Spotlight on the CAMPUS COM PACT
F LO R I D A
Awards Gala 2014
Award Winners Honored at the 2014 Florida Campus Compact Awards Gala JACKSONVILLE, FL October 15, 2014- The 2014 winners of the prestigious Florida Campus Compact Awards were honored at the Florida Campus Compact Awards Gala on Wednesday, October 15. The Gala was held at the Adam W. Herbert University Center on the beautiful campus of the University of North Florida and was hosted by President John Delaney. Attendees enjoyed a keynote address by Richard Guarasci, Ph.D., President, Wagner College and National Campus Compact Board Chair. Winning individuals and institutions were selected from entries from across the state. The finalists and award winners of the Florida Campus Compact Awards are the people who are in the trenches, forging sustainable campus-community partnerships that
enhance the collegiate experience and help students become stronger and more active citizens. These awards recognize the outstanding work of faculty, administrators, service coordinators, AmeriCorps VISTAs, community partners and others who make substantial contributions to support engaged scholarship. The Florida Campus Compact Awards Gala is the premier recognition venue that formally acclaims exceptional servicelearning and engaged scholarship currently underway all across Florida. In addition to raising awareness, and recognizing those who set the highest standards, this event is also the only fundraising function that exclusively supports the continuing mission of Florida Campus Compact. >>> Turn the page for a complete list of winners
2014 Florida Campus C CAMPUS COMPACT NEWMAN CIVIC FELLOWS David Habib, University of Florida Daniel Montes, South Florida State College Abigail Oakes, New College of Florida Hector Pizarro, Barry University Tatiana Rodriguez, Florida Gulf Coast University Nicole Roman, Miami Dade College Kou Sua, Stetson University Guerdiana Thelomar, University of Miami Abigail Oakes presented by national Campus Compact Board Member Marie Gnage.
Kou Sua presented by national Campus Compact Board Member Marie Gnage.
Tatiana Rodriguez presented by national Campus Compact board member Marie Gnage
Nicole Roman presented by national Campus Compact board member Marie Gnage
STUDENT EXCELLENCE IN SERVICE AWARD Nicole Roman, Miami Dade College Alice Neira, University of Central Florida Kevin Berstler, Stetson University
Kevin Berstler presented by President David Greenlaw
Nicole Roman presented by President David Greenlaw
AMERICORPS MEMBER RECOGNITION Heather Hamilton, Stetson University
Heather Hamilton presented by FSU Vice President Mary Coburn
Alice Neira presented by President David Greenlaw
ENGAGED SCHOLARSHIP RESEARCH AWARD F. Dan Richard, Ph.D., University of North Florida
F. Dan Richard presented by Dr. Barbara Holland
s Compact Award Winners ENGAGED SCHOLARSHIP FACULTY AWARD Jose Guntin, Miami Dade College Joyce Fine, Ed.D., Florida International University Anne Stone, Ph.D., Rollins College
Joyce Fine presented by President Nathaniel Glover
Anne Stone presented by President Nathaniel Glover
Jose Guntin presented by President Nathaniel Glover
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EDUCATOR AWARD Erin Baird, J.D., Eastern Florida State College Donald Roomes, Florida International University Anthony Vinciguerra, St. Thomas University
Erin Baird presented by President Jim Murdaugh
Anthony Vinciguerra presented by President Jim Murdaugh
Donald Roomes presented by President Jim Murdaugh
STUDENT AFFAIRS PARTNERING WITH ACADEMIC AFFAIRS AWARD Tallahassee Community College Florida Gulf Coast University University of Miami
Tallahassee Community College accepted by Sally Search and Barbara Sloan, presented by President Bill Abare
University of Miami accepted by Andrew Weimer and Ashley Arostegui, presented by President Bill Abare
Florida Gulf Coast University accepted by Tatiana Rodriguez and Jessica Rhea, presented by President Bill Abare
2014 Florida Campus GRAHAM-FREY CIVIC AWARD Sean Foreman, Ph.D., Barry University Bruce Stephenson, Ph.D., Rollins College
ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD Jessica Rhea, Florida Gulf Coast University Kevin Winchell, Stetson University Aaron Hackman, Nova Southeastern University Patricia Lopez-Guerrero, Florida International University Nori Carter, Florida Atlantic University
Nori Carter, Jessica Rhea, Kevin Winchell, Patricia Lopez- Guerrero, with Mike Norris Bruce Stephenson presented by President Ed Meadows
Sean Foreman presented by President Ed Meadows
CAMPUS-COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP AWARD Finalists: Pensacola State College with Pensacola Habitat for Humanity Florida Atlantic University with Southridge Senior Community Florida International University with Miami Dade Public Schools The Florida State University with Boys and Girls Clubs of the Big Bend University of South Florida, Sarasota-Manatee with Taste of Pine Avenue Gardens Palm Beach Atlantic University with Conniston Middle School Winners: Palm Beach Atlantic University with Conniston Middle School Florida International University with Miami Dade Public Schools University of South Florida, Sarasota-Manatee with Taste of Pine Avenue Gardens
Palm Beach Atlantic University accepted by Mireille Aleman, presented by President Dennis Gallon
Florida International University accepted by Nicole Kaufman, presented by President Dennis Gallon
University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee accepted by Nan Summers and Cihan Cobanoglu, presented by President Dennis Gallon
s Compact Award Winners ENGAGED CAMPUS AWARD Finalists: Eastern Florida State College ENGAGED CAMPUS Community OF THE YEARCollege AWARD Tallahassee Finalists: Florida International University Eastern Florida State Florida College, JamesUniversity Richey, J.D., President Atlantic Tallahassee Community College, James Murdaugh, Ph.D., President University of Miami Florida Atlantic University, John Kelly, Ph.D., President Florida International University, Mark Rosenberg, Ph.D., President Winners: University of Miami, Donna Shalala, Ph.D., President Florida Atlantic University University of Miami accepted by Andrew Weimer and Ashley Arostegui, presented by President John Delaney
Florida International University University of Miami
Florida Atlantic University accepted by Terry Mena, presented by President John Delaney
Florida International University accepted by Nicole Kaufman, presented by President John Delaney
THOMAS E. GAMBLE SERVICE LEGACY AWARD President John Delaney
FLORIDA CAMPUS COMPACT FOUNDERS AWARD The Florida State University
The Florida State University accepted by Vice President Mary Coburn, presented by Dr. Richard Guarasci President John Delaney, presented by DeeDee Rasmussen
Special Thanks Special thanks to the following for their generous support of the 2014 Florida Campus Compact Awards Gala President John Delaney The University of North Florida Dr. Mark Falbo and the Staff of the Center for Community-Based Learning, The University of North Florida Brian Blakeslee and the Staff of the Adam W. Herbert University Center Dr. Richard Guarasci Aaron Lehrian (Piano) Daniel Dickinson (Alto Saxophone) Mike Perez (Upright Bass) Silver Media Productions
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