DAYTONA STATE COLLEGE MAGAZINE DSC STUDENT RESIDENCE HALL OPENING FALL 2022 SUMMER 2021 Vol. 7 • No. 1 SPRING/ Vol. Vol. 7 • No. 1 SPRING/SUMMER 2021 Vol. CONTENTS 22 14 A New Era for Daytona State Commencement 2021 Daytona State’s first on-campus residence hall, opening Graduates from 2021 and 2020 were recognized in this year’s fall 2022, will give students the full college experience. commencement ceremonies at the Ocean Center. 6 10 13 Daytona State News Falcon Sports Arts and Culture A new partnership between Daytona State and A busy spring sports schedule saw the Even with enhanced safety protocols, DSC University of North Florida will transform the women’s golf and men’s soccer teams students were still able to creatively express region’s healthcare training. advance to their respective national themselves through art and music. tournaments. 18 22 24 Meet the Faculty Residence Hall Honoring VCCC President A passion for football and an affinity Groundbreaking J. Griffen Greene for math laid the groundwork for With golden shovels in the ground, Daytona The impact of Volusia County Community Marc Campbell’s long career at Daytona State. State celebrated the start of a new chapter College’s only president is still felt today. in the life of the College. 26 28 Forough B. Hosseini Hall Alumni Profiles The new home for the Center for Women Daytona Beach Police Chief Jakari Young and local business owner Meghan Hughes are and Men honors the legacy of DSC’s shining examples of successful DSC alumni. former District Board of Trustees Chair. 32 34 Student & Faculty Honors Foundation Donor Spotlight Daytona State adds 16 new members to Hall of Fame and recognizes four long-time faculty Susan B. Glass ‘82 creates first endowed and staff for their contributions. (L-R) Louie Mercer, Director of Campus Safety; Dr. Amy Szoka, Chair of the School of scholarship for Accounting. Nursing; Marbly Jackson, Maintenance Specialist in Facilities Services; and Kathy Clarke, Manager of Tech Support. PRESIDENT’S DAYTONA STATE PERSPECTIVE COLLEGE MAGAZINE Dr. Thomas LoBasso DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES Dr. Randy Howard, Chair s the country continues the return to pre-pandemic life, Betty J. Holness, Vice Chair Daytona State is also preparing for a more normal college environment in the fall. I will never be able to properly Bob Davis A Sarah Dougherty say thank you to our faculty and staff for the outstanding work they’ve done to ensure our students had the opportunity to begin, Randy Dye continue, and complete a college education under the most difficult Lloyd J. Freckleton of conditions. It took an extraordinary effort and it re-affirms our Robert Lloyd commitment to serving our students and local communities. Garry R. Lubi While our resoundingly successful transition to a virtual learning environment last year was necessary given the circumstances, Daytona State was never intended to be a strictly online institution. We are all looking forward to campuses filled with students again, ___________________________________ along with the vibrancy of life that brings. Our robust and nationally acclaimed online programs will continue to be offered, as will many hybrid options, but we are also focused on expanding face-to-face DAYTONA STATE MAGAZINE STAFF opportunities again. The last few months have served to reinforce the value of in-person Publisher interactions, with many people feeling isolated in a virtual Dr. Thomas LoBasso environment they did not choose. Pursuing a college education is a life-changing decision that opens the door to new possibilities and Editor broadens one’s horizons, and as our students return to campus on a Timothy A. Norton regular basis, they need to know we’re here for them to provide the direct human touch that has too often been absent in recent months. Managing Editor Chris Thomes As a parent, I know the amount of “screen time” was already a serious concern for our youth even before the pandemic, and nearly a year Senior Writer and a half of online life has only exacerbated this issue. With that Tim Carpenter in mind, our goal is to provide a well-rounded college experience, presenting our students with opportunities to engage with faculty Art Director/Graphic Design and peers beyond the classroom and especially beyond digital Lisa Deignan displays. We anticipate a full athletic schedule this fall, a complete offering of student life activities including Welcome Back, and Photographer exciting special events such as Homecoming, the annual Gala, and Aldrin Capulong the NJCAA Division I Women’s Soccer National Championship. The Daytona State College Magazine Once more, thank you to all who have helped us through this difficult is published for alumni, friends and time and for fully embracing the College’s mission of providing supporters of Daytona State College educational access to everyone. Though we’ve been tested by and the DSC Foundation. the events of the last year and a half, Daytona State has emerged stronger than ever, and we could not have accomplished this without the support of our alumni and friends. Join us for The 28th Annual Gala Boots PRESENTED BY & BlingKick up Your Heels for DSC Thursday, October 21, 2021, 6:00 p.m. Hosseini Center - Daytona Beach Campus The Daytona State College Foundation’s Then, make your way to the Hosseini Board of Directors invites you to join us Center at Daytona State’s Daytona Beach for its 28th Annual Gala – Boots and Bling: Campus where you’ll enjoy great food Kick Up Your Heels for DSC – on Thursday, prepared by Chef Costa and our renowned October 21, where you can connect with culinary students, and be inspired with old friends while supporting DSC student stories from students while enjoying scholarships. fabulous entertainment. You’re invited to get all “gussied up” in At the end of the evening, you’ll be feeling your finest attire (black tie optional – bolos wonderful – and kickin’ up your heels – welcome), bling-it-up (don’t be shy now knowing that you are making education y’all), and dust off those boots (stilettos affordable for students attending welcome, too, ladies). Daytona State College. For more information call (386) 506-3195 or email [email protected]. s this issue of Daytona State Magazine is going FOUNDATION to press, we are enjoying the rewards of our BOARD OF DIRECTORS collective determination and diligence to do A Denis Shelley, Chair everything possible to end the chaos and uncertainty of the past 15 months and move toward normalcy. Zina Grau, Vice Chair Bill Lenssen, Secretary The Board of Directors of the Foundation held our Rufus Johnson, Treasurer most recent meeting in person on the Daytona Beach Bobby Thigpen, Immediate Past Chair Campus, and I have to say it was a bit moving to return to a vibrant campus! Here is just some of the information we reviewed and gladly share with you. Jeff Abbott Mary Boyd • The Foundation provided $3,966,731 in scholarship Dan Francati and program support for students, faculty, and staff in Michele Goeb-Burkett 2020. Boots Denis Shelley Michael J. Duranceau Dr. Beverly McMurtry-Grissom DSC Foundation • The Foundation’s core investment portfolio gained Board Chair 10.36% in 2020 (net of fees). Over the last three years, John Hodgson the Foundation’s return on investments places it in the Dr. Thomas LoBasso, President & top 17th percentile for performance among academic Frank Molnar institutions across the nation. David Sacks Louis Seno • The 2020 audited financial statements show the net Gregory Snell position of the Foundation increased by $1,585,829 Greg Sullivan over 2019 with total assets at the end of the year of Maggie Thompson Bling $35,834,899. • Recorded contributions totaled $1,104,407, plus EMERITUS BOARD another $642,857 pledged to established endowed funds that are not reported until received. Sally Gillespie Cherie Keemar • The Foundation provided $4.1 million for the Student Dirinda Maddy Residence Hall ($2.9 million reported above in 2020 and another $1.2 million in 2021). You can see more about this exciting project, including a live camera view, at Support the Foundation DaytonaState.edu/Housing. Donate.DaytonaState.edu (386) 506-3110 All this underscores the commitment of the Foundation to be good stewards of your trust. We are grateful for your continuing support with gifts and by way of your Timothy A. Norton participation in the life of the College. Vice President of Advancement Executive Director, Finally, I hope you will mark your calendar and make Daytona State College Foundation plans to join us on October 21st for our 28th Annual Gala – Boots & Bling: Kick Up Your Heels for DSC. We’ll gather with friends, old and new alike, in hopes of raising more than $150,000 for student scholarships. Again, thank you for your continuing support. W. Denis Shelley Chair, Daytona State College Foundation, Inc. Inserted in this issue is a Pay It Forward envelope. 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd. Now would be a great time for you to make a gift in Daytona Beach, Florida 32114 support of student scholarships. Thank you for your support. (386) 506-3195 • DaytonaState.edu DAYTONA STATE NEWS Daytona State College and the University of North Florida Create Historic Partnership for Healthcare Training Daytona State College and the University of North Florida have at a location convenient to students from Volusia, Flagler, entered into an agreement as part of UNF’s new MedNex St. Johns and Putnam counties. MedNex will support state initiative. The agreement creates the first university-based, higher education priorities such as retention of healthcare comprehensive medical nexus in the United States and is graduates, partnerships with Florida colleges, and career expected to transform the landscape for medical training in pathways from high school through graduate programs.