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The Seminole Scribe Seminole State College of Florida

Issue No. 2

February 15, 2013

Student Affairs Building Redesign to “Streamline” Experience School Attacks: How safe is Seminole State? By Sorangel Santiago News Writer

By Sabira Mawji Editor

go live on March 11. The former model of “multiple stops” will come to an end, according to the project leader of the redesign and the Associate Vice President of

said, “each referral to another area presents a potential level of frustration for the student. It’s a potential hot spot.” One of the many goals of the

Soon, students will no longer walk into the student affairs office on the Sanford/ Lake Mary campus at Seminole State, deciding which path of the hallway maze to walk down. That is because after spring break, the inspired clean-cut modern design for the new A building will be open for students to showcase its new flatscreens placed on the walls, service delivery model accompanied by new carpet, paint and a new collegiate environment for The Student Affairs Building is currently under construction students and employees and will be reopening the Monday after Spring Break. Photos by Ashley Vazquez of Seminole State College of Florida. The Sanford-Lake Mary campus is the final of the four campuses to implement the integrated model of service delivery, which will

Student Services at Seminole State College, Geoff Fortunato. “When students have multiple points for service,” Mr. Fortunato

redesign, according to Mr. Fortunato, is to eliminate these “hot spots” by building cohesiveness, collaboration,

effectiveness, functionality and efficiency. The new process includes taking the frontline team of Admissions, Enrollment Services and Financial Aid and forming a crossfunctional, integrated, collaborative, highlytrained team of 13 that will do everything from inquiry through graduation. The team will be the first stop for students needing assistance. For students like Sarah Bellaire, the new process will succeed in streamlining enrollment, she said. “I thought the building was just going down for good,” Ms. Bellaire said. “But it is great to hear that they are actually going to improve a better enrollment process for us. I am so tired of waiting in line for hours just to talk to a counselor for a degree audit. This whole specialist idea Continued on page 3

Super funds spent on Superbowl ads By Brooklynn Holman News Writer

Every year, large firms spend millions of dollars trying to create a top-notch ad that will leave viewers talking. According to the NFL website, the average cost of a 30-second commercial was $3.5 million in 2012 and increased in 2013.

Schools across the country are making front page news but not for sports or academics. Violent attacks seem to be happening more frequently in the United States. From elementary schools to colleges and universities, criminal acts are stealing people’s lives and making others feel unsafe. These acts of violence range from massive killings like the shootings at Columbine High School, Virginia Tech and recently at Sandy Hook Elementary. Locally, two females at a Valencia Community College campus were recently attacked in January. Yet these attacks are nothing new in the United States; records show that the earliest school attack happened in the 1700s. The community at Seminole State has “been blessed so far,” said Maxine Oliver, Director of Safety and Security for Seminole State since 2008, but “things can still happen.” “In spite of your best efforts,” she said, “as colleges are an open facility, nothing is going to be 100 percent the way you’d want it to be.” Since 2008, Ms. Oliver said she has implemented new ways to strengthen the college security, including:

The companies that advertise during the annual Super Bowl have the choice of broadcasting a commercial that varies anywhere from comical to controversial.

•A new awareness campaign to gather feedback from employees.

Some commercials, such as Budweiser and Go Daddy, an Internet domain and web hosting company, made an impact

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News First World Problems? International Students Face Big Barriers 2 February 15, 2013

By Elisha Moleski News Writer

Some students do not know the difficulties international students face when coming to America for an education. Along with language barriers, a common challenge for international students, other issues include not understanding accents and slang. Seminole State’s International student specialist Ivette Huckabay, whose office is temporarily located in the UP building while the A building is under construction, said, “I would say the hardest things for international students is getting used to our education system, accents, language barriers and others speaking too fast for them. They always end up coming back … with anything they’re concerned about, or if they just want to talk. We become their family.” Former international student and Columbia native Josue Cappeletti said, “One of the first problems I faced was the change of culture,” he said. “Too many things were different, such as food, the way people express themselves.” Mr. Cappeletti said it was challenging to “deal” with other international students who had difficulties speaking English. “Therefore it was difficult for me to understand them,” he said. Financial aid problems are another issue among international students. The fees universities charge from international students is higher compared to local students. The currency is different in countries like India, China, and Sri Lanka. The amount international students pay in America is exceptionally high when it gets converted into their currency value. In most cases, students traveling are either allowed a student visa, which allows them to go to school, or they are only allowed a working permit. So they are able to only do one or the other. This is a problem because this causes students who choose a student visa to “work under the table”, or working illegally. International students have no Social Security number.

“On a student visa,” Ms. Huckabay said, “international students can not work outside of the school, but they are allowed to work on campus 20 hours per week and must maintain good grades. Being an international student can get very pricey. The student is required to have a minimum 12 credit hours, purchase health insurance which is $1,100 per year, and prove they have $28,000 in an account per year they are in school, to provide for costs of living and to pay for classes or books.” For Mr. Cappeletti, “the real problem was money,” he said. “When you’re an international student, you don’t have the ‘permission’ to work,” he said. “Because of that, I didn’t have money enough to do other stuff I wanted to do! I think international students should have that right, because it is not easy to pay $30,000 and not work.” Another issue is home sickness, which is prevalent among international students who leave home for the first time. A lot of students feel separated or alone. Perhaps just befriending an international student could help with this issue, Ms. Huckabay said. “I think Seminole State has done a great job trying to make international students feel accepted, but I do think they should have more programs and activities that reach out to these type of students,” she said. “We do tend to get students that get very homesick and sometimes that reason is why the students drop out and go back home. Everyone is looking to belong.”

THE SEMINOLE SCRIBE

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There are several things a person can do to help international students with the issues they face. One important thing is to help the student find social community, school projects and programs that the student could participate in. Feeling like a part of a group in a new setting can help tremendously. In addition, let the student know you’re willing to listen and help them find any available assistance within the school.

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The Foundation for Seminole State College of Florida has received a $5,000 grant from Wells Fargo to fund scholarships for first-generation students. The $5,000 grant supports students in the College’s Foundation Scholars Program, which provides scholarships for needy students who are the first in their families to attend college.

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Besides writing, I found a new hobby that I will incorporate into my studies here at Seminole State. It is designing spreads in Adobe InDesign. I first learned how to use this software in last semester’s newspaper class but this semester, I feel unstoppable. I decided to step out of the editing chair and be the designer for the student magazine, “Save Your$.” The magazine class is practically my favorite class this semester. It allows me to break out of the strict AP style used in newspaper and incorporate editorializing into my articles. The best part is that each

of us holds different titles in what needs to be done. Not being an expert in design, I choose to sign up for this position because I love a new challenge. Last Saturday, three other classmates and I went thrift store hunting in downtown Orlando to do a spread for the magazine. Finding tons of designer items like Michael Kors, Jessica Simpson and Elle, the excitement of planning the article and visualizing the design in my head made me all hyped up. The next thing to do on my list is to purchase a D-SLR camera, preferably Nikon. After hours of research, reading blog posts from professional photographers to photography professors, I gave up my Sunday of sleeping in and went hunting all the way on Colonial Drive in Orlando with my older sister, Minaz Mawji. I

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Interviews? Check. Drafts? Check. Designs? Check. All ready for print… if only it was that easy. It is only the second issue of the newspaper this semester and the challenges are already slamming me in my face.

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ended up falling in love with the Nikon D5100. This camera seems the perfect fit for all the necessities a journalist needs in order to be successful: audio input, compatible lenses, video and special effects all in one. This semester so far has been the most enjoyable one here at Seminole State. Please email me @ Sabira.Mawji13@ gmail.com to have your letter to the editor submitted in the next page. Tell me what you thought about the articles in this issue and if you have any suggestions or extra comments. If there are any errors or comments you thought were not objective, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will have it discussed with the staff. Thank you for picking up a copy of this semester’s second issue! - Sabira Mawji

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sounds like it will make the whole process faster.” What is going to happen to the current departments?

Admissions/ Registration/ Enrollment Services offices • These offices essentially become the back office, as the Specialists will serve as the “face of the college”. Financial Aid • Students must see a specialist first. After meeting with the specialist, the student will receive a referral that states this student is eligible to see a financial aid advisor. Student Government Association President, Brandon Reed, said the redesign will make things “a lot easier for us students”. “It will no longer be the ‘problem center’,” he said. “I think people are going to be able to go in there with a little bit of stress and enjoy being in there. With all the updates they are planning on doing by bringing it up to the 21st century, it will be a lot easier for us students. “ No longer will the long lines irritate students, Mr. Reed said. “Having the long lines in financial aid or just having the lines in there period are stressful and could drive people crazy just being in there for an hour or two hours sometimes,” Mr. Reed said. “They will have 13 specialists that will be able to help students from A-Z. They will have a face-to-face conversation to add a more personal touch without a counter top barrier.” Many colleges throughout the country have redesigned their student delivery model with a focus on the “the student experience.” Students report a greater satisfaction in their collegiate experience by going to one person who can assist them with the majority of their questions, Mr. Fortunato said.

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The community at Seminole State has “been blessed so far,” said Maxine Oliver, Director of Safety and Security for Seminole State since 2008, but “things can still happen.” “In spite of your best efforts,” she said, “as colleges are an open facility, nothing is going to be 100 percent the way you’d want it to be.” Since 2008, Ms. Oliver said she has implemented new ways to strengthen the college security, including: •A new awareness campaign to gather feedback from employees. •A security notification system behind the doors of every classroom, office and suite. •A wallet size card given to students at orientation which includes emergency contacts, tips and guidelines. •New uniforms for security guards, which increase visibility for students, faculty and staff. For security guards, Ms. Oliver said physical assessments and safety workshops “make sure they can do their job right.” But guards do not carry weapons. Instead, Ms. Oliver said, “they have their training and their verbal skills.” As far as teachers carrying guns at school, Ms. Oliver said, “As long as the laws are in place, we will follow them.” In an emergency situation, the protocol at the college calls for an emergency notification. Text messages will be sent to students and employees, and computers will automatically

Once complete, the updated building will be open to a new experience. The steps of signing in with the student’s username and password are no longer needed, and all Seminole State students would only need to swipe their Blue and Gold Card to sign in to meet with a specialist. Comfortable hangout spots for students will be placed in the middle of the building complete with columns plastered in motivational text. Mr. Fortunato said there is a “direct correlation” between what is surrounding the student and what is their perception of the campus. The redesign incorporated the faculty and student voices in order to see the process “through the lens of the student.” “You got me at barista tables and barstools,” student Gerone Wright said after reading the blue directory sign in front of the A building. “The main office has been dying in there and it is finally time it is getting revived. I have been coming here since the early 90s and nothing changed. About time something is getting done.” The project management team wanted to send a message to students by knocking down countertops and with a construction crew working 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Although the planning phase for this large-scale project was a 9 month project, the actual construction and training of the specialist team was accomplished due to the collaboration of all leaders within the college community. Mr. Fortunato said the redesign plan has been discussed for the past 5 years. The need to ensure that all students experienced a seamless Student Affairs process on all 4 campuses was identified in the 2012-2013 Student Affairs Strategic Plan. It was funded by the executive team’s allocation of capital improvement fees that the college received this past year and also was “cobbled together” by various departments in Student Affaris. Even though the student affairs building looks closed, all the services are still available and are temporarily located throughout the campus. “The one stop shop hands down will be the most beneficial attribute of the redesign,” Mr. Reed said. Jennifer Sheppard contributed to this article.

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The prominence of the Safety & Security Building on the Sanford/Lake Mary campus helps to ensure a safe environment. Photo by Ashley Vazquez show an emergency notification and instructions to follow depending on the location. The notification might read: ‘shelter in place,’ or leave the location. Phones located in all classrooms and offices will broadcast the emergency alert. “First responders are the first people called,” Ms. Oliver said. “Once they arrive, they are in charge.” With more funding, there could be greater security. Ms. Oliver said she would like a more elaborate camera and surveillance system, plate recognition, more workshops and training and more staff for more visibility. “To have the ability to lock down every facility would be ideal,” she said. For Assistant Director of Student Life at Seminole State, Mauricio Garcia who is always around campus communicating and sharing with the students, he said, “I feel reasonably safe as an employee at Seminole State.” For employees, an active shooter training program has been implemented. Mr. Garcia said, “They have also provided webinars for staff members focusing on dealing with potential problems.” As for the school taking any precautions, no student drills or security related activities have been done at the college, Mr. Garcia said, but there have been a few drills off campus. “We have been involved in the past in emergency response drills related to natural disasters with Seminole County but never on campus,” he said. ”In the future, we can begin to look at options that can be more comprehensive.” As a college community, security can only do so much. Students and employees need to take precautions to keep themselves and others safe, not only in an occurring emergency, but all the time. For safety precautions, Ms. Oliver said to have a safe plan. “Ask yourself: if I was in a given situation, what are some things I can do to keep myself and others safe?” She said and encouraged locking car doors. “Don’t let any valuables visible or let anyone see you put valuables in your car,” she said. ”Walk in pairs at night or call an escort.” For more information about Seminole State’s Security Department, please visit the following sites: Campus Safety and Security seminolestate.edu/security Emergency Hotline (407) 708-2290

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Reminder: Submit to Our Essay Contest! We have already gotten submissions for our Read to Succeed Essay Contest on “Why is reading important?”

In addition to this opportunity to help our campus, winners will receive a bookstore gift card and get their papers published in The Scribe. If you have not submitted an entry yet, you can find the rules in the box on the right, on Sakai or in the Newsroom on Seminole State’s home page February 18 is the deadline for submissions (by 5 p.m.) If you win, you will receive

To be considered, your entry should be: •500 words or less •Double-spaced with 1”

margins and 12pt Times New Roman font •Submitted by February 18, 2013 at 5 p.m. •Emailed to Lisa Valentino: valentil@seminolestate.edu

a bookstore gift card, get published in the newspaper and have the chance to help our campus community in the QEP initiative to promote reading!

Lone Wolf by Jodi Picoult Dorothy Pick Project Manager, Institutional Research

My mother requested last summer I order Jodi Picoult’s new book, Lone Wolf. My mother and I generally do not share the same interest in books; however, I became interested in the book after reading several favorable book reviews. What piqued my curiosity about the book was the research and writing the author did about wolves and the pack life of wolves. The book presents two distinct topics: one describes the experience of a man who attempts to integrate into a wolf pack in the wild and the other explores the challenge

of determining end-of-life decisions for someone who did not communicate his/ her preference and is no longer able to communicate a preference. Complicating the end-of-life decision are long-term family dynamics and family members with different perspectives of what the end-of-life person would want. The two stories weave an engaging perspective of wolves and human interpersonal dynamics. I doubt anyone could read this book without reflecting on end-of-life decisions and similarities and differences between wolf packs and human families.

Explorations of Regency England Carissa Baker Professor, English

I am fairly certain that my interest in early 1800’s England began when I watched the 1995 British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) television miniseries of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. The sets were sumptuous, the natural scenes beautiful and the idea of a woman attempting to overcome circumstances, including other people’s intentions for her future and a world that made it difficult for women and those without wealth to achieve, was appealing to me. I have now read all of Jane Austen’s work and appreciate her fascinating characters, sharp wit and the constant pressures building with words left unsaid in the proper “society of manners.” If you are thinking of reading Jane Austen, you may want to begin with Pride and Prejudice or Sense and Sensibility and end with Emma and Persuasion, her

longer and more mature novels. Because of Jane Austen’s recent popularity and the various film versions of her work, many have tried to capitalize on the trend by writing books with similar plots and style. One novel, Lady Vernon and Her Daughter, by Jane Rubino and Caitlen RubinoBradway, takes Austen’s short and unfinished Lady Susan and turns it into a pleasant, more detailed story. Another recent book, The Missing Manuscript of Jane Austen, by Syrie James, describes a contemporary woman finding a lost Austen novel. While the modern story was not as compelling, the manuscript part was charming. Finally, a current author who really grasps Austen’s writing is Jude Morgan. An Accomplished Woman has dramatic tension, acute observations of society and a strong female character who tries to negotiate this culture. I hope that you will consider exploring the rich and rewarding world of Regency England!

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CAMPUS LIFE

Film Club Predicts Saturday’s Oscar-winners Here are the winners:

By Matthew Jezak Guest Columnist

Best Picture: Django Unchained

The 85th annual Academy Awards is happening on Sunday Feb 24 at 7 p.m. but film club members have done their own voting and the results for the Oscar award winners are in.

Leading Actor: Daniel Day-Lewis “Lincoln”

Seminole State College of Florida Film Club members voted on the Oscar categories for best picture, leading actor, supporting actor, leading actress, supporting actress, cinematography, directing, film editing, sound editing.

Leading Actress: Jennifer Lawrence “Silver Linings Playbook”

As film club members and avid film lovers, it didn’t take much to find the motivation for watching so many films, but we managed.

Cinematography: Life of Pi

Supporting Actor: Christoph Waltz “Django Unchained”

Supporting Actress: Sally Field: “Lincoln”

Directing: Lincoln Film Editing: Argo Sound Editing: Skyfall Next step is to watch the Academy Awards and compare results to see how our film club members predictions matched up. Don’t be shy. Hit up our Facebook page and like us: facebook.com/seminolestatecollegeoffloridafilmclub

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Are you a leader? Do you want to be?

The Student Government Association will soon be holding campus-wide elections for the top three positions – President, Vice President and Secretary – which require a one year commitment. Any currently enrolled student carrying at least 9 semester hours and who has a GPA of 2.0 or above may seek either appointive or elective membership in the Student Government Association. The first Interest Meeting is the week of Feb. 18 across all four campuses.

ACTIVITY SGA Applications Avaliable for Pick Up Interest Meeting

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Seminole State offers free FAFSA assistance Feb. 18 Special to The Scribe

to offer information about grants, work-study programs and scholarships to pay for college. They can also answer other questions about Seminole State and its programs.

Seminole State College of Florida’s Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships will host FAFSA Help Desk on Monday, Feb. 18, on the College’s Families are encouraged to bring financial Sanford/Lake Mary Campus to help students documents with them, including: and their families complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Financial aid will provide free personalized assistance for first time applicants and those updating their information (renewal). The event is from 3-7 p.m. in the Wayne M. Densch Partnership Center (UP-3103). FAFSA is a form needed to receive federal and state financial aid for college tuition. Admissions specialists will also be available

2012 income information Social Security card Driver’s license Parent’s information (if you are dependent).

Also as part of the effort, financial aid experts will answer questions about the FAFSA

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application on Seminole State’s official Facebook page on Feb. 18 from 3-5 p.m. Students are urged to complete their FAFSA before March 15 of each year to qualify for most grants for Fall Term. Those who are unable to attend but need assistance are urged to talk with a financial aid representative at any Seminole State campus or call (407) 708-2045. Excerpted from Seminole State College’s Newsroom.

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on viewers, whether positive or negative.

admitting he was “tired of ” the same type of commercials each year.

Budweiser’s, “Brotherhood,” a 1-minute commercial about one of its Clydesdale horses and his trainer was a top favorite. During the ad, viewers saw the horse and trainer running and training. Once the horse left to become a Clydesdale horse, the trainer was left on the ranch. Three years later, the man saw the Clydesdale parade was coming to his city and he went to watch the horse that he had bonded with back home. After the parade, the horse ran up to the man to his surprise and they embraced. “I think that what made the Budweiser commercial so effective is the public’s growing affinity for their pets,” business professor and program manager at Seminole State, George Bernard, said. “I have a pet Schnauzer that I consider to be a part of my family so I could relate to someone developing a strong bond with an animal.”

Yet, negative comments have been floating around after the “Perfect Match” commercial and a few Go Daddy customers discontinued their accounts. Unlike the other multi-million dollar advertisements, Oreo jumped on the opportunity to create a quick, free ad on Twitter during the only blackout to occur in Super Bowl history. The ad read, “You can still dunk in the dark.”

Others such as Kristen Weaver, a photographer who studied advertising at Florida Southern College, said, “This commercial was brilliant marketing because they did a complete 180 with what everyone else was planning on doing,” she said. “It gave people a break from all the comical commercials and pulled on your heart strings.”

Here is a poll of students, professors and local citizens on the best and worst ads for 2013:

“(Oreo) was creative to make an ad so quickly,” Seminole State student Dharini Gor said. “Not being able to over think the quote made the ad nice and simple.” Current Oreo picture ad social media numbers: • Twitter: 16,034 retweets; 6,126 favorites • Facebook: 21,300 likes, 6,971 shares

Worst Commercials Go Daddy Taco Bell E-Trade Doritos

According to abcnews.go.com and other news and social media sites, the Go Daddy commercial was one of the most talked about commercial from Super Bowl XLVII.

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In one of its advertisements, Go Daddy explained to have a “perfect match” with a “sexy side and a smart side” in order to create a website. With this “perfect match,” a blonde woman and a computer geek kissed for 10.6 seconds out of the 30 second commercial.

Best Commercials Budweiser

Along with the act itself, the wet noises of the kissing made many viewers uncomfortable according to Twitter’s hash tag, #GoDaddy.

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“It is clear that Go Daddy wanted to shock the audience to call attention to their brand,” Professor Bernard, said. “It is risky to employ this strategy since many viewers find this type of advertising to be offensive.” Although the Go Daddy commercial was the lowest rated advertisement for Super Bowl XLVII based off of USA Today’s Ad Meter, the company is getting publicity. “Any publicity is good publicity,” Seminole State student, Ian Baker, said,

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The competition began this semester with 75 men and two women signed up on the Seminole State’s 10 intramural basketball teams. The teams, made up of 5-on-5 players, meet every Tuesday and Thursday to compete in the gym. “Out of all the sports offered in the intramural sports, basketball receives the most participation,” Mike Nicholson, Intramural Sports Coordinator, said. Mr. Nicholson said his main goal is to convince more women to get

involved in the intramurals program as a whole. That’s because, across the country, schools are making an “ongoing effort” to get students more involved in extra curriculum activities regardless of what the activity is, he said. And, Mr. Nicholson continued, statistics across the country show that students who participate in extra curriculum activities do better in their social lives and academics. This semester, the competition is different and not as challenging, student Roys Martinez said. During the week, students are welcome to visit the gym and support the teams. Faculty and staff are also encouraged to play and be involved in the intramural sports teams on campus since the intramurals would not be possible without people participating. Though the basketball season started Jan. 31, students are still able to sign up for a team that is already created. Students on the Bears (blue) team and Team Swish (white) participate in a basketball game inside the gym. Of Team Swish, Denard Lucas, a sophomore who plays point guard, said “It’s just fun playing with your friends.” Photo by Ashley Vazquez

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