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Daytona State launches fundraising campaign for second residence hall
We are excited to announce the launch of a new campaign to build a second student residence hall on the Daytona Beach Campus. The facility, which is expected to house approximately 200- or 256 students, could open as early as Fall 2025.
Our first residence hall has been a resounding success. It opened to full capacity in Fall 2022. It is already at full capacity for the upcoming academic year. And we have received more than 1,000 student housing applications in less than one year.
When we began studying the possibility of building housing on campus in 2018, a study we commissioned showed the college could support more than 500 students. Initial plans for the second residence hall call for approximately 52,000 square feet of space and approximately 200- or 256 beds.
We know that students who live on campus are more engaged with their instructors, utilize academic support systems more frequently, and participate more in on-campus activities.
With the DSC Foundation, we’re launching a $15 million capital campaign. Donations from the community will ensure our residence hall will be an affordable and accessible option for students. We need your support. Make your gift here, or contact the Daytona State College Foundation at Foundation@DaytonaState.edu or by calling (386) 506-3195.
You can learn more at the new residence hall web page and keep tabs on the campaign’s progress.
DSC Annual Service Awards Celebration
Hosted by the Employee Benefits Department, the DSC Annual Service Awards Celebration was held on 02/29/24 to celebrate 73 employees that achieved a milestone year of service in 2023.
Honoring D'Andre Jones
D’Andre Jones joined us in 2020, accepting a position as an Enrollment Specialist
in Enrollment Services. He was promoted to Academic Advisor in 2022 and has recently
transitioned to the advisor on-the-go for all DSC student-athletes and students in
the Residence Hall.
D’Andre has always been a shining light in the department, with his positive spirit
and unwavering dedication. He embodies the "go the extra mile" mentality, assisting
colleagues and students wherever he can. He is a strong believer in lifelong learning
and continuous growth and is pursuing a master’s degree at UCF. He is a remarkable
example of what dedication and a positive attitude can achieve, making him a true
asset to the team and an inspiration to everyone.
Please join us in congratulating D’Andre for his outstanding service and commitment
to our mission.
Recognizing Dr. Ana Blaine
Ana joined DSC in 2008 as the Educator Preparation Institute (EPI) Coordinator and moved into a professor role in 2011, teaching mainly the senior internship courses in the School of Education. She previously worked in Miami as a high school teacher specializing in students with disabilities, and as a fifth-grade math teacher at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School in Palm Coast.
She serves as a Teacher Certification Specialist, EPI Ombudsperson, and Clinical Supervisor of the College Supervisors and Senior Interns for the School of Education. Based on feedback from school principals who serve on our Educational Advisory Board, Dr. Blaine continues to revise and update College courses, including Senior Internship, to provide engaging and practical content our graduates will implement in their first year of teaching.
She organizes events that support our senior interns and students in our Bachelor of Science in Education and our Educator Preparation Institute programs, including speed interviewing, guest speakers for Grad Panel and Principals Panel, and Florida Department of Education presentations.
Dr. Blaine helped create the Senior Internship Teacher Apprentice program, which has developed into a Teacher Residency program, giving senior interns the opportunity to be hired and paid as full-time teachers during their senior internship. She has also collaborated with faculty and local school districts to develop a proposal for the Florida Department of Education Pathways to Career Opportunities Grant Program to launch a Teacher Apprenticeships Program, a first of its kind in Florida.
Over the past four years, she has dedicated her time as a mentor for Take Stock in Children with the Flagler Education Foundation, guiding high school students towards their goals. Alongside her professional commitments, she is deeply involved in her children's education, with all four attending Flagler Schools.
She serves on the School Advisory Council for Flagler Palm Coast High School and chairs the council for Buddy Taylor Middle School. Her passion lies in advocating for quality education and supporting students to reach their fullest potential.
Her work with the Department of Education, other teacher prep colleges, and the knowledge
she gains and shares is extremely important for the School of Education. Dr. Blaine
willingly embraces challenges as they arise, and her efforts have benefited the department,
the College, and the profession.
Please join us in congratulating Ana for her outstanding service and commitment to
our mission.