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The mission of the Student Development Commission is to provide professional development and leadership opportunities for student affairs practitioners and others throughout the state who actively encourage students to realize their fullest potential and reach their educational, life and career goals.
WHAT WE DO
Student Development - Through our network we:
- Promote student service programs throughout the regions and statewide
- Share ideas and enhance professional development by offering conferences and workshops
- Discuss common problems and concerns
- Gather data and conduct surveys relative to various student service functions
- Represent the interests of our colleagues at various state meetings
- Coordinate activities with other commissions
- Acknowledge outstanding student service practices through Exemplary Practice Awards competition
- Recognize practitioners who are considered exceptionally effective and active in the local AFC chapter as well as the Student Development Commission through special service awards
- Provide a means for exchange of ideas and an update about regional activities through the publication of our newsletter, The Network.
Welcome - A Message from the 2020 Chair
Commission Resources
- Executive Board
- Announcements
- Who We Are
- Bylaws and Standing Rules
- Newsletter
- Awards and Recognition
- Social Media
2020 EXECUTIVE BOARD
Chair: Chalah Harris, Seminole State College; eMail: [email protected]; Phone: 407-708-2652
Chair-Elect: Woosly Calixte, Broward College; eMail: [email protected]; Phone: 954-201-7915
Immediate Past Chair: Mikel James, College of Central Florida; eMail: [email protected]; Phone: 352-873-5800 ex. 1903
Recording Secretary: Andrea Lee, Santa Fe College; eMail: [email protected]; Phone: 352-395-5413
Treasurer: Sofia McNeil, Seminole State College; eMail: [email protected]; Phone: 407-708-2870
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Information regarding upcoming conferences, exemplary practice, and special contests will be posted here. Check back throughout the year for updates.
NEW!
2020 SDC Spring Conference Registration Is Now Open!
May 19-21, 2020
Hosted at Seminole State College of Florida
Sanford, FL
Early Registration Cost $99 – until April 10, 2020
Call for Proposals
The AFC Student Development Commission (SDC) invites the submission of engaging and content rich program proposals or panel discussions for our 2020 conference to be held May 19-21, 2020 at Seminole State College of Florida in Sanford, FL. The conference planning committee is seeking submissions from a diverse range of areas. Each session will last 45 minutes (including Q & A) and should focus on sharing best practices and innovative methodologies with other Student Affairs/Services practitioners, faculty, and staff from around the state. Your abstract should not exceed 60 words and should be suitable for publication in the program book. Presenting at the Student Development Conference provides an opportunity to build your professional network, as well as learn, reflect, and engage with colleagues.
Program Proposal Guidelines:
1. Proposals must include the following information:
a) Program Title
b) Abstract (60 words max)
c) Intended learning outcomes (please limit to 4)
d) Audio/Visual Needs (projector, screen, etc.)
e) Presenter(s) Contact Information
f) Institution Name(s)
2. All conference presentations will take place on Wednesday, May 20, 2020.
3. All presenters must be registered/paid participants in the conference.
Program Proposal Deadline:
Submit a Presentation HERE by April 3, 2020.
Notifications:
After the proposal review process is complete, e-mail notifications will be sent to those who submitted accepted proposals no later than May 8, 2020.
NEWSLETTER
The Student Development Commission Newsletter, The Network, is published electronically four times a year.
SDC 2019 Pre-AFC Conference Newsletter
SDC 2018 Post-AFC Conference Newsletter.
BYLAWS and STANDING RULES
Recognizing the need to establish procedures and guidelines as they reflect the rights, responsibilities, and objectives of its membership, the Student Development Commission hereby adopts these Bylaws and Standing Rules:
Standing Rules (as of May 2019)
Bylaws (as of May 2019)
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
NEW!
AFC Student Development Commission Awards Nomination Information
Nominations Deadline is April 10, 2020
Submission Form: Click HERE
Note: One form must submitted per nomination category
Information needed to complete a nomination includes: Nominees Name, Address, Email, Phone, and Head-shot. You can upload a nomination letter as well. For additional information please contact: Woosly Calixte, [email protected]
AWARD CATEGORIES:
CAMERON HALL PRACTITIONER AWARD
To recognize and honor a Florida College System student affairs practitioner who has consistently demonstrated the highest levels of humanitarianism throughout his or her career.
DR. CHARLES R. DASSANCE STUDENT DEVELOPMENT ADVANCEMENT AWARD
To honor individuals who have contributed outstanding service to the advancement of Student Development.
DR. DEBRA J. HAY DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD
To recognize a student affairs practitioner who is considered exceptionally effective and active in the Association of Florida Colleges (AFC) Student Development Commission.
FACULTY CONNECTION AWARD
To honor a Florida College System faculty member who has contributed to the work of student development activities on his or her campus.
STUDENT LEADER CONNECTION AWARD
To honor a student who has contributed to the work of student development activities on his or her campus.
2019 Award Winners
Cameron Hall Practitioner Award: Jackie Beard, Florida Southwestern State College
Dr. Charles R. Dassance Student Development Advancement Award: Jewell Threatts, Tallahassee Community College
Student Leader Connection Award: Anas Al-Humiari, Tallahassee Community College
Exemplary Practice Award - 2019 Finalists/Winner
Broward College – Student Life Leadership Retreat (Winner)
Lake Sumter State College - Employer Exploration Program Project
Seminole State College – Full Spectrum Project
2017 AWARD WINNERS
Cameron Hall Practitioner Award: June Gibson, NWF State College
Dr. Charles R. Dassance Student Development Advancement Award: Geraldine Perez, Seminole State College
Student Leader Connection Award: Tiffanie Hidle, Seminole State College
EXEMPLARY PRACTICE AWARD - 2017 FINALISTS
Indian River State College - Emerging Leaders Program
St. Petersburg College – Smart Start Orientation
Seminole State College – Presidents and Deans List through Recognition
Gulf Coast State College – Student Development Through Travel
SOCIAL MEDIA - GET CONNECTED
  
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