was an exciting year in Academics for all City College campuses. The College welcomed many new students who have joined us to pursue their education. We are thrilled with all of our new and current students!City College now boasts well over 1700 enrolled students. All of you should be proud of the decisions that you have made to change your lives!

Here are some of the exciting changes that have already occurred and those that are on the horizon:

2009

Moving and Shaking The Gainesville and Miami campuses will occupy new space in 2010. The Miami campus will move from 15,508 square feet to 24,228 square feet of space; increasing from 14 to 16 classrooms. Our Gainesville campus will move from 10,500 square feet to 21,242 square feet of space; increasing from 11 to 18 classrooms. These moves will allow both these campuses to not only accommodate more students but also embrace new majors. But, we aren’t stopping at just having new, shiny campuses; we are also addingnew programs and curriculums. The Miami campus will be recruiting for their Nursing program slated to start in Summer 2010 and Gainesville will be happily recruiting EMS students for Spring/Summer start.

Equipment Galore The EMS program will also be enhanced by the addition of Ambulance Simulator and new Sim Man simulator mannequins. The new additions will allow our students to simulate real life emergencies and get even more hands-on experience.

Academic Affairs is Charging Forward in 2010 With Many New Initiatives and Plans

New Programs 2010 will also mark the emergence of both new and revised curriculums. Among our new program offerings will be Criminal Justice, an on-line PI diploma program along with other exciting medical programs still to be unveiled in 2010. Make sure to stay tuned as we roll out each new program in the upcoming year.

The Academic Council The Academic Council has been revived and will be breathing new life into Academic Affairs. The new charter was ratified in November 2009; and, already there is a zip of excitement as the Council has already begun the hard work of examining and reviewing academic policies for needed changes, improvements and enhancements. The Council will serve as

s Let’s welcome 2010 with gusto! I look forward to sharing with each and every one of you as you enjoy all the new changes the New Year will bring.

_ Suzanne Morrison-Williams, VP of Academic Affairs

the advisory body for Academic Affairs to review policy with regards to new and current curriculums, textbooks and all matters that affect Academic policy and curriculum for students. The council is comprised of the Directors of Education and one faculty member from each campus. If students have ideas which they would like to get to the Council, they should contact their Department Chair or Directors of Education.

Special Academic Awards Dr. Jerilyn Rogers received the Educator of the Year Award for her outstanding years of service as the Director of Education at the Gainesville Campus. Ms Angel Miraglia, Chair of Business in Fort Lauderdale, received the Exceptional Service of the Year Award for her service and dedication to City College, its faculty, staff and students. If you see Dr. Rogers or Ms Miraglia give them a high five for a job well done!

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s broadcasting students, we have grown accustomed to a lot of excitement in this department. At the end of each term, we wait with ‘bated breath’ to know the winners of the coveted Broadcasting awards.A

Broadcasting Students Get Special Recognition

The awards are distributed during the second week of each term when the students (day and evening) have their quarterly meetings with the Department Chair. Six awards are up for grabs. The pinnacle prize is the Best Character award. Last term’s winners were Weekenson Louima (day) and Ruben Lanier (evening). Other prestigious awards were also presented. Latasha Joseph won for Best Radio Presenter; Cameron Grissett- Best Radio Producer, Jameelah Faruk- Best Television Presenter, Luis Garcia- Best Television Producer and Zachory Johnson- Most Innovative Concept. During Student Appreciation week, Jasmina Greene (day) and Rodrigo Estrada (night) were revealed as the top students, winning the Student of the Quarter Awards which are for overall outstanding performance. We understand there are plans to introduce another broadcasting award next term. Currently as students we are engaged in rigorous fundraising for one of our usual broadcasting club field trips outside of South Florida. We had another

terrific car wash on November 14th. Thisyear’s destination has not yet been disclosed,

but anticipation is high to know where we’re headed. The competition is fierce, as the Department Chair has indicated that only 20 students will be chosen based on GPA performance for the fall term. There are 86 students in the broadcasting program. That’s a tall order! Last April fifteen students were selected to attend the National Asso-ciation of Broadcasters Convention in Las Vegas and ten travelled to Tampa in August to visit media houses. It’s so much fun. Where else does school work seem so enjoyable? It’s a satisfying experience to be a part of the Broadcasting Program at City College. It’s a bitter-sweet feeling for those of us who are graduating soon. We have to move on, but we don’t want to leave. We’ll miss it!

City College Ft. LauderdaleHosts Book Fair

The holiday season seemed to have come early for FTL faculty as they wandered among stacks of newly-printed textbooks, workbooks, manuals and software – all delivered for them. City College FTL conducted their first Academic Book Fair on Friday, November 6, compliments of Pearson Publishing. The publisher shipped over forty cases of books to the campus for review. FTL instructors and staff chose freely those books for consideration as primary and supplemental texts for courses beginning with the Spring 2010 term. Among the titles were new editions for anatomy and physiology, nursing and medical assisting manuals, first responder study guides, entry-level legal assisting primers, and a very wide assortment for all business disciplines. “This is our way of engaging the instructor who stands in the classroom teaching the course,”said Meredith Chandler, area representative of Pearson Publishing. “It is their opinion that counts most on which book meets the needs of both the course and the students.” Ms. Chandler worked with instructors to select the most appropriate titles. In some cases, she was able to locate and order additional texts that met specific needs for City College students. FTL DOE Thomas Carpenter made it clear that enabling instructors to deliver the best quality education in the classroom is key component of the City College Academic plan. “We want to remove every possible obstacle to learning,” Mr. Carpenter shared with the assembly. “Combine the best instructors with the best resources and place them with students eager to learn to create the best educational environment possible.” The Book Fair concluded with Pearson Publishing contributing over one hundred new books to the FTL City College library.

Broadcasting Chair, Alvan Lewis presents awards to (left to right): Luis Garcia – Best Television Producer ; Ruben Lanier – Excellent Character; and Jamillah Faruk – Best Television Presenter

s Where else does school workseem so enjoyable? It’s a satisfying experience to

be a part of theBroadcasting Program.

City College is once again giving back. Each year the staff chooses a charity to donate to for the Holiday. The month of November City College is contributing to The Broward Outreach Center. This organization provides food, shelter, clothing and job training for the homeless of Broward County. We have had wonderful “Jean Fridays” (pay $5.00 for the opportunity to wear jeans to work). The staff has opened their hearts and donated over and over again to give hope to others less fortunate. With the Holidays quickly approaching we are reminded that sharing our blessings with those in need is very important and City College will continue to open their hearts.

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succeed in their future. Our future graduates were very excited to find out how crucial it is for them to use their critical thinking skills! They were so happy to have been given this opportunity to ask questions, observe and touch instruments that they to will be using in the future. This day has encouraged the students to continue to persevere through school. Thanks Miami-Dade Fire Rescue!

n campus Miami-Dade Fire Rescue were delighted to spend the day with our future fire fighters! The captain and three other firefighters/paramedics gave demonstrations of the truck and the materials used daily to complete their task and save lives. The students were able to ask questions about the multiple instruments used on calls. The students were given valuable information that will help them

OEMS/EMT Day Inspires and Informs

Tis The Season for Giving

Broward Outreach Center was the beneficiary of Fort Lauderdale Campus’ November “$5 Jean Friday”

Community Outreach

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City College Theme Haiku is a Japanese form of intense poetry that carefully crafts a powerful message into a few rigidly structured lines. City College’s English Department recently developed their own haiku statement. The Spotlight is proud to feature that haiku in its first public appearance:

s City College standsat the corner of two roadspick a direction

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The University of Wisconsin recently honored a City College adjunct instructor with a distinction reserved for only a few educators. Dr. Louisa Rogers is one of twelve specialists chosen nationwide to review, revise, and become certified to train educators in the new English as Second Language (ESL) standards currently in use in twenty-three states. These new standards re-define the way ESL texts will be written as well as reform the methodologies employed in ESL training at all levels. Dr. Rogers earned her Ed.D in English Education (now a Ph.D in Rhetoric and Composition) from Rutgers University with her dissertation, “The Composing Acts of College Freshman

City College Instructor Chosen for National RecognitionFaculty Spotlight

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Miami Campus News

Dress for Success DeliversStylish Advice to Students

Sonya Jacobson, the co-founder of Dress for Success– Miami visited the Miami campus to give a presentation on dressing for success. She gave different examples of how appearance can send mixed signals to employers. She also explained to the students that eye contact and a firm hand shake are important. Sonya demonstrated with the students how an actual hand shake should be conducted. She presented an informative PowerPoint slide presentation with images of clothing to demonstrate how specific colors, styles, and size can make, and ultimately, the outcome of the job interview.

Miami Campus Tricks and Treats iami Spartans are always up to having fun we believe that Halloween gives us a chance to bring out our creative sides and participate in the student’s activities that’s why this year we incorporated student appreciation week together during Halloween. On campus we created a murder mystery theme as well as gave the students the opportunity to dress up in their best costumes for prizes.

Writers.” Her undergraduate and masters degrees, both in British Literature, are from Hunter College, and she has completed post-doctoral work at Florida International University, where she received Faculty Merit Recognition. Dr. Rogers is the author of two books, two writing components of an online ESL program, and several standard-print articles and curricula focused on writing and English skills. She currently teaches College English and English Composition 1 at City College in Fort Lauderdale.

Everyone at the Miami campus is always after the money man

The Miami Spartans are always in the spirit for some fun

Our managers are always the first to encourage a positive attitude and joyful experience at school

City College Admissions Representative, Teresa Brewton, gets in the spirit during Student Appreciation Week

Dress for Success– Miami Co-Founder Sony Jacobson (left) with Miami Campus Executive Director Mrs. Maricela Howard (right) during an educational presentation on how to dress for success for specific job industries

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Gainesville Campus News

EMS/EMT Students Get Fired Up During Career Week

uring Career Week the EMS/EMT students were able to meet with the Miami- Dade Fire Department. The captain and three others from their department gave tours of the equipment and a fire truck demonstration. The Miami Spartans were very excited about this opportunity. They stated they can’t wait to obtain their degrees and foresee becoming a part of Miami-Dade Fire Department.

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T he warm, moist air of the rainforest carries the smells of the tropical jungle up above the tree canopy where it looks like rolling, green fields in each direction on out to hilly horizons. It is easy to forget that the ground lays another 100 plus feet below. Only Harpy eagles dare to rest at this height, but a few brave and adventurous scientists dedicated to studying the interesting predators briefly visit the Harpy living quarters. Dr. Eduardo Alvarez-Cordero, a professor for City College in Gainesville, Florida is just one of the few venturous scientists who will climb above the tree canopies to study, capture and tag eagles. His love for the raptors is just as important as his love for the people who live in and near the rain forests. “Working with local people to solve large conservation problems motivates me,” said Alvarez.

City College Professor Goes Where Eagles Dare

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Dr. Eduardo Alvarez wearing his transportation system at the Gainesville campus

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T he homecoming parade in Gainesville, Florida is an event that brings out the crowds which include cheering, waving City College students, friends and alumni. Dean of Education, Dr. Jerilyn Rogers and Director of Career Services, Gerald “Zag” Zagaiski spearheaded the Gainesville tradition of entering the University of Florida’s homecoming parade. The parade is an event that draws all Gainesville and Alachua county residents to the streets to cheer on their favorite football team and show community support. Businesses and institutions from all over the Alachua county area turn out to participate in and observe the grand parade as the lead up to the homecoming football game. Two student ambassadors, faculty and their

Don’t Rain On My City College Parade!

s Alvarez launched the Peregrine Fund’s Harpy Eagle Conservation Program. In 1998 he started a non-profit organization, Earthmatters.org to locate and coordinate protection for harpy eagles in their natural habitat.

ecology and conservation from the University of Florida. Alvarez launched the Peregrine Fund’s Harpy Eagle Conservation Program. In 1998 he started a non-profit organization, Earthmatters.org tolocate and coordinate protection for Harpy Eagles in their natural habitat. Alvarez teaches earth science, biology and professional

development courses online andat the City College campus in Gainesville. He has been with City College for seven years.

Alvarez has been climbing the rain forest tree tops of Venezuela since the late 80’s in an effort to advance the understanding of the largest flying raptors that earth has to offer. His interest in the natural world began in kindergarten where he would assist in the harvesting of tree bark for making bitters to be used as a medicinal remedy in his home town of Ciudad, Bolivar. Harpy eagles, native to the tropical areas of Central and South America are Alvarez’s favorite raptor of study. The name “harpies” is connected to Ancient Greek mythological wind spirits that would transport the dead to Hades. The wind spirits were said to have bodies like an eagle with the face of a woman. The Harpy Eagle is the most powerful winged predator. It can crush a monkey skull in its talons and lift almost twice of its body weight.

The Harpy eagle is the largest raptor native to the Americas. It typically nests in tropical lowland rainforests and emergent trees above the canopy. Alvarez received his Ph.D. in wildlife

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family members decorated and rode the float in the parade. Professor Bill Avery donated the use of his truck to transport the inflatable gator and pig. The planning and decorating began early on Friday morning, October 16.The rain was pouring down on the float decorating crew as they finished the inflation of the gator and balloons. City College student ambassadors Michelle Rigli and Brenda Wynn-Wood pitched in to put the finishing touches on the truck bed where the inflatable gator made its traditional appearance. By the time the parade started at noon, the rain stopped and the muggy trip through the streets of Gainesville commenced. “It was great to see the graduates and students enthusiasm in the crowds,” said Rogers. The float was driven by Zag, who demonstrated unusual restraint in that he probably averaged speeds only in the single digits!

Gerald “Zag” Zagaiski, student ambassadors and City College family

Dr. Jerilyn Rogers, student ambassadors and City College family