Editor-in-Chief: Bertha Cabrera
AFC MDC West Membership Campaign
- Miami Dade College West Campus has an Ongoing recruiting campaign of new adjuncts in Academic Affairs by placing an invitation letter and a membership application in each mailbox for their consideration.
- MDC West Campus has 17 members as of 5/2/2018. If each active member (only half of the members) brings one new member we can attain the goal of 8 more members per campus.
- We are willing to pay for memberships with funds in the AFC West account to part-timers interested in joining AFC.
- MDC West will keep working on AFC renewals, recruiting new employees, and maintaining retirees.
- In addition, a collaboration between AFC in partnership with SSC and Students Life is in progress.
- Just watch AFC Posters and AFC Digital displays year round on campus regarding AFC Membership benefits.
- Remember that we have a networking hour every other month the fourth Friday of the month where we are recruiting new members while having fun at the same time.
The Association of Florida Colleges
The AFC is the professional association for employees at the 28 Florida College System institutions. It serves as the advocacy organization on substantive issues of importance to college personnel. Issues such as funding, retirement, continuing contracts, and developmental education are legislative priorities advocated by the AFC Legislative Committee and the AFC contract lobbyists. The AFC provides opportunities to network with those who have similar interests or job responsibilities statewide. It is the place where professionals can turn for professional development, to establish a new network, and find answers to tough questions related to higher education in the State of Florida. Think of being given the opportunity to not only read and talk about the legislative process, but having the chance to actually impact the results. Consider getting involved in a group that offers you unlimited ways to be a leader, to develop a new skill set and to be recognized by your peers for your efforts. AFC is our VOICE in the legislative sessions in Tallahassee!
AFC Member Benefits of Membership in the Association of Florida Colleges include access and discounts to Health Insurance, Rental Car Discounts, Tuition Discounts, and discount fees at TicketsAtWork.com nationwide. -It Pays to Belong!
Publications Spotlight: VISIONS http://www.myafchome.org/visions Annual Reports, and CURRENT - The AFC eNewsletter.
AFC Member Benefits of Membership in the Association of Florida Colleges include access and discounts to Health Insurance, Rental Car Discounts, Tuition Discounts, and discount fees at TicketsAtWork.com nationwide. -It Pays to Belong!
Publications Spotlight: VISIONS http://www.myafchome.org/visions Annual Reports, and CURRENT - The AFC eNewsletter.
Announcements:
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Call for Proposals
The AFC Student Development Commission (SDC) invites the submission of engaging and content rich program proposals or panel discussions for our 2019 conference to be held May 14-16, 2019 at the College of Central Florida in Ocala, FL. The conference planning committee is seeking submissions from a diverse range of areas. Each session will last 45 minutes (including Q & A) and should focus on sharing best practices and innovative methodologies with other Student Affairs/Services practitioners, faculty and staff from around the state. Your abstract should not exceed 60 words and be suitable for publication in the program book. Presenting at the Student Development Conference provides an opportunity to build your professional network and learn, reflect and engage with colleagues.
All presenters must be registered/paid participants in the conference.
All conference presentation will take place on Wednesday, May 15, 2019.
Proposals require the following information:
Program Title:
Abstract:
Intended learning outcomes (please limit to 4):
Audio/Visual Needs (projector, screen, etc)
Presenter(s) Contact Information:
Institution Name(s):
Program Proposal Deadline:
Submit proposal to Chalah Harris [email protected] by April 11, 2019.
Notifications:
After the proposal review process is complete, e-mail notifications will be sent to those who submitted accepted proposals no later than May 3, 2019.
Below is the link to information about the AFC Hurricane Relief Fund for AFC members at Gulf Coast State College and Chipola College who have been adversely impacted by Hurricane Michael.
Information regarding how to apply for funds as well as how to donate to the fund are contained therein.
We are making up to $10,000 available from the AFC Foundation and the AFC. Donations in any size are appreciated.
I encourage you to please share this email with your colleagues and other community members who may wish to help support this effort.
https://www.myafchome.org/afc-member-hurricane-relief
Best regards, Michael P. Brawer, MS.Ed., DPL - Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, Association of Florida Colleges
[email protected]
www.myafchome.org
Submit an Exemplary Practice!
Deadline: October 26 To Apply: http://www.afcsdc.org/exemplary-practice.html |
“As my campaign theme says, #TogetherTransforming!”
In the meantime, BE SURE TO VOTE at https://www.myafchome.org/2019-statewide-officer-elections.
In the meantime, BE SURE TO VOTE at https://www.myafchome.org/2019-statewide-officer-elections.
2018 Professor of the Year Call for Nominations
Deadline: Friday, March 2nd 2018
If you know of an outstanding professor, please email the attached nomination form, nomination letter, and teaching documents to the Faculty Commission Vice Chair, Dr. Cynthia M. Moody, no later than March 2nd 2018. Nominations can be made by any AFC member. Please email the files as PDF or Word documents: [email protected]
Deadline: Friday, March 2nd 2018
If you know of an outstanding professor, please email the attached nomination form, nomination letter, and teaching documents to the Faculty Commission Vice Chair, Dr. Cynthia M. Moody, no later than March 2nd 2018. Nominations can be made by any AFC member. Please email the files as PDF or Word documents: [email protected]
afc_2018_poy_nomination_announcement__2_.docx | |
File Size: | 45 kb |
File Type: | docx |
2018 AFC Tallahassee New COMMITTEE CHAIRS
Membership Development - Nomination: Wanda Curtiss
MDC West PH: 305-237-8969 Email: w[email protected]
2018 Intl Conference on College Teaching & Learning
April 4, 6
Caribe Royale
Orlando
2018 Region V Meeting
May 10, 2018
Indian River
3209 Virginia Ave,
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
2018 69th Annual Conference
November 7,8,9
Wyndham
Orlando
2017 Annual Meeting and Conference Award Winners
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Congratulations to Dr. Sophia Cummings as the Unsung Hero for Miami Dade College 2017!
Region V
Unsung Hero Awards - Miami Dade College: Dr. Sophia Cummings
Gold Chapter: Miami Dade College
THE AFC 2017 ANNUAL MEETING AND CONFERENCE:
November 1-3, 2017 | INNISBROOK, PALM HARBOR, FL
EMPOWERING LEADERS... AND TRANSFORMING LIVES...Annual Conference Call for Proposals at https://afc.memberclicks.net/myafcannualconference (deadline May 31, 2017)
Chapter of the Year nominations due on September 1, 2017.
Go to the Chapter of the Year page for more information.
To: CPEC Members
It's that time of the year! Our Commission Awards members are ready for submittals. Below is the listing of awards.
For eligibility requirements and submission forms, please visit our CPEC web site at: http://www.myafchome.org/careerandprofessionalemployeescommission.
- Exemplary Practice Award, Book Scholarship Award, Unsung Hero Award, Essay Writing Award, Career and Professional Employee of the Year Award.- Submissions are due by October 6th!
Greetings College Marketing and Public Relations Professionals:
Subject: Call for Entries - CMC Awards of Excellence 2017-Entries must be received by Sept. 18!
Click on the links for more information:
Dear AFC Members:
Click here to find the nomination form for the AFC Administration Exemplary Practice Award for 2017. Due July 31, 2017 no extensions.
Please nominate your colleagues for this prestigious award, and forward your nominations through your AFC Campus VP.
It’s that time of year - Leroy Collins Distinguished Alumni Awards!
Hello Communications and Marketing Commission!
Attached, please find the 2017 LeRoy Collins Awards Call for Entries!
Please distribute this to individuals in your College who may be involved with the nomination process (i.e. Alumni Associations, Foundations, College President/Administration, etc.). We will honor alumni in four different categories: Lifetime Achievement, Rising Star, Against the Odds and Hometown Hero. Winners will be recognized at the 2017 AFC Annual Conference in November during the Presidential Gala Dinner taking place at Innisbrook, Palm Harbor, Florida. Deadline for submissions is Monday, July 10, 2017. You can also find the packet on the AFC Communications and Marketing web site. Thank you for your participation and we look forward to receiving your submission for these highly-anticipated awards!
Executive Board Meetings:
Wednesday, July 26, 2017 @ 12pm at West Campus Room 1218-1 open to all AFC Members as guests.
Mandatory for VPs & President of AFC. Important information would be discussed according to the meeting's Agenda.
Friday, March 10th @ 1:30pm at West Campus open to all AFC Members as guests.
Mandatory for VPs and President of AFC.
Important information would be discussed according to the meeting's Agenda.
Region V and Administration Commission Joint Spring Conference 2017-Wednesday, May 17, 2017 and Thursday, May 18, 2017
Contact: Sandra Barrett, [email protected]
Florida Keys Community College: 5901 College Rd, Key West FL, 33040
Faculty Commission Call for Nominations
The Faculty Commission invites you to nominate an outstanding professor from your college for the 2017 AFC Professor of the Year Exemplary Practice awards.
The Faculty Commission is partnering with the Student Development and Technology Commissions at PHSC on May 16 -18, 2017.
https://afc.memberclicks.net/assets/Commissions/Faculty/Documents/2017POYNominationAnnouncement.pdf
Nominees must be: • Teaching faculty at an AFC member institution at the time of submission • AFC Member in good standing • Able to attend the Faculty Commission Spring Conference: May 16-18th 2017 at Pasco-Hernando State College.) • Able to attend annual AFC Fall Conference: November 1-3rd 2017 at Innisbrook in Palm Harbor, FL. The following documentation materials must be provided: • A completed nomination form (see below) • A letter from the nominator explaining the reasons for the nomination (800 words maximum) • Nominee’s Curriculum Vitae or Résumé • A statement of “Teaching Philosophy,” written by the nominee (1500 words maximum) • An overview of the presentation that, if selected, will be given during Spring Conference. This should include a clear statement of the student learning outcomes intended by the presentation. • Additional recommendations from students, colleagues, and/or administrators who support the nomination (5 maximum).
Membership Development - Nomination: Wanda Curtiss
MDC West PH: 305-237-8969 Email: w[email protected]
2018 Intl Conference on College Teaching & Learning
April 4, 6
Caribe Royale
Orlando
2018 Region V Meeting
May 10, 2018
Indian River
3209 Virginia Ave,
Fort Pierce, FL 34981
2018 69th Annual Conference
November 7,8,9
Wyndham
Orlando
2017 Annual Meeting and Conference Award Winners
MAGAZINE (850) 222 -3222 | myafchome.org Contents 14 of 36
Congratulations to Dr. Sophia Cummings as the Unsung Hero for Miami Dade College 2017!
Region V
Unsung Hero Awards - Miami Dade College: Dr. Sophia Cummings
Gold Chapter: Miami Dade College
THE AFC 2017 ANNUAL MEETING AND CONFERENCE:
November 1-3, 2017 | INNISBROOK, PALM HARBOR, FL
EMPOWERING LEADERS... AND TRANSFORMING LIVES...Annual Conference Call for Proposals at https://afc.memberclicks.net/myafcannualconference (deadline May 31, 2017)
Chapter of the Year nominations due on September 1, 2017.
Go to the Chapter of the Year page for more information.
To: CPEC Members
It's that time of the year! Our Commission Awards members are ready for submittals. Below is the listing of awards.
For eligibility requirements and submission forms, please visit our CPEC web site at: http://www.myafchome.org/careerandprofessionalemployeescommission.
- Exemplary Practice Award, Book Scholarship Award, Unsung Hero Award, Essay Writing Award, Career and Professional Employee of the Year Award.- Submissions are due by October 6th!
Greetings College Marketing and Public Relations Professionals:
Subject: Call for Entries - CMC Awards of Excellence 2017-Entries must be received by Sept. 18!
Click on the links for more information:
- General Entry and Awards Guidelines
- Submission Guidelines
- Award Categories
- Electronic Entry Form
- Electronic Entry Form - Exemplary Practice/Overall Campaign
Dear AFC Members:
Click here to find the nomination form for the AFC Administration Exemplary Practice Award for 2017. Due July 31, 2017 no extensions.
Please nominate your colleagues for this prestigious award, and forward your nominations through your AFC Campus VP.
It’s that time of year - Leroy Collins Distinguished Alumni Awards!
Hello Communications and Marketing Commission!
Attached, please find the 2017 LeRoy Collins Awards Call for Entries!
Please distribute this to individuals in your College who may be involved with the nomination process (i.e. Alumni Associations, Foundations, College President/Administration, etc.). We will honor alumni in four different categories: Lifetime Achievement, Rising Star, Against the Odds and Hometown Hero. Winners will be recognized at the 2017 AFC Annual Conference in November during the Presidential Gala Dinner taking place at Innisbrook, Palm Harbor, Florida. Deadline for submissions is Monday, July 10, 2017. You can also find the packet on the AFC Communications and Marketing web site. Thank you for your participation and we look forward to receiving your submission for these highly-anticipated awards!
Executive Board Meetings:
Wednesday, July 26, 2017 @ 12pm at West Campus Room 1218-1 open to all AFC Members as guests.
Mandatory for VPs & President of AFC. Important information would be discussed according to the meeting's Agenda.
Friday, March 10th @ 1:30pm at West Campus open to all AFC Members as guests.
Mandatory for VPs and President of AFC.
Important information would be discussed according to the meeting's Agenda.
Region V and Administration Commission Joint Spring Conference 2017-Wednesday, May 17, 2017 and Thursday, May 18, 2017
Contact: Sandra Barrett, [email protected]
Florida Keys Community College: 5901 College Rd, Key West FL, 33040
Faculty Commission Call for Nominations
The Faculty Commission invites you to nominate an outstanding professor from your college for the 2017 AFC Professor of the Year Exemplary Practice awards.
The Faculty Commission is partnering with the Student Development and Technology Commissions at PHSC on May 16 -18, 2017.
https://afc.memberclicks.net/assets/Commissions/Faculty/Documents/2017POYNominationAnnouncement.pdf
Nominees must be: • Teaching faculty at an AFC member institution at the time of submission • AFC Member in good standing • Able to attend the Faculty Commission Spring Conference: May 16-18th 2017 at Pasco-Hernando State College.) • Able to attend annual AFC Fall Conference: November 1-3rd 2017 at Innisbrook in Palm Harbor, FL. The following documentation materials must be provided: • A completed nomination form (see below) • A letter from the nominator explaining the reasons for the nomination (800 words maximum) • Nominee’s Curriculum Vitae or Résumé • A statement of “Teaching Philosophy,” written by the nominee (1500 words maximum) • An overview of the presentation that, if selected, will be given during Spring Conference. This should include a clear statement of the student learning outcomes intended by the presentation. • Additional recommendations from students, colleagues, and/or administrators who support the nomination (5 maximum).