminutes.com). You can save your ideas, things you like, things you hear and things you see. Add keywords and tags to search through notes and notebooks quickly. I use the free version which is quite robust and serves my needs well. You can upgrade to premium for $45.00 a year to add features such as passcode lock, offline notebooks, increased note size (100mb vs. 10mb), and the ability to allow colleagues to edit notes that you share. Doodle (www.doodle.com) – No more email threads and CC’ing the entire world. Create a doodle poll quickly and efficiently. Enter a range of dates and times, save the poll and email a link to your team. Everyone enters their names, checks off the dates and times they are available and voilà, you can quickly scan and see the perfect or almost perfect day and time to schedule your meeting. And it is free. Of course free comes with pesky ads, but in my opinion, completely worth the time I save figuring out an email trail. Trello (www.trello.com) – It is Pinterest for project management and organization. I love this tool for its simple and clean layout. Create boards for projects and keep up with progress by creating to do, doing, and done cards. You can make your boards private or

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can make your boards private or public and invite members to your boards using an email address. Also available across many platforms and has an upgrade option as well, but I am happy with the free product. Upgrade for $45.00 a year and have the ability to upload your own stickers, backgrounds, and larger attachments. Unrollme (https://unroll.me) – A new tool I picked up from the YAP Group on Facebook. I am now a very proud user of this little gem. Here the description from

their website: “Imagine a world

where you get deals when you want them and read newsletters when you feel like it. Envision the absence of social notifications, service updates and free vacation offers. Well, this is exactly how your inbox should be--with relevant information in

one, tidy email that contains the subscription emails you actually want to receive. With all of your extra time, you just might start to consider those free vacation offers.” - Yeah, this is awesome. Go sign up NOW while it is still free! Thank you Meeghan DeCagna for the tip and Maggie McGary for the second!

2COllabOrate!Dropbox (www.dropbox.com) – No more lost or broken

flash drives. After losing precious information for what must be the fourth time in my life, I am finally giving up the constant struggle of searching through no less than five

flash drives for a single document

or image. Yep, I did it. I finally decided to recall my login information for Dropbox. Eight months later, I am still in love. I can locate files on the fly from

my desktop, laptop, tablet, and smartphone. Yes, you need to make sure you are connected to the Internet so you can sync your files, but the ability to retrieve your documents anytime, anywhere is totally worth it. Bonus tip: Invite your organization’s visiting speakers to place their presentations directly into your Dropbox account. No more wondering if you saved the “correct” presentation. Basecamp (www.basecamp.com) – I used Basecamp a few years ago to manage our association’s AMS migration and implementation. While I was not a fan at the time, the YAP Group consistently gave Basecamp received high marks. Basecamp is a project management tool that helps you organize work projects with your team. They do have a 60-day free trial so check it out.

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Next time I have a big project, I will take a look at it again because, well, YAPStars know their stuff. Asana (www.asana.com) – Asana’s project management tool quickly became a favorite of mine. It was easy to implement, use and assign tasks. You will not need to send weekly status emails or have a lot of meetings. It is free

and has a nice array of

integrations for dashboards, time tracking, and mobile (www.asana.com/apps). Evernote, Dropbox, Google Drive, and Mailchimp are just a few of the awesome integration apps they have available. With unlimited projects and up to fifteen team members each, the free price tag makes Asana a great option. You can upgrade to a premium plan for more team members and support starting at $50.00 a month.

3 Create and Share!Jing (www.techsmith.com/jing) – Jing has changed my

life. No, seriously. Here is another FREE tool that allows me to quickly add notated screenshots to my online communications. I can show members and clients exactly what I need them to see. In my association, I have used it to record five minute or less training videos for frequently asked

questions. It has helped cut down the number of

“Can you send me my password” emails and phone calls I receive. Use it to create cool marketing messages and advocacy videos for your members. Screenr (www.screenr.com) – The first screen casting tool I used based on a recommendation from my friend Deanna Mims. Nothing to download or install, but it does require the use of Java. Therefore, if your organization is not Java friendly, Jing would be a better tool for you. However, if you just

want to test out screen casting and like to live on the edge on your personal device, it is a great starter tool. You can create and share five minute screencasts everywhere. I like it because you can record from a Mac or PC and the videos play well on iPhones. Read: No Flash required. Camtasia Studio (www.techsmith.com/camtasia) – If you are feeling extra spunky and have $299.00 burning a hole in your pocket or budget, then upgrade to Camtasia. Record your screen to capture PowerPoint slides, software demos, webpages, and more. You can edit recordings and camera video, and customize your recordings and videos with ready to use media themes. When I used it for the first time earlier this year to create a video entry for the WellQuest Challenge, I could not believe how quickly and easily I was able to figure it out and design a pretty darn good video in just under five hours.

4 PreSent!Prezi (www.prezi.com) – What is not to love? Tired

of boring and static PowerPoint presentations? Prezi allows you to “lead your audience on a visual journey” (their words, not mine). I love Prezi because it keeps the mind active for both the speaker and the audience. If you have not used it in a year or so, check it out. They have tons of great standard templates or search through thousands of actual presentations to find a design you like so you do not have to recreate the wheel (provided the user has allowed their Prezi to be copied). Prezi is another great free option

that your budget will love. Present.me (www.present.me) – If you find that Jing’s five minutes of recording time is not long enough and that Camtasia Studio is a little too robust for your needs, then Present.me is your solution. Personal plans start at free for just ten recordings a month with unlimited playback. You can embed the videos in your website and they playback on desktops, tablets, and other mobile devices. Present.me allows you to upload your slides (PowerPoint or PDF) and record a presentation with audio or video. Make a mistake? No need to start over, just trim the mistake and then continue recording. The free product also comes with limited analytics to measure loads, plays, likes, downloads, and shares. Premium personal plans are $16.00 a month and you receive 1024mb upload limit (vs. 20mb on free), seventy-five recordings a month, and video uploads. Business premium plans start at $85.00 a month. You can have up to ten users and each user gets twenty recording per month. You also get offline playback, analytics and tracking, and security encryption.

5COnneCt!Join.me (https://join.me) – Another tool that received

five thumbs up from the YAP group. The free version allows for up to ten participants, screen sharing, Internet Calling, share control, chat, and file sharing. You can view it on iPad/iPhone or Android. I’ve used this for quick one on one help sessions with my chapter leaders and members. You can upgrade to a premium plan for $149.00 per year, per user. You can contact them

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plus.google.com) – Great alternative to Skype. Free video chat with up to ten participants and the ability to share your screen. Bring in files from Google Drive or add silly effects to lighten the mood. G+ Hangout has been a great tool for my ASAE Diversity Executive Leadership cohort. It has allowed us to better

communicate with one another, especially one of our members who happens to be deaf. Not only can he see our smiling faces, but we can interact and bond with him and

his interpreter - Priceless. As you have been reading, have you thought about ways you can integrate one or more of these tools into your life or organization? Can any of them save you

time and/or money based on what you are doing or using currently? I also need to give a shout out to Beth Ziensenis (https://www.facebook.com/AskBethZ). She has written two books on the subject of free and low cost online tools, tech tips, and apps you can use to get organized and creative. And oddly enough when I went to verify her Facebook URL, I saw that her Friday Nerd Words post is about one of my favorite tools listed in this article. Check out her post, “All About Evernote.”

Adrienne Bryant is the Member Information and Database Manager with Association of Florida Colleges.

AFC CEO Michael Brawer has been elected to the Board of Directors of the prestigious Florida Association of Professional

Lobbyists (FAPL). He will also continue to serve FAPL as Education and Events Co-Chair. The Florida Association of Professional Lobbyists (FAPL) is a broad-based organization committed to establishing and maintaining high standards for professional advocates. FAPL members adhere to explicit standards of conduct in dealing with public officials, clients, and other members of the lobby corps. Its principles are centered on honesty, integrity, and respect for the political process. FAPL’s mission focuses on education and the ethical conduct which fosters a lobby corps that is both knowledgeable and professional. FAPL conducts quarterly education programs for lobbyists and an annual conference in the fall. Additionally, Mr. Brawer has agreed to serve as Governmental Affairs Roundatable Co-chair for the Tallahassee Society of Association Executives. The mission of the Tallahassee Society of Association Executives is to cultivate, enhance, and promote association leadership and professionalism through education, mentoring, and networking. Roundtable co-chairs work together to organize quarterly meetings of association leaders to discuss emergent issues in governmental relations and lobbying, as well as meet with legislative leaders and staff members.

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If yes, amount: $________ yr.

Verification of Membership – to be completed by AFC Chapter President or designate.

I confirm that _____________________________________ is an active member of the _______

_________________________________ Chapter of AFC.

Name of Chapter President/designate (print):_________________________________________

Signature of Chapter President/designate: ___________________________________________

Email: _____________________ Phone Number: __________________ Date:______________

********************************************************************************Submit to:

AFC/NOVA Scholars Program 113 East College Avenue

Tallahassee, Florida 32301

aFC/nsu scholars ProgramEligibilityAFC Scholars will be selected through an application process. An applicant must:• Be an active member in good

standing of AFC• Be currently enrolled or applying

to a Master or Doctorate program offered at the Abraham S. Fischler School of Education

• Hold at least a bachelors or master’s degree awarded by a regionally accredited institution of higher learning

• Applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA to apply for a masters program and 3.0 GPA for the doctorate program

• Be currently employed at a Florida Community or State College with at least two years experience.

• Criteria and Application Information

• To apply for the Nova Southeastern University’s Abraham S. Fischler School of Education and Association of Florida Colleges Scholars program, complete the application form and submit the following materials:

• Provide a 3-5 page (masters program) or 5-10 page (doctoral program) essay demonstrating evidence of participation and/or implementation of an innovative program or practice.

Two letters of recommendation from persons knowledgeable about the applicant’s performance and leadership abilities

The application deadline is January 31, 2014. Please submit a completed application packet postmarked no later than January 31, 2014 to:AssociationofFloridaColleges•Attn:AFC/NOVAScholarsProgram

113 East College Avenue, Tallahassee, Florida 32301


AFC Introduces a new opportunity for professional development

Certified CollegeProfessional ProgramThe Certified College Professional (CCP) Program will provide AFC member with the opportunity to earn a designation related to their work as a college professional, and expose them to content and experience they may not be able to obtain elsewhere. The CCP program provides significant value-added benefits for membership in the AFC and enhances the AFC’s role as the primary professional development provider for the Florida College System.

Application Criteria:• YouhavebeenamemberoftheAssociationofFloridaColleges(AFC)

for at least one year• Youhavebeenemployedfull-timebyaFloridaCollegeSysteminstitu-

tion for at least 3 years, and you have at least one year of experience in your current position at the college

• YouarecommittedtoupholdingtheAFCCertifiedCollegeProfessional“Standards of Conduct”

• YourcollegepresidentwillsuportyourefforttoearntheCCP

CLICK HERE to find out more about the program or to register.

“i can think of nothing more important to a college than investing in the professional development of our people. i am excited about the opportunities this program will give participants from our college to learn from colleagues at other colleges.”

—dr. Jim murdaugh, President, tallahassee Community College

http://www.myafchome.org/certified-college-prof-


January

February

AFC 2014 Calendar

March

April

May

Council of Presidents Dinner 1/9/14Council of Presidents Business Meeting 1/10/14Board of Directors Meeting 1/2914Leadership Conference 1/30/14 - 1/31/14

Trustee Legislative Conference 2/3/14 - 2/14/14Council of Presidents Dinner 2/5/14Council of Presidents Business Meeting 2/6/14

Council of Presidents Dinner 3/13/14Council of Presidents Business Meeting 3/14/14Region II Spring Conference 3/14/14Region V Spring Conference 3/28/14Learning Resources Spring Conference 3/28/14

Region IV Spring Conference 4/4/14Council of Presidents Dinner 4/10/14Council of Presidents Business Meeting 4/11/14Career and Professional Employees Spring Conference 4/11/14Region III Spring Conference 4/11/14

Student Development Spring Conference 5/14/14 - 5/16/14Joint Commission Spring Conference 5/21/14 - 5/22/14

REGION I4/17/14

Northwest FloridaState College

REGION II3/14/14

Florida Gateway College

REGION III4/11/14Daytona State

College

REGION IV4/4/14

Hillsborough Community College

REGION V3/28/14

Miami Dade College

Dates and Locations subject to change.

Save the Date: Upcoming Region Conferences

leadershipConferenCeJan. 30-31, 2014

There is a $115.00 ($64.50 for retired members) registration fee associated with this meeting.

Meeting will take place at: Four Points Sheraton Downtown Tallahasse316 West Tennessee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32301Room Rate is $119 per night. Reservations must be made before Jan. 8, 2014. Call (850) 422-0071 for reservations.

Documents

CURRENT December 2013