broward college

FROM PRESIDENT J. DAVID ARMSTRONG, JR. MAY 2018

COLLEGE NEWS

UPDATE

The Board of Trustees has namedGregory Adam Haile, Esq. tobecome the seventh president ofBroward College. Haile is expectedto assume office in July 2018.The Trustees voted unanimously forthe appointment, citing his knowledge of the community,successful work with the College and passion for educationas convincing factors. Since 2011, Haile has been at theforefront of Broward College as its general counsel and vicepresident for Public Policy and Government Affairs.

The Aspen Institute has named theCollege as a Top Ten Finalist for the2019 Aspen Prize, the nation’s

signature recognition of high achievement andperformance in America’s community colleges. Thisis the third time Broward College has made the Top TenList, previously nominated in 2013 and 2017. Awardedevery two years, the $1 million Aspen Prize identifiesinstitutions for their outstanding outcomes in four areas:student learning; certificate and degree completion;employment and earnings; and high levels of access andsuccess for minority and low-income students.

Board of Trustees NamesGreg Haile as Next President Broward College Named to Aspen

Top Ten for the Third Time

Spring 2018 commencement marked one of the largestgraduating classes in the history of Broward College with2,916 associate degrees awarded to students who met their

Record Number of Associate Degrees Awarded for Spring

academic requirements. The 88th graduation ceremony washeld on Tuesday, May 8, at the BB&T Center in Sunrise. TheCollege conferred more than 5,000 bachelor’s andassociate degrees, and technical certificates. Graduatesranged in age from 16 to 79 years old, representing almost100 countries. Participants in the Broward College WorldConference, consisting of representatives from current andfuture international centers and affiliates as well as UnitedStates university counterparts, were present. The keynoteaddress was delivered by Mike Jackson, CEO of AutoNation,Inc. Jackson is recognized as one of the most influential andeffective leaders in the automotive industry.

© 2018 | Broward College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities.

COLLEGE news 2

Dr. Proctor is among a distinguishedgroup of 40 Aspen PresidentialFellows selected from more than1,000 institutions across the United Stateswho will embark on a 10-monthfellowship beginning in July 2018.The Aspen Presidential Fellowship for

Community College Excellence is a leadership program aimedat preparing the next generation of community collegepresidents to transform institutions to achieve high andequitable levels of student success both in college and in thelabor market. Delivered in collaboration with the StanfordEducational Leadership Initiative, the fellows will work withmentors as well as current and former community collegepresidents who have achieved exceptional outcomes forstudents throughout their careers.

From May 8 to 11, the Collegehosted the BC WorldConference 2018 in Fort

Lauderdale, Florida. More than 70 representatives frominternational partnership centers and affiliates, potentialpartners and U.S. university counterparts were in attendance.Under the theme “Building Bridges to American HigherEducation,” sessions included networking opportunities,presentations on Workforce Education and EconomicDevelopment, Institutional Effectiveness, Effective CollegeTeaching, Active Learning Strategies, and Adopting Standardsfor Improved Online Classes. Presenters included PresidentArmstrong, members of the College’s executive team andadministrators from local universities.

The event, held at Funky Buddha Brewery in Oakland Parkon Wednesday, May 2 took a dive into the economics ofeducation. Moderated by Broward County School BoardSuperintendent Robert Runcie, the debate focused oncharter, public, and private schools and provided guests theopportunity to deliberate on who does it best and mostcost-effectively.

Questions were directed towards panelists Joy Frank, generalcounsel and legislative liaison of the Florida Association ofDistrict School Superintendents; William Mattox, director ofthe J. Stanley Marshall Center for Educational Options at TheJames Madison Institute; and Kerry-Ann Royes, CEO of YWCA,education blogger and parent.

The next Broward College Village Square Dinner at the Squarewill be held on June 6 on the topic, “Does your voice count?”

Broward College Vice President for AcademicAffairs, Dr. Avis Proctor Named an Aspen InstitutePresidential Fellow

Broward College Hosts World Conference

Dinner at the Square Explores “A Free Marketfor Education”

L to R: President J. David Armstrong; Joy Frank, general counsel andlegislative liaison of the Florida Association of District School Superintendents; Kerry-Ann Royes, CEO of YWCA; William Mattox,director of the J. Stanley Marshall Center for Educational Options atThe James Madison Institute; and Robert Runcie, superintendent,Broward County School Board.

STUDENT NEWS 3

Featured Graduates

Mardwina Lasseur Mardwina was one of only six awardees selected from across the United States to participate in theDREAM 2018 conference in Nashville, Tennessee. This conference brought together more than 2,300 highereducation leaders, policy-makers, thought leaders, and exceptional students. She was also named as aJack Kent Cooke semi-finalist. As an Honors Scholarship recipient, Mardwina says she probably wouldn’thave been able to attend Broward College without the financial assistance. Throughout her time incollege, she worked part-time in the Student Affairs department while attending classes andvolunteering at Memorial Regional Hospital.

Jadd AhmadJadd is a 22-year-old Palestinian-American Muslim who has done exceptionally well in his academicstudies. He boasts a 3.91 GPA and was named a 2018 Jack Kent Cooke semifinalist. However, what is mostimpressive is his dedication to service and the community. His involvement includes a feeding programfor the homeless in downtown Fort Lauderdale, as well as the Minority Male Initiative, a program aimedat helping young men of color achieve their academic dream and the Muslim Student Association.

Patricia Davis and Kenneth McCrayPatricia Davis and her son Kenneth McCray have overcome adversity their whole lives.In 1999 when Kenneth was six, his father died from an undetected aneurysm. Six yearslater Patricia was diagnosed with a rare form of lymphoma. Young Kenneth, barely ateenager, focused on taking care of his mother. He put everything else in his life onhold. It appeared the worst was behind them when Patricia was able to start workingagain. Then a few years later the office where she was employed closed and within ayear, mother and son were homeless. This experience didn't deter them from achieving

their goals. On May 8, 51-year-old Patricia earned her A.S. in Criminal Justice and 25-year-old Kenneth graduated with an A.A. inComputer Science. Earning their diplomas together couldn’t be more rewarding for the two.

Five Seahawks Named All-SouthernConference PlayersIzzy Morales, Raquel Galvez, Grasy Gomez, Sami Kelley, andJessica McCallister were named to the Women’s SoftballAll-Southern Conference. Morales was a first-team selection.Galvez, Gomez, Kelley, and McCallister receivedsecond-team honors.

UPCOMING EVENTS

• Dinner at the Square: Does Your Voice Count?June 6, 6:45–8:30 p.m.Funky Buddha Brewery, Oakland Park

• Continuous Improvement ConferenceJuly 29 – 31, Judson A. Samuel South Campus

Bailey Hall has announced its new Mainstage Series featuring award-winning vocalistLee Ann Womack (Sept. 22), ground-breaking performance ensemble Urban BushWomen (Sept. 29), the world-class musicianship and cinematic storytelling of theGuy Mendilow Ensemble (Nov. 16), legendary flamenco dancer Farruquito (Feb. 1),the all-improvised comedy of Broadway’s Next Hit Musical (Feb. 23) and the livemultimedia event Bella Gaia delivering the breathtaking wonder of space (April 26).Tickets are available at www.baileyhall.org.

For the third year, Broward College South Campus hosted theArizona State University (ASU) Alumni Club Florida Chapter'sannual Pat Tillman Honor Run. Led by Greg Haile, generalcounsel and vice president for Public Policy and GovernmentAffairs, the run honors Pat Tillman who attended ArizonaState University, and went on to play professional football

Bailey Hall Launches 2018-19 Season

Broward College Joins in Honoring Pat Tillman

CAMPUS NEWS 4

with the Arizona Cardinals. He later left the league to serve inthe U.S. Army and died in combat. Haile attended ASU at thesame time with Tillman. The Broward College run is one ofover 30 held nationwide and is the only one in Florida.Proceeds will benefit the Tillman Scholar Program, whichawards scholarships to veterans and their spouses.

http://www.baileyhall.org/

EVENTS & HAPPENINGS

“We are Honored”

Outstanding members of the Broward College Robert “Bob” Elmore Honors College were recognized on Thursday, April 12, for their academicachievements during the annual Awards Ceremony held at the PCAT on the Judson A. Samuels South Campus.

…Because We’re Happy People!

Broward College staff couldn’t help being a part of the Happiest 5K onthe planet. The team of 20, led by President Armstrong, joined thecolor run as part of the BC Plays initiative.

At the North Campus Library, a pinning ceremony was held on April 26to honor ten students who completed the Vision Care Technology/Opticianry program. The pinning ceremony has been held annually forthe past six years.

Recognizing Visionaries

5

board MEETING NEWS

FOUNDATION NEWS 6

Rosemary Duffy Larson Trusts Provides Additional $50,000 to Expand Classical Music Series

The Broward College Foundation will use the gift to expandthe Rosemary Duffy Larson Classical Music Series which wasin created in 2017. Through an initial endowment of $250,000,the series was designed to raise awareness of classical musicand the value of music education. It engages Broward

College students in high-quality solo and chamber music,affording them the opportunity to work with guest artists ina master class setting while giving world-class soloists andensembles the opportunity to perform at Bailey Hall.Dr. Jure Rozman, assistant professor of Music and recipientof the Rotary Club’s Endowed Teaching Chair, serves asartistic director for the series. The increased funding willprovide the community access to additional shows duringthe 2018-19 academic year at two other performing artsvenues at the College – the Performing Cultural Arts Theatreon the Judson A. Samuels South Campus in Pembroke Pinesand OMNI Auditorium on the North Campus in Coconut Creek.

Mrs. Larson, who died in August 2016, was an avidsupporter of Broward College. Her gifts fund scholarshipsand programs.

Mrs. Larson with President Armstrong at the opening of the RosemaryDuffy Larson Art Gallery in December of 2012.

Foundation Recognizes CEO of American National Bank – Ginger Martin Executive Director of the Broward College Foundation andVice President of Advancement, Nancy Botero used theopportunity to thank Martin for her support to the institutionand its students. Martin, who is CEO of American NationalBank, was instrumental in getting the bank to be the titlesponsor of the upcoming American Dream Summit inNovember. She will serve as the keynote speaker at the eventwhich will be followed by a job fair and 30-minute personaldevelopment workshops for all Broward College scholarshipstudents. Martin is one of the most respected CEOs in thefield of banking, is a member of Operation Mobilizationwhose mission is to raise awareness of and funds to fighthuman trafficking is an avid mountain climber andTed Talk presenter.

L to R: Nancy Botero, executive director of the Broward CollegeFoundation and vice president of Advancement, Ginger Martin, COEof American National Bank and President Armstrong.

board MEETING NEWS 7

Greg Haile Signs Employment Contract

In May, the Board of Trustees officiallysigned its employment contract withGreg Haile. The agreement includes theterms and conditions of his employmentwhen he assumes the post as theseventh president of Broward College onJuly 1. In addition to a base salary, thecontract provides a modest motorvehicle allowance, salary adjustmentstied to performance as in the case of allnon-bargaining unit employees, andapproval for Haile to use his vacationtime to teach at institutions like Harvardas he has for the last several years. Theagreement is for a three-year term andrequires an annual evaluation.

The scholarship reduces the cost of PTK membership andallows students access to transfer scholarships.

The recipients are:

Broward College (Broward County) – Mardwina Lasseur,Isaac Hibbert, Micah Hibbert, Maria del Pino, Brittney Bailey.

ACHE (Sri Lanka) – Heshan Herath, Thavishka Gamage,Indeewara Angunawela.

Broward College (Ecuador) – Ivanna Sarmiento, JorgeWohlgemuth, Jose Perez, Freddy Moreno, Santiago Saa,Isabella Perez, Jose Mendez.

The Omega Phi Chapter of PTK also received an amazingdesignation at this year’s annual convention. It was one ofonly 123 to receive national recognition from among1,300 chapters.

Students at three Broward College locations have beenawarded Golden Opportunity Scholarships from Phi ThetaKappa, the world’s largest and most prestigious honorsociety for two-year colleges.

(Seated) Greg Haile, president elect, Broward College and John Benz, chairman, BrowardCollege Board of Trustees get ready to sign the contract. Witnessing the signing (l-r) TrusteesMike Rump, Gloria Fernandez, David Maymon, Rajesh Gupta; and President Armstrong.

Julia Philyaw, associate vice president of academic affairs (left), andQuakish Liner, district director of the Robert “Bob” Elmore Honors College (right) share the moment with honorees Mardwina Lasseur,Isaac Hibbert and Micah Hibbert.

Outstanding Phi Beta Kappa Students Honored

board MEETING NEWS 8

Sherill Pelatti has been with Broward College fornearly 20 years, with the last 14 years in the StudentLife department. She has been described by hercolleagues as dedicated, hardworking, and is known forputting student’s needs first. Pelatti became an officialalumnus of Broward College in 2007 when she earnedher Associate of Arts degree in Art History.

As she ends this chapter with Broward College,she looks forward to starting a new one as afull-time grandmother.

The group which includes administrators and staff at the College recognized President Armstrong at the May Board meeting forlaunching the Broward College Emerging Leaders in 2014 and his dedication to growing the talent pool of community leaders.In addition to a plaque, the Emerging Leaders presented President Armstrong with a check for $1,000 towards the recentlylaunched J. David Armstrong Student Venture Fund.

Emerging Leaders Honor President Armstrong

Retirement

L to R: Rolando Garcia, president of the Judson A. Samuels SouthCampus; Sherill Pelatti; and President Armstrong.