InspirationsA PUBLICATION OF THE EDISON STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION, INC.

Finding Inspiration at Edison State College am pleased to introduce you to the Edison State College Foundation’s new publication, Inspirations. The selection of this name is very intentional. The various definitions of inspiration have an amazing application at thisI time in the life of both the College and the Foundation. » The action or power of moving the intellect or the emotions.As an institution of higher learning should be, this is the raison d’etre of the College. Inspirations will communicate how this happens for our students and the communities we serve. » The act of influencing or suggesting opinion: It’s a new day at Edison State College. Under the leadership of President Jeff Allbritten, the College moves into In step with … Dr. Jeff Allbritten its second 50 years of existence. ow time flies. In the past year, Dr. Jeff Allbritten, “Changing the name was We embrace President of Edison State College, can name many the core elements things that make him proud, including the College’s full not an easy decision, but that have made us successful while exploring reaffirmation with its accrediting body, the Southern a vast array of opportunities that will make us Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). there are com­pelling relevant in the 21st century. With each issue of Inspirations, we hope to give Southwest “More importantly, we’ve seen a easy decision, but there are com­pelling reasons to take this Florida a greater ap­preciation of the College’s cultureH change to one of trust, pride and reasons to take this bold step so that we impact on the quality of life in our calm,” he said. “This institution is larger can continue to expand and better serve bold step so that we can community. » The act of drawing in: than any one person, and we are here this region,” said Dr. Allbritten. “Athletics continue to expand and The College is an to serve this region’s educational needs. is yet another way to further engage our incredibly multifaceted institution. It really We can also be a catalyst to support local students and the community as a whole.” better serve this region,” has something of interest for everyone. We businesses and help bring more businesses That future includes a new focus intend to share those facets with you through here. It’s important that we are closely on the College’s areas of expertise with said Dr. Allbritten. Inspirations. In the process, we believe you aligned with the economic development centers of excellence. will learn more about Edison State and join us needs of our region. With this new sense “We want to be the tool chest for “Athletics is yet another as one of our many supporters. of renewal, we’ll take on challenges, draw businesses by reaching out and serving Thank you for sharing our passion and people in and continue to grow in the more of our population,” he said. “We way to further engage our inspirations. impact we have on this region.” are expanding our student recruitment – The College has decided to change we have exceptional programs that are our students and the TAMARA SURRATT its name to further embrace the region attractive to exceptional students. By all Chairman of the Edison State College it serves. It is also pursuing the idea of of us working together, we can train and community as a whole.” Foundation Board of Directors bringing back inter-collegiate athletics. keep the talent here – all for the benefit “Changing the name was not an of Southwest Florida.” Visit our website: www.edison.edu/foundation « ART SHOWCASE Footloose with Manet, Renoir, Luini Kenny Loggins on display at the Rush Gallery In appreciation of donors and their generous support, the Edison State College Foundation will t’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. host honored guests at An Evening of Celebration You are invited to an extraordinary art with Kenny exhibition featuring Old Master Paintings from Loggins. the Julia and Richard H. Rush Collection, which The hang in a dedicated gallery space on the first event floor of the Rush Library on the Lee Campus. The art, takes place collectedI by the lenders over 50 years, provides riveting Thursday, examples of the progress and history of art for Edison Feb. 13, students and the general public. 2014. The Artists represented include Bernardino Luini (c. Foundation 1480/82-1532), Paolo Veronese (1528-1588), Pietro will host della Vecchia (1603-1678), Carlo Maratta (1625-1713), a private Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669), John Hoppner (1758- cocktail 1810), Edouard Manet (1832-1883) and Pierre-Auguste reception. Renoir (1841-1919). After the An opening reception held in 2013 honored reception, Mrs. Julia Rush and her late husband Richard. The guests will paintings, which are on loan, give Edison students, have the faculty and the general public the opportunity to study opportunity the art. to enjoy “The paintings in the Rush Collections Gallery a live represent 400 years of the history of culture and painting,” performance by the legendary Kenny Loggins at the said Dr. Dale Hoover, professor of humanities in the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall. Loggins is College of Arts and Sciences, who spoke at the opening best known for hits including “Celebrate Me Home,” reception. “They also show evidence of the work of stu- “I’m Alright,” “Footloose” and “Danger Zone.” dents apprenticed to famous artists, and to the working Event generously sponsored by FPL. process of artists from the 15th century to the 19th century. Our students can see the evolution of both western culture and artistic techniques in these paintings.” The exhibition area welcomes students and the John Hoppner, Portrait of Lady Jane Orde, 24 ½” x 30” (On loan, Award-winning public Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Julia and Richard H. Rush Collection) author speaks Edison State College launched the Cornerstone Jade Dellinger heads Rauschenberg Gallery Critical Thinking Speaker Series on its Collier Campus in the fall of 2012 with John Schnatter, dison State College New York University, founder and CEO of Papa John’s International, Inc. welcomes Jade Dellinger Dellinger was honored He discussed a range of topics under the umbrella as the new Director with the Award for of “Critical Thinking in Entrepreneurship.” of Exhibitions and Outstanding The next such event will be held Nov. 12, 2013 Collections of the Bob Achievement in the and will feature Jeremy Scahill; National Security Rauschenberg Gallery, the Rush Arts as a Distinguished CollectionsE Gallery and the Museum Alumnus of the USF Correspondent for The Nation of Medical History. College of Fine Arts in magazine in a Dellinger was selected to replace 1997. While living in program titled Ron Bishop, who retired in 2013 New York City through “Critical after a 14-year career of exemplary the 1990s, he was the Thinking in leadership in continuing the former co-host of “The Journalism.” tradition of culture and art at New York Art Report” Scahill has won Edison State College. (Ring World Productions) national and Dellinger is no stranger to the with Paul Miller (aka international College. He guest curated the exhibit, been a consulting curator and regular DJ Spooky) for Japanese satellite acclaim for “Things Not Seen Before: A collaborator for more than two decades television. his two books, Tribute to John Cage,” in the Bob with both the Contemporary Art Dellinger has curated major solo “Blackwater: Rauschenberg Gallery in August Museum at the University of South museum shows for Allan McCollum, The Rise of the of 2013 and was part of the Gallery Florida and the Tampa Museum of Art. Lucy Orta, Atelier Van Lieshout, Carlos World’s Most conversation presented in the opening With an Art History degree from Amorales, Janaina Tschäpe, Felice Varini, Powerful reception. He comes to Edison State the University of South Florida and Keith Haring, Ann Hamilton & Andrew Mercenary Army” and his latest, “Dirty Wars: The College from Tampa where he has a M.A. in Arts Administration from Deutsch, The Art Guys and others. World is a Battlefield.” The program will include follow up questions EDITOR » Reba Singleton from a five-person panel from Southwest Florida. CONTRIBUTORS » Kevin Miller, Arlene Knox, Keith Callaghan, Rio DeArmond, The purpose of these programs is to promote critical thinking for Edison State students and the Teresa Morgenstern, Jessica Clark, Cathy Chestnut, Jennifer R. Young, Sarah M. Dugas public. For more information, contact the CONTACT US » To reach a member of the Foundation Staff, please contact 239-489-9210 Foundation at 239-489-9210. LOCATION » Edison State College Foundation & Alumni Center, 8060 College Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33919 • For more information, please visit our website: www.edison.edu/foundation

2 A note of thanks The staff at the Edison State College « ART SHOWCASE Foundation wants to thank our generous ESC on stage and beyond donors for making this a year to remember. » SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING EVENTS FOR THE 2013-14 SEASON

NOVEMBER 14-16, » Student Music Concert Series* NOVEMBER 21-23 Barbara B. Mann » Student Theatre Performing Arts Hall Performance* Black Box Theater, Lee County » Student Theatre Series* 1 show each day at 8 p.m. Black Box Theatre and a matinee on the 16th and 23rd. April 2014 » Donor Appreciation November 17 Luncheon, Lee » Student Music Concert, Generously sponsored by Orchestra/Choir Concert BB&T-Oswald Trippe Barbara B. Mann November 26 February 13, 2014 and Company/AFCO Performing Arts Hall » Student Music » An Evening of Celebration Generously Sponsored by Concert Band Performance by Kenny » Donor Appreciation Follett Education Group Barbara B. Mann Loggins Luncheon, Charlotte Performing Arts Hall Barbara B. Mann Generously sponsored by FPL November 21 Generously sponsored Performing Arts Hall » Donor Appreciation » Edison State Visual Arts by B&I Contractors Generously sponsored by FPL Luncheon, Collier Students Featured Generously sponsored Student Art Exhibition, December 4 Spring 2014 by Fine Mark Bank “The Price and » Jazz Ensemble » Edison Alumni Night Promise of Progress” * Barbara B. Mann with the Red Sox » Donor Appreciation First Floor, Richard H. Performing Arts Hall Jet Blue Park Luncheon, Hendry/Glades Rush Library Generously Sponsored Generously sponsored Generously sponsored by by LCEC by BSSW Architects Julia Perry *SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE « Alumna Featured on Burn Notice An alumna of Edison State College was featured on the USA Network’s hit series “Burn Notice” in July. Tamara Paquette, a 2006 Edison State College graduate, has appeared in a variety of shows including “All My Children,” “Law and Order” and “Sex and the City.” Paquette, who resides in Naples, knows how to draw a crowd. Folks who watched the Fourth of July parade in downtown Naples last summer might remember the actress leading a group of Edison students on stilts through the city. We are excited to see where her acting career takes her!

CANNES CORNER » Lights, action and Edison professor and students comfortable seating go international teve Chase is getting a taste of arbara B. Mann fame. The Edison State College Performing Arts Fine Art Photography Adjunct Hall has two Instructor got a tremendous things going for surprise when his film, “When it these days – You Feel Love” was accepted into this year’s theatrical excellence and SCannes International Film Festival. comfortableB seating. He recently learned of another honor. cinematographer, Michael Grodum, is also The semi-stiff, straight- His film is an official selection of the 2013 an Edison alumnus. backed chairs that have Naples International Film Festival held in “I’d known all of these guys from their welcomed patrons for 27 November. performances and work at the college and years have been replaced by Chase shares both honors with other was impressed by their abilities,” Chase something a bit more cozy. All Edison students, faculty and alumni. Jed said. “I knew it would be a great group to 1,819 seats have been replaced Krause, a student at Edison, and Willie work with.” with scalloped back seats with Filkowski, an alumnus of Edison, both star The 25-minute film was showcased two extra inches of seat in the film. Chris Ludvigsen, an Edison under the Cannes Film Festival’s Short padding. Library Learning Resources assistant, was Film Corner. It tells the story of a young The new seats are part of a three-month renovation that will transform the venue for the composer for the film’s music. The man following the end of a romance. its 2013-14 season, which begins in October. The $1.1 million project includes replacing aisle carpets, repainting walls and adding energy-efficient house lights and LED aisle lighting. For more information about Barbara B. undatiion to help a student a Mann Performing Arts Hall visit t edison.edu/fo t Edison S r website a tate Co www.bbmannpah.com. DAY. Visit ou llege GIVE TO 3 Edison State College Foundation & Alumni Staff From left to right: Keith Callaghan, Arlene Knox, Debra Kivel, Danielle Martinez, Reba Singleton, Rio DeArmond, Kevin Miller

The ESC Foundation has a new home In April, The Edison State building (see drawing above). » Physical Address: College Foundation & Alumni Once renovations are complete, the Edison State College Foundation Center moved its office operations Foundation & Alumni Center will & Alumni Center to a location on College Parkway, be housed in a state of the art facility 8060 College Parkway across the street from the north that will host meetings, gatherings, Fort Myers, FL 33919 entrance to the Lee Campus. and events to increase awareness of The new location is a all the programs and services that » Mailing Address: multipurpose facility and various Edison State College has to offer the Edison State College Foundation, Inc. fundraising options (i.e. building Southwest Florida community. 8099 College Parkway and individual room naming For more information, please Fort Myers, FL 33919 opportunities) are available to visit our website: www.edison.edu/ » Phone: 239-489-9210 renovate the second floor of the foundation

FOUNDATION BOARD MEETINGS 9 a.m. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETINGS 9 a.m. ** Other meetings ESC FOUNDATION, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS called as needed by Lee Campus Bldg. AA-177 Foundation and Alumni Center, 8060 College Parkway Bldg. Z-117 the chairman of ex- ecutive and finance » MEETING DATES FOR 2013-2014 November 19, 2013 • March 18, 2014 November 14, 2013 • February 20, 2014 committees. ESC Foundation welcomes four new board members ince 1966, the Edison State Duncan MacDonald has been David Carlton is also one of the newest College Foundation has been recently elected to the Edison State members of the Foundation. Carlton is an ESC FOUNDATION enhancing the access and quality College Foundation Board of Directors. attorney with Carlton & Hancock, which is of education for Edison State Originally from based in Punta Gorda. He BOARD is a proud graduate of students. Its focus is to attract Scotland, he is married to Carol Ann Edison Community OF DIRECTORS and manage private contributions from • David Carlton • Melissa individuals,S organizations, business, and MacDonald and they College where he was awarded a scholarship in Congress • Kevin Cooper private foundations to support Edison have two children. • Cort Frohlich • Dudley baseball. He graduated State’s mission. Managed by a volunteer He is currently the Goodlette • Carl P. Grissom from Stetson University, Board of Directors of business and civic Vice-President and • Alan Hilfiker • Marcia L. Hobe • leaders from all five counties served by Director of Corporate Stetson University of Law Anne Keesling • Deanne Kyle Edison State College, the Foundation is Strategy and Business Development for and is a member of the Charlotte County • Richard Lewis • Duncan a private non-profit entity recognized by the United States Sugar Corporation. Board Association. MacDonald • Mary Lee Mann • the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c) Charlotte Miller • Jim Nolan, Jr. (3) tax exempt organization and by the • Richard Penix, III • Jill C. Rapps state of Florida as a direct support • Mark Schlehr • Bruce Schultz • Carey Soud • Victoria B. Stephan organization for the benefit of Edison Senior Vice President and is a partner of Marcia L. Hobe, Jayne M. Young • Tamara Surratt • Dilman State College. Fiduciary Officer of Trevett Capital Partners, is an Clear View Financial Services, LLC in As a partner in building a better Thomas • Andy Tilton • Ellen Edison alumna. She has served the Lee County Port Charlotte. She focuses on college Webb • Jayne M. Young community, the Edison State College community in various roles planning, long term Foundation promotes higher education including the 2002-2003 Lee County care solutions, and with student scholarships, support of United Way Campaign Chair, and tax strategies. HONORARY academic programs, technology the 2009 co-chair of the Junior Currently, Young LIFETIME enhancements, and new and improved Achievement Hall Business serves on the Board facilities. For more information about the Leadership of Fame Lee County of Directors of the DIRECTORS Foundation, call Kevin Miller, Executive Laureate event. She serves on the Punta Gorda Berne Davis • Craig R. Folk Director, Edison State College Planned Giving Council and is a past Soccer Club and • Ann K. Gateff • Susan C. Kyle Foundation, at 239-489-9036. member of the Estate Planning Council of Lee County. has served on various committees • Beverly McNew • Mavis Miller At its most recent meeting, the Edison In 2008, Hobe was selected as one of Florida Weekly’s including membership, financial • Holland T. Salley State College Foundation elected four new Southwest Florida Power Women and the American Red auditing, and family activities for the • John Seaman, Jr. members to its board of directors. Cross of Lee County honored her with its 2011 Legacy Punta Gorda Isles Yacht Club for eight • Madeleine R. Taeni • Lynne Taylor Award. years.

4 Building G Reaching for the stars benefits from OBSERVATORY UPGRADES ON CHARLOTTE CAMPUS » a name change It’s a win-win situation. he Charlotte Campus got Edison State College has christened Building G an exciting donation for on the Edison State College Lee Campus with a new observatory upgrades. name: The Presidio Information Technology Center. Sam Horgan donated The name change went into effect this summer $3,000 for The Edison and will remain for at least five years in exchange for State College Foundation to add a $500,000 reduction in the cost of a new Voiceover digitalT imagery capability to its Internet Protocol (VOIP) phone system, its software observatory telescope. and hardware, its installation and implementation at Last fall, Horgan visited the all three Edison State College campuses and its center observatory on the Punta Gorda in LaBelle. campus while visiting family, one of “The new phone system will replace the whom is handicapped. The telescope antiquated system we have now,” said Dr. Jeff Stewart, is at the top of the observatory and is Vice-President of Research, Technology, and only accessible by a spiral staircase. Accountability at Edison State College. “Instead of Renovations are not possible due using a regular phone system, it will run over the to the architecture of the building. college’s Internet network and provide a backup to the Horgan was inspired to make the gift incoming calls. It will be a more efficient system that would extend the observatory for our students, faculty, and staff.” experience to everyone. As a result, the college will increase its bandwidth and the Internet technology. The network The gift allowed for the purchase member and current director of the free public viewing sessions, as was infrastructure at the Collier Campus will be enhanced. of high tech electronics. This included observatory, is excited by the stipulated by the gift from the Installation will be complete in spring 2014. video recorders and a high resolution upgrades as they will also give him original donors when the observatory television screen, which allows what a chance to record and store the was first built. The Edison is being viewed through the telescope images in a digital format that could observatory also offers free to appear in real time on a television be provided to anyone. observation sessions for any in the observatory lobby. Hanson is also thrilled that the community group or club. To inquire Dave Hanson, retired faculty observatory will continue to hold about availability call 941-637-5629.

Making medical history A first at West Point Morgan Pepitone is the first woman from Hendry he Museum of Medical County to be accepted to the U.S. Military Academy at History at Edison State West Point. College began with the vision The 18-year-old attended LaBelle High School of co-founder and curator Dr. and began dual enrollment at Edison State College as Roger D. Scott. a sophomore. Getting a college experience allowed her Scott has been a fixture in Southwest the chance to excel academically and pursue leadership FloridaT since he arrived as the first board- opportunities. certified surgeon in Fort Myers in 1958. “It gave me a better chance of reaching my After treating more than 90,000 patients in potential,” Pepitone said. Lee County, he retired with a reputation as Edison State College is proud to have had Morgan a compassionate physician with an as a student and now as an alumna. We wish her the impeccable bedside manner. best in her first year at West Point this fall. But Scott realized he couldn’t retire his passion. Instead, Scott and Dr. Jacob Goldberger began talking about establishing a museum that would preserve the medical heritage of Lee County and Alumni Cruise 2014 greater Southwest Florida. They began The Edison State College Alumni amassing medical artifacts in 1999 from Association is thrilled to announce its first the families of pioneer physicians and travel program! In July 2014, we will be colleagues who were upgrading their heading to the Caribbean aboard the Allure of offices or retiring. This collection of the Seas; the grandest ship of them all. Stops artifacts grew immense in size and value. include Nassau, St. Thomas, and St. Maarten. In partnership with Edison State College, With more than 40,000 alumni, we are an advisory board helped create a expecting a large group! If you are an alumnus comprehensive space to house the collection. or alumna of Edison and wish to join us on In November 2010, the David M. objects in the state of Florida. Scott retired this year, and the Edison this seven-night vacation, please contact Herb Bernstein Memorial Museum of Tinley with Cruise Everything at 239-275-1717. Medical History arrived at its State College Foundation honored him in May for his vision and profound Or, visit our group page at contemporary, 1,800-square-foot gallery in CruiseEverything.com. Building AA on the Edison State contributions. Scott volunteers and gives College campus. This permanent home guided tours by request. offers public access to one of the most extensive collections of medical-related undatiion to help a student a t edison.edu/fo t Edison S r website a tate Co DAY. Visit ou llege GIVE TO 5 « DONOR SPOTLIGHT SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT PROFILE » Michael and Susan Kyle orty-nine years ago, Dr. us about it. We just discussed it together Linda Lober Michael Kyle and Susan and felt that it was important. Healthcare Linda Lober knows what it’s like to be Kyle joined the growing was, and still is, a big part of our lives.” in pain. Years ago, she was a victim of crime ranks of northern residents The scholarship recipients also made when she was physically assaulted by two trekking south to the beaches a huge impression on the couple. men in the parking lot of her apartment of Southwest Florida. As Indiana natives, “When I meet the scholarship complex. The encounter left her riddled with Fthey raised five children in Fort Myers’ recipients, I am so impressed,” she said. injuries to her back, head and neck. She small-town community. Mike is a retired “It really does something to you when received treatment radiologist and Susan is a nurse with you see the need in these students, and from a physical therapist, current licenses in Florida and Indiana. their desire to attend school. We always chiropractor and a She is a former board member of the believed that the best thing we could do massage therapist and Edison State College Foundation, now for our own children was to give them the together, they facilitated a a Lifetime Member Emeritus. best education possible. We were blessed wellness program to rid her “When we came to Fort Myers, to be able to do that and wanted to help of injury. Today, she wants to Edison was housed in the Gwynn other students with their education.” help others in need so that Building downtown,” Susan Kyle said. The Kyles are optimistic about the she may complete the circle…pay it forward. “We’ve seen so much change over the future. She will be able to accomplish that goal y e ar s .” “Edison will be in a better place,” she because of a scholarship from the American The Kyles support the College said. “Edison is a beautiful campus with Association of University Women (AAUW) through two endowed scholarships: so much to offer the community. We Fort Myers/Lee County Branch. The Susan Crane Kyle Nursing have known all three previous Lober is in her second year at Scholarship and the Michael Kyle community. “The Fort Myers community presidents—Alan Robertson, David Edison State College and taking the required Radiology Scholarship. has been so good to us,” she said. “Mike’s Robinson, and Ken Walker. We look courses to apply for the Physical Therapy They give back because it’s an practice was very successful, and we forward to Dr. Allbritten’s presidency Assistant program. She has submitted her important part of being part of the wanted to give back. No one approached as well, and to Edison’s bright future.” application and is awaiting acceptance into the program. In addition, she is working “When I meet the scholarship recipients, I am so impressed. It really does something to you when you toward an Associate in Arts degree that will allow her to continue her education with the see the need in these students, and their desire to attend school.” — SUSAN KYLE ultimate goal to become a Doctor of Physical Therapy. After graduation, Linda plans to open a practice where she can serve the community « NEW SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY and bring affordable rehabilitation to everyone in need. Giving back to the GIVING BACK community motivates Linda and she would Presidential Scholars dison State College students benefit like to offer free seminars that would teach tremendously from the generosity of our techniques to minimize the risk of illness and donors. Here is a sample of what some of our injury through a balance of diet and exercise. scholarship students have to say: program launches “I will definitely take advantage of this dison State College component allows Presidential opportunity to do my best.” announces the Scholars to have real E“Thank you for your generous donation. Thanks to COMPASSION creation of the workplace experience that will your help, I am closer to achieving my goals.” Presidential strengthen their resumes when “Without your help, I would not have been able to AWARD RECIPIENT » Scholars Program, either job afford my college education.” a leadership and merit-based seeking or applying for “My education is very important to me, and without scholarshipE program for first- baccalaureate or graduate it, I would not be able to support my son.” Sagine Theard time college students. This programs.” Everyone in the community can inspire change. Sagine Theard, an Edison State College new Scholars Program, which The revision of the Please help us continue to open doors and expand the Nursing student, received replaces the Project Hope, program prompted an educational possibilities for students at Edison State the prestigious Lynne Davis (Help One Person Excel) is immediate response from College. Nightingale Award this year. aimed at making college long-time donors to the The Edison nursing accessible and affordable for college. After hearing about YOU CAN HELP: faculty, along with local high-achieving students. The the new program, a couple » “Be An Inspiration” is the new community hospital personnel, chose new program requires that donated $35,000 specifically annual campaign for the Edison State College Foundation. Theard because she displayed Presidential Scholars enter to help Presidential Scholars Watch your mail for a giving flyer, or join us online at the most compassion and care Edison State ready for college with financial need. www.edison.edu/foundation to support the scholarship when dealing with patients. level work, maintain a “Our donors are or program of your choosing. This award was created in minimum 3.0 GPA, genuinely invested in our » A charitable gift annuity is a great option for 2012, and honors the memory participate in service learning students,” said Kevin Miller, donors who want to give a gift to Edison, while still of Edison adjunct professor, and complete an internship Executive Director of the retaining income from the gift property during their Lynne Davis, who was a compassionate prior to graduation. Edison State College lives. If you have a Certificate of Deposit that is nearing role model for all students who knew her. “Requiring a service- Foundation. “We are maturity, consider converting that CD to a gift The Lynne Davis Nightingale Award is learning component is based grateful for the support and annuity. Rates are determined by the age of the person given out at the Nurse Pinning Ceremony on a review of best practices we appreciate the confidence who receives the income payment. in May and in December. Recipients are relative to what college our donors’ place in the » A simple bequest can make a huge difference in the awarded $1,000. students need to enhance College’s renewal efforts and life of a student. By simply including the Edison State Lynne Davis’ husband, Mark Preston, their academic experience,” new programs.” College Foundation as the charitable beneficiary in your provides the funds for this award, said Dr. Christine Davis, For more information estate plan, trust, IRA, or even checking accounts, you wanting to recognize future nursing Vice-President, Student about how you can support the can enhance student learning. students with the same compassion that Affairs and Enrollment. Presidential Scholars Program, For more information about these and other his wife displayed in the field of nursing. “The internship contact us at 239-489-9210. gift opportunities, contact our office at 239-489-9210.

6 WOMAN OF THE YEAR » « DONOR SPOTLIGHT Ann Berlam Ann Berlam has been a champion for Edison State College for many years. Her community efforts were officially acknowledged this spring when the Community Foundation of Collier County honored her with the Women of Initiative award. The award honors community leaders who inspire women seeking to make a difference through philanthropy and civic engagement. More than 40 women were nominated for the award and 10 were chosen. “To volunteer is to say you want to make a difference,” Berlam LEE CAMPUS » said. “It’s about doing the right Carol and Adam Culliton with Crime Scene Technology students at the Crime Scene Island, outdoor forensic laboratory, made possible by a gift of support from the Gunterberg Charitable Foundation. thing and using your time, talents or treasures in a way that can help your community.” Berlam is a past president of Greater Naples Leadership, a past trustee of the Community Foundation of Collier County, a past member of the Edison State College Foundation Board, Chair of the Edison State College District Board of Trustees and served on Edison State College’s Presidential Search Committee. HENDRY/GLADES CENTER In 2006, she played a key role in » forming a partnership between Scholarship Recipients honored donors and community supporters at the first Edison State College, the Naples annual Donor Appreciation Luncheon at the Hendry/Glades Center. Children and Education Foundation (NCEF) and the University of Florida, resulting « COLLIER CAMPUS in the NCEF Early Childhood Nursing students solve health problems on the Collier Campus. Development Center and NCEF Pediatric Dental Center/University of Florida College of Dentistry, which serves low-income children in Collier County, on Edison’s Collier Campus. “Ann is truly an inspiration to Collier County and to Edison Edison Collegiate High Schools achieve State College,” said Dr. Jeff Allbritten, President, Edison State PERCENTAGE College. “Her commitment to her highest scores in state OF STUDENTS WHO PASSED community has bettered the lives he Edison Collegiate By attending a collegiate high of those in it. We are lucky to have FLORIDA her as an Edison State Board of High Schools in both school in direct partnership with SUBJECT LEE CHARLOTTE STATE Lee and Charlotte Edison State College, students are Trustees member. We value her are blowing the used to working hard and 9th Grade work and guidance now and her competition away. meeting high expectations. Many Reading 84% 78% 53% leadership as our former chair.” Students at Edison Collegiate graduate from high school with an THigh Schools had the some of associate degree. Students enjoy 10th Grade the highest 2013 FCAT (Florida small class sizes and individualized Reading 86% 93% 54% Comprehensive Assessment Test) attention. scores in the state. All public school “Test scores tell only part of the 9th Grade EOC students in the State of Florida story of the success of our students Geometry 86% 93% 88% participate in the FCAT. at ECHS – Charlotte,” said Diane “Our students work hard in Juneau, Principal. “Another part 10th Grade our STEM (Science, Technology, of the story is the commitment of EOC Geometry 97% 91% 54% Engineering, Mathematics) teachers to developing the whole program throughout the year,” said student (or child, if you prefer), to Dr. Brian Botts, Principal of ECHS- inspiring the love of learning, to Algebra EOC 85% 83% 52% Lee. “These kinds of scores show creating an atmosphere that is both that by focusing on authentic challenging and fun.” learning through rigorous and For more information about interdisciplinary curriculum, it Edison Collegiate High School is possible to teach and learn far visit www.edison.edu. beyond the constraints of undatiion to help a student a t edison.edu/fo t Edison S standardized tests.” r website a tate Co DAY. Visit ou llege GIVE TO 7 Inspirationsare all around us at Edison State College – students, faculty, staff and supporters of our mission in the communities we serve. While we honor the legacy of this great institution, we are inspired by what lies ahead, a future of endless opportunities. Thank you for your continued support and for sharing this journey with us.

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