{"id":2029,"date":"2014-04-26T17:24:47","date_gmt":"2014-04-26T21:24:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.daytonastateinmotion.com\/?p=2029"},"modified":"2018-05-13T18:47:59","modified_gmt":"2018-05-13T22:47:59","slug":"news-briefs-may-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daytonastateinmotion.com\/oldsite\/news-briefs-may-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"News Briefs: May 2014"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ceremony recognizes local heroes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Twelve Daytona State College employees and students were honored last month for their life-saving response to emergency incidents as part of the Campus Safety Department\u2019s annual Wall of Fame program. The event highlighted Campus Safety Awareness Day, an annual offering promoting a safe and secure collegial environment.<\/p>\n

Chief Operating Officer and Provost Tom LoBasso noted that college-wide safety awareness efforts have resulted in decreased incidents on campus and contributed to the college\u2019s safe environment. Guest speaker Daytona Beach Police Chief Mike Chitwood lauded the college\u2019s Campus Safety team and encouraged attendees to remain vigilant. \u201cYou are the eyes and ears of policing,\u201d he said. \u201cIf you see something, say something. Trust your life experience and trust your gut. If you see something that doesn\u2019t belong, chances are it doesn\u2019t.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Wall of Fame program recognizes students and college employees who have demonstrated exemplary behavior during a campus safety-related matter. Among this year\u2019s honorees were: Nursing students Jerico Balduf, Leslie Coker, Jennifer Hirsch, Dolly Miles, Michele Povilaitis and Jennifer Smith, who, on March 6, risked their own safety to render aid to motorists involved in an auto accident. Working as a team, some entered a smoldering vehicle and administered emergency first aid until paramedics arrived, then continued to assist throughout the rescue.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese students recognized a dangerous situation and reacted as experienced professionals, and are a true credit to their career passion,\u201d said DSC Director of Campus Safety William Tillard in presenting the awards.<\/p>\n

Other students helped apprehend a fleeing assailant, came to the aid of a student who was having a seizure and stabilized a child brought to the ATC by his mother, who thought the facility was a nearby hospital. In addition, Daytona State adopted a tobacco-free campus policy last summer, due in large part to the efforts of Fitness Center Coordinator Nancy Homen, who also organized campaigns to help people quit smoking, conducted surveys of students and employees regarding implementation of a tobacco-free campus policy and helped sway institutional perceptions about tobacco use on campus.<\/p>\n

DSC faculty, students put smiles on faces<\/strong><\/p>\n

Teams of Daytona State College dental science instructors and students took service to heart this spring, putting their training to use as volunteers benefiting undeserved populations.<\/p>\n

Pam Ridilla, chair of the School of Dental Sciences, this semester took part with groups of students in a number of volunteer service activities. During one activity, Ridilla completed nearly 70 oral hygiene screenings and referrals as part of her volunteer work with the Flomich Avenue Baptist Church\u2019s Dental Bus.<\/p>\n

In the same activity, students in Daytona State\u2019s Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting programs participated, gaining valuable experience assisting volunteer dentists in performing various procedures, provided free to patients. In March, Ridilla and Dental Sciences Assistant Chair Leslie Fehl took a group of students to participate in Mission of Mercy, a two-day event held at the state fairgrounds in Tampa, which was sponsored by the Florida Dental Association. Collectively, event volunteers performed free dental procedures valued at more than $1.1 million, treating more than 1,600 low-income patients.<\/p>\n

In other service work, dental assisting and dental hygiene students volunteered, along with community dental personnel, for \u201cGive Kids A Smile\u201d and \u201cEarly Head Start Dental Hygiene Clinic\u201d to provide preventive and restorative dental services.<\/p>\n

The students also provide ongoing oral health education to residents in two assisted living centers and a retirement community in DeLand. The college\u2019s School of Dental Sciences offers a certificate program in dental assisting and an associate of science degree in dental hygiene.<\/p>\n

Summer classes approach \u2014 register today!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Daytona State College registration is moving fast toward summer classes that start May 14. Students should sign up soon to assure a seat, says Buck James, vice president for student development. \u201cLast minute can be too late if a class is full or not offered if too few students sign up,\u201d he advises.<\/p>\n

While the region\u2019s high school seniors prepare for June graduations, it\u2019s a perfect time to get a head start on college with summer classes, adds James. \u201cNew high school grads can get ahead now with a few courses toward their college degree, and still have time for the beach and summer jobs.\u201d<\/p>\n

He says it is also an opportunity for university students home for the summer to take general education classes at DSC and save money and time.<\/p>\n

Daytona State offers short semesters and a selection of more than 100 courses toward degrees or certificates this summer. Applying to DSC is easy and advisers can help with choosing courses or a major, as well as how to apply for financial aid and scholarships. DSC\u2019s Admissions offices welcome visits on campuses, as well. Call 386-506-3059, or e-mail Admissions@DaytonaState.edu<\/p>\n

Fall semester starts Aug. 13 and 25 and students can also enroll now for fall.<\/p>\n

SGA Awards honor 39 clubs, two exceptional advisers<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hosted by Daytona State College\u2019s Student Government Association, the 24th Annual Club Awards Banquet on April 18 welcomed 39 of the college\u2019s clubs and organizations in recognition of the year\u2019s achievements, including an impressive 1,970 hours of community service and more an $8,000 raised for local charities.<\/p>\n

The honors for most active club went to the Student Massage Therapy Association, with second-place winner, the Student Occupational Therapy Association. Phi Theta Kappa came in third.<\/p>\n

For her dedication to the Health Information Management Organization, Dr. Nancy Thomas, senior professor, School of Health Careers, received the Lifetime Achievement Award, and Adviser for the Student Paralegal Association, Senior Professor Dr. Linda Cupick, School of Applied Business, was recognized as Adviser of the Year.<\/p>\n

Each year at Daytona State, students who share a common interest take advantage of the many opportunities to develop valuable career skills and earn scholarships by taking on leadership roles in the college\u2019s various clubs and organizations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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