Monthly Archives: January 2018

Register for Professional Development Day by Feb. 12

The SPD Committee is delighted to present the ninth annual Professional Development Day to be held on Friday, Feb. 16. The theme this year is Get Connected: Talk, Tech, and Taxes. We hope you enjoy this opportunity to gather with co-workers for professional development at the Highlands Campus.  Please read through the Agenda and Session Descriptions which are linked within the registration form.

Register online by selecting the link below.  Registration closes on Monday, Feb. 12.  Contact Lynn MacNeill at ext. 7329 or Elisavet Rios at ext. 7488, if you have questions or registration concerns. Click on this link to register for this year’s Professional Development Day:  https://goo.gl/forms/8J0LBcDIW54c5aI03  (If the link does not work, copy and paste the link into the address bar of your browser window.)

We look forward to seeing you on Professional Development Day 2018!  Don’t forget to wear your name tag! SPD Committee Members are Lynn MacNeill, Cheryl Arpasi, Donald Kesterson, Adam Martin, Melissa Lee, and Elisavet Rios.

 

January New Employees

SFSC would like to welcome some new members to our family. As you see each of the following individuals around campus, please take a minute to welcome them and introduce yourself.

College for a Day 2018 Thank You

Dear SFSC Volunteer Team, The phenomenal success of College-for-a-Day is a reflection of the ever-increasing dedication and enthusiasm that SFSC volunteers’ displayed on Friday, Jan. 26. I would like to personally thank each of you for your recent contribution to College-for-a-Day. This event would not have been a success without your involvement. Because of your…

Panther Baseball Home Opener on Jan. 31

In baseball action on Monday, Jan. 29, Webber International B team defeated the Panthers in extra innings 5-4. The Panthers (2-1), will play their home opener on Wednesday, Jan. 31, when they play host to Lake-Sumter State College at 5 p.m. Go Panthers!

MOFAC Receives Gift of Native American Artwork

The Museum of Florida Art and Cultures (MOFAC) recently received a gift of artwork from Charles Reynolds, honoring his late wife Anne Reynolds. The donation included three paintings and three sculptures valued at approximately $9,000. “Anne Reynolds had not only been a major supporter of archaeological efforts in Highlands County, she played a significant role in the…

AFC Sells Valentine Treats

Member of the AFC Ways & Means Committee are taking orders for chocolate covered strawberries for Valentine’s Day. To reserve treats for your sweets, contact any of the Ways & Means Committee members and place your order now through Tuesday, Feb. 9. Prices for the strawberries are three for $3 or six for $5. They come in milk chocolate, dark chocolate,…

Baseball and Softball Teams Open Regular Seasons

The SFSC baseball and softball teams were both in action to open their 2018 regular seasons last weekend.  In baseball action on Friday, Jan. 26, the Panthers traveled to Melbourne and defeated ninth ranked Eastern Florida by the score of 6-2.  On Saturday, Jan. 27, the Panthers continued on the road when they traveled to Clearwater to…

ADN Program Welcomes ACEN Site Visitation Team

The SFSC Nursing Program is seeking continuing accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) for its Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program. Initial ACEN accreditation for the program was granted in 2013–for five years, the maximum number of years allowed. The SFSC Nursing Department will host an ACEN site visitation team as the final part…

Birthdays

Jan. 31: Ruth Brown Feb.   2: Marcel Chin

Campus Dining 1-29

Kelly’s Korner  Hours are Monday through Thursday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Monday: Monterey Chicken, Au Gratin Potatoes, and Veggie Tuesday: Baked Ziti, Garlic Bread, and Salad Wednesday: Beef Stew over Rice, Salad, and Veggie Thursday: Popcorn Shrimp, Tater Tots, and Salad Friday: Order off the Menu         Hotel Jacaranda Menu Lunch Buffet, soup and salad bar,…