Summer 2012 Collaborate Academic Support Center • College Writing Center • Library Services Helping students achieve their educational goals.

THE WRITING CENTER EXPANSION Ribbon Cutting On Thursday, April 26, the Daytona State College-University of Central Writing Center officially opened the doors of its new collaborative and exploratory space to the college and university communities. The ribbon-cutting ceremony that took place that day showcased the joint effort by Daytona State College (DSC) and the University of Central Florida

DSC Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Michael Vitale

Block, and State Senator Evelyn Lynn. Each speaker spoke highly of the endeavor and how this partnership means an improvement in the already outstanding quality of education provided by the two institutions. In addition, DSC student Larry Gill, gave a heartfelt speech about how he received help at the Writing Center to craft a eulogy for his mother the day she died. The overwhelming sentiment of the ceremony was that all of us who work for DSC and UCF come together to provide invaluable services to students, and the new space is a reflection of this collective commitment. From left, Daytona State College District Board of Trustees Chairman Attendees were invited to survey the finished space as part Dwight Lewis, State Senator Evelyn Lynn, University of Central Florida of a reception afterward. The opening of the new space is President John Hitt, and Daytona State President Carol Eaton join together another example of the collaborative nature of Daytona State for the official ribbon cutting of the DSC-UCF Writing Center. and UCF. The Writing Center staff is always ready to show students, faculty and staff of both institutions this new and innovative space. (UCF) to constantly improve the culture of higher education in the region. DSC Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Michael Vitale acted as Master of Ceremonies in a program of speakers Education is the most powerful weapon which that included DSC District Board of Trustees Chairman you can use to change the world. Dwight Lewis, DSC President Carol Eaton, UCF President John Hitt, DSC-UCF Writing Center Director Rebecca nelson mandela

DaytonaState.edu a member of the system Daytona State College prohibits discrimination and assures equal opportunity in employment and education services to all individuals without regard to age, ancestry, belief, color, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, and veteran status. For more details, read our policy at www.DaytonaState.edu/hr/equalaccess.html STUDENT SPOTLIGHT Mercedes Clement wins Florida Library Association Student leaders recognized for 2012 Leader of the Year Congratulations outstanding leadership to our very own Mercedes Clem- Student leaders from the Division Todd genuinely ent, recipient of Library and Academic Support cares for the of the 2012 received honors for their exceptional center’s visitors. Florida Library contributions to the division during the “The DSC-UCF Association Student Appreciation Day celebration Writing Center is Leader of the on April 26. better because of Year Award! Academic Support Center (ASC) him,” Kranz said. CLEMENT This award is peer tutor Kevin Hotchkiss started Adriana Paiva presented to a out in develop- has worked as an member of the Florida Library As- mental math and SI leader for more sociation for distinguished service. worked his way TAYLOR than two years. Distinguished service is charac- up to Calculus 2. According to SI Co- terized by dedicated commitment Learning Specialist ordinator Fatima Gilbert, “I have been to the association’s goals through Erin Scott stated, impressed with her from the beginning active membership on committees, “Kevin provides a because she seemed an extremely versa- attendance at conferences, support unique perspective tile and competent of statewide advocacy efforts, sub- to the develop- SI Leader as well as missions to the association’s pub- mental math stu- a very bright and lications, acceptance of leadership hotchkiss dents he is tutor- amicable indi- roles, or other significant activities ing, as he is proof vidual. She always on behalf of the Association and its that they can go as far as they want has a good number aims. Kudos, Mercedes! in mathematics.” For this and other of students wait- reasons, Kevin was selected ASC Tutor ing to be helped by of the Year. Additionally, Adriana Paiva her and is always and Karol Haughan were nominated for PAIVA willing to stay a Katheleene Bryan their outstanding tutoring. little longer when retires from Library after Deborah LaStarza was selected as students require extra assistance.” In 30 years of service the ASC First Impression Clerk (FIC) recognition of her dedication, Adri- of the year. Learning Specialist Scott ana was selected as the Supplemental The Library Metzger said Deborah is one of the Instruction Leader of the Year. congratulates most reliable FICs; Katheleene she is always here “Kathie” Bryan when and where on her retire- she is supposed to ment! As a be. She also takes tech, supervi- the initiative on a sor, adjunct regular basis to do faculty, and things that need to BRYAN manager, Kathie be done without wore many hats any prompting during her 30-plus years of service LaSTARZA from the Learning to Daytona State College. Apart Specialist. Students from her many years of library Eddie Hoppe, Semion Goltzman, Sa- service, Kathie was a friendly face mantha Haye, and Bryan Crabtree also around the college and our in-house were honorably nominated for ASC’s Star Wars expert. FIC of the Year. Though we are saddened to see Todd Taylor, who was selected the Kathie retire, we are delighted that DSC-UFC Writing Center Tutor and she will now be able to spend more FIC of the Year, continues to go far time with her family, including her beyond what’s expected of him. Jen- yorkie pom, Sassy, and English mas- nifer Kranz, associate director of the tiff, Zak. Writing Center, commented on how See story page 4. 2 ASC tutor celebrates New Staff th 80 birthday Michael Furlong Michael Furlong began Academic Support Center (ASC) profes- vegetable stand instead of going to class work as the UCF Regional sional tutor John McManus celebrated and did not know any math. In fact, on Librarian in Daytona his 80th birthday on April 23rd. one algebra test, he only received a 10 Beach on April 27. He has McManus, a retired New York City fire- percent score – for writing his name – worked at Valencia West man and computer programmer, tutors and had to have truancy officers escort and , has algebra, pre-calculus, calculus, and him to class. a second master’s degree trigonometry. After his time in the Army and in literary criticism and theory, and While today McManus loves mathe- studying at New York University and has published in the genres of science matics and enjoys tutoring this subject, Hofstra, McManus became a computer fiction and dark fantasy. Michael enjoys he has not always liked math. As a kid programmer, which pushed him into film, graphic novels, travel, swimming growing up in Brooklyn, NY, McMa- the world of math. He not only learned and yoga. nus went to the movies or worked at a to appreciate math, but began to love it as well. Since then, he has studied math as part of his work and for Brandi Horn pleasure. Brandi Horn received her He has shared this love with B.S. in Psychology from his eight grandchildren and three Florida State University, great grandchildren, reward- where she had no choice ing them for solving equations but to learn to appreciate correctly. His interest in math football. She worked for has continued to grow, as he has Daytona State College as a part-time audited classes at Daytona State learning specialist, tutoring math at College and works part-time in several of the regional campuses before the ASC as a tutor so students can starting full-time at the Daytona Beach get the treatment and skills that he Campus in February. When she’s not missed out on as a child. working, Brandi enjoys reading histori- cal fiction and catching up on her many favorite TV shows.

Michael Lanford Michael joined the Writing Center staff in 2012 as a liaison with UCF. In the past year, he has earned McMANUS master’s degrees from the University of Hong Kong, where he graduated “with distinction” in the field of international higher education, and Washington University Math Up! in St. Louis, where he specialized in music history and American studies. Free! MAT1033 Study Skills and Review Sessions Michael has also recently published articles in the Cambridge Quarterly • Be prepared for the fall semester. Brush up on your Algebra. (2011) and College Music Symposium • Learn some techniques to conquer the tricky concepts of Algebra. (forthcoming). As a pianist, Michael • Learn study skills to study efficiently and prepare for tests. has given recitals at several universities If you are planning to enroll, or are currently enrolled, for MAT1033 throughout the Southeastern United Intermediate Algebra in the Fall 2012 semester, the Academic Support Center of Daytona State College is offering FREE study skills and review States and recreationally performs as sessions for MAT1033. a percussionist in orchestras and steel pan ensembles. Call: (386) 506-3913 or Email: [email protected] or Text: (386) 307-5177

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7994J DSC CREATIVE 7/12 Math Up! Free! MAT1033 Study Skills and Review Sessions • Be prepared for the fall semester. Brush up on your Algebra. • Learn some techniques to conquer the tricky concepts of Algebra. • Learn study skills to study efficiently and prepare for tests. If you are planning to enroll, or are currently enrolled, for MAT1033 Intermediate Algebra in the Fall 2012 semester, the Academic Support Center of Daytona State College is offering FREE study skills and review sessions for MAT1033.

Call: (386) 506-3913 or Email: [email protected] or Text: (386) 307-5177

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he Writing Center’s new space – coined The Cellar – is a great place Tfor meetings, classes, and just hanging out and recharging your brain. Besides the Legos, Tinkertoys, beanbags, and lapdesks, The Cellar is also home to a troop of new digital toys that you can take advantage of in meetings, classes, or your

own scholarly pursuits. The sectional(386) 785-2017 couches, for example, have been outfitted with a mounted HDTV that accepts video from a variety of sources. Whether you’ve got a laptop with VGA output or a tablet with HDMI output, the setup makes it Circulation Desk: (386) 785-2017 easy to bring whateverDeLand Campus Library Mon.-Thurs. 7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. you’reFriday 7:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday & Sunday Closed workingReference Desk on, that the technology gets out of your way get comfortable on the couch, and show so you can focus on the content you’re off your workDaytona State College on the big screen. presenting, making your presentation an How to Another attraction that offers some interactive whiteboard in the process. Us- Renew Books Online powerful versatility is the EPSON Bright- ing it to work on a visual project brings a link 485Wi short-throw projector that new dimension to the process as you can 1. Go to: patrons can interact with by using a set actually work with your hands. www.DaytonaState.edu/Library (386) 506-3518 and click on Find Book, of smart pens. The “Short throw” setup The bottom line is that the Writing E-book, or Article allows the projector to be mounted very Center has lots of neat stuff, not just in close to the screen, making it nearly the physical realm but in the digital realm 2. At the top right, click on Log In impossible to cast a shadow on the screen as well. Swing by whenever you have time while using it, and the smart pens pro- – the Writing Center is a flexible space, 3. Type Student ID # for “Borrower ID” and last 4 numbers of your Circulation Desk: (386) 506-3055 vided by theLibrary writingDaytona Beach Campus centerMon.-Thurs. 7:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Friday 7:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. allowSaturday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday Closed youReference Desk to www.DaytonaState.edu/library • www.DaytonaState.libguides.com/ and the Cellar always welcomes new Social Security # for “PIN” point to things, drag them around manu- dwellers. ally, and draw on the screen. The idea is 4. At the top right, click on My Account

5. In Loans, select book title and Supplemental Instruction Conference click Renew Supplemental In May, Michiko Gosney, assistant director of the Note: Books must be renewed Academic Support Center (ASC); Rachel Wendt, before the due date. Instruction learning specialist for the ASC; Fatima Gilbert, A ProgrAm Within the ACAdemiC SUPPort Center tutor & supplemental instruction coordinator for the ASC; Brianna Kurtz, associate professor of mathematics; John Picione, Ph.D., professor Find us on Facebook of chemistry; and Cheryl Kohen, emerging technology librarian for Library Services, all had the pleasure of attending a supplemental Follow us on Twitter instruction workshop, in Kansas City, MO. These DSC staff participated in the SI training LLEGE and presented on the DSC E-Text initiative

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N U O D T A To learn more aboutY the SupplementalO Instruction Program at Daytona F Scan this QR code with your cell phone to State’s Academic Support Center, please visit http://www.DaytonaState.edu/asc/ view our new Reference Guides. ascsi.html. 4 7435J DSC 11/2011 Where can you find the 3C’s: • Collegiality • Camaraderie • Commonality? All three C’s can be found right here, at Daytona State College, with your local chapter of the AFC. The AFC – or Association of Florida Colleges – is a professional association bringing together employees of every level from Florida’s 28 public community and state colleges. As a member of the AFC, in addition to membership benefits and discounts, members will have the opportunity to network with others from around the state who have similar interests and jobs; attend conferences, conventions and professional development workshops; join commissions, committees and councils; and strengthen our ongoing advo- cacy efforts in Tallahassee - through the strength, voice and influence of AFC membership. For more Information on AFC membership and activities, contact your campus AFC representative: • Daytona Beach: Terrie Greenbaum, 506-3885 • DeLand: Gregg Stone, 785-2070 • Deltona, New Smyrna Beach-Edgewater, and the Advanced Technology College: Erin Scott, 423-6346 • Flagler/Palm Coast: Diane Holmes-Curtice, 246-4835

What is The ASC partners with Student Disability Daytona State College Reading? Services

Fred Harden Professor, Head of Reference Services The Academic Support Center (ASC) “Rebuild the Dream” by Van Jones has partnered with Student Disabil- “Jones offers reasonable, practical solutions of how to fix our democracy ity Services (SDS) to provide tutoring for the 99 percent together with cooperation and collaboration; especially services to students with documented by creating new jobs with green technologies, clean, renewable energy differing abilities. The ASC and SDS and rebuilding our country’s infrastructure for our future.” created a process where SDS pays for the services of the tutors that the ASC Faith Testerman Lead Graphic Designer, Florida Online recruits, hires and trains. Since Fall 2011, 56 students have been tutored “The Graveyard Book” by Neal Gaiman for a total of 19,323 hours. The aver- “The Graveyard Book” made me think about actually being a ghost; and I age number of hours of tutoring per didn’t know that Nobody Owen was a ghost in the beginning, which was student per week is two hours. a great twist.” According to Miguel Rivera, direc- tor of Student Disability Services, the Carlos Diaz Learning Specialist, Academic Support Center collaborative effort to help students “The Fifth Discipline - succeed in their class has been a benefi- The Art & Practice of the Learning Organization” by Peter M. Senge cial partnership. “We have had a high Senge allows the reader, “To understand how learning organizations satisfaction in students passing their function; to learn about the five disciplines that nurture organizational math courses since SDS partnered learning; learn how to think in terms of systems; and to with the ASC. The services are be able to identify and describe learning organi- faster, the students are passing, zations.” and most importantly, the stu- dents are happy and moving on Dr. Sam Goldstein Professor, to their next course.” School of Humanities and Communication Since the partnership has “Will in the World” by Stephen Greenblatt begun, 67 percent of students “This book incisively ties Shakespeare’s plays to the who participated in tutoring time in which they were written and contains signifi- have passed their course, a cant insights into the religious content of the plays. significant increase from pre- Check out this library book today!” vious years.

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