°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÀúÊ·Chapter of the Association of Florida Colleges Recognized at Annual Conference
°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÀúÊ·Chapter of the Association of Florida Colleges Recognized at Annual Conference
November 25, 2019 Robert Lane
°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÀúÊ· River State College (IRSC) earned recognition as the Association of Florida Colleges (AFC) Chapter of the Year and the distinction as AFC Platinum Chapter at the Association’s 70th Annual Meeting and Conference held November 6-8 at Innisbrook, Palm Harbor.
Additionally, Dr. Ann Hubbard, Dean of Health Science and AFC Chapter President, was recognized as an AFC Certified College Professional, and Lynne O’Dell, Mathematics and Science Student Success Coordinator, was recognized with the AFC °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÀúÊ·Chapter Unsung Hero Award for her contributions to the Chapter’s continued success.
°ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÀúÊ·earned 13 prestigious recognitions and awards, and eight employees were elected to statewide leadership positions resulting in °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÀúÊ·earning the Outstanding Board Member Award for 2019.
2019 °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÀúÊ·AFC Awards and Recognition
- AFC Chapter of the Year
- AFC Platinum Chapter
- Recognition of °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÀúÊ·as Aspen Award Winner
- 2019 Board of Director’s Award
- AFC LeRoy Collins Distinguished Alumni Award—Lifetime Achievement—CAPT. Malcolm Johns
- AFC °ÄÃÅÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±ÀúÊ·Chapter Unsung Hero Award—Dr. Lynne O’Dell
- Certified College Professional (CCP)—Dr. Ann Hubbard
- First Place, Website—Redesign
- First Place, Redesign—Bachelor’s Book
- First Place, Social Media—Paid
- First Place, Viewbook/Recruitment Piece
- Second Place, Poster—Study Abroad
- Third Place, Annual Report—Foundation
Each year, members of the AFC are recognized for their achieved excellence and role in strengthening the Florida College System, which comprises the 28 public community and state colleges in Florida. Today, through the sharing of the talents, time, and energy of 8,500 regular and retired members It has become the most inclusive higher education organization serving any college system in the nation.