Employee Accomplishments 2012 - 2013

Edith Pacacha

Assistant Controller Finance Received a Graduate Certificate in Accounting from Indiana Wesleyan University in February 2013.

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Suzanne Ensmann Director of Program Effectiveness Adult Education Published May 2012 in Florida Literacy Coalition Blog, “Florida Adult and Technical Distance Education Consortium and Face-to-Face Learning.”

Presented March 2012 at LINCS Literacy Information and Communication System Conference, Don’t “Power Down” Education: Syncing Education with Technology.

Presented October 2012 to Florida Career Pathways Network with Donna Roberts, “Asynchronous Learning.”

Received Florida Career Pathways Best Practice Award for Live Virtual Lessons: ESL, GED, HS e-Learning presented by FCPN, November 2012 (including: Donna Roberts, Mary Lewis, Lara DiMartino, and Diana Lenartiene).

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Megan Lowenberg Laboratory Manager Biological Sciences Published in the Journal of Evolutionary Biology December 2012 “Asymmetric conspecific sperm precedence in relation to spawning times in the Montastraea annularis species complex (Cnidaria: Scleractinia)” co-authors: Fogarty, Lowenberg, Ojima, Knowlton, Levitan.

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Carol A. Stewart-Langnes

Graphics Arts Specialist & Photographer Institutional Advancement Received the 1st Place Award for Best College Display from the Marketing & Communication Commission of AFC in November 2012.

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Dr. Jeannie Justice

Curriculum Developer & Instructor Adult Education Received a Doctorate of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Educational Technology from the University of Florida in December of 2012. Doctoral dissertation - Identifying the barriers to using games and simulations in education: Creating a valid and reliable survey instrument.

Presented at NCPN (National Career Pathways Network) Conference, October 2012, Playing games with education: Incorporating games and simulations into curriculum.

Presented at Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) Conference, October 2012, Identifying the barriers to using games and simulations in education: Creating a reliable and valid survey instrument, A. Ritzhaupt co-presenter.

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Carole Amole

Department Chair Nursing Received the 2012 Anne R. Snyder Department Chair Excellence Award.

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Racquida Williams

Lead Baccalaureate Counselor Educational Services Received an E-Lead Certificate of Completion from Nova Southeastern University for attending & completing an E-Lead Foundations Workshop.

The E-Lead Foundation workshop provides an introduction to industry-proven group leadership skills and concepts.

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Dr. Daniel Bird

DirectorFarmworker Jobs and Education Program Presented October 2012 in Tampa, Florida at the Career & Technical Education Director Meeting with Chancellor Duckworth “Best Practices in Establishing working partnerships with local Career & Technical Education Programs.”

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Dr. Maria Seidel Professor Nursing Department Presented at Valencia College in Orlando, September 2012 at the Florida Consortium for International Education (FCIE) “Nursing and Spanish Immersion in Costa Rica” (co-presenter Veronica Tempone).

Presented at University of Central Florida in Orlando, January 2013 Higher Education Teaching and Learning (HETL) “Human Link between Language and Service.”

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Panelist - “Education: Investing in Southeast Florida” at the 2nd Seven50 Summit - Miami, Florida.

Recipient - Inaugural Peter Hegener St. Lucie County Leadership Award presented by the Economic Development Council.

Panelist - “Post-Secondary Pathways to STEM: 2 Year Institutions Session” - U.S. News and World Report 2012 STEM Solutions Leadership Summit in Dallas, Texas.

Edwin R. Massey, Ph.D. President

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Participated - White House Forum: U.S. Department of Commerce American Economic Competitiveness on University Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

Presented - National Association of Community College Entrepreneurs and the U.S. Department of Commerce - The Innovative and Entrepreneurial University: Higher Education Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

Presented - National Science Foundation Panel - "A President's Perspective: NSF Support for Community Colleges: Opportunities, Benefits and Challenges" - American Association of Community Colleges Convention.

Edwin R. Massey, Ph.D. President

Dr. Pat Profeta Dean Learning Resources Serves on the NCES Academic Library Survey Advisory Committee.

Serves as a mentor for the Sunshine State Library Leadership Institute.

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Brady Talley Career Pathways Student Coordinator Adult Education Earned a Master of Science Degree in College Student Affairs from Nova Southeastern University in June 2012.

Published October 2012 "From the Cage To the Stage" The Boys Initiative.org article and African-American Males Leadership Institute article (co-authors: Dr. Danny Hoey Reginald T. Floyd) Center for Community College Student Engagement.

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Mary S. Pelletier, RDH, MEd Assistant Professor Dental Hygiene Received certification to Administer Local Anesthesia.

Presented at the 63rd AFC Annual Convention, November 2012, AFC Healthcare Education Commission Exemplary Practice: “Improving Access to Dental Health Care through Service Learning.”

Received the AFC Healthcare Education Commission Exemplary Practice Award.

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David Moberg Department Chair Performing and Visual Arts Serves as Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival National Playwriting Program Chairman for Region 4 (Southeastern United States). Presented at Region 4 Festival in Albany, GA and Region 6 in Shreveport, LA.

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Julie Ann Clark Business Technology Instructional Support Specialist Named a member of Sigma Beta Delta based on GPA and completion rate at Indian River State College.

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Mary Sirmons Assistant Professor Nursing Visiting Professor at Grand Bassa Community College in Buchanan, Liberia, West Africa. Taught two courses; Medical Surgical I and Gerontology from Jan. 3-29, 2013 and was recognized by the Vice President of Academic Affairs and the Dean of Health Sciences of Grand Bassa County Community College.

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Kathy Gelety RN, CNOR, CST

Program Director Surgical Technology Recognized in publication as Reviewer page xxxiii, “Surgical Technology for the Surgical Technologists, A Positive Care Approach” (4th. ed), copyright 2014, Association of Surgical Technologists, Delmar Cengage Learning.

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William H. Burklo

Department Chair Applied Technologies Received a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Organizational Management from Indian River State College.

Earned Manufacturing Skill Standards Certification.

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Dr. Scott C. Fynboe Assistant Professor English, Communications and Modern Languages Published “What Binghamton Puts on Their Postcards," "Death Comes to Town" and "April 3, 8PM CT" in Specs Magazine, Vol. 5.

Interview: "Guns, Poems and Steel: An Interview with Scott Fynboe" in Specs Magazine, Vol. 5.

Scholarly Article: “I Guess this is My Own War:" The Rise and Fall of Alice Johnson as Champion in A Nightmare on Elm St. 4 and 5" on delirious hem (blog), Feb. 16, 2013.

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Dr. Bruce Fraser

DeanCommunications and Social Sciences Nominated by Indian River State College to attend The Academy for Leadership and Development; A premier leadership training program for educators in academics.

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Ian Neuhard

Associate Dean of Baccalaureate Programs Baccalaureate Programs Published “The Evolution of Workforce Baccalaureate Degrees in Florida” (co-authored with Judith Bilsky and Dr. Mary G. Locke) in New Directions for Community Colleges vol. 2012 issue 158 Summer 2012., p. 35-46.

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Lesley Hayle

Admissions & Records Assistant Admissions/Records Inducted into the National Golden Key Honour Society through Nova Southern University for Academic Achievement.

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Dan Hood Librarian Learning Resources Elected 2012 Chair of Association of Florida Colleges' Learning Resources Commission and planned the spring conference and fall convention.

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DeVonica E. Vaught Instructor and Program Director Health Information Technology Received a Master of Science Degree in Health Informatics from Dakota State University.

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Mark Bock Capital Budgeting Analyst Auxiliary Services, Facilities Planning, and Risk Management Graduated May of 2012 with a Master of Business Administration Degree from Amberton University.

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Joseph M. Lemieux

Student Success Services Assistant Student Success Services Graduated April 2012 from Florida Atlantic University with Bachelor of Business Administration Degree.

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Dr. E. Allen Bottorff, II

Assistant Dean Auxiliary Services, Facilities Planning, and Risk Management

Graduated February 2013 from Amberton University with a Master of Business Administration Degree.

Inducted into the Order of the Engineer, Link 201 (University of Central Florida) in May of 2012.

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Steffany R. Lemieux

Technical Assistant Human Resources Graduated August 2012 from Indian River State College with a Bachelor of Health Care Management Degree.

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S. Arlene Green

Assistant Professor School of Business Awarded the 2012 Dan K. Richardson Endowed Teaching Chair in Business and Entrepreneurship.

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Cynthia Brennan-Jones English Curriculum Developer and Learning FacilitatorAdult Education Department Received Clinical Educator Training at Indian River State College.

Presented “Teaching Common Core Standards Using a Transportation-themed Problem-based Learning Approach.” Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) Idea Lab at CareerTech Vision 2012, Atlanta, GA.

Presented “Integrating Career Pathways Activities Into Existing Curricula.” NCPN 2012 Productive Partnerships + Individual Achievement = Global Competitiveness, Richmond, VA.

Presented “Teaching Common Core Language Arts Standards Using Transportation Career Activities.” NCPN 2012 Productive Partnerships + Individual Achievement = Global Competitiveness, Richmond, VA.

Presented “Teaching Common Core Language Arts Standards Using Transportation Career Activities.” Southern Regional Education Board (SREB) 26th Annual High Schools That Work (HSTW) Staff Development Conference, New Orleans, LA.

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Rhea Cemer Program Director

Ken Pruitt Campus Served as the Chair of the Administration Commission of the Association of Florida Colleges as the State level.

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Dr. Steven B. Hammer Assistant Professor

Biology Published “Impact of wheel running on chronic ethanol intake in aged Syrian hamsters.” Allison J. Brager, Steven B. Hammer, Department of Neurobiology, Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA 30310, United States. Electronic address: Physiology & Behavior (impact factor: 2.87). 09/2012; 107(3):418-423.

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Dr. Tom D’Elia Assistant Professor

Biology Published “Microbial Analyses of Ancient Ice Core Sections from Greenland and Antarctica.” Biology. 2013; 2(1):206-232. Knowlton C., Veerapaneni R., D'Elia T., Rogers SO.

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Dr. Patti Corey-Souza Associate Professor Health and Wellness Published “One Trademark Sign of Arthritis” in the Tribune, April 2012.

Received the St. Lucie County Health Department Volunteer Award.

Elected April 2012 onto the St. Lucie County Health Start Coalition Board of Directors.

Serves on the Advisory Board for 211 of the Treasure Coast.

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Eileen Storck Director of Enrollment Management Enrollment Management Presented at Florida Association of Institutional Researchers (FAIR) January 1, 2013 – February 1, 2013 "Focused on the Finish" Co-Presenters: Kathy Scheuch and Shanna Autry, Florida College System Staff; Florida College System; and Buckley James, Associate Vice President for Enrollment, Daytona State College. Provided overview of successful completion initiatives (IRSC - Project Win-Win). Presented at AFC Annual Convention October 30, 2012 - November 2, 2012 "Florida's Most Wanted - Graduates" Co-Presenters: Scott J. Parke, Ph.D., Vice Chancellor for Research & Analytics Florida College System; and Buckley James, Associate Vice President for Enrollment, Daytona State College. Provided overview of successful completion initiatives (IRSC - Project Win-Win).

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Linda Jaskela Career Specialist Clark Advanced Learning Center Presented at the Florida Career Pathways Network Conference in Jupiter, Florida, November 2012 with intern and Clark student, Marijose Alvarado and was awarded the 2012 Florida Career Pathways Best Practice Award for “Career Collaborations at Clark Advanced Learning Center.”

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Janine Merriman Advisor Specialist Dixon-Hendry Campus Graduated February 2012 with a Master of Public Administration Degree from Nova Southeastern University.

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Associate Professor Nursing Graduated December 2012 with a PhD in Nursing from Barry University in Miami, Florida.

Presented February 2012 “Digital Storytelling: Capturing the Heart of Nursing”- A Podium presentation for Lambda Chi Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International Research Symposium.

Presented May 2012 “Digital Storytelling: Capturing the Heart of Nursing” - Podium presentation for AFC.

Kim Milner

Associate Professor Learning Assistance Awarded the 2012 Douglas Stephens Endowed Teaching Chair in Technology. Recipient of the 2013 NISOD Excellence Award.

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June Rall

Director of Institute for Professional Development in Adult Education Adult Education Graduated with a Master's Degree in Career and Technical Education from Florida State University summer, 2012.

Presented at the Professional Development for Adult Educators in the State of Florida - ACE of Florida Conference.

National Career Pathways Network, Florida Career National Network, Sanibel Symposium (co-presenters: Luci Mello, Dr. Debra Hargrove, Libby Livings Eassa and Dr. Anthony Iacono).

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John K. Southall, Ph.D.

Professor Coordinator of Music Education and Director of Bands Fine Arts Department Presented at the Florida Music Educators Association Professional Development Conference January 9-12, 2013.

Voted President-Elect, Florida Music Educators' Association.

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Denise D. Smith

Director TRiO Upward Bound Program Indian River County Division of Minority Affairs Graduated May 2012 with a Master of Arts Degree in Counseling from Webster University.

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Ginger Shoun

Cash Accountant IIIFinance Presented "Saving Money Through Couponing" at the State AFC Joint Commissions Conference, as the State AFC Career and Professional Employees Commission Secretary, in Tallahassee on May 2012.

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Dr. Patricia Gagliano

Associate Professor Nursing Graduated December 2012 with a PhD in Nursing from Barry University in Miami, Florida.

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Meredith B. Coughlin

CounselorKen Pruitt Campus Presented at the annual meeting of the American Educational Research Association in Vancouver, British Columbia April 2012 “Balancing personal, professional, and academic commitments: Challenges experienced by online doctoral students.”

Received certification in the Dunn and Dunn Instructional Strategies through The International Learning Styles Network (ILSN).

Presented “Connecting Advisors and Students through Facebook” at the annual meeting of the Student Development Commission of AFC, May 2012.

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Jeraldine Ewing Technical Assistant Farmworker Jobs and Education Program Graduated December 2012 with a Master of Organizational Learning and Leadership Degree from Barry University.

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Dr. Gary Shaver

Department Chair and Program Director Radiologic Sciences Facilitated an eight-hour workshop on leadership styles at the Leadership Academy for Educators. Sponsored by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT).

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April Willis Academic Coordinator Minority Affairs Graduated with a Master of Science Degree in Education with a specialization in Leadership for Higher Education from Capella University.

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Bryan Beaty

Director of National Preparedness Institute Public Service Education Recognized with the 2012 Doris Fleischman Unsung Hero Award by the Florida Public Relations Association; June 2012. Presented at the Florida Domestic Security Oversight Council meeting, October 2012. PRND Florida: A Status Report and Evaluation of the 2009 Implementation Strategy.

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Dr. Ana Ozuna

Assistant Professor of Spanish English, Communications and Modern LanguagesPresented “Subversion, Rebellion, and the Literary Figure of Makandal in El reino de este mundo” November 2012at the 27th Annual Interdisciplinary Conference in the Humanities Systems of Control/Modes of Resistance at the Campus Center, University of West Georgia in Carrollton, Georgia.

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Dr. Bodi Anderson Assistant Professor Education

Published in the Journal of Educational Computing Research, “Community colleges in the information age: Gains associated with students’ use of computer technology.” Presented “Distance learning in Japan: Cultural factors and collaborative interaction. Association for Educational Communication and Technology (AECT) International Conference October 30-November 3, 2012 in Louisville, Kentucky. Presented “Examining MMORPGs and Learning: Research Trends and implications” at the Association for Educational Communication and Technology (AECT) International Conference October 30-November 3, 2012 in Louisville, Kentucky. Presented “Distance Education in Japan and Asia: Cultural factors and social-constructivist learning models” at the American Educational Research Association (AECT) International Conference April 27-May 1, 2013 in San Francisco, California.

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Lisa Schuyler

Financial Analyst Finance Graduated with a Master of Business Administration Degree from Amberton University.

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Jacquelene N. Burke Coordinator Career and Transition Services Graduated with a Master of Business Administration Degree from Nova Southeastern University.

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Sharon Diane Burklo Desktop Support Technician Institutional Technology Graduated August 2012 with a Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Organizational Management from Indian River State College.

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Christina Hart, Ph.D. Vice President Institutional Effectiveness Awarded the Exemplar Award by the North American Council for Staff, Program and Organizational Development (NCSPOD) for demonstrating, achieving, and promoting professional development on the highest level.

Chair of the AFC Planning and Development Committee

Board of Governors - Hibiscus Children’s Center

Executive Committee & Board Member of the ILSN

Delivered several local and state presentations.

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Marvin Hobson Assistant Professor Learning Assistance Awarded the 2012 Bank Atlantic Endowed Teaching Chair for the Zora Neale Hurston Center for Writing Across the Curriculum.

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Leslie A. Sterrett Assistant Professor Mathematics Certified as a Quality Matters Reviewer.

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Dr. April VanCamp Professor English, Communications and Modern Languages Recognized as the 2012 Distinguished Colleague of the Year by the Florida College English Association.

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Congratulations! Faculty of the Month

March 2012 – Randall W. Pollmeier April 2012 – Dr. Christopher S. McChesney

September 2012 – Dr. Paul Forage October 2012 – Dr. William Tyler

November 2012 – Eva Allen December 2012 – Dr. Roberta Cook

January 2013 – Theresa Errante-Parrino February 2013 – Lori Fry

Congratulations! Staff Employees of the Month

March 2012 – Jodi Anderson April 2012 – Donna Ingram

May 2012 – Jan Melichar June 2012 – Simone Griffith

July 2012 – Pat Ivey August 2012 – Karen Scotto

September 2012 – Josh Padgett October 2012 – Terry Miller

November 2012 – Karen Chapdelaine December 2012 – Jason Litton

January 2013 – Maurice McMillon February 2013 – Cindy Bruin