The Torch 2017 by Florida State University Panama City

The Magazine of Florida State University Panama City

1982-2017

2017

NEW BEGINNINGS: Florida State University Panama City celebrated its third graduation May 3, 1987, at the newly dedicated campus facilities. 129 degrees were awarded. In May 2017, FSU Panama City conferred 315 degrees.

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TORCH The Magazine of Florida State University Panama City Fall 2017 | Vol. 24 FSU PANAMA CITY DEAN Randy Hanna, J.D., Ed.D., ’83

OFFICE OF ADVANCEMENT STAFF Becky Kelly, Director of Advancement Mary Beth Lovingood, Director of Development Erin Chaffin, Marketing & Publications, ’13 Helen Johnson, Web Manager Casey Lathem, Alumni & Special Events, ’12 Erica Martin, Marketing & Special Events Michelle Roberson, Program Associate EDITOR & DESIGNER Erin Chaffin

ON THE COVER: FSU Panama City celebrates 35 years of history. A unique retrospective looks at where we've been, where we are and where we're going.

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Erin Chaffin, Helen Johnson

Becky Kelly, Erica Martin CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS Andrew Wardlow and Office of Advancement Staff PUBLISHED BY The Hartley Press, Inc.

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I N THIS ISSUE 6 Dean’s Message

FEATURES

33 2016 Notable ’Noles 69 ’Nole Notes: Alumni Updates 72 Faculty News and Notes

2 016-2017 ANNUAL REPORT 38 President’s Message 39 Development Board/Dean’s Council 40

Key Indicators

Foundation Scholarship Awards

52 Cumulative Gifts and Pledges A NNUAL REPORT FEATURES 42 Scholarship Spotlight: Brandi 46

12 THE ART OF ANESTHESIA

Students learn clinical techniques in a safe environment

Tagirs

48 A Lasting Impact You make the difference to Florida State

University Panama City

54 Seminole Sightings

A visual “who’s who” at our 2016 Annual Dinner, 2017 Golf Invitational and AlumNights events 57

FSU PC to host two Opening Nights performances

Commercial Entrepreneurship and Hospitality Management

Rapheal Okonye

Dr. James and Jana L. Cook

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NEW PROGRAMS AT FSU PANAMA CITY

Scholarship Spotlight:

50 Donor Spotlight:

59 CSI SUMMER LABS

Students learn to read the evidence

Home Sweet Holley:

UNDER PRESSURE

Electrical engineering students develop air warning system

20 YEARS OF NOTABLE ’NOLES

The Holley Academic Atrium gets a new look thanks to the Great Give

Celebrating our outstanding alumni

64 66 PAID TO PLAY

RTE alumna lands dream job at Nike

MISSION TO HELP OTHERS

Elementary education alumna gives back through international missions

TOOLBOX OF STRATEGIES

Math instructor breaks barriers, inspires students PC.FSU.EDU

THE DEANâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S MESSAGE For FSU Panama City, 2017 has been a year to celebrate. This year we mark the 35th anniversary of the campus, which allows us to reflect upon our history and the tremendous support from our community. Although FSU Panama City originated in 1982, the campusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history goes back to the 1970s when the community lobbied to establish a higher education facility. The University of West Florida was assigned to oversee the center in 1971 until that administrative responsibility was transfered to Florida State University. In 1982, FSU Panama City was established with five faculty members, six administrative staff and about 560 students. Since then, the campus has had transitions throughout the decades, offering full-time day-time classes, building new facilities, adding programs and welcoming freshmen. In the past 35 years, more than 8,000 alumni have walked the stage as Florida State graduates, bringing their skill and experiences into the local workforce and beyond. As we look ahead, we are working to develop new programs, enhance student services and foster continued growth. We also have revitalized connect programs with area state colleges to remove financial and other barriers that might prevent students from earning a degree. Working with these educational institutions, we will continue to see this campus grow along with the region. On behalf of our graduates and current students, I thank the past members of the Bay County Commission and other community leaders who had the leadership and foresight to fight for quality higher education nearby. We also thank the thousands of businesses, individuals and organizations who have so generously supported our campus and the students we serve for the past 35 years.

Randy Hanna, Dean, FSU Panama City The College of Applied Studies

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2017 NEW ACADEMIC PROGRAM

JIM MORAN SCHOOL OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP

COMMERCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP A new bachelor's degree in entrepreneurship began at FSU Panama City this fall. Housed under Florida State's Jim Moran School of Entrepreneurship, the program will prepare tomorrow's entrepreneurs for the difficult financial, ethical and global competitive challenges of the future. The curriculum combines case-study learning and opportunities for innovative, hands-on application in specialized topics, such as technology commercialization, strategy formulation, organizational design and venture finance. The Jim Moran School for Entrepreneurship was developed thanks to a transformational $100 million gift from The Jim Moran Foundation, the largest gift in Florida State University history.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP CAREER FIELDS:

PROGRAM POINTS OF INTEREST:

A bachelor’s degree in commercial entrepreneurship offers a variety of business opportunities in almost any industry. Students across disciplines will cultivate the skills they need to become entrepreneurs.

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Successful professionals, serving as entrepreneurs in residence, provide coaching and expertise to launch successful student startups.

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Degree options include a Bachelor of Science or minor in Commercial Entrepreneurship.

“It gives me great joy to see the inception of this program and to be a part of serving our students in Bay County and all of the surrounding areas. The program will provide a foundation to students with a desire to create and operate their own businesses while earning a bachelor’s degree from a world-class university. I am excited beyond belief to be a part of this fantastic program and to watch our students excel as entrepreneurs.” — Jim Dever, Ph.D., FSU Panama City’s Entrepreneur in Residence

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YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR AWARD: Tyler Montgomery (center) is congratulated by Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, Gov. Rick Scott, Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater and Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam on Feb. 7, 2017.

Alumnus receives Governor’s Young Entrepreneur Award Less than two years after creating an innovative automotive parts business, FSU alumnus Tyler Montgomery has been recognized with one of Florida’s highest honors for business owners — the Governor’s Young Entrepreneur Award. “I’m honored to receive the Governor’s Young Entrepreneur Award,” Montgomery said. “At Mont Motorsports, we work hard to create a strong relationship with our customers and provide a marketplace that offers thousands of performance parts, all in one location. Thanks to the support of my team and customers, we continue to succeed and grow in the Panama City area.” Gov. Rick Scott presented the award to Montgomery on Tuesday, Feb. 7, during a meeting of the Florida Cabinet. Montgomery also received congratulations from Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater and Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam.

Mont Motorsports fabricates, builds and sells aftermarket automotive parts. Montgomery is the founder and owner of Mont Motorsports in Panama City. He started the business in June 2015, after graduating with a degree in business administration from FSU Panama City. Scott praised Montgomery for demonstrating the kind of creative vision, knowledge and business acumen that helps entrepreneurs succeed in Florida. “I am proud to present the Young Entrepreneur Award to Tyler Montgomery for his accomplishments,” Scott said. “At only 25, Tyler demonstrates the hard work and dedication needed to be a successful business owner and will undoubtedly create more opportunities in his community.” Montgomery took entrepreneurship courses at FSU Panama City before graduating with a degree in business administration in 2014. — Florida State University News

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2017 NEW ACADEMIC PROGRAM

DEDMAN SCHOOL OF HOSPITALITY

HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT & TOURISM FSU Panama City began a new bachelor’s degree program in hospitality management and tourism this fall. The program, which is housed under Florida State’s Dedman School of Hospitality, is student focused and guided by best practices and a global perspective. The academic curriculum is enhanced through industry engagement, internships and student activities that prepare students for successful careers.

HOSPITALITY CAREER FIELDS: Hotel and restaurant general manager, director of operations, director of food and beverage, guest services director, meeting planner, cruise line director, events manager, casino general manager

UNIVERSITY ON THE SCENE: The Dedman School of Hospitality manages the placement service for their majors, with a 90% placement rate.

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QUICK FACTS: There are 16,000+ hotels, motels and vacation rentals in Panama City Beach. In 2016, 111.2 million tourists visited Florida, and according to Gov. Rick Scott, 85 tourists create one Florida job.* * Gov. Scott: Florida Sets Another Tourism Record, www.flgov.com

“The Dedman School faculty and staff are excited to expand our hospitality management program to the Panama City campus. Panama City is a world renowned hospitality and tourism destination. By offering the hospitality major at FSU Panama City, we hope to provide students with the education and experience needed for successful careers managing top hotels, restaurants, resorts and clubs.” — Don Farr, director of the Dedman School of Hospitality

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THE ART OF ANESTHESIA SIMULATION LAB ALLOWS STUDENTS TO LEARN CLINICAL TECHNIQUES IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT Erica Martin

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s nurse anesthesia student Jesse Young prepares to place a central line in a simulated patient, he scans the ultrasound’s screen to find the desired vessel. Spotting the pulsing blood of the carotid artery – replicated by student Natalie Arnold squeezing a pump to send fluid through the plastic torso’s arteries – Young guides the needle into the trainer’s self-healing tissue to place the line into the jugular vein. Associate program administrator Robyn Ward, M.S., CRNA, looks on, offering guidance as students conduct their procedures, reminding students of best practices. “You’re going to aspirate,” Ward says, pointing to the port after Arnold pulls out the wire. “You don’t want to entrain air into the internal jugular, right?” FSU Panama City’s simulation lab allows nurse anesthesia students to learn the art of anesthesia in a safe environment. First-year students spend at least

one day a week in the lab to hone basic anesthesia skills while performing procedures on anatomically correct simulation trainers. In the lab, students practice airway, anesthesia machine and specialty skills, such as central venous line and epidural catheter placements, before interacting with patients. Second-year students may use the lab as a remediation tool for more assistance with specific clinical skills. “The primary goal is to pose no risk to a patient,” program administrator Stacey VanDyke, DNP, CRNA said. “Simulation enhances patient safety by assisting in muscle memory of new tasks so they may be performed in shorter times. It creates a level of comfort with skills and allows for human error in a safe zone.” On-campus simulation learning is a critical component to the master’s program, allowing students to experience scenarios, observe and reflect to form abstract concepts and test new situations.

FSU PANAMA CITY SIMULATION LAB: At left, nurse anesthesia students Jesse Young and Natalie Arnold prepare to place a central line in a simulated patient. Below, left, instructor Robyn Ward, M.S., CRNA, offers guidance to Arnold and Young. Below, right, Young and Raphael Okonye hone their anesthesia skills in the simulation lab.

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For students entering health care professions, simulationbased education will be a growing and continued part of their education from entry to practice, VanDyke noted. It is a “moral obligation” for health care educators to ensure students are fully prepared for working in a real medical environment, according to the Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Programs.

through an equipment grant from General Electric.

According to a 2014 study published in the Journal of Nursing Regulation, simulation can teach techniques more effectively than twice as many traditional clinical hours. Simulations have been shown to reduce clinical errors and infections, improve procedure times and accuracy, expand communication skills, and reinforce strategies and protocols for various scenarios.

Twenty percent of reported critical incidents are related to anesthesia gas-delivery equipment issues, according to an article published in the Journal of the American Society of Anesthesiologists. The number of instances has decreased from prior years because of improved provider training and simulations.

“The simulation experience is advantageous with many layers,” she said. “It actively engages the learner in a hands-on way and provides competency training for students and faculty.” The lab also aids in recruitment and community engagement as a potential site for local continuing education for health care providers. In all, FSU Panama City’s nurse anesthesia simulation lab has airway and respiratory models, limbs for arterial line placement and regional anesthesia, head and shoulder models for central line placement, and lumbar neuraxial simulators. Attached ultrasound equipment helps students guide needles to desired vessels through anatomical landmarks; three state-of-the-art ultrasound machines, along with a 42-inch monitor, allow other students to view procedures in real time. The program also recently received an Aestiva 5 gas-delivery anesthesia machine with a patient monitor

“The anesthesia machine is a critical, and sometimes intimidating, piece of anesthesia equipment,” VanDyke said. “Having a fully operational anesthesia machine in the lab offers the students a safe learning environment to allay fears.”

To demonstrate new technology and procedures more effectively, program administrators recently moved and expanded the lab, which formerly was housed in the Bayside Building. The new space in the Technology Building tripled the lab’s space, adding a full mock operating room with dual observation windows so faculty and students may oversee and intervene. To improve student learning, administrators also hope to add a high-fidelity patient simulator with fully functional operating room bed, a 3-lead arrhythmia simulator, a gurney, a fully stocked mock anesthesia cart, and additional intubation and ventilation task trainers. “Ideally, with a bigger SIM lab, we would be in here a lot more, helping students practice new techniques,” Ward said. “More advanced equipment would help students run crisis scenarios and specialty procedures.” Complex simulation tools, such as talking simulators that can be programmed with a patient’s blood pressure, breathing, heart rate and other vital signs, can cost up to $250,000 to $300,000.

Ideally, with a bigger SIM lab, we would be in here a lot more, helping students practice new techniques. More advanced equipment would help students run crisis scenarios and specialty procedures. — Robyn Ward, MS, CRNA, nurse anesthesia instructor

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FSU Panama City to host two Opening Nights concerts FSU Panama City will present two concerts as part of Opening Nights, FSU’s performing arts series that engages the university, local and global communities in creative experiences. Bluegrass singer Sierra Hull will perform Dec. 9, and jazz singer/trumpet player Bria Skonberg will perform Feb. 24.

Both performances, which are sponsored by the St. Joe Community Foundation, will be at 7:30 p.m. at FSU Panama City’s St. Joe Community Foundation Lecture Hall in the Holley Academic Center. General admission tickets are $45 available for purchase online at openingnights.fsu.edu.

“We are thrilled to be able to offer our students and the community the opportunity to see two highly acclaimed Opening Nights performances on our campus,” FSU Panama City Dean Randy Hanna said. “The performing arts enrich and bring together a community. These performances also allow us to showcase our campus to a new audience.”

As the university’s official performing arts presenter, Opening Nights has been bringing world-class performers in music, dance, theatre, spoken word, film and visual arts to its campus for two decades. Opening Nights will host two performances at the Panama City campus as part of its 20th anniversary celebration. — Special to the Torch PC.FSU.EDU

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7:30 P.M. LOCATION

The St. Joe Community Foundation Lecture Hall FSU Panama City TICKETS

$45 openingnights.fsu.edu. 850.644.6500 GENRE

bluegrass, folk-pop

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Sierra Hull Sierra Hull has been recognized from age 11 as a virtuoso mandolin player, astonishing audiences and fellow-musicians alike. Now a seasoned touring musician in her mid-20s, Hull has delivered her most inspired, accomplished, and mature recorded work to date; no small feat. “Weighted Mind,” which was nominated for a Grammy for best folk album, is a landmark achievement, not just in Sierra Hull’s career, but in the world of folk-pop, bluegrass and acoustic music overall. With instrumentation comprised largely of mandolin, bass and vocals, this is genre-transcending music at its best, with production by Béla Fleck and special harmony vocal guests Alison Krauss, Abigail Washburn and Rhiannon Giddens adding to the luster. Hull speaks eloquently, in her challenging and sensitive originals, her heartfelt vocals, and once again breaks new ground on the mandolin.

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The St. Joe Community Foundation Lecture Hall FSU Panama City TICKETS

$45 openingnights.fsu.edu. 850.644.6500 GENRE

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Bria Skonberg Vocalist, trumpeter and songwriter Bria Skonberg has been recognized as one of “25 for the Future” by DownBeat magazine and Vanity Fair cited her as a millennial “Shaking Up the Jazz World.” On her new OKeh/ Masterworks album “With a Twist.” She spins her cool and confident vocal style — and her sleek and timeless jazz chops — into a program that playfully nods to tradition while always looking ahead. Her debut LP, “BRIA,” which was released in 2016 won the 2017 Canadian Juno Award (Canada’s version of The Grammys) for “Vocal Jazz Album” of the year. A self-described “small town girl” from Chilliwack, British Columbia, Skonberg hightailed it to Vancouver straight out of high school and earned a degree in Jazz Trumpet Performance. To date, she has performed at some 100 festivals worldwide.

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LAWS (LED AIR WARNING SYSTEM): This summer, engineering students (from left to right) Aaron Cox, Colton Bond, Martin Dvorak, Jackie Jermyn and Hayden DeForge designed an LED light air warning system as their senior design capstone project.

UNDER PRESSURE ENGINEERING STUDENTS DEVELOP LIGHT EMITTING AIR WARNING SYSTEM by:

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irst responders and public safety divers routinely conduct operations in dark, turbid waters, where visibility is often almost nonexistent, making it difficult to determine if they are low on air. This can lead to bodily harm and, in extreme cases, accidental death of the diver. In response to this risk, FSU Panama City engineering students — in conjunction with the Naval Surface Warfare System Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) — developed a light admitting diode (LED) Air Warning System (LAWS) as their summer senior design project. The system, developed by Colton Bond, Aaron Cox, 18

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Hayden DeForge, Martin Dvorak and Jackie Jermyn, uses a light emitting diode (LED) — along with an air pressure transducer with a wire connection to a heads up display (HUD) — to provide divers with detailed information about the remaining pressure in their tank. To achieve this, the system was upgraded from the currently marketed version with one LED light to four lights at a pressure range from 0 to 5,000 pounds per square inch (psi). “We selected red LEDs in order to preserve the diver’s eyesight under low-light conditions,” Jermyn said. Based on feedback from divers, the

warning lights will be placed on the bottom, left portion of the dive mask where they can be seen but are least likely to obstruct the diver’s field of vision. While the previous system retails for around $300, the new system will cost approximately a third less and have greater functionality than the original. The new system is compatible with standard dive tank regulators. “We don’t want divers to have to dish out $300-plus for something that may save their lives,” DeForge said. “It’s important that the design works and is affordable.” The team reduced cost of production by changing the wire that transmits the signal from the LED display to the air pressure transducer with a more affordable option that has the wire built into the transducer and uses three AAA batteries. The housing design will clip on to an Interspiro Divator Mask, and a durable wire connects the transducer from the scuba regulator to the battery and LED housing. To ensure the system will work in real-life, the team partnered with faculty and staff from FSU Panama City’s advanced science diving program to test the system at the on-campus dive locker. LAWS (LED AIR WARNING SYSTEM): Engineering students created a white 3D printing of the LED warning system housing, shown clipped to the diving mask on the bottom, right (diver's left).

“We were granted access to compressors, test benches and were able to test under real-world conditions,” Bond said. “The guys at the diver locker were a tremendous help, assisting us every step of the way.” FSU PC Dive Locker Supervisor Darren DeDario and advanced science diving program faculty member Mike Zinszer provided basic instruction on how to use the dive test equipment, including a portable high-pressure gauge that was modified with a light sensor, an 80 cubic foot aluminum cylinder and a high-pressure flow bench. The students performed all the tests. Although the advanced science diving program has worked with NSWC PCD before, this is the first time they have worked with FSU Panama City engineering students. “It was great working with these students and seeing their passion for electrical engineering,” DeDario said. “It is imperative that we have collaboration like this moving forward, not only to improve working relationships on our campus, but in the community as well.” The project took four months to complete from start to finish and was presented on June 30 to representatives from the Navy Base, FSU Panama City faculty and staff, STEM camp students and the community. After the students completed the design, the system was given to the Navy Base to create packing, including a waterproof case. NSWC PCD is currently in discussions with Interspiro — a manufacturer of respiratory protection for firefighting, diving and working hazardous environments — to have the new air warning system mass-produced. “We are preparing a proposal that — if funded — will allow us to work closely with FSU Panama City and Interspiro to develop the LAWS prototype concept into a completed production system for global sales in less than one year,” said Dennis Gallagher, project manager for underwater systems development and acquisition for the NSWC PCD. PC.FSU.EDU

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Celebrating

Intro/ alumni through the decades

VIEW FROM THE PAST: 1985 aerial of the FSU Panama City campus.

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years OF HISTORY

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SU Panama City has experienced many changes throughout the decades since it changed hands from the University of West Florida. In the campus’s infancy, the average student took evening classes after working fulltime during the day. Now, a younger generation has enhanced student life and created a more diverse campus culture. Although the campus has evolved throughout the years, one mission has remained constant: to meet the educational needs of Northwest Florida. “This truly is our community’s university,” FSU Panama City Dean Randy Hanna said. “FSU wouldn’t be here if the community didn’t understand the need for higher education. In the past 35 years, the campus has grown and evolved, and we will continue focusing first on student success.”

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lthough FSU Panama City is celebrating its 35th anniversary, the campus’s history actually dates back to the 1970s in an effort to save the local Navy base.

“The city of San Diego was making a run to transfer some of our facilities at the Navy Base out to San Diego, and their argument was they had more educational opportunities,” former Panama City Mayor Gerry Clemons said in a file video. “We didn’t even have a bachelor’s degree program at that time, and we were very concerned.” The community, wanting to expand its economic resources and ensure personal and business growth, began plans to establish a senior-level higher-education facility. Members of the Panama City business community, educators and military personnel lobbied with state officials, establishing the University of West Florida Center in 1972. Classes began that summer with 65 elementary education students and a staff of two, sharing facilities with the Bay County administrative offices in the Wainwright Shipyard. In 1982, the state legislature and the Florida Board of Regents transferred administrative responsibility of the campus to Florida State University, which expanded educational opportunities for area residents. With 531 students enrolled that first semester, it was apparent the existing five resident faculty could not provide the instructional support necessary to meet the demands of a new campus. Two vans were placed on daily round trips to transport faculty from Tallahassee to teach evening classes in Panama City.

THE ARCHITECT: Dean Larry Bland helped transition the UWF Center to Florida State. He became FSU Panama City’s first dean in 1982.

Dean Larry Bland, who previously managed the UWF Center, continued to run operations in the old Wainwright Shipyard while developing operating procedures and overseeing construction of a permanent campus. “During what was a challenging time of transition, he built important relationships within the university as well as the local community,” former FSU Panama City Director of Advancement Gail Robbins said. “He worked closely with FSU’s president and provost to develop initial academic programs and the administrative structure of the campus. He was the architect, if you will, of putting all of that in place to meet the needs of students.”

FSU PANAMA CITY TIMELINE 1981 University of West Florida begins classes in Panama City

Responsibility for “The Center” transfers to Florida State

“The Center” opens between Gulf Coast and North Bay

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New campus opens

Full-time, daytime classes begin

FSU Panama City groundbreaking

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Dr. Bland was very passionate about helping students be successful at FSU Panama City. — Gail Robbins, former FSU Panama City director of advancement

Students began attending classes at the new campus in spring 1986. The Dempsey J. Barron Administration Building was named for the senator who spearheaded the establishment of the permanent FSU facility.

FSU-PCC OR BUST: Top, left: In 1989, faculty were shuttled from Tallahassee to Panama City.

“This is a shining example of what can be done when leaders from business, industry, military, local and state government, and education can accomplish when they work together for a common goal,” Barron said at the building dedication.

A BRIGHT FUTURE: At left: 1987 News Herald feature.

Throughout his administration, Bland was dedicated to student success, former students and employees said. With few resident faculty, he also served as a primary advisor for students. “Dr. Bland was very passionate about helping students be successful at FSU Panama City,” Robbins said. “He initiated the first fundraising efforts to provide student scholarships and to meet other needs of the campus.”

2009 Administrative Services Center opens

2013

2007

New programs in crime scene investigation and nurse anesthesia

College of Applied Studies established

Alfred P. and Mamie V. Holley Academic Center opens

2017

First freshman begin classes

2010

New programs in entrepreneurship and hospitality

2015

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Program trends: FSU Panama City majors have fluctuated in popularity throughout the years.* 1980’s

1982-1987 Education Business Psychology

1988-1992

- 49% - 14% - 9%

Education - 47% Business - 11% Social Science - 9%

1990’s

SCHOOL SPIRIT: Students, faculty and staff celebrate Homecoming in 1989.

“I saw a lot of interaction that he had with the students and the community,” said former associate director of finance and administration Barbara Whitaker, who began working with Bland in 1977. “His desire was to make this campus grow, which it did.”

EARLY CAMPUS LIFE 1993-1997 Education Business Accounting

1998-2002

- 46% - 8% - 7%

Education Business Social Work

- 33% - 14% - 14%

2000’s

2008-2012

2003-2007 Education Business Psychology

- 28% - 16% - 11%

Education - 25% Business - 16% Social Science - 12%

2010’s

With only evening classes available, FSU Panama City’s average student in the late 1980s and early ’90s was older than 30 and married with children. Sixty percent of students worked full-time during the day. “Our ‘married with children’ students had already graduated with their AA, some with a bachelor’s. They’d gotten married, had families, maybe moved away and came back, and wanted to complete or continue their education,” Assistant Director of Finance and Administration Becki Boortz said. “The campus came alive about 4 o’clock in the afternoon,” Robbins said. “It was certainly a very different environment than what you see on campus now.” For School Board chair Ginger Littleton, earning her master’s degree in education in the early ’90s became a family outing. Littleton’s daughter would do homework in a study room while Littleton was in class.

2013-2017 Communication - 13% Psychology - 13% Education - 12% * Based on degrees awarded.

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“Had it not been for FSU Panama City being here, I would not have been able to obtain an advanced degree,” she said. “I had a family, and I had a full-time job. This exactly suited my needs and definitely shaped my future.”

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CAMPUS UNITY: The Torch Run was started by brothers Shaun ’89 (at left) and Mark Mulligan ’90, ’04, ’08 (at right) in 1989 as a way to show unity between the Panama City and Tallahassee campuses. Amy Ross ’89 (center), was the FSU Panama City Student Government President from 1988-1989.

“Not everyone can drive to Tallahassee to get a degree from FSU,” former Speaker of the House Allan Bense said. “Having an FSU campus here in Panama City allows those that may not otherwise be able to receive a degree from one of the top-rated universities in the world.” Full-time, daytime undergraduate programs began in 2000, based on recommendations from the state Senate’s Higher Education Committee to increase access to Florida public universities. With an influx of younger students, Dean Ed Wright and administrators reevaluated student services to increase faculty, open the bookstore earlier, and offer food options in the store. To provide more space for classrooms and academic labs, FSU Panama City expanded in the early 2000s to build the Administrative Services Center and the Holley CAMPUS GROWTH: At top, new signage added to Academic Center, nearly doubling the academic capacity the breezeway. Above, construction on the Holley of the campus. Academic Center.

Had it not been for FSU Panama City being here, I would not have been able to obtain an advanced degree. I had a family, and I had a full-time job. This exactly suited my needs and definitely shaped my future. — Ginger Littleton, School Board chair and FSU Panama City STEM director

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35-YEAR RETROSPECTIVE { 1982-2017 } In 2010, FSU approved the College of Applied Studies, which allowed FSU Panama City to develop programs specific to the campus such as public safety and security; recreation, tourism and events; and nurse anesthesia. For the first time, the campus dean was directly responsible for the oversight and administrative responsibility of academic programs. In fall 2013, FSU Panama City started looking to a younger student, admitting freshmen and sophomores for the first time. Florida State’s Board of Trustees approved FSU Panama City’s lower-division course offerings in 2012. “Just like offering full-time, day-time degree programs changed the campus in the early 2000s, being able to admit freshmen and sophomores fundamentally changed the campus again,” Robbins said. “This enormous opportunity for students, and FSU PC is still evolving, with its full potential to be realized in the future.” “It’s been really refreshing to see younger students come in and be excited about a real college campus,” Boortz said. “We’ve worked really hard to make that experience similar to Tallahassee on a smaller scale.” As FSU Panama City continues to advance the freshman program, administrators continue to develop new programs and initiatives for the younger students.

ENHANCING THE STUDENT EXPERIENCE Although FSU Panama City has changed through the decades, the mission has remained the same: student success. “The deans – each and every one of them – took an interest in ensuring that each student was taken care of from beginning to end,” Whitaker said. “Each dean was very different in their strengths and leadership styles, but all of them were strongly committed to student success and future growth of the campus,” Robbins said. “Each of them made important contributions that were building blocks for those who came after them. FSU Panama City would not be where it is today without the visionary leadership of these individuals.” FIRST FRESHMEN: FSU Panama City welcomed its inaugural freshman class in the fall of 2013.

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The deans – each and every one of them – took an interest in ensuring that each of those students were taken care of from beginning to end. — Barbara Whitaker, former FSU Panama City associate director of finance and administration Funds, FSU Panama City unveiled new spaces for advising and tutoring this fall in the Holley Academic Center. “We want students to utilize all the resources available to them to ensure they have a well-rounded education that will benefit them in their future careers,” Hanna said. “The Holley Academic Center is the main hub for students, and this project brought all these tools to more visible and accessible locations.” In the new Academic Advising and Student Success Center, students can meet with professional advisors to map their education, register for classes or explore career options. The newly developed Center for Academic Excellence and Innovation houses private tutoring spaces, study rooms and a student lounge. It also includes an expanded Digital Design Studio, a computer lab

THREE GENERATIONS OF DEANS: Dr. Larry Bland, Dr. Ken Shaw and Dr. Ed Wright served as deans for FSU Panama City.

previously housed in the Technology Building that is dedicated to cultivating creative ideas and conveying messages in innovative ways. Engineering faculty also are developing an augmented reality area to explore new technology. Since the expansion, the services have experienced more student traffic. “We have seen far more interest in the space since the move,” said Digital Design Studio employee Matthew Spradley, a computer science major. “It is beneficial for students to have a creative space for sharing ideas among

Hall of Deans Since 1982, six deans have served Florida State University Panama City. The portraits of Larson M. Bland, Ed.D. (1982-1998), Edward N. Wright, Ph.D. (2000-2005), George DePuy, Ph.D. (2006-2009), Kenneth L. Shaw, Ed.D. (2009-2014) and Carol D. Edwards, Ph.D. (2015-2016) were painted by local artist Jann Daughdrill and are located on the third floor of the Holley Academic Center across from the Dean’s Suite. In fall 2016, Randy Hanna, J.D., Ed.D., became the sixth dean of FSU Panama City.

Larry Bland, Ed.D 1982-1998

Ed Wright, Ph.D. 2000-2005

George DePuy, Ph.D. 2006-2009

Ken Shaw, Ed.D. 2009-2014

Carol Edwards, Ph.D. 2016

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FSU Panama City is a place where students can experience new activities and develop lifelong friendships over common interests. By combining academics with student life, the college experience is one that shapes a student into a wellrounded individual. — Randy Hanna, dean FSU Panama City students. This also allows students to have a place to relax and have fun as well.” In all, administrators funded $368,000 in projects through Capital Improvement Funds. To enhance the college experience, this year students and staff also have developed new registered student organizations focused on topics from bass fishing to international foods. For the more athletically inclined, the Student Government Council has teamed up with Gulf Coast State College to collaborate on intramural sports. “FSU Panama City is a place where students can experience new activities and develop lifelong friendships over common interests,” Hanna said. “By combining academics with student life, the college experience is one that shapes a student into a well-rounded individual.” To smooth the transition for transfer students, FSU Panama City also has implemented Connect programs with area state and community colleges. Through the articulation agreements, students who earn an Associate of Arts degree at area colleges will be guaranteed admission to 28

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NEW SPACES: At top, in fall 2017, the Digital Design Studio moved to the Center for Academic Excellence and Innovation which also houses private tutoring spaces, study rooms, and a student lounge. Above, at the new Academic Advising and Student Success Center, students can meet with professional advisors to map their education, register for classes or explore career options.

FSU Panama City. University advisors will be available at area campuses to aid course selection and ensure students enroll in proper pre-requisite courses. “These partnerships will allow students to map their education through an advanced degree without having the burden of unnecessary courses and additional tuition,” Hanna said. “Our area colleges provide a solid academic foundation that prepares students for the rigors of a tier-one university, and we look forward to helping their students attain their educational goals.” “A campus like this one is such a rarity in the state because it gives our students a place to continue their educational credentials through the graduate level without having to leave town,” Gulf Coast State College

35-YEAR RETROSPECTIVE { 1982-2017 } President John Holdnak said. “They don’t have to put their careers on hold; they can continue their careers.”

THE FUTURE IS BRIGHT As FSU Panama City looks to the future, new programs will be developed to meet changing educational needs. This year, the campus added bachelor’s degree programs in commercial entrepreneurship and hospitality management and tourism. To encourage manufacturers to consider Northwest Florida for production facilities, administrators next year are exploring new STEM specialties, such as mechanical or biomedical engineering. “New engineering programs are a priority for our campus as the region’s manufacturing industry develops,” Hanna said. “We look forward to working with community partners to cultivate new programs and expand research opportunities to ensure lucrative careers for our future alumni.” The FSU Panama City STEM Institute also continues to develop programs to spark interest in STEM subjects for K-12 students. “Our ability to light a fire under our younger learners is something that’s really important,” Littleton said. “It brings the community into the realm of academia and takes academia back into the community.” Littleton said the STEM Institute will help develop a regional K-16 education system. “When our families start in the public school system, they have a vision of what’s going to happen not just in grade 8 or grade 11, but what’s going to happen as these youngsters become juniors and seniors in a post-secondary setting,” she said. Administrators also are making plans for the former site of the Lynn Haven Air Force fuel depot – a deal that closed this summer after nearly two decades of negotiations. Administrators are exploring research facilities and an expansion of the underwater crime scene investigation program at the 40 acres of waterfront property. “I think that the future of this campus is as bright as it has ever been,” Bense said. “It is up to us to maximize what we can do with this campus here.”

NEW PROGRAMS: This fall, FSU Panama City added bachelor’s degree programs in commercial entrepreneurship and hospitality management and tourism.

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Pieces From Our Past

THE GROUNDBREAKER: This ceremonial shovel was first used January 29, 1983, for the groundbreaking of FSU Panama City and again at the groundbreaking for the Holley Academic Center on January 17, 2007.

GRADUATION: Dean Ed Wright handed this gold bookmark to students as they walked across the stage at Fall Convocation.

FIRST COMMENCEMENT: FSU Panama Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s inaugural commencement was held April 29, 1984, at Gulf Coast Community College.

CELEBRATING 30 YEARS: A commemorative gold coin was created for FSU Panama City's 30th anniversary in 2012.

A BRIGHTER FUTURE: FSU Panama City bumper sticker from 1989.

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35-YEAR RETROSPECTIVE { 1982-2017 } "THE BETTER WAY": Early- to mid 1980s billboard. WE BOBBY: Coach Bobby Bowden has long been a supporter of the Panama City campus and has golfed more than 20 of the 27 past golf tournaments. WEAR YOUR FLARE: Beginning in 2013, FSU Panama City began giving away pins to students, faculty, staff and the community as a way to show their school spirit.

EVOLUTION OF THE TORCH: Originally known as the "Coastline," the Torch newsletter began in 1994 and evolved into its current magazine format in 2013. FIRST FRESHMEN: In fall 2013, FSU Panama City welcomed its first freshman class. MAKING A SPLASH: The FSU Panama City Development Board sponsored “Seminole Dolphin by the Bay” to commemorate the campus’ 20th anniversary and 12th annual golf tournament in 2002.

SYMBOL OF AUTHORITY: The FSU Panama City mace was created by the FSU Master Craftsman Studio in 2014. It is customary for the mace to reside on stage during commencement, facing east toward the Tallahassee campus.

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20 YEARS OF NOTABLE 'NOLES: About 60 people gathered Wednesday, May 24, to celebrate 20 years of recognizing outstanding FSU Panama City alumni as Notable â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Noles. Since the award was established in 1996 in conjunction with the Annual Homecoming Celebration, 67 alumni have been named Notable â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Noles.

2016: Sarah Giles, Tanya Deal, Tiffani Hinds

Lacewell, Janice StricklandSalares

2001: Brian Barnes, Jack

2015: Ginger Littleton, Amy Polick, Cliff Wilson

2008: Susan Fuder, David Southall, Jim Thomsen

2000: Kay Brewton, Suzanne

2014: Aaron Rich, Angela Sexton, Kristina Williams

2007: Nicole Barefield, David Downing, Amy Sewell

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2013: Scott Ervin, Kathleen Jones, Glenda Walters

2006: Vickie Gainer, John Haley, Anita Mayer

Grady, Tracy Johnstone

2012: Julia Walker Haley, Charla Skinner Perdue, Shannon Sheibe

2005: John Cannon, Frank Hall, Cameron Skinner

Dodd, Anita Dillard, Dinh

2004: Claire Calohan, Bill Husfelt, Alisa Kinsaul

1997: Emily Balazs, Phyllis

2003: Cathy Felty, David Lovett, Colby Peel

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2002: Steve Rainelli, Judy Hughes, Richard Morrison

Chisholm, Melinda Crawford,

2011: Patrick Green, Jennifer Mayne, Katie Patronis 2010: Steve Bornhoft, Gena Burgans, Philip Griffitts, Jr. 2009: Susan Butler, Michelle

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’NOLES HONORING OUR OUTSTANDING ALUMNI by:

Erica Martin

SU Panama City recognized three outstanding alumni last fall for their continued commitment to education.

Sarah Giles, a stay-at-home mother who formerly worked as FSU Panama City alumni and development coordinator; Tanya Deal, human resources director at the Bay County Clerk of Court & Comptroller’s Office; and Tiffani Hinds, chief operating officer and vice president of United Way of Northwest Florida, were named the 2016 Notable ’Noles. The award is given to FSU Panama City alumni who demonstrated excellence as students and have made outstanding contributions to the community and within their careers. Since the award’s inception in 1996, FSU Panama City has recognized 67 Notable ’Noles, accounting for less than 1 percent of the campus’s alumni.

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TANYA DEAL, ’94 Tanya Deal, human resources director for Bay County Clerk of Court, is dedicated to education and workforce training. She has more than 15 years of experience with federal job training and workforce education. She also has directed year-round remediation and afterschool job training programs for high school students. As marketing and human resources director at Panhandle Educators Federal Credit Union, Deal spearheaded many events and fundraisers that enabled the credit union to give back to the community, including scholarships to FSU Panama City. “Tanya Wester Deal’s many years of experience in workforce training, marketing, fundraising and now HR have made her a very well-rounded asset to this community,” Nancy Luther wrote in her nomination. “She has contributed her knowledge, skills and love of learning to many programs in addition to continuing to develop her own skills so that she can continue to enable others to grow.” Deal, who earned her bachelor’s degree in social sciences in 1994, was recognized as one of 25 most influential volunteers for Bay Education Foundation development, earning the foundation’s 25th Anniversary Silver Apple Award in May 2014. She also was a Women of Distinction nominee in 2015. Deal has been a member of the Society for Human Resources Management, the American Advertising Federation, the Career & Technical Education Council, Leadership Bay, Emerald Coast Business Women’s Association and the United Way of Northwest Florida Communications Committee. She also was one of the founding creators of Arts Alive and has served as a mentor for Take Stock in Children. 34

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TIFFANI HINDS, ’07, ’09 Tiffani Hinds has been a true advocate for children as a foster parent since 2004. She provided a loving home to more than 20 children in a five-year span and adopted seven children from the foster care system, several with special needs. Since earning her Master of Business Administration in 2009, she has continued to serve the community through the United Way of Northwest Florida, where she was hired as a finance specialist. She was promoted to chief operating officer and vice president in 2013. She also holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration, which she earned in 2007. As a student, Hinds was named on the dean’s and president’s lists for high GPA, she completed 20 hours of community service for taking notes for disabled students and was a member of the Psychology Club. “Tiffani has a strong voice in the system of care as a parent, but also as a business professional,” Florida DCF Site Coordinator Missy Lee said, according to her nomination letter. “She is always well spoken, professional and very passionate about her work.” Hinds currently serves as the treasurer of Bay County Society of Human Resource Managers. She also is member of the Bay and Gulf County Foster and Adoptive Parent’s Association, Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce, Bay County Chamber of Commerce and is an active volunteer with Junior Achievement. She is a member of Bay Point Women’s Club and serves as the scholarship committee chairperson for the Emerald Coast Business Women’s Association. “Tiffani has faced and overcome many obstacles in her life,” her husband, Paul Hinds, wrote in his nomination. “She is a leader and an example of true character.” PC.FSU.EDU

SARAH GILES, ’01, ’03 Sarah Giles, who earned a bachelor’s degree in social sciences in 2001 and a master’s degree in corporate and public communication in 2003, is a stay-at-home mother and home school teacher. As FSU Panama City’s alumni affairs and development coordinator, she was committed to developing alumni relationships and improving communications. She presented at the Association’s Executive Management Retreat in Tallahassee in December 2006 and helped plan the January 2007 National FSU Alumni Board’s executive committee meeting in Panama City. She also coordinated the campus’ signature Homecoming event, Nole Fest, bringing record attendance. “Sarah loved Homecoming and Nole Fest and enjoyed showcasing the campus in the best possible way,” Becky Kelly wrote in her nomination. As a student, Giles received the Dempsey Barron Leadership Award in 2001 and was inducted into the Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honorary Society. She was named in Who’s Who Among American Colleges and Universities and was inducted into the Garnet Key Honor Society. She served as FSU Panama City’s Student Government Council president from 20002001 and chaired several SGC committees. She was a member of the College Leadership Florida Class IV and served as the publicity co-chair for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life in 2001. Giles is an active member of St. Andrew Baptist Church. She also was a loaned executive with United Way and a member of Emerald Coast Business Women’s Association. “Anyone who knows Sarah Giles knows that she is truly notable,” Kelly wrote. “She is intelligent and disciplined, and a highly capable, confident personal and professional leader.” 36

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ANNUAL REPORT 2016-2017

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THE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE There’s a lot of excitement these days at FSU Panama City! That’s because we’re launching new academic programs, hiring new faculty and opening new centers to support our students. We’ve come a long way since FSU Panama City was created 35 years ago. Back then there were just three buildings, two resident faculty members and a vision to serve the community. Today, we have a bustling campus with nearly 40 resident faculty members and more than 25 academic programs. We’ve helped thousands of people in this area reach their educational and professional goals. Under the direction of Dean Randy Hanna, the Panama City campus continues to meet the needs of this region by offering high-quality educational programs and staying engaged in the community. We’ve hired nine new faculty members, and this fall we’re offering new programs in hospitality and entrepreneurship — two areas that are particularly important to the growth and economy of the Bay County area. We’ve opened two new centers to help our students reach their personal academic and career goals: The Advising and Student Success Center and the Center for Academic Excellence and Innovation, which features a Digital Design Studio where students can explore new concepts and collaborate on projects. This excitement has extended to our friends and donors. Thanks to their generosity, the FSU PC Raise the Torch campaign has reached $8.8 million! The success of the campaign so far shows just how much the Panama City community values this campus. The generosity of all our donors — in Panama City, in Tallahassee and across the nation — has helped Florida State implement bold ideas that distinguish us as a preeminent university, and we’re seeing the results of these efforts. 38

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In September, U.S. News and World Report ranked Florida State the 33rd best public university in the nation. That means FSU has moved up 10 spaces in just two years after ranking No. 38 among public universities last year and No. 43 the previous year. This leap in the national rankings is a reflection of our world-class faculty, staff and students, and that’s something we can all be proud of — whether we work and study in Tallahassee or Panama City. Florida State University is already excellent, but together we are climbing even higher. Thank you for being part of the journey.

John Thrasher, President, Florida State University

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DEVELOPMENT BOARD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Jason Crowe, President Community Bank Trey Hutt, Vice President Hutt Insurance Agency Victoria Williams, Board Member designee, VBA Designs, Inc. Michelle Ginn, Past President ERA Neubauer Real Estate, Inc. BOARD AT LARGE: Ken Ayers USAF, Retired Brandon Burg Burg Law

DEAN'S COUNCIL MEMBERS Frank Hall, Chair Summit Bank

John Robbins BaySolutions

Allan Bense GAC Contractors

Glen McDonald Gulf Coast State College

Jim Cook Retired cardiologist

Sandy Sims Gulf Power Company

Ray Dabuque Bay Solutions

Floyd Skinner Skinner Tax Consulting

Jorge Gonzalez The St. Joe Company

Gary Walsingham Walsingham Investments, LLC

Becca Hardin Bay Economic Development Alliance

Elizabeth Walters Burke, Blue, Hutchison, Walters & Smith, P.A.

Brut Campbell-Work Clark Partington Robert Carroll McNeil Carroll Engineering, Inc. Leah Dunn Dunn Properties Griff Griffitts Sugar Sands Steve Grubbs Bay Medical Center Randal Hamilton Select Specialty Hospital Lucy Lewis Tyndall Federal Credit Union Board Kristie McLane Trustmark National Bank Cathy Register PCB Capital Group, LLC Mike Stange The Resort Collection Dustin Stokesbary Centennial Bank Joe Tannehill, Sr. Merrick Industries Brittany Trumbull Anchor CEI Engineering & Inspection Elizabeth Walters Burke, Blue, Hutchison, Walters & Smith, P.A.

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K E Y I N D I C AT O R S ENDOWMENT PERFORMANCE

Funds that are generously provided by donors in support of Florida State University Panama City are deposited, invested and distributed by the Florida State University Foundation. The Foundation’s return for fiscal year ending June 30, 2017, was 11.9 percent, as compared to -2.9% for fiscal year ending June 30, 2016. The Foundation’s investments in nearly all asset classes posted strong gains, except for fixed income funds. The long-term investment portfolio continues to outperform the primary benchmarks on a long-term basis for the trailing three-, five- and 10-year periods. Thanks to generous donors and positive returns this past fiscal year, FSU Panama City has an endowment of almost $6 million, up nearly $1 million from the previous fiscal year.

F O U N D AT I O N F I N A N C I A L S

‘15-’16 ‘16-’17

Endowed Funds Balance*

$5,242,611

$5,944,250

$252,925

$255,515

$321,213

$324,422

Number of Scholarships Awarded

273

170

Amount of Scholarships Awarded

$253,485

$248,732

Endowed Funds Spendable Cash Non-Endowed Funds Balance

*Principal + Accumulated Net Return

ALUMNI DEMOGRAPHICS WHERE IN THE U.S. OUR ALUMNI RESIDE 78%................. Florida.......................... 3%................. Alabama...................... 3% ................ Georgia........................ 2% ................ Texas............................ 1.5% ................ North Carolina.............

WHERE IN FLORIDA OUR ALUMNI RESIDE 1% 4% Santa Rosa Washington County County 4% 1% 2% Jackson Escambia Holmes County County County

2% Calhoun County

1.5% ................ Virginia......................... 1% ................ California..................... 1% ................ Colorado...................... 1% ................ Tennessee.................... 7.5% ................ Other States................ .5%................. Non-U.S......................

78% of FSU Panama City alumni live in Florida

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4% Walton County 62% 1% Bay Franklin 14% County County Outside of 3% 2% the FSU Okaloosa Gulf Panama County County City service district

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STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS WHERE OUR STUDENTS ARE FROM

ON-CAMPUS HEADCOUNT FALL 2013-2016

11%

47%0.........Bay County...........

21%

27% 2013 2014

91%0 .........in Florida.............. 41%

9%.........Non-Florida.......... less.........Non-U.S................ than 1% Full-time students

954

2016

ENROLLMENT BY AGE

17-22 23-30

31-40 41+

GENDER RATIO 14%

81%

2015

ENROLLMENT BY DEGREE LEVEL undergraduate graduate other

52% female

48% male

150 300 450 600 750 900 1,050

HEADCOUNT BY COLLEGES College of Applied Studies Arts & Sciences Business Education Engineering Social Sciences Social Work Undecided/Other

32% 31% 9% 5% 9% 4% 3% 6% *for fall 2016

STUDENT ENROLLMENT Student Headcount

FALL '15

FALL '16

961

954

1,457

1,445

295

305

Graduate Degrees Awarded

VA Students Served

101

Percentage of Students Receiving Financial Aid

Students with Disabilities Served

FSU Students Served by FSU Panama City Undergraduate Degree Awarded

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SCHOLARSHIP SPOTLIGHT

Brandi Tagirs by:

Erin Chaffin

randi Tagirs believes in the power of education. Her sights where set on college, and after graduating from J. R. Arnold High School in 2009, she took on two jobs, applied for federal student aid and began attending classes at Gulf Coast State College. “I was ready to take on the world,” she said. “I had no idea what I was up against.” Though she originally planned to become an opera singer, during her final year at Gulf Coast State College a teacher introduced her to the idea of a world of education beyond the music department. Tagirs knew she wanted to continue her education beyond an AA degree, but due to financial pressure, she had to take a year off from school after graduating from Gulf Coast.

“As I grow closer to one of my goals, a bachelor’s degree in professional communication from Florida State University Panama City, I grow more passionate about goals that benefit not only myself and my family, but the community I hold so dear to my heart,” Tagirs said. But none of it would be possible without the help of foundation scholarships. “It is still a struggle to balance work and school but receiving a scholarship allows me the opportunity to take that investment further into the future,” Tagirs said. “The contributions made toward funding scholarships are literally funding the future…my future, the future of my fellow Seminoles and the future of our community.” Tagirs had the opportunity to speak at the 2016 FSU Panama City Foundation Annual Dinner, which led to invaluable connections.

“I took a year to gather myself,” she said. “Every day I would drive past Florida State University Panama City and think ‘yes, you can get in and accomplish something there.’ I knew education was the key to my future.”

Impressed with Tagirs’ speech, Glen McDonald, who at the time was the senior VP for Applied Research Associates (ARA), offered her an internship, which then lead to a job with ARA.

Determined to continue her education, Tagirs moved closer to FSU Panama City and found a job that would work with her while she went to school.

“I really liked Brandi’s story and drive to get her education,” McDonald said. “I have found that you can’t create drive in people. They either have it or they don’t.”

In August 2015, Tagirs realized her dream and enrolled in classes at FSU Panama City. “My life will be forever changed,” she said. “I found the flame of passion I felt when I was a young music student. And along the way I discovered that this is my home and community.”

Tagirs graduates this December with a bachelor’s degree in professional communication and will continue to work for ARA. She also plans to pursue her master’s degree in either corporate and public communication or transportation and urban planning.

“The contributions made toward funding scholarships are literally funding the future…my future, the future of my fellow Seminoles and the future of our community.” — Brandi Tagirs, communication, '17

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SUPPORTING SCHOLARSHIPS Endowed scholarships at Florida State University Panama City recognize and encourage superior academic accomplishment, outstanding leadership and exemplary character among student recipients. FSU Panama City is extremely grateful to the donors who have stepped forward to support our campus and the students we serve.

2016-2017 FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS Adam P. Arias ABA Autism Kolton Sellers

Bob Barth Underwater Research Renee Zemlock

Alfred I. duPont Foundation Devan Adkins Marcus Brown AikMan Cheung Hunter Crooks Jeffrey Gonzalez Jacqueline Hoey Edmarliz Ortiz Austin Krauza Marshall Sowell Mason Spence Lucas Szarenski Teddy Teixeira Randi Tolbert Amante Tolbert Ryan Trubia Ranveer Uppal

Brenda Gail Robbins Heather Adams

Angel David Memorial Caroline Jackson Anita Darlene Freeman Mary Phelan AT&T Employees Hunter Hambright Atkins Endowed Scholarship Jonathan Boyaval Bay County Teacher of the Year Alexandria Hall Berg Steel Pipe Corporation Nichole Miller

Campus Enrichment Tomorrow Brock Carla Foster Skyler Guest Kolton Sellers Stephen Whitfield Carla Wofford Century 21 Bay Brokers Council Michael Adams Charles W. Clary, III Patricia Mitchell College of Applied Studies Micheal Abreu Natalia Alford Cynthia Barnes Morgan Cook Ismael Diaw Kelli Fields James Garmon Dmitry Greznev Camerin Hatcher Kelsey Hennessy Elena Huezo Jessica Kim Ashley Lajeunesse Cassandra Lovett Hannah Mocilan Michelle Odom Rapheal Okonye James Pollock

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Alex Quintero Michael Rimes Byron Rogers Ariana SotomayorMaldonado Caleb Stuart Brandi Tagirs Kayleigh Van Bergen Catalina Vilada-Zuluaga Nicole Woodworth Colonel William W. Wood Melissa Garred Community Services Foundation of Bay County Lujain Albibi Mariah Rinehart Samantha Smith Elizabeth Vermette CW Roberts Contracting Sarah Evans David and Trish Warriner Kaylyn Douglass David Skinner Memorial Maxim Hoehn Death by Chocolate/ Emerald Coast Business Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Association Cynthia Collyer Dempsey Barron Memorial Anna Bowers

Don Crisp Kristen Mckay Dr. Hulon and Dinah Crayton Russell Surles III Edward Mayer Memorial Alicia Gainer Edward N. and June G. Wright Angel Schreck Estelle Cawthon Starling Memorial Elizabeth Sponseller FICPA Miracle Strip Chapter Katelynn Donovan Stephen Whitfield Rebecca Winge Frank Brown Memorial/ Optimist Club of the Beaches Tasneem Salman Fredricka Berger Benton Memorial Richard Wallace FSU Panama City Student Government Council Mariia Jordan Katherine May Justice Wobser GAC Contractors Dylan Reed

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George G. Tapper Memorial Bridget Granville GFWC Gulf Coast Woman’s Memorial Club/Joanne Crawford Carla Cayle Dakota Januchowski HDR, Inc. Tia Lilliman

License to Learn Savanna Bond Nicole Garmon Kristen Elliott Thomas Hart Alyssa Holderfield Christian Mair Kamrie Rice Sawyer Wall Emily Weedon

Panhandle Engineering, Inc. Brandon Bascetta

Preble-Rish Denis Belevitin

Jeremiah Dinan Martin Dvorak James Harper Grant Harris Jason Hurst Michael Kirke Anh Le Jullian Revell Braeden Warnick

Regions Bank Dylan Ramus-Wright

Stantec Kaitlin Startzel

Richard “Dick” Locher Miranda Redmon

Thomas G. and Donna P. McCoy/Optimist Club of the Beaches Justice Wobser

Patronis Brothers Foundation Samantha Jerrett

Hubert Green Skyler Guest

Linda Arnold Christoff Memorial Elizabeth Deaton

Innovations Federal Credit Union Andres Rodriguez

Mabelle Williams Benton Brandon Hayes

Robert E. Nedley Lacy Strickland

Mary Ola Reynolds Miller Sarina Di Calogero

Robert L. Young/First Union Bank Morgan Walters

Jeff Berberich Family Kamrie Rice

McNeil Carrol Engineering Hunter Baumgardner

Jerry J. Rosborough/ STEM William Jones

Optimist Club of the Beaches Jacob Willard

Society of American Military Engineerings Panama City Post Trevor Medden

John Hutt, Sr. Memorial William Parker Karen Hanes Kellie Stockstill

Optimist Club of the Beaches Law Enforcement Jessica Fabian

Kelly L. Ayers and Kenneth L. Ayers III Jacqueline Jermyn

Panama City Area Seminole Club Matthew Spradley

Kenneth L. and Ann K. Shaw Diana Pena

Panama City Downtown Rotary Club William Bradley

Larson M. and Beverly J. Band William Williams

Panhandle Educators Federal Credit Union Kori Mcvay

Jacqueline Isler Memorial Carolyn Poppell

St. Joe Community Foundation Cory Abner Joshua Bittel Adam Boone Colton Bond

Wally Jenkins Memorial/Optimist Club of the Beaches Martin Dvorak Walter B. Hall Memorial Blanche Powell Wayne and Gail Lindsey in memory of Mary Frances Hutt Caleb Coleman Ashly Gaither Allison Gross Diana Tuzhanskiy

“Your generosity has pushed me one step closer to my dreams and inspires me to make my own contribution to the community. In the future, I hope to help others as you have helped me.” — Grant Harris, civil engineering, ’18

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Rapheal Okonye by:

Erin Chaffin

apheal (Ralph) Okonye proves the impossible is possible. Originally from Nigeria, he never dreamed he would end up studying and living in the United States. “Ten years ago, if someone had told me that I would one day be pursuing a master’s degree in the U.S., I would have laughed,” Okonye said. After his father passed away from chronic renal failure in 1999, his mother took on the responsibility of raising three boys. In 2006, she lost her battle with depression, leaving Okonye — the oldest of the three boys — to care for the family. “I was left with no choice but to abandon my college dream and start working menial jobs to support my brothers,” he said. Frustrated with his circumstances, in 2007 Okonye decided to enter the USA Immigration Visa Lottery Program. He was one of 22,000 individuals randomly selected from all over the world to be issued an immigrant visa. He immigrated to the United States in 2008. Thanks to Okonye’s support, one of his brothers is an electrical engineer and the other has a degree in economics. Both reside in Nigeria. After moving to the U.S., Okonye decided to build on his experience caring for his father and become a registered nurse. In 2013, he graduated cum laude from Kennesaw State University with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. His fascination with the science of anesthesia motivated him to pursue his master’s in nurse anesthesia from FSU

Panama City. Okonye applied to four schools with an anesthesia program, but knew he wanted to go to FSU after completing his interview. “I had no doubt that I wanted to be a student here,” Okonye said. “The faculty members I interviewed with were very welcoming and nice, the campus looked beautiful and the students I met were happy to be at FSU. It wasn’t a difficult decision for me to make.” “Transitioning from working as an RN to returning back to the classroom as a full-time student has been very smooth thanks to the outstanding faculty members and student body. I couldn’t have asked for a better campus environment,” he said. Receiving an endowed scholarship from the College of Applied Studies has helped Okonye focus on school. “My story is just one of many,” he said. “Receiving a scholarship has been a blessing to me. It has allowed me to focus more on studying than worrying about bills. I hope that in the future, I will be able to give back and support others the same way (this scholarship) has supported me.” “Ralph has a passion for learning that is unparalleled to any graduate student I have ever taught,” said nurse anesthesia program administrator Stacey VanDyke, DNP, CRNA. “He excels both clinically and academically, and is a mentor to other students in the program. His personal story speaks volumes about his character which he translates into his commitment to excellence.” Okonye is currently in Miami for specialty clinical rotations and will graduate in fall 2018. After graduation, he plans to relocate to Texas and participate in mission trips as the opportunity arises.

“My story is one of many. Receiving this scholarship has been a blessing to me. It has allowed me to focus more on studying than worrying about bills. I hope that in the future, I will be able to give back and support others the same way (this scholarship) has supported me.” — Rapheal Okonye, nurse anesthesia, '18

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A LASTING IMPACT YOU MAKE THE DIFFERENCE TO FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY PANAMA CITY

hilanthropy has the power to shape worlds. Whether promoting the discovery of cures for human disease through the support of groundbreaking research or helping a single student achieve their dream of a college degree, giving to Florida State changes lives. Gifts to FSU can be annual, endowed or planned, and private support is essential to ensure that Florida State University students, faculty and programs have the resources they need to make a difference.

ANNUAL GIVING Annual gifts, such as those given during FSU’s Great Give, offer alumni, parents and friends the immediate opportunity to put contributions to work. Donors may choose to designate gifts to support students, faculty or research in any of the university’s colleges, schools, programs or units, or allocate it to the university’s greatest needs. During last year’s 36-hour online giving campaign, 48

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FSU donors contributed $336,863 to specific university causes and projects. FSU Panama City’s Home Sweet Holley campaign raised $5,925 to add new seating, recovered furniture and indoor landscaping to the Holley Academic Center. Many employers also have a matching gift program that could double or triple your contribution.

ENDOWED GIFTS Endowed gifts last in perpetuity to ensure the university’s future. The principal of your donation is invested, and the earnings are used to fulfill the purpose of your choosing, such as the Jorge L. and Pamela M. Gonzalez Endowed Scholarship, established in May 2017, which gives preference to first generation students. . Endowments also can be developed for fellowships, professorships or other academic purposes. The minimum to establish an endowment is $25,000, which can be paid over a period of five years.

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GIFT PLANNING Planned giving is an easy and flexible way to make an impact, ensuring the success for future generations of FSU students and alumni. A recent $1 million gift from the estate of Washington County native Earldine Ankiewicz will allow FSU Panama City to award at least 20 new annual scholarships starting in fall 2018. Ankiewicz, who passed away Jan. 29, 2016, named the scholarship fund after her deceased son and daughter. The Alex Alfred Ankiewicz and Lucy Elizabeth Ankiewicz Scholarship Endowment will award scholarships to students enrolled in business and education majors at FSU Panama City. “Her heart’s desire was to leave a teacher’s scholarship in memory of her kids,” said longtime friend Jeannie Cook, who also was the executor of the estate. Ankiewicz documented the endowment in her estate plans in 2004. Estate gift options include designating the FSU Foundation in your will, creating a trust or charitable gift annuity, or naming the Foundation as beneficiary of your retirement or life insurance plan. Donors also may choose to donate tangible personal property, such as artwork or antique furnishings.

CORPORATE AND FOUNDATION GIFTS The Florida State University Foundation works closely with corporate and foundation representatives to ensure that top university priorities are achieved. Our team cultivates mutually beneficial relationships with corporations and foundations to fund programs and services as well as transformational scholarships and professorships. The Hutchison Family Foundation will contribute $12,000 annually until 2021 to establish the Hutchison Family Foundation Endowed Scholarship Fund. Of the $60,000 commitment, $2,000 will be awarded as annual scholarships until the fund is fully endowed.

IN-KIND DONATIONS A growing number of alumni and friends contribute gifts-in-kind, such as works of art, antique furnishings, or rare books and manuscripts for the library. Jim and Sandy Dafoe recently presented FSU Panama City with a commissioned FSU Veterans Alliance arrowhead to display in the Skinner Veterans Study Room. The arrowhead is the proud symbol of FSU’s campus-wide commitment to become a national beacon of veteran support and success.

Payment Methods CASH • CHECK • CREDIT CARD REAL ESTATE Florida State University welcomes gifts of real estate. Gifting appreciated real estate is an excellent choice for a charitable gift and, in most cases, a donor is entitled to a charitable deduction for the full gross market value of the property. The newly formed FSU Real Estate Foundation accepts real estate gifts and has adopted certain policies and procedures to make the process work smoothly, taking all parties into consideration.

SECURITIES Donor stock transfers allow donors to gift their stocks to Florida State University in three ways: electronically (DTC), physical certificate in donor’s name and physical certificate naming the FSU Foundation.

ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER The electronic funds transfer program works in cooperation with your bank, similar to automatic teller machines, direct deposit of payroll, Social Security checks, pay-by-phone and other electronic banking services. The transaction is completed without paper handling.

For more information: Mary Beth Lovingood Director of Development mblovingood@pc.fsu.edu 850-770-2108

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Dr. James T. and Jan L. Cook by:

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or Dr. James “Jim” Cook, being a physician means teaching. Now the retired cardiologist is helping educate a younger generation by funding educational camps, clubs and activities that emphasize the sciences. Cook and his wife, Jan, transferred $100,000 in stock to FSU Panama City, developing the STEM Institute Endowment. With earnings from the endowment, the fund will provide $4,000 annually to pay for summer camps, instructor stipends, equipment and more. Without a consistent operating budget, the FSU Panama City STEM Institute has planned activities through periodic Navy grants and individual gifts from community partners. “This gift is incredibly important to creating stability of the STEM Institute, ensuring that it will have the resources every year to provide some level of engagement for K-12 students,” Director of Development Mary Beth Lovingood said. The STEM Institute, which was established in 2007, has provided more than 200 educators with professional skills and created learning opportunities for more than 2,000 K-12 students. It became an official Florida State University Panama City institute in 2011. Although the STEM Institute promotes all STEM subjects, it most recently has focused on physics, developing “The Physics of Dance” summer camp and inducting middle school students into the “Dr. James T. and Jana L. Cook Future Physicists of Florida FSU Panama City Chapter.” FSU also

has donated lab equipment to Bay District Schools to enhance high school sciences. “Half of the undergraduates who show up at FSU’s Tallahassee campus planning to attend medical school haven’t taken physics in high school, and those students are at a serious disadvantage in their college physics classes,” FSU physics Professor Paul Cottle, Ph.D., said. “Physics is the gateway course to careers in engineering and sciences.” “Physics is how things work; it just ties everything together,” Cook said, noting how advances in technology have made diagnosing patients easier. “I learned of the huge deficit in education in physics in Bay County and wanted to make a difference.” Nationally, 40 percent of students take a physics course in high school. In Bay County, that number was 6 percent in 2015-16. With the help of FSU initiatives, Bay County’s physics enrollment has tripled in the past two years, nearly reaching the Florida average of 20 percent. “Making progress like that requires a fundamental change in the culture of the school district and everybody connected with it, and that change has happened at a dizzying speed in Bay County,” Cottle said. “The Cook gift, coming as it did from a genuine pillar of the Bay County community, has brought a whole new toolbox to our effort.” Although he and his wife have no direct connection to Florida State, Cook said he wanted to promote education within the region. “FSU PC has an emphasis on STEM education, and that will help our community,” he said.

“Physics is how things work; it just ties everything together. I learned of the huge deficit in education in physics in Bay County and wanted to make a difference.” — Dr. Jim Cook

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2016-2017 CUMULATIVE GIFTS AND PLEDGES FSU Panama City recognizes the following donors for their cumulative gifts and pledges through June 30, 2017.

LEGACY SOCIETY (DEFERRED & PLANNED GIFTS) Earldine Ankiewicz Allan G. and Tonie L. Bense James L. and Sandra Dafoe Robert H. and Judith C. Fleming Jim L. and Nadia D. Smallwood HERITAGE SOCIETY ($500,000 & ABOVE) St. Joe Community Foundation, Inc. George A. Butchikas Foundation for Autism John S. and Gail W. Robbins LEADERSHIP COUNCIL ($100,000-$499,999) Alfred I. duPont Foundation, Inc. AT&T Florida Community Services Foundation of Bay County, Inc. James T. and Jana L. Cook Gulf Power Foundation, Inc. Thomas G. and Donna P. McCoy The News Herald/Washington County News/Holmes County Advertiser/Port St. Joe Star Optimist Foundation of the Beaches, Inc. Floyd D. and Gloria D. Skinner Tyndall Federal Credit Union LOYALTY CIRCLE ($50,000-$99,999) Bay Health Foundation Bill Cramer Chevrolet Cadillac Buick GMC, Inc. Centennial Bank Comcast Cablevision Durden Foundation, Inc. Emerald Coast Business Women’s Association Hubert M. Green Hutchinson Family Charitable Foundation, Inc.

Hutt Insurance Agency, Inc. Innovations Federal Credit Union Marion G. and Barbara W. Nelson Private Foundation Panama City Housing Authority Panhandle Educators Federal Credit Union John S. and Gail W. Robbins/ Jason S. and Carol J. Robbins George G. & Amelia G. Tapper Foundation CORNERSTONE CIRCLE (25,000-$49,999) Advocates for Children, Inc. Arthritis & Infusion Center Atkins, Inc. Kenneth L. Ayers Berg Steel Pipe Corporation Gary D. and Hollis H. Bliss William C. and Carolyn A. Cramer Donald R. and Tyrene Crisp Thomas E. David Ray E. and Sharon G. Dubuque Facility Leasing, Inc. FICPA Miracle Strip Chapter GAC Contractors, Inc. GFWC Gulf Coast Womans Club, Inc. Jorge L. and Pamela M. Gonzalez Gulf Coast Medical Center Frank A. and Chris C. Hall HDR Engineering, Inc. Nan G. Locher Glen R. and Katrina R. McDonald/Gerald G. McDonald McNeil Carroll Engineering, Inc. The News Herald Panama City Area Seminole Club Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce Panama City Junior League Panhandle Engineering, Inc. Patronis Brothers, Inc. Jimmy T. and Helen C. Patronis

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Preble-Rish, Inc. Pyrolysis Tech, LLC Regions Bank Resort Collection George A. Roberts Skinner Tax Consulting, Inc. Society of American Military Engineers Panama City Post Stantec Summit Bank TECO Peoples Gas Company Walsingham Investments, LLC WestRock James L. and Frances M. Wood PRESIDENT’S CLUB (10,000-24,999) Adam P. Arias Memorial Golf Tournament Margit A. Arias Bay County Chamber of Commerce/Junior Leadership Bay John J. Benton Bill Montford Campaign Century 21 Bay Brokers Council Charles W. Clary Lorenzo N. and Nancy N. Dantzler Ecological Resource Consultants, Inc. Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 130 Ruth S. Glenn Patrick D. Greany and Jonita E. Stepp-Greany Hancock Bank HealthSouth Emerald Coast Rehabilitation Hospital Isaac W. Byrd Family Foundation, Inc. ITT Excelis, Inc. Shirley G. Jackson Jimmy T. Patronis, Jr. Campaign John A. Centrone Memorial Scholarship Fund JR Foods, Inc.

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FSU PANAMA CITY CAMPAIGN TRENDS • • • • •

1.6% of donations are $25K+

$10,000,000 goal with an end date of July 30, 2018 Majority of gifts have been designated for scholarships Gifts less than $1,000 account for 89% of gifts received for the campaign Number of unique donors has grown 33% since Fiscal Year 2011 Number of new donors has grown 51% since Fiscal Year 2011

9.4% of donations are $1K$24,999

Gifts less than $1,000 account for 89% of gifts received for the FSU Panama City Raise the Torch campaign

Small dollars, huge impact.

Terri-Jo Kennedy Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. L-3 Communications Marine Maintenance of Bay County, Inc. Lesley L. Miller Nichols & Associates of Bay County, Inc. Panama City Jr. Woman’s Club Panama City Downtown Rotary Club Jimmy T. and Katie L. Patronis Gregory E. and Janna Pape Register’s Enterprises of Bay County, LLC Reynolds Smith and Hills, Inc. Harriet B. Rosborough Sallie Mae, Inc. Kenneth L. and Ann K. Shaw Jerry F. and Mary S. Sowell John G. Starling Sussex-Bay Foundation Elizabeth J. Walters Leon L. and Glenda J. Walters Caroline R. and David P. Windham Edward N. and June G. Wright CHARTER CLUB ($5,000-$9,999) AAF Panama City Applied Research Associates, Inc. ARINC Nicole P. Barefield Robert F. and Patricia Barnard

Barron & Redding Bay County Correction Facility - CCA Bay County Land and Abstract Company Bay County Sheriff’s Office Dept. Bay Solutions Bay Walk-In Clinic, Inc. Allan G. and Tonie L. Bense Beverly J. Bland John L. Bozarth Burke, Blue, Hutchison, Walters & Smith, P.A. Hayes H. and Lori R. Burleson Captain Anderson’s Restaurant Melissa A. and Rufus G. Carlton Consumer Credit Counseling Service Linda B. Coram Coram’s Steak and Eggs Community Bank Barbara A. Deemer George N. DePuy and Kathleen L. Valentine Neal P. and Leah O. Dunn Emerald Coast Association for Behavioral Analysis Farrell Realty & Insurance Agency First American Title Insurance Company Charley A. and JoAn Gramling Granite Construction Company Gulf Coast State College Foundation Charles S. Isler

Curtis E. and Dolores L. Jackson JRA Architects, Inc. Michael S. Kennedy Key Electrical Supply, Inc. Charles D. Kimbrel Lamar Advertising Robert C. and Kathleen T. Lacher Stephen P. and Linda C. Leach Wayne G. and Rhonda G. Lindsey The Moore Family Harry A. Murphy Thomas O. and Margarita I. Myers Office Max Panama City Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. Panama City Toyota Scion Pilot Club of Panama City Oppenheimer Funds Legacy Program Michael W. Reed William B. Robinson Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q Spartacus Marketing Consultants, Inc. Sun Harbor Marina Sunshine Piping, Inc. SunTrust Bank Trustmark National Bank WellsFargo Wildcat Creek Educational Center, Inc. WJHG-TV

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

2016 FSU Panama City Annual Dinner

GOLD SPONSORS Dr. Rashda Albibi Centennial Bank Applied Research Associates ERA Nuebauer Real Estate GAC Contractors Sen. Don Gaetz

Gulf Coast State College Foundation Gulf Power HealthSouth Emerald Coast Rehabilitation Hospital Panhandle Engineering, Inc. The St. Joe Company Summit Bank Tyndall Federal Credit Union Elizabeth J. Walters, Leon L. Walters & Dr. Glenda Walters WestRock

GARNET SPONSORS

Ken Ayers Bay Haven Charter Academy Bay Solutions Berg Steel Pipe Corp. Community Bank Edgewater Beach & Golf Resort FADSS Leadership Advocacy Service Florida Architects Gulf Coast Medical Center

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Michael Kirke, Marshall Sowell, Ken Ayers and Aaron Cox

Mary Beth Lovingood, Judy Fleming, Bob Fleming and Casey Lathem

Vic Jones and Jerri Hanna

Chris Lacher, Allan Bense and Steve Leach

Dean Randy Hanna and Randall Hamilton

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Hancock Bank Hutt Insurance Agency Innovations Federal Credit Union Representative Jay Trumbull Kerigan Marketing Associates The News Herald, Port St. Joe Star, Holmes County Times-Advertiser & Washington County News Nurse Anesthesia program at FSU Panama City Panama City Beach Chamber of Commerce Panhandle Educators Federal Credit Union Select Specialty Hospital

Summit Bank Trustmark Walsingham Investments, LLC

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

27th Annual Golf Invitational

TOURNAMENT SPONSORS AT&T Centennial Bank

TOURNAMENT BALL SPONSOR Creek Entertainment

GOLFER AWARDS SPONSOR Summit Bank

BREAKFAST SPONSOR

Chick-fil-A on the Beach

LUNCH SPONSOR Clark Partington Attorneys at Law

HOSPITALITY SPONSOR Granite Plus/Gulf Construction

HOLE-IN-ONE SPONSOR Community Bank

HOLE SPONSORS 96.3 Play FM/Club LaVela Ken Ayers, Development Board Member Bay Medical Sacred Heard Burleson Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo GAC Contractors Green Earth Gulf Power Hartley Restaurant Group Harpoon Harryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Harrison Sale McCloy Holiday Beach Rentals Nichols and Associates Panama City Beach Chamber Panhandle Educators FCU Pinnacle Housing Group RCM Interiors Select Specialty Hospital Skinner Tax Consulting SSSJ&B The St. Joe Company Sugar Sands Trustmark Bank Charlie Walker Walsingham Management

Coach Bobby Bowden

Wayne Stubbs, Becca Hardin, Sandy Sims and John Juchniewicz

Ashraf Khan, Jason Whittacker, Randal Hamilton and Nick Maddox

Ray Walker, Coach Bobby Bowden, Steve Bodwen and Jack Hines

Jerry Smithwick, Kurt Unglaub, Aaron Rich and Tombo Martin

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Shirley Jackson, Judy Harris and Lenora Warriner

Shay Dowgul and James Dowgul

Nate Lathem of LC3

Mick McAlister, Julia Chrencik and Russel Chrencik

Victoria Williams and Janice Hanks

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Eric Garmon and Brian Garmon

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The Holley Academic Center has more comforts of home including new seating, recovered furniture and indoor landscaping thanks to proceeds from FSUâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Great Give. FSU Panama City raised $5,925 during the 36-hour online giving campaign held March 30-31. In all, Florida State raised $336,863 in support of academic programs, scholarships and student activities throughout the university. The next Great Give will be March 22-23, 2018.

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lasting LEGACY PURCHASE AN FSU PANAMA CITY COMMEMORATIVE BRICK Perfect for graduation or celebrating your alumni status, bricks cost $200. Purchase includes a matching miniature keepsake brick. Mini bricks will be available for pick up at the Office of Advancement at no additional cost or can be shipped for $10.

Personalized bricks will be incorporated into a legacy courtyard between the Holley Academic Center and the Technology and Barron buildings. Your brick purchase is 100 percent tax deductible and is maintained and covered by a lifetime warranty.

Call 850.770.2168, email alumni@pc.fsu.edu or visit pc.fsu.edu/alumni-friends/brick-program to purchase your brick.

CSI labs

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LEARNING TO READ THE EVIDENCE photography by:

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The FSU Panama City crime scene investigation major, a specialty within the public safety & security program, focuses on the documentation and preservation of a crime scene, the proper collection of evidence and the analysis of evidence collected. This summer, students learned how to collect, identify, classify and analyze physical evidence to help solve and prosecute criminal activity during summer labs: Crime & Accident Scene Imaging & Reconstruction, Impression and Pattern Evidence, Trace & Biometric Evidence and Forensic Death Investigation.

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FINGERPRINTING 101: In the Impression and Pattern Evidence lab (CJE 4135L) students learn how to make invisible prints observable by using various powders, alternate light sources, chemicals and scientific equipment available in the lab.

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TRACE EVIDENCE: Trace and Biometric Evidence Lab (CJE 4241L) focuses on trace evidence often left at crime scenes. Hairs, fibers, powders, liquids and other evidence often can be traced to a common source. Students also learn about different biometric signatures that can help identify individuals.

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STAGES OF DEATH: Forensic Death Investigation Lab (CJE 4638L) allows students to study the nature of death and the special handling required at death scenes including the stages of decomposition and the cause, manner and mechanism of death. Students receive hands on investigative skills by working real cold cases in cooperation with the American Investigative Society of Cold Cases.

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LINDSEY MILLER, CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION, ’17 Lindsey Miller, along with Sandra Cooper, Kalya Holder and Jeremy Jones, was one of the first students to graduate from FSU Panama City’s crime scene investigation major this summer. The program began in fall 2015. For Miller, attending FSU Panama City felt like coming home. After graduating from Arnold High School, she spent two years in Louisville, Ky., and a year in Tallahassee completing her AA before returning to Panama City. Some of her favorite memories of her time on campus were the hands-on CSI labs held during the summer. “The summer labs were hands down the best,” Miller said. “You spend a full week getting your hands dirty and get to see what CSI really is, and learn real quick it’s nothing like television. Within the labs, you get to work on real cold cases, and not only try to recreate the case but also explore potential new leads. “This program is about getting to participate in real world work while still in college. Not many programs around the country can offer that like FSU PC does.” Miller began an internship in January 2016 with the Sheriff’s Office, which led to a full-time position as a Bay County criminal analyst in Criminal Investigations.

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A MISSION TO HELP OTHERS ELEMENTARY EDUCATION ALUMNA GIVES BACK THROUGH INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS by:

Becky Kelly

lementary Education alumna Sarah Duderstadt participated in a number of stateside mission trips with her church throughout high school. When the opportunity arose to serve in international missions in the fall of her senior year at FSU Panama City, she was prepared for the challenge. “I found the love of helping people by first doing volunteer work in my community and taking trips with my church youth group to other states for outreach projects,” she said. Along with her strong commitment to service, Duderstadt is fascinated by other cultures. “I wanted to go experience other cultures and to serve those in need,” she said. “I enjoy getting to

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know people and their background, where they came from and what makes them unique.” On her first international trip to Mumbai, India, Duderstadt spent 10 days working with a local church playing games with the children and developing a deeper understanding of poverty and Indian culture. “Having the opportunity of meeting new people and experiencing their countries, languages and cultures prepares future educators to become welleducated, not only in academic content, but in cultural sensitivity to function comfortably at multiple social and emotional levels,” elementary education professor Cristina Rios said. “At Florida State University, we recognize that every competitive advantage for our students begins by providing crosscultural development and public service exposure throughout their collegiate experience.”

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I wanted to go experience other cultures and to serve those in need. I enjoy getting to know people and their background, where they came from and what makes them unique. — Sarah Duderstadt, elementary education, ’14

After earning her bachelor’s degree in elementary education in 2014, Duderstadt used money from her savings and graduation gifts to participate in a two-week summer biblical study tour of Israel and Jordan, which informed her understanding of biblical history and culture and deepened her faith. With a new experience of diverse cultures, she spent her first year out of college teaching first grade at North Bay Haven Charter School until committing to her first long-term international mission. Based on a friend’s recommendation, Duderstadt began a seven-month journey at Children of Destiny orphanage in Jinotega, Nicaragua, through the volunteer placement agency Globe International. For the first month, she studied Spanish with a resident in Los Cedros to better communicate with the children and local workers. “The language barrier was hard at first, but over time became easier,” she said. At the orphanage, Duderstadt worked in shifts with the children, teaching English, writing letters to sponsors along with any additional tasks needing attention. “The children were shy at the beginning, but the kids and workers became my second family,” she said. “It became normal to eat every meal with 30 people and for it to never be quiet. It even seemed too quiet when I came back home. I loved every minute of those seven months and miss the people there tremendously.” Duderstadt continued her international travels last summer during a two-week mission to Mutugno, Uganda, to provide activities to students while their teachers attended a conference. Now teaching fourth grade at Deer Point Elementary School, Duderstadt uses her international experiences to enhance her classes. “Teaching students to find true purpose in their educational careers while making a generous difference through servicing some of the less fortunate instills empathy, justice, citizenship and humbleness,” Rios said. “Sarah was a bright elementary education student with a passion for making a true difference for all children.”

HELPING OTHERS: Sarah Duderstadt, ’14, served in international missions in the fall of her senior year at FSU Panama City. Duderstadt’s missions trips include Uganda (at top) Israel (middle) and India (above).

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As we get older, things get more serious and more professional, we may think we’re too old to have a good time and we may get caught up in our day-to-day routine of work. It’s okay to take chances, make mistakes and learn from them, and to have fun. — Lillian Walton, recreation, tourism and events, ’14

or alumnus Lillian Walton, becoming the director of catering at Nike World Headquarters allows her to get paid to play.

“My day is different every day; that’s why I love catering so much,” the 2014 recreation, tourism and events graduate said. “There are no days alike; it changes so frequently within this business.” Working for Aramark, the on-site restaurant group for Nike World Headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon, Walton has a hand in multiple events each day from detailed parties for executives and athletes to large events for thousands of people. Each event fulfills Aramark’s mission: to deliver experiences that enrich and nourish lives.

anticipated being in my position, but I am glad I took the right chances and pursued this field.” Several diverse fieldwork and internship experiences during Walton’s undergraduate coursework led to her current position. After doing fieldwork with the Florida Trust for Historic Preservation and an internship with Aramark at Lake Powell Resort in Arizona, Walton was offered a nine-month second-level management internship at the University of Tennessee, Chattanooga. After that, she began working in catering at Nike and was promoted to director of catering in 2016.

Although working 11-hour days, Walton said the excitement in her day-to-day activities makes it her dream job.

“When it comes to internships, don’t settle for something that is comfortable or familiar,” Walton said. “Take a chance to experience something new. If you try it and you love it, you have just entered a world of possibilities. If you hate it, you can always go back and start again, but at least you tried. … Build your resume with experiences.”

“This account is one of the best work environments I have worked in all of my career,” she said. “I never expected or

“The organizational, event and leadership skills that she learned at FSU Panama City are definitely beneficial,”

'DO WHAT YOU LOVE AND IT WON'T SEEM LIKE WORK': At left, Lillian Walton at the Nike World Campus on May 22. Above, Walton with her "work fam." Images via Instagram.

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recreation, tourism, and events faculty member Donna Trafford said. “Her persistence and hard work paid off.” Walton, who originally wanted to be an athletic trainer, said hospitality runs in the family. Walton’s father is a professional wedding photographer. Her mother who was park ranger at Wakulla Springs State Park is now working for the Florida Fish and Wildlife, promoting awareness and conservation of Florida's manatees. “I’m an instant gratification type of gal, and the instant feedback after a successful event is exciting,” Walton said. “I also think it is in my blood. … I grew up around recreation, tourism, and events my whole life.” After taking a year off school to focus on her career, Walton realized a degree would help her become more successful. She began taking recreation, tourism, and events classes in Tallahassee and traveled to Panama City to complete her coursework. Undeterred by the two-hour commute from Tallahassee and overnight stays in Panama City with her husband, William, and their two children, Lokken and Anarah, Walton said the Panama City campus and its students became like a second family. “I enjoyed the traveling days, because it was like a ‘mini vacation’ every week. Only on that vacation, you have to study, go to class, pay for your meals rather than cooking at home, and paying for a tank of gas,” she said. “It’s all about perspective and what you make of it.” Family dinners with classmates, runs on the Hathaway Bridge during lunch breaks and smaller classes made FSU Panama City feel like home. “Lillian was a bit more mature, and other students looked up to her as she was able to be a great mom, go to school and work at the same time,” Trafford said. “As we get older, things get more serious and more professional, we may think we’re too old to have a good time and we may get caught up in our day-to-day routine of work,” Walton said. “It’s okay to take chances, make mistakes and learn from them, and to have fun.” 68

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WORK AND PLAY: At top, Lillian Walton at the Nike World Headquarters parking garage. Below, Walton on the job as director of catering at Nike World Headquarters. Images via Instagram.

’NOLE NOTES

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HEATHER SAAS, ’09, (B.S.

PENELOPE A. DEUTSCH, ’89 (B.S. communication)

working at FSU Panama City’s ECAP clinic in April 2015 and had her son, Roman, in February 2016.

was recently re-appointed to the Florida Independent Living Services Advisory Council for an additional two years and voted vice chair of the council. She is a member of the Drug Free Coalition in Port Charlotte and Punta Gorda and a volunteer mentor trainer for Children's Network of Southwest Florida.

2000s EMILY "NIKKI" DICKENS, ’04, ’05 (B.S. psychology, M.S. Psychology with an emphasis in ABA) recently

became the FSU Early Childhood Education Program (ECAP) director after returning to FSU Panama City in August 2013 as coordinator for the ECAP clinic. Dickens also teaches undergraduate classes as an adjunct faculty member for FSU Panama City. She has been active in the Florida Association for Behavior Analysis (FABA) for the past eight years, serving first as board member then as president-elect in August 2016, beginning her term as president in October 2017 and concluding with a presidential address in September 2018.

TYLER TOWNE ’07, ’10, ’16 (B.S. psychology, M.S. cognitive psychology, Ph.D. philosophy in cognitive psychology) is

an assistant teaching professor at FSU Panama City. He and his wife, Sara, welcomed their daughter, Eleanor Lynn, on Aug. 22, 2017.

business administration) began

2010s SHANNON SHEIBE, ’10 (M.S. combined corporate and public communication) became

marketing manager for Royal American Hospitality in July 2017. KELLY LATHEM, ’12 (B.S. elementary education) is

employed with Bay Haven Charter Academy where she teaches sixth grade language arts and serves as the language arts department head. She also coaches cheerleading and is the co-sponsor for the Beta Club and yearbook. ERIN CHAFFIN, ’13 (M.S. corporate and public communication) is the publication

and marketing coordinator for FSU Panama City and editor of the Torch Magazine. She and her husband, Matthew, had their second child, Oliver Matthew, in October 2017. ELISA LIEGEL, ’15 (B.S. elementary education) was

married in December 2015 to Blaine Pittman. She and her husband reside in Houston, Texas where her husband is a youth pastor. KEVIN FAIR, ’16 (B.S. professional communication)

currently resides in New York City where he is employed by Trader Joe's. Kevin plans to move to

Elisa Leigel ('15) with her husband, Blaine Pittman.

Tallahassee in the near future to utilize his degree in a state position. ALEXANDRIA HALL, ’16 (B.S. elementary education) is

a first grade teacher at University Academy in Panama City, Fla. She is currently working on her Master’s in Curriculum Instruction from FSU Panama City. KYRSTEN HILL, ’16 (B.S. professional communication)

is a financial sales representative at Tyndall Federal Credit Union. Kyrsten and her husband, Tyler, had their first child, Ellis Mae, in July.

IN MEMORIAM ALISA BUTLER KINSAUL, ’92, ’01 (B.S. mass communication, M.S. communication arts)

community leader and FSU alum, served as the director of campus communications at Florida State University Panama City from 1993-2004, passed on Jan. 17, 2017. PC.FSU.EDU

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MATH INSTRUCTOR BREAKS

BARRIERS, INSPIRES STUDENTS

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Take that toolbox with you wherever you go ... You are not limited in your options because your toolbox is full. — Parmy Cobb, FSU Panama City mathematics professor

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SU Panama City mathematics professor Parmy Cobb pursued her passion rather than expectations. Originally expecting to become a high school math teacher, she went on to be the first recipient of a Ph.D. in mathematics from Baylor University in Waco, Texas. “It wasn’t until I saw one of my female professors who wasn’t much older than I was at Valdosta that I thought I can do that too,” she said. Teaching mathematics at FSU Panama City since 2013, Cobb inspires the next generation. Although FSU Panama City does not have a mathematics major, she sees herself as supporting faculty. “I’m here to support the engineers, to support anyone who is coming in and [taking] criminal science investigation, psychology, everyone needs some type of math. I am setting that foundation,” she said. “Whether you need higher math or not, I am here to make sure that students have the knowledge so that they can apply that in their disciplines.” Cobb believes it takes personal resolve and determination to achieve life goals, which has sustained her throughout her academic and professional careers. Today she provides the mathematical support necessary for a degree in such STEM fields as engineering or computer science as well as college-level math needed in non-STEM programs at Florida State University Panama City. Some students believe they can wait until college to select a career and then begin studying for it. Cobb says that it is imperative for students to begin studying mathematics and critical-thinking curriculum from the start — in kindergarten. Students learn to solve more complex problems each year as they apply the skills learned from these subjects. Sometimes learning these foundational concepts is challenging but her advice is to keep practicing

and doing the homework to gain those critical thinking skills that will serve a student throughout their academic careers, their life careers and their personal lives. She sees herself as helping students build a toolbox of strategies that students carry from class to careers. “You are able to take that toolbox with you wherever you go and apply it to any discipline whether it’s engineering, psychology, or even the hobbies that you do, sewing, baking, photography,” she said. “You are not limited in your options because your toolbox is full.” Cobb knows that students need a support system to help them learn. From her early childhood, she received encouragement from her parents all the way to her Ph.D. thesis committee. Parents can help their students by taking interest in their children’s studies, ask them how their classes are going and when they miss problems ask the student if they understood where they went wrong. She is an advocate of mentorship programs in the K-12 years as well as encouraging students to shadow someone who already works in a field they are interested in. Cobb believes that for a student to be successful in mastering critical thinking and problem-solving skills, to be able to separate the important information from what isn’t necessary, they must have open minds. She sees herself as a facilitator in this process but the hard work is up to the student. They must be willing to work through a problem that could take 40 minutes to do. She considers herself as one of those supporters of a student’s learning. Cobb likes to quote a favorite mathematician, Paul Erdős who said, “It’s not enough to be in the right place at the right time. You should also have an open mind at the right time.” “That’s just another life lesson, you just want to be there, you want to be in the moment, learning from one another, don’t close your mind to new ideas,” she said. “That’s what we do at the university anyway, don’t we? We want to make sure that we’re exploring and learning. If it’s hard, keep trying.” PC.FSU.EDU

FACULTY NEWS & NOTES HAFIZ AHMAD, PH.D., P.E. (CIVIL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING) along with Chen,

G., Grasel P., Millington G., Hallas J., and Tawfiq K. wrote “Chloride removal from landfill leachate by the ultra-high lime with aluminum process,” for the Journal of Urban and Environmental Engineering, 11(1), 3-8. doi: 10.4090/juee.2017. v11n1.003008. Ahmad and Miller, J.W. presented “Development of the low-cost water reuse system by minor modification of the wastewater treatment plant: engineering evaluation” at the OCOWR/ NIWR annual conference: Water in Changing Environment, June 13-15 in Fort Collins, Colo. Ahmad was the graduate advisor for the graduate thesis “Removal of powdered activated carbon by cloth tertiary filters,” by Brandon Madden, July 2017. BRIAN BABER, MBA (BUSINESS) was hired as

entrepreneur in residence faculty in fall 2017. MELISSA CARLTON, PH.D. (COMPUTER SCIENCE) and

Yair Levy, presented “Cyber skills: Foundational theory and the cornerstone of advanced persistent threats (APTs) mitigation” at the Knowledge Management Conference in Novo Mesto, Slovenia, June 2114, 2017. Carlton also completed her Ph.D. in Informational Systems and Cybersecurity from Nova Southeastern University in June 2017. IRVIN CLARK, ED.D. was hired

as the Associate Dean of Faculty Development and Administrative Affairs in summer 2017. 72

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was hired as entrepreneur in residence faculty in spring 2017. WALID ALI ABDUL HADI, PH.D. (ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING)

was hired as electrical engineering resident faculty in fall 2017. Md SHAFIUL ISLAM, PH.D. (ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING)

was hired as electrical engineering resident faculty in fall 2017. STANLEY LINDSAY, PH.D. (COMMUNICATION)

presented “Angels and demons as communication personified: the incunabula of logology” at the 10th Triennial Conference of the Kenneth Burke Society, June 2012, at East Stroudsburg, Pa. His paper “Lowest score, highest honor,” was accepted for presentation at the Hawaii International Conference on Education in January 2017, in Honolulu, Hawaii. Lindsay was a peer reviewer for a book for the University of California Press and two article submissions for the KB Journal. DENISE MONTFORD, MSW (SOCIAL WORK) was hired as social

work visiting faculty in fall 2017. EREN OZGEN, PH.D. (BUSINESS) was hired as business

resident faculty in fall 2017. BANYON PELHAM, M.S. (PUBLIC SAFETY & SECURITY)

received the Honorable Mention in Online Course Design award and the Honorable Mention in Online Teaching award from Florida State University in November 2016.

CHARLA PERDUE, M.S. (PUBLIC SAFETY AND SECURITY)

attended and presented at the Florida Division of International Association of Identification's 57th annual conference in Oct. 22-16, 2016, in Panama City Beach, Fla. Perdue completed the infrared spectroscopy course at Perkin Elmer in April 2017 and received a graduate certificate in Forensic Death Investigation from the University of Florida in May 2017. AMY POLICK, PH.D., BCBA-D (PSYCHOLOGY) was promoted

to the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs in spring 2017. ROSEMARY PRINCE, M.S., CPRP (RECREATION, TOURISM & EVENTS) presented “Navigation, the twists and turns of accessible events” at the Florida Festivals and Events Association Convention, in Orlando, Fla., Aug. 3, 2017. Prince was appointed to the Board of Directors, Florida Festivals and Events Association for a two-year term beginning August 2017 at Convention Installation in Orlando, Fla., and appointed to the Education Council, International Live Events Association for the August 2017 – July 2018 term.) She received the Excellence in Online Course Design award and the Excellence in Online Teaching with Distinction award from Florida State University in November 2016. She also received the Distinguished Service Award from Florida Recreation and Park Association August 2016. CRISTINA RIOS, M.S. (ELEMENTARY EDUCATION)

celebrated the 10th anniversary

FACULTY NEWS & NOTES of “Whale Day,” a project which demonstrates didactic teaching methods in elementary education. The program partnered with a Lakenheath Elementary School in Cambridge, England in spring 2017 and Lanham Elementary at Atsugi, Japan, in 2016. Rios presented the story behind Whale Day and the children’s book “Nolee, the Seminole Whale” in Cambridge, England, in June 2017.

appropriation through the Florida Department of Health to develop a public health surveillance program in 10 rural northwest Florida counties to protect the citizenry from mosquitoes and mosquito-borne diseases. For 2017-2018, Smith was awarded renewal contracts totaling $76,496 to provide mosquito surveillance for Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties. SCOTT STEWART, MSN, CRNA

WENDY RITZ, DBA (BUSINESS)

was hired as business resident faculty in fall 2017. JOHN SMITH, PH.D. (ENTOMOLOGY) presented

“Mosquito repellent research at Florida State University in our global research and development of insect repellents symposium,” at the XXV International Congress of Entomology Conference, September 25-30, 2016, in Orlando, Fla. Smith and Taylor Thrall presented “Phase I laboratory evaluation of new minimum risk mosquito repellent products in innovation in research and development of insect repellents symposium,” at the 65th Annual Meeting of the Entomological Society of America, Nov. 5-8, 2017, in Denver, Co. He presented “FSU PC zika research” at the Panhandle Zika Caucas for the Panama City Health Department and Mosquito Agency at FSU Panama City, August 22, 2016. Smith served as the interim director and coordinator for FSU Panama City STEM Institute camps and was the advisor and coordinator for FSU Panama City “Girls Who Code” for the 2016-2017 academic year. Smith also obtained a $700,000

(NURSE ANESTHESIA) was hired

as nurse anesthesia visiting faculty in fall 2017. CARR SMITH, PH.D., DABT (NURSE ANESTHESIA) in

collaboration with J. Wesson Ashford, M.D., Ph.D., Stanford VA and the Stanford School of Medicine, presented a manuscript titled “APOE e4 allele-associated Alzheimer’s disease risk is consistent with increased lifetime exposure to a neurotoxic process” by Carr J. Smith and J. Wesson Ashford, has been accepted for publication in the upcoming release of “Neurodegenerative Diseases” for the Journal of Systems & Integrative Neuroscience. TYLER TOWN, PH.D. (PSYCHOLOGY) completed

his Doctorate in Philosophy in Cognitive Psychology in fall 2016 from Florida State University. ROBYN WARD, M.S., CRNA (NURSE ANESTHESIA) was hired

as nurse anesthesia resident faculty in spring 2017. She received the honorific title Assistant Teaching Professor in summer 2017.

IN MEMORIAM LYNETTE GRANDISON, PH.D. (SOCIAL WORK) passed away on

Feb. 14, 2017. Grandison joined the FSU Panama City faculty in fall 2016 and taught in the College of Social Work.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT COUNCIL AWARDS Each year, the FSU Panama City Student Government Council recognizes Florida State University Panama City students, faculty and staff who have gone above and beyond to help students promote the campus. For the 2016-2017 school year, the Student Government Council recognized the following recipients for: • Faculty Member of the Year: Sandra Halvorson, Ph.D. • Adjunct of the Year: Kevin R. Elliot, M.S. • Staff Member of the Year: Catherine Feeney • President’s Choice Award: Daniel Nix • Coram’s Spirit of Service: Waffle House • Registered Student Organization (RSO) of the Year: SCUBA, Hyperbaric and Recreational Club • RSO Advisor of the Year: Darren DeDario • Student Government Council Representative of the Year: Justine Powell • Brandon Harmon Spirit Award: Brian Garmon PC.FSU.EDU

FRESHMAN CONVOCATION: FSU Panama City’s newest freshman class marked the entrance into the life and traditions of Florida State University on Sunday, Aug. 27, during Freshman Convocation. “Convocation welcomes freshmen to the Florida State family and the university experience,” Dean Randy Hanna said. “The college experience is one that allows students to explore their interests and reach their potential. It shapes a person into his or her future self and provides a pathway to a successful career.”

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