If you have any questions, comments or submissions please contact us at FalconCentral@daytonastate.edu

Online Suicide-Prevention Training

Suicide is among the leading causes of death of college students. Research has suggested that up to 8 percent of college students have a history of suicide attempt, and 6 percent have seriously contemplated suicide in the past 12 months.

Faculty and staff can sign up for Online Gatekeeper Suicide Prevention to identify and seek help for students who are in a suicide crisis situation. This brief, first-responder training teaches simple and effective skills for suicide prevention. Through the gatekeeper training curriculum, faculty and staff learn they don’t need to be mental health professionals to help a student in crisis.

To enroll, email Lisa Wise, WiseL@daytonastate.edu, with your name and CARS ID, and whether you are faculty or staff. She will contact you with instructions for completing the training, which should take approximately one hour. Please plan to complete the gatekeeper training no later than March 8, 2013. If you have any questions, contact Miguel Rivera, director of Student Disability & Counseling Services, RiveraM@daytonastate.edu, or 506-3814. (Feb. 11, 2013)

DSC invited to Doughnut Dash challenge

Doughnut Dash Daytona State is being challenged to a test of physical fitness and intestinal fortitude, all in the name of charity.

Area high schools, colleges and universities are forming teams to participate in the Krispy Kreme Daytona Beach 5K Doughnut Dash on March 2, beginning at 7:30 a.m. at Tuscawilla Park (corner of Orange Avenue and S. Nova Road).

Individuals and teams will stop midway through the course and consume a dozen doughnuts before returning to the finish line. That’s right, a dozen; 2,400 calories. Awards will be presented in a variety of categories.

Team registration is $45 prior to Feb. 23, $50 from Feb. 23. to March 1. (No teams may register on race day.) Proceeds from the event will benefit the Children’s Advocacy Center of Volusia and Flagler Counties.

For more information on how you can participate as an individual or form a team representing Daytona State, visit www.runningalem.com or contact Nancy Rowan (321) 749-4494. You also can learn more on Facebook. (Feb 8, 2013)

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Cosmetology offers “Welcome Back Special”
SERVICES EXTENDED UNTIL MAY
Employees, students invited to enjoy 50% off any service

After the great turn-out for its holiday discount, the Cosmetology program has decided to offer a “Welcome Back Special” this month. Get acquainted with the facility, meet talented students and instructors and enjoy 50% off ANY service (for Administration/Faculty/Students showing valid ID). The salon clinic is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, day and evening hours. Call 506-3319/3460 to make an appointment. (Feb.6, 2013)

Volunteers needed for barbers-in-training

Cosmetology’s new Barber Bridge course needs clients for its barbers-in-training. As a result, the program will run a special for faculty and staff ONLY, for the next 4 weeks: Free men’s haircuts and neck shave, Monday or Wednesday evening from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Your ‘volunteering’ will help students practice. Appointment recommended but not required; call 506-3319. (Feb.6, 2013)

Documentary film series stars during Black History Month at Daytona State

During Black History Month, Daytona State will feature a three-part documentary film series with discussion sessions, shown on three campuses - all free and public welcome. For more information, call 785-2061.

“Eyes on the Prize: America’s Civil Rights Years”

Three-part film series

Black History Documentary Film Screening and Discussion

(Campus maps)

Feb. 12, 19 & 26
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Bldg. 1, Rm. 111
New Smyrna Beach-Edgewater Campus
940 Tenth St., New Smyrna Beach

Feb. 14
10 a.m. to noon
Fathi Hall, Room 129
Deltona Campus
2351 Providence Blvd., Deltona

Feb. 20, 21, 27 & 28
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Bldg 1-library, Room 130
DeLand Campus
1155 County Road 4139, DeLand

LDI launches new mentoring program

Daytona State’s Leadership Development Institute (LDI) has launched a new initiative that will pair
interested college employees with a mentor whose insight and experience can benefit their professional
development.

The LDI Alumni Mentoring Program is particularly helpful to faculty, staff and administrators who have yet
to enroll in the three-year LDI program but may be interested in doing so. Thus far, 22 LDI alumni have
volunteered to be mentors.

“Through this effort, employees will get a chance to work with LDI alumni on their growth and
development at the college as they themselves prepare to enter the LDI program,” said Suzette Cameron,
director of campus services and LDI alumni coordinator. “In addition to working with the mentor,
participants will be encouraged to network with other college employees to learn as much as possible
about the organization and the role of various departments and positions.” She added that LDI alumni
who may be interested in becoming mentors should contact her.

The mentoring program is a six-month initiative where mentor and protégé agree to work together for at
least one session a month. The actual number of sessions can be determined by the participants.
In addition to gaining knowledge from the mentor’s experience, developing a network and a focus on
professional growth, the program also can help participants build a support system and receive feedback
in areas such as communication, interpersonal relationships, technical skills, change management and leadership.

“The process is ultimately intended to help participants build their professional goals for the future,” said
Dr. Eileen Hamby, associate vice president for the College of Business Administration and LDI executive
director. She added that interested participants from all instructional sites are encouraged to apply.
Program participants must have the support of their department supervisor prior to being placed with a
LDI alumni mentor.

Interested participants should call or email Cameron: ext. 7301, CameroS@DaytonaState.edu.
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Thomas Oltorik, left, and Scott Heaberlin represented Daytona State well during this month’s Bassmaster Carhartt College Series Southern Regional fishing tournament.

Bass Fishing Club takes 2^ndin regional contest

Daytona State College Bass Fishing Club landed second place out of 80 teams this month in the 2013 Carhartt College Series Southern Regional bass fishing tournament held Jan. 4-5 in the Harris Chain of Lakes near Tavares.

Anglers Thomas Oltorik and Scott Heaberlin hauled in a total of 10 lunkers weighing a combined 44.10 lbs. Their tackle of choice: Bill Lewis Rattle Trap baits (dark gray) and 15 lb. test fluorocarbon line (it doesn’t stretch and you can feel everything).

“It felt great to finish so well and beat out some of the larger universities that were represented,” said Oltorik. “We’re looking forward to the next level of competition.”

Among a group of so-called “young guns” with the potential to one day place themselves among the elite of professional bass fishermen, Oltorik’s and Heaberlin’s second-place finish earned them a $1,000 prize from tournament sponsor Bassmaster and a chance to compete in the national tournament this summer. The prize money goes into the club’s account to be used for future tournament expenses.

Oltorik is an associate of science in business administration major at the college and president of the club, while Heaberlin is pursuing his associate of arts degree and serves as vice president. Both anglers live in DeLand and have been fishing together since childhood.

Oltorik said both anglers are launching their own fishing guide services and hope to grow the businessesto the point where they will be able to compete in professional angling tournaments.

Find out more about this month’s competition, including photos and videos of Daytona State’s anglers at Bassmaster.com.

Have you joined the Matchup weight loss challenge? What are you waiting for?

Daytona State College (through HealthyWage) is offering the chance to change your life and win huge cash prizes!

Participants on average lose more than 5% of their body weight, and winners lose 15%-20% (and gain $10,000)!

Join the Matchup - a wellness event that gives employees the chance to motivate themselves and others to lose weight. Teams of 5 compete over 3 months and the winning teams get up to $10,000 (1st place is $10,000, 2nd place is $5,000, 3rd place is $3,000!).

Check out their success stories

Find out more and register here: http://www.healthywage.com/clients/DSC weightloss

Dates to remember:

Sign-up date: Now

Kickoff date: 1/25/13

Details:

Sign up and get your team together (coworkers, friends and family can join)!
You can participate even if you don't have a full team of five, Matchup will match you up with a team.
Cost: $20 per month for three months.
You may qualify to get $100 back if you keep the weight off for one-year by adding the BMI Challenge.

Questions?

For more details visit:

http://www.healthywage.com/matchup-faq

Email: info@healthywage.com

Call: (888) 636-3832

Are you ready to make healthy changes and have fun doing it? Join the Matchup today!

Students enjoy fresh wall treatment in Falcon Center

Students registering for classes can enjoy a fresh “falcon-friendly” environment with a new wall treatment in Falcon Center, housed in the Wetherell Center, Daytona Beach Campus. The bright color and falcon mascot “welcome” went up early this week. (Jan. 8, 2013)

Cosmetology offers “Welcome Back Special”

Employees, students invited to enjoy 50% off any service

Holiday Golf Cart contest a hit; Penny Wars results announced

The college hosted its annual holiday buffet on Dec. 6, following the rousing third annual Holiday Golf Cart contest with 16 entries (see video). While the judges had a hard time deciding, first place went to Cosmetology depicting Santa getting a haircut; second to Financial Services with a tank honoring servicemembers; third to IT with animated fireplaces and staff in pj’s denoting Christmas morning; and Deltona won the award for best cart among regional campuses. The winners can herald their victory with a trophy, as they consider how to top their entries for next year.

Hundreds of faculty and staff enjoyed the buffet while President Carol Eaton shared results of the Penny Wars that raised over $1,300 for the Red Cross/Hurricane Sandy collection and gave well wishes for a safe holiday season.

Happy Holidays! (Dec.11, 2012)

Penny Wars Results!

First Falcon Victory Flag champions honored

Daytona State’s first-ever Falcon Victory Flag champions were honored Dec. 6 on each campus for their exemplary work on behalf of the college.

During simultaneous ceremonies that took place at each campus location, President Carol Eaton, leading the Daytona Beach Campus victory flag unfurling in front of the Wetherell Building, congratulated all honorees, as well as departments, groups and teams that were nominated for the first round of what will be a quarterly award. “Great things are happening at Daytona State College,” she said. “Thank you all for the wonderful job you do each and every day.”

The first Victory Flag Champions are:

The School of Emergency Services, Criminal Justice Training, which recently received a perfect audit by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). Auditors examined more than 1,500 documents involving student skills demonstrations, financial records, policies, attendance and instructor licensure. The audit report also commended the daily operations of the school.
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, which has increased overall enrollment nearly 30 percent since last year. Dr. Eaton lauded the leadership of campus advisors, student officers and the Co-Curricular Activities office for nurturing the growth of Daytona State’s chapter of the prestigious student organization. “PTK is the only nationally recognized honor society in the U.S. and requires a 3.5 GPA to become a member,” Dr. Eaton said. “So, increasing student participation in PTK encourages continued growth in academic quality and integrity at Daytona State College.”
A third victory flag went to the Daytona State Veterans Center, which opened this fall semester. The center currently assists nearly 725 student veterans attending the college, helping them with registration, advising, financial aid, counseling and more.
The last victory flag recognition was awarded to the college’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) Topic Selection Committee and the “College at Large” for what Dr. Eaton called a “unique, broad based process achieved in selecting the QEP topic” SOAR (Students Optimizing Academic Resources). Daytona State has received regional recognition for its topic selection process and has been asked to present at an upcoming SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) conference.

Each campus will display the Falcon Victory Flag quarterly for five days to celebrate the accomplishments of the respective award recipients. Winners will receive a certificate to commemorate the honor, and will be presented a Falcon Victory Flag facsimile to post for a period of time.

The award is a response to a survey conducted last summer that suggested college staff and faculty would appreciate improved communication and recognition for exemplary work. During this first round of awards, the program received 10 nominations.

Nominations for the next round should be submitted to the Human Resources Department by January 31. They will be reviewed by a task force of college faculty, administration and staff, then forwarded to Dr. Eaton and her executive staff for approval.

Any college employee may submit an award nomination. Forms are available in the Human Resources section of the college portal. Nomination forms will be collected as follows:

May 1-July 31 for consideration in August,
Aug 1-October 31 for consideration in November,
November 1-January 31 for consideration in February, and
February 1-April 30 for consideration in May.

For more information about the award, contact Courtney Burton, (386) 506-3496, burtonc@daytonastate.edu. (Dec. 6 , 2012)

Child-care help for low-income students

For qualified students who may need help covering child care, please spread the word: CCAMPIS applications (Child Care Access Means Parents In School) are now available for low-income students who need assistance with paying for child care. To find out more about the program and to download an application, go to www.daytonastate.edu/dass/ccampis.html. The spring 2013 applications are now available and the deadline for submission is Dec. 6. Contact the CCAMPIS program staff, Tanya Speid, enrollment specialist, x3062 or Tony Deobil, project director, x4218. (Dec. 5, 2012)

Nominate students for Who’s Who, by winter break

Now is the time to begin nominating students who deserve special recognition for outstanding performance inside and outside of the classroom.

Nominations are being accepted for students to be recognized by the Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges organization. The nomination deadline is Tuesday, Feb. 5. However, please submit this form before the winter break if possible.

Who’s Who recognizes students for outstanding scholastic achievement, community and college service. Students selected for Who’s Who will be considered for other college awards as well. Please use the following guidelines in making your nominations:

· Completion of 24 or more college credit hours with a 3.0 GPA or above.

· Evidence of leadership in co-curricular activities, such as student clubs and organizations.

· Participation in community and college service projects.

· Potential for future academic and professional achievements.

· Students with sophomore standing will be given priority.

The Who’s Who nomination form is on the “MYDAYTONASTATE” portal, https://webapps.daytonastate.edu/ICS/Employees.jnz?portlet=Departments_and_Forms. Click on the link above and look for the Who’s Who Resume. Download this form to your hard drive, fill it out, print it, and return a completed hard copy. You may distribute the forms to students who qualify and encourage them to return completed forms to you for your signature. Please make sure you print your name as well as sign the form before returning it to Julie Rocco in the Co-Curricular Activities Office, Lenholt Student Center (Bldg.130) room 113. (Nov.28, 2012)

Call for nominations for CEA Employee of the Semester

The Career Employees Association (CEA) is seeking nominations for the CEA Employee of the Semester award.

All college employees are welcome to consider nominating a career employee within their office, department, or campus who they believe goes above and beyond to make Daytona State College a better place.

This program was first established by CEA during the spring 2011 semester. Recipients receive a certificate of recognition and a free lunch for two at Cafe' 101. The winner’s picture and nameplate also is placed in the CEA display case located in the Wetherell Building (#100).

Last semester’s award went to the Office of Global Education and Affairs’ own Vida Renaud. Nominees represented all areas of the college, including grounds maintenance, campus safety, administrative support and academic labs.

Nominations for the fall 2012 award will be accepted through Wednesday, Dec. 5.

· Review the nomination guidelines here.

· Download a nomination form.

Please submit your nomination form to Dave Tatum at TatumD@DaytonaState.edu.

Many thanks in advance to the entire college community for helping the CEA recognize and applaud our peers for a job well done!

Get gussied up for the holidays - at half price!

The Cosmetology department welcomes Daytona State students and employees to the Daytona Beach Campus salon with a special offer for the holidays - show your ID and get your choice of haircut or hair treatment at half price. Call for hours: 506-3319. (Nov.19, 2012)

Calling all authors!

We’d like to get the word out about your words!

Daytona State College has a fair amount of authors among its faculty and staff. Whether you’ve published fiction, non-fiction, poetry, a textbook or even a book chapter, we’d like to add you to our list to be posted on Falcon Central just in time for the holiday season. Please send your response to falconcentral@daytonastate.edu and include your name, book title and/or relevant published poem or chapter. Also, let us know where your work can be purchased. Be sure to include a link if it is available online. (Nov. 16, 2012)

Hello friends -

Thanks to everyonewho contributed to the college’s United Way Campaign 2012.Your donations brought us over the top, surpassing our goal of$14,500 with a total of $16,846.

We appreciate having the opportunity to help the college during the United Way Campaign 2012. And only you have made it happen! It is a privilege and an honor to serve Daytona State College.

Sincerely,

Your DSC United Way Campaign 2012 Co-Chairs and Campaign Volunteers (Nov. 9, 2012)

Important message from Employee Benefits:

Deadline Nov. 15 for annual enrollment

The 2013 Annual Employee Benefits Enrollment period ends Nov. 15.

The linked enrollment letter provides information regarding your 2013 benefits. Embedded within the letter are active links to additional resources, including the schedule of informational meetings and online enrollment assistance sessions.

If you have any questions, please contact the Employee Benefits department: Sandra Walker – 506-3082 or Georgina Quilter – 506-3394.

(Nov. 1, 2012)

Hello friends-

Thanks to everyone who has responded to the DSC United Way Campaign 2012 so far. If you have not done so, please take the time to make sure your form is returned to one of the volunteers below, before the end of the week. We are so close to meeting the college goal of $14,500 pledged to the United Way, just a few more contributions can get us there or, hopefully, over the top.

This week we continue to update our Falcon Page Money Meter as new contributions come in. Thanks to all of you, many less fortunate people will be assisted so that they can rebuild their lives. One dollar from you to the United Way and their Partner Agencies is multiplied many times over.

We appreciate having the opportunity to help the College during the United Way Campaign 2012. And only you have made it happen! It is a privilege and an honor to serve Daytona State College.

Sincerely,

Your DSC United Way Campaign 2012 Co-Chairs and Campaign Volunteers
(Nov. 6, 2012)

Meter

At the Oct. 18 Board Meeting, the District Board of Trustees approved the final reading of College Policies Sections 5-8. All College policies are now uploaded to the portal and available for viewing. To access the policies:

· Log in to MyDaytonaState

· Departments and Forms (left side of page)

· Administration folder (center of page)

· Select appropriate folder

Greetings Colleagues,

Many of you have asked us what partner organizations the United Way supports for specific targeted contributions that you can denote on your UW Pledge Form. We have included a list of partner agencies the United Way notes on their web site below (…for further info on the individual partner agencies listed below - what activities money supports etc., see link: http://www.unitedway-vfc.org/Miscellaneous/PartnerAgencies.htm )

The Daytona State College United Way giving campaign runs from10-15-12 to 10-26-12. We hope that you will help make this year a success! Note progress on Falcon net page.

Thank you for your support!!...Pledge Form Drop-Off volunteer list below…If you did not receive a pledge form, let us know and we will deliver.

Sincerely Your DSC United Way Campaign 2012 Co-Chairs,

Suzette Cameron x7301 Robert Grimm x3385

Deltona Campus - R. 221 Daytona Campus - Bldg. 110 / R. 238

UNITED WAY OF VOLUSIA-FLAGLER COUNTIES

PARTNER AGENCIES

Partner Agencies below represent areas of community support in: Education, Income, and Health

American Red Cross

The Arc of Volusia

Boy Scouts

Boys and Girls Club

Catholic Charities

Center for the Visually Impaired

Children's Advocacy Center

Children's Home Society

Comm. Legal Serv. Mid-FL

Council on Aging of Volusia

CredAbility

Domestic Abuse Council

Easter Seals

Early Learning Coalition

Family Life Center

Family Renew Community

Flagler Adult Education Summer Camp

Flagler Volunteer Services

Girl Scouts of Citrus Council

Girl Scouts of Gateway Council

Halifax Urban Ministries

Haven Recovery Center

The House Next Door

Mental Health America

Mid-Florida Housing Partnership, Inc.

Neighborhood Center of West Volusia

PACE Center for Girls

Salvation Army

Second Harvest Food Bank

Soc. Ser. Council of Jewish Fed.

St. Gerard Campus

SMA Behavioral Healthcare

UCP

Volusia Flagler Family YMCA

Volusia Literacy Council

West Volusia PAL

United Way Pledge Form Drop-Off Locations

**Daytona Campus:

Contact Person(s) Drop off Location

Kristie Menello Building 100, Room 303 T – ext. 4431

Robert Grimm Building 110, Room 223 – ext. 3385

Justin Jabour Building 300, Room 208 – ext. 3320

Linda Vought Building 320, Room 211 – ext. 3757

Gail Freiwald Building 400, Room 150B – ext. 4278

Gail Savicki Building 430A Room 101 – ext. 3054

Gail Beckwith Building 500, Room 135 – ext. 3695

Alan Mccoy Building 540, Room 115B – ext. 3160

**Deland Campus: