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The mission of the Learning Resources Commission is to represent the interests Learning Resources personnel.
Welcome From the 2024 Learning Resource Commission Chair
Welcome to a transformative 2024 at the Learning Resources Commission of the Association of Florida Colleges! As your new Chair, I am thrilled to welcome you into a year brimming with potential and growth. Echoing our esteemed AFC President Matt Wetzel's inspiring message, this year we embrace the ethos of "Be Active, Keep Moving, and Transform our Minds," a mantra that perfectly aligns with our mission to enhance and support learning resources across the Florida College System. Our commission is poised to actively engage in initiatives that foster professional development, encourage collaborative participation, and advocate for the interests of our members and those we serve.
MISSION
The Learning Resources Commission's (LRC) mission of the Association of Florida Colleges (AFC) is to represent and support the interests of Learning Resources personnel and the communities they serve across the Florida College System. It aims to foster participation and professional development in all aspects of learning resources, enhancing the effectiveness and reach of library and learning resource centers within the state. Through advocacy, the commission seeks to ensure that these resources are recognized as vital components of the educational ecosystem, contributing significantly to the academic and professional success of students and faculty alike.
WHO WE ARE
We are a dedicated group of professionals from the Florida College System Libraries and Learning Resource Centers, united under the Learning Resources Commission of the Association of Florida Colleges. Our membership is composed of duly elected representatives who are committed to advancing the mission of learning resources within the state. As members of the AFC, we collaborate to share best practices, develop professional skills, and advocate for the interests of our learning communities. Our officers, elected from among our ranks, lead us in these efforts, ensuring that we operate with a clear direction and purpose.
WHAT WE DO
What we do encompasses a broad range of activities designed to support and enhance learning resources across the Florida College System. We organize annual meetings and participate in the AFC conference to discuss key issues, share insights, and develop strategies for advancing our mission. Through our steering and ad hoc committees, we address specific challenges, propose resolutions, and work on initiatives that promote professional development and advocacy for learning resources. Our officers, including the Chair, Chair-Elect, Secretary/Treasurer, and Historian, play pivotal roles in guiding our commission, organizing events, maintaining records, and communicating with our membership. Together, we strive to ensure that learning resources are effectively utilized and recognized for their critical role in education.
Commission Resources
- Executive Board
- Announcements
- Bylaws, Minutes, and Operational Plan
- Awards and Recognition
- Social Media
2024 EXECUTIVE BOARD
Chair: Dr. Domingo Castillo, Miami Dade College; Email: [email protected]; Phone: 305-237-2109
Chair-Elect: Dr. Susan Mythen. Email: [email protected] Florida State College at Jacksonville; Phone: 904-381-3626
Secretary/Treasurer: Kristin Healthcock Email:[email protected], Hillsborough Community College; Phone: 813-253-7960
Historian: Mary Dumbleton. Email: [email protected] Florida State College at Jacksonville; Phone: 904-766-6715
Immediate Past Chair: Kayla Kuni, Pasco Hernando State College; Email: [email protected]; Phone: 352-340-4829
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Learning Resources Lunch & Learn
Title: Creating an AI Policy for Higher Education Institutions
This workshop will explore the essential steps and considerations for creating an effective AI policy tailored for higher education institutions.
Creating an AI policy for higher education institutions involves ensuring the ethical and practical use of AI while maintaining compliance with evolving regulations.
By following a structured approach, institutions can leverage AI's benefits while safeguarding their academic integrity and protecting the rights of their students and staff.
The workshop will include but be limited to the following themes:
- Understanding the Need for an AI Policy: Higher education institutions face unique challenges with AI, such as:
- Academic Integrity: AI can assist students in completing assignments, which raises concerns about originality and honesty.
- Data Privacy: AI tools often require access to large amounts of data, necessitating robust data protection measures.
- Equitable Access: Ensuring all students have equal access to AI resources is essential to maintain fairness.
- Steps to create an effective AI policy
- Practical considerations for implementation, continuous review and adaption
- Checklist for creating an AI Policy
Join us via the following zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82061288205?pwd=YLaVld3bWPndDVJMc7k3Q4aeNA8MlW.1
Meeting ID: 820 6128 8205
Passcode: 824090
For questions or more information please contact:
Dr. Susan Mythen
Dean of Library and Tutoring Services
Florida State College at Jacksonville
3939 Roosevelt Blvd.
Jacksonville, FL 32205
Phone: (904) 381-3626
Email: [email protected]
Commission webpage used as format:
https://www.myafchome.org/culture-and-connections-commission
https://www.myafchome.org/facilitiescommission
https://www.myafchome.org/sdccommission
BYLAWS
Recognizing the need to establish procedures and guidelines as they reflect the rights, responsibilities, and objectives of its membership, the Learning Resources Commission hereby adopts these Bylaws and Standing Rules:
Bylaws (Updated 11-7-2019)
Bylaws (Updated 11-11-2018)
Bylaws (Updated 11-01-2017)
MINUTES AND REPORTS
Executive Board Meeting Minutes
August 24, 2020
June 12, 2020
April 27, 2020
March 6, 2020
January 8, 2020
April 27, 2018
January 16, 2018
November 1, 2017
May 11, 2016
December 17, 2015
November 11, 2015
September 30, 2015
June 17, 2015
May 14, 2015
March 24, 2015
January 20, 2015
Commission Reports to the Board
July 30, 2020
April 23, 2020
January 29, 2020
November 5, 2019
September 20, 2019
May 10, 2019
April 15, 2019
October 23, 2018
September 1, 2018
June 20, 2018
March 20, 2018
January 19, 2018
October 2017
September 2017
June 28, 2017
January 25, 2017
April 7, 2016
January 27, 2016
September 22, 2015
May 13, 2015
January 29, 2015
OPERATIONAL PLAN
AFC has a mission statement, value statement, and goals. Each organizational unit (chapter, commission, region, committee) in turn has its own operational plan that aligns with the goals and objectives of the organization as a whole. Click below for the Learning Resources Commission's operational plan by year.
2018 - 2019
2017 - 2018
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
2020 Learning Resources Commission Exemplary Practice Winners!
Learning Support Exemplary Practice Award 2020
The Learning Spot/Reading and Writing Center
Dr. Beatriz González, and Jennie Canete
Miami Dade College, Wolfson Campus
https://irsc.libguides.com/virtualconference/LearningSpot
Library Services Exemplary Practice Award 2020
Speed Dating With Databases (SDWD)
Matthew Bodie, Paula Knipp, Heather Holtzman, Kassie Sherman, and Kaitlin Crockett
St. Petersburg College
https://irsc.libguides.com/virtualconference/SDWD
2019 Learning Resources Commission Exemplary Practice Winners!
Learning Resources - Making Connections
Nora Morales, Associate Director of Learning Resources
Miami Dade College, Kendall Campus
IRSC and the Digital Archive: Digitizing Local History
Mia Tignor, Emerging Technologies Librarian/Assistant Professor
Indian River State College
The Learning Resources Commission is excited to announce the Winners of the 2018 Learning Resources Exemplary Practices!
- Winner of the 2018 Learning Resources Commission Exemplary Practice for Learning Service Support:
Creating a Culture of CARE (Continuous Assessment and Responsive Engagement) at Valencia State College, presented by Leonard Bass
See the presentation HERE.
- Winner of the 2018 Learning Resources Commission Exemplary Practice for Library Services:
The Human Library, presented by Nardia Cumberbatch, Jeannie Rodriquez, and Regina Seguin at Valencia College West Campus.
See the presentation HERE.
A special thank you to all of our judges and to Beryl White-Bing, LRC Vice Chair, for organizing and collating the judging results.
EXEMPLARY PRACTICE AWARD WINNERS
2017 Library Services:
Jeff Liang, Sabrina Dyck, Jamie Smith, and Alicia Casey, Tallahassee Community College: Collaborative Critical Thinking Initiative: Preparing Students to Think Better
2017: Learning Support Services:
Jennifer Diptee, Miami Dade College: Tutor Training & Individualized Professional Development
Alex Hernandez (MDC), Claire Miller, Sabrina Dyck (TCC), & Dr. Jeff Liang (TCC).
2016: Library Services
(Juanita Scott, Kenda Auberry, Claire Miller, Michael Brawer)
Claire Miller, Librarian, South Florida State College: Slaying the Monster: Implementing Integrated and Stand-Alone Plagiarism Workshops
Our college, like many others, had a plagiarism problem. But maybe out students didn't know how to avoid it. Miller designed and delivered a stand alone workshop specifically targeting plagiarism. Preliminary results show a drop in plagiarism rates among students who took the workshop, and the faculty LOVE it. See preliminary results and learn how to slay your own dragons of plagiarism!
2016: Learning Support Services
(Juanita Scott, Montez Bates, Kendra Auberry, Amanda Forth, Michael Brawer)
Montez Bates, Manager, Learning Support Services & Amanda Forth, Tutorial Center Support Specialist, Valencia College, West Campus: Don't Cancel That Class!
The Valencia College, West Campus offers the program “Don’t Cancel That Class!” to professors who have to attend conferences, meetings, or attend personal matters and have no other option but to cancel a class during the semester. This program is offered through the Learning Support’s Tutoring and Writing Centers, the library, and other departments. The support center offers 4 different packages based on the professor’s needs, but are willing to accommodate if notified ahead of time. The first package, “Test Anxiety and How to Deal With It” offers students different techniques to decrease stress when taking tests. The second package, “Sustainability” provides an overview of global environmental, social, and economic challenges and recommends immediate behavioral change actions that individuals can implement to embody the change that is needed. The third package, “Library Scavenger Hunt” is utilized in emergency situations and is a self-guided tour through the library covering 10 different resources offered by the library. Lastly, “The Learning Resource Tour” is a tailorable option for professors who would like their students to experience the Writing or Tutoring Centers.
2015: Library Services
Alexis Carlson, Librarian/Assistant Professor, Indian River State College: Optimizing LibGuide Content
2015: Learning Support Services
Diane Holmes-Curtice, Senior Learning Specialist; Dana Davidson, Senior Learning Specialist; Elizabeth Barnes, Faculty, Daytona State College: The English Studio: a Collaborative Effort to Ensure Student Success
2014: Library Services
Gulf Coast State College Librarians: Assignment Calculator
2014: Learning Support Services
Stacey Brown, Florida SouthWestern State College: "Mental Health Awareness lectures/workshops"
2013: Library Services
Chipola College: "Why is Amelia Bedelia in a College Library?" (presented by Renee Scott Hopkins)
2013: Learning Support Services
Daytona State College: "Math Up: Gateway to Success" (presented by Theresa Greenbaum, Rachel Wendt, Michele Pelham, and Brandi Horn)
2012: Library Services
Santa Fe College: "Library Research Award" (presented by Diana Matthews)
2011: Library Services
State College of Florida Sarasota-Manatee Libraries: "Just In Time: Student & User Support Services" (presented by Rhonda Kitchens)
2011: Learning Support Services
Daytona State College: "Under One Roof: Daytona State College’s Learning Commons" (presented by Patrick Love, Diane Holmes Curtis, and Mercedes Clement)
2010: Library Services
Santa Fe College: "Utilizing Online Class Guides to Enhance Information Literacy Instruction" (presented by Jenna Miller and Diana Matthews)
2010: Learning Support Services
Daytona State College, "Partnership for Success: Faculty Involvement in Academic Support" (presented by Judy Campbell and Bob Balsamo)
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