Robin Herriff

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November 2020 Spotlight: Karen Kelley, Instructional Program Manager for Medical Assisting Workforce and Pharmacy Technician Programs

As an instructional program manager (IPM) in the Workforce and Online department, Dr. Karen Kelley provides leadership by supporting the Medical Assisting and Pharmacy Technician Career Certificate programs. In addition, she also serves the workforce development and entrepreneurship efforts in various health care-centered programs. Dr.  Kelley is an accomplished professional with 12 years of experience …

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October 2020 Spotlight: Dr. Kip Strasma, Executive Director of Project Development and Management in the Office of the President

October’s Administrative and Professional Collaborative (APC) Spotlight shines on Dr. Kip Strasma. As Executive Director of Project Development and Management in the Office of the President, Dr. Strasma provides Collegewide leadership in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and Six Sigma Process Improvement Methodologies. He also leads project teams and serves as a collaborator with other Six …

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July 2020 Spotlight: Billy Thomas, Dean of Social and Behavioral Sciences

July’s APC spotlight shines on Dean of Social and Behavioral Sciences Billy Thomas. As Dean, Billy Thomas provides Collegewide leadership by supporting the faculty in Social & Behavioral Sciences, to include opportunities for professional development, academic and community engagement. Dean Thomas helps faculty find a balance between work and life, and he is particularly concerned …

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August 2020 Spotlight: Beth McClain, Director of Project Budgeting and Accounting

The Administrative & Professional Collaborative (APC) is the representative voice for the Administrative & Professional employees of FSCJ. In an effort to build cohesiveness, awareness and collegiality, each month we put a “spotlight” on one of our members. August’s Administrative and Professional Collaborative (APC) Spotlight shines on Beth McClain. Beth started her career at FSCJ …

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June 2020 Spotlight: Elizabeth Chan, Department Chair of the Social and Behavioral Sciences

June’s APC spotlight shines on Department Chair of the Social and Behavioral Sciences Elizabeth Chan. In her role, Elizabeth provides department leadership by assisting in the course schedule preparation process, reviewing of faculty workload and payment documents, and assisting both students and faculty with academic issues. She is also focused on recruiting, credentialing, evaluating and …

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May 2020 Spotlight: Martina Perry, Associate Director of Training and Organizational Development

  Martina Perry is the Associate Director of Training and Organizational Development. In this role, she assists with the management and implementation of professional development courses for FSCJ employees, special events such as the Collegewide Professional Development Day and the Student Services Professional Development Day, and certificate programs including the FSCJ Leadership Academy and Managing …

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February 2020 Spotlight: Deborah Fontaine, Associate Vice President of Strategic Priorities

February’s Administrative and Professional Collaborative (APC) Spotlight shines on Deborah Fontaine. As Associate Vice President of Strategic Priorities, Deb provides Collegewide leadership focused on strategic planning to ensure the College’s effectiveness in fulfilling its mission. In addition, she oversees the College’s current Title III grant, BRIDGES, and works to infuse the Achieving the Dream principles …

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December 2019 Spotlight: Eric Zoller, eLearning Multimedia Designer

This month’s spotlight shines on eLearning Multimedia Designer Eric Zoller. Eric began working at the College seven years ago as a program coordinator for Open Campus. He then joined the Center for eLearning (CeL) Multimedia Team, working with instructional and multimedia design professionals to improve the quality and accessibility of FSCJ Online course development. Eric …

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November 2019 Spotlight: Talani Torres, Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences in the Humanities

This month’s spotlight shines on Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences in the Humanities Talani Torres. Talani provides academic leadership, guidance and administrative services in support of teaching and learning within the disciplines of English for Academic Purposes, Fine Arts, Humanities, and World Languages. She has been with FSCJ since 2011, serving as professor and …

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September 2019 Spotlight – Ginny Alexander, Director of Athetics

This month’s spotlight shines on Director of Athletics Ginny Alexander. Ginny provides leadership and oversight for six head coaches and seven athletic teams consisting of approximately 120 student athletes. In addition, she and her staff provide Collegewide oversite for the five fitness centers, intramural sports and the Nassau Outdoor Education Center. Ginny also serves as the Chair …

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