This week at DSC: Health with a Drug-Free Body, Fastpitch Softball Home Game, and Spring Open Houses

During Tuesdays' WISE Lecture "Health with a Drug-Free Body," learn from Dr. Terry Kahn about natural health and our body's ability to heal and maintain itself.
 
Anyone interested in exploring a college education, advancing their career or re-tooling for a new job should make plans to attend a Spring Open House at Daytona State College. The first is scheduled for Tuesday, April 1 on the Daytona Beach Campus.
 
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Daytona State board approves $10,000 bachelor’s degree in education

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 27, 2014) - Earning a bachelor’s degree in education at Daytona State College will soon be more affordable than ever.

Beginning July 1, first-time-in-college students interested in pursuing one of Daytona State’s seven baccalaureate degree tracks  in education will be able to do so at a cost of $10,000, a savings of about $3,000 and less than half what it would cost at a state university.

The move is part of a challenge by the governor and Legislature for Florida’s 28 state colleges to offer bachelor’s degrees at a reduced cost.

“We’re very excited to be able to offer this affordable pathway to first-time-in-college students who have a passion to pursue teaching careers,” said Daytona State President Carol W. Eaton. “It’s a great value and opportunity, enhanced by our strong partnerships with Volusia and Flagler County schools.”

On Thursday, March 27, Daytona State’s District Board of Trustees unanimously approved a plan to offer the 2+2-style program leading to the education baccalaureates. The plan uses fee waivers authorized by state statute to reduce the cost of upper-division courses for in-state residents attending college for the first time. The waivers will be applied while students complete their final 30 credit hours in the program, virtually making the senior year of the program tuition free.

In addition to being their first time in college, students must have earned a minimum of nine credits through advance placement, international baccalaureate or dual enrollment courses while in high school. They must earn their associate of arts degree within 66 attempted credit hours and carry a minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average. Students must formally apply to the Bachelor of Science in Education program and, once admitted, earn a “C” or better in all program courses.

Daytona State offers the Bachelor of Science in Education (BSED) in seven areas: Elementary Education (K-6), Exceptional Student Education (K-12), Secondary Mathematics Education (6-12), Secondary Biology Education (6-12), Secondary Earth/Space Science Education (6-12), Secondary Chemistry Education (6-12), and Secondary Physics Education (6-12). Each is approved by the state of Florida and fulfills the education courses, professional education competencies and practical experience required to obtain a five-year Florida Professional Educator’s Certificate.

According to Florida Education Training Placement Information Program data, 95 of 102 Daytona State BSED graduates who earned their degrees between 2010 and 2012 were working in their fields, an overall placement rate of 93.5 percent. DSC launched the BSED program in 2009.

Volusia County anticipates hiring 300 to 400 teachers during the coming school year and will host a job fair at Daytona State College’s Daytona Beach Campus on April 16 from 1 to 4 p.m.

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Daytona State to conduct open auditions for summer musical, Once on This Island

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 24, 2014) – The Mike Curb College of Music, Entertainment and Art at Daytona State College will conduct open auditions for Once on This Island at 4 p.m. on Friday, April 11, at the News-Journal Center at 221 N. Beach Street, Daytona Beach. 

In addition, the open audition is an opportunity for both theatre and non-theatre majors to apply for Theatre Scholarships; these are awarded to DSC students who participate in theatre classes or productions – tuition scholarships range from $600 to $2,400 per academic year.

Once on This Island, the highly original and theatrical adaptation of popular fairy tale The Little Mermaid, is an almost non-stop song and dance show. It tells the story of Ti Moune, a peasant girl who rescues and falls in love with Daniel, a wealthy boy from the other side of her island. After Daniel is returned to his people, the fantastical gods who rule the island guide Ti Moune on a quest to test the strength of her love against the powerful forces of prejudice and hatred. Appropriate and entertaining for the whole family.

Auditions will be held for the following roles:

• TI MOUNE: Female Lead. A naive peasant girl in Haiti whose life is being led/helped by the gods. The heroine. Young, full of restless energy and fervor, she is immature and even a little selfish in her single-minded quest for freedom. Requires a strong dancer. Soprano with belt.
• YOUNG TI MOUNE: (5-12) Also plays the child for whom the story is told. Energetic, confident and sweet with a strong speaking and singing voice.
• DANIEL BEAUXHOMME: Male Lead. A wealthy Haitian, who is cared for by Ti Moune after a car crash. Sensitive and poetic, he must be quite convincing as a romantic interest for the spirited Ti Moune. Tenor.
• ERZULIE: Goddess of Love. A mentor for Ti Moune. Ethereal. Loving. The most approachable of the gods, but ultimately no less egocentric; by love, she means romance. Requires a strong Soprano.
• AGWE: God of Water. A mentor for Ti Moune. Larger than life. Mysterious. Requires a very strong singer with a dramatic voice and big range; Baritone/Bass.
• ASAKA: Mother of the Earth. A mentor for Ti Moune. Spunky. Happy. Requires a strong singer – soprano with belt.
• PAPA GE: God of Death. Antagonist embodying the fears of all the peasants, and easy to dislike. Dark Tenor.
• MAMA EURALIE: Ti Moune’s adoptive mother, protective, superstitious, fiercely loving and strong willed. Alto.
• TONTON JULIAN: He is Ti Moune’s adoptive father, and from him she has learned the sacrificial love she demonstrates later. Caring, loving – a typical father. Baritone/Tenor.
• STORYTELLERS: (All ages) Narrators of the story of Ti Moune. Predominantly speaking roles.
• ANDREA DEVEREAUX: Daniel’s betrothed – she seems cold at first, but turns out to be both humane and determined. Mezzo.
• MONSIEUR BEAUXHOMME: Daniel’s father. Baritone.

Participants should prepare one-minute song (if auditioning for the musical) and monologue; bring sheet music in the correct key and a headshot and résumé if available, as well as a list of conflicts within the rehearsal/performance dates.

Production dates for Once on This Island: June 6-7, 12-14, at 7:30 p.m., and  June 6, 8, 13 and 15 at 2:30 p.m. - held in the Gillespy Theater, News-Journal Center.

For more information about the audition and Theatre Scholarship application, call (386) 226-1903 or email SternS@DaytonaState.edu.

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This week at DSC: Color for the Soul, Marc Bernier Show, Women's History Month Luncheon, Improv Night

During Tuesdays' WISE Lecture "Color for the Soul," learn what colors to avoid in certain rooms, what colors support certain activities within a space and what the colors in your home say about you.

Participate in the first of a series of occasional live radio shows on community topics of interest to be held at the News-Journal Center (Tuesday, March 25), this edition will feature news, wide-ranging guests and an open forum on the proposed space port for Shiloh.

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Daytona State students to rock Riverfront Music Festival

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 19, 2014) - Daytona State College performing arts and music production students will showcase their talents on Beach Street in beautiful downtown Daytona Beach as part of the Riverfront Music Festival slated for Saturday, March 22, from 1 to 8 p.m.

The free event will feature great music, delicious food and an eclectic selection of arts and crafts, photography exhibits by Daytona State School of Photography students and prize giveaways. 

“There are a lot of great things happening in downtown Daytona Beach, with some pretty cool new businesses opening, and Daytona State is proud to be a part of it,” said Jake Niceley, who chairs the Music Production Technology program at the college’s downtown News-Journal Center.

Daytona State’s Music Industry Club students are tentatively scheduled to perform in the morning at the Farmers Market on City Island. Then at 1 p.m., six contemporary music student ensembles whose repertoires range from rock to jazz and everything in between will take the stage at the corner of Beach Street and Magnolia Avenue.

In between sets, members of the DSC Theater Department’s Student Improvisation group will perform. And the evening will highlight music by Are Friends Electric (5 p.m.) and The Love Band (7 p.m.).

Visit Daytona State’s Mike Curb College of Music, Entertainment and Art website to learn more about degree and certificate program offerings in dance, drama, studio arts, music and music production.

Saturday’s event is presented by the Daytona International Auto Mall and sponsored by the Downtown Daytona Beach Development Authority, Daytona Beach News-Journal, WNDB, WLOV, Brown & Brown Insurance and Gateway Bank of Florida.

For more information, visit www.RiverfrontShopsofDaytona.com.

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Spring open houses at Daytona State feature special showcases

Future students can enter a $500 scholarship drawing
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 18, 2014) - Anyone interested in exploring a college education, advancing their career or re-tooling for a new job should make plans to attend a Spring Open House at Daytona State College. Held at each of the college’s seven instruction sites, the sessions feature a chance to win a $500 scholarship from the Daytona State Foundation.

Visitors can speak with college representatives about programs offered at Daytona State, including the Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management, Bachelor of Science in Education, Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Bachelor of Science in Nursing, associate of arts, associate of science, and certificate programs. Financial Aid experts will also be on hand.

With the exception of the May 8 Open House at the college’s News-Journal Center, a Dual Enrollment presentation for students who would like to get started on college while still in high school will be held at each Open House event.

The Daytona State spring open houses will be held as follows:

• Tuesday, April 1, 5-7 p.m.
Daytona Beach Campus
Hosseini Center
1200 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach

Showcases for individual program areas include: Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management; Cosmetology/Barbering; Bachelor of Science in Education; Computer Science and Building & Architecture; Dental Assisting; Honors/QUANTA; Hospitality and Culinary; Interactive Media; Photography; and TV Production.

• Thursday, April 3, 5-7 p.m.
Deltona Campus
Fathi Hall
2351 Providence Blvd., Deltona

This open house will feature a showcase for Cosmetology.

• Tuesday, April 8, 5-7 p.m.
DeLand Campus
Bert Fish Hall
1155 County Rd. 4139, DeLand

Showcases for individual program areas include: Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management; and Dental Hygiene.

• Thursday, April 17, 5-7 p.m.
Advanced Technology College (ATC)
1770 Technology Blvd., Daytona Beach

Showcases for individual program areas include: Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management; Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, Technology, Computer Science, and Building & Architecture; Public Services - Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, Fire Science and Criminal Justice; and Workforce Careers – Automotive, HVAC, Industrial Management Technology, Machining, Welding, Electrical Apprentice.

• Thursday, April 24, 5-7 p.m.
New Smyrna Beach-Edgewater Campus
Academic Hall, Rm. 109
940 10th Street, New Smyrna Beach

This open house features a Barbering showcase.

• Tuesday, April 29, 5-7 p.m.
Flagler/Palm Coast Campus
Academic Hall (Bldg. 2), Rm. 106
3000 Palm Coast Parkway S.E., Palm Coast

This open house will feature a workshop to learn about career advancement with the Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management degree program.

• Thursday, May 8, 6-7:30 p.m.
News-Journal Center (NJC)
221 N. Beach Street, Daytona Beach

Showcases for individual program area including: Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management and Music Production Technology.

Refreshments will be provided and each Open House offers new applicants a chance to win a $500 Daytona State scholarship presented by the Daytona State College Foundation (two scholarship drawings per Open House, drawings will be at 5:45 p.m. and entrants must be present to win except for ATC and NJC events).

For additional information or to reserve a space, call (386) 506-4471 or email Admissions@DaytonaState.edu.

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Calendar of events at Daytona State announced for April 2014

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 18, 2014) - Daytona State College presents the following calendar of events for April 2014.

VIEW ONLINE, www.DaytonaState.edu/marketing/calender_of_events/april.html

Events are open to the public and free of charge, unless otherwise noted.

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DSC studio arts student exhibition, March 24-April 25

Opening reception and awards presentation, March 28
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 18, 2014) – Celebrating the talent, creativity and imagination of students in Daytona State College’s studio art classes, an exciting gallery exhibit featuring a wide diversity of artwork opens Monday, March 24, and continues through Friday, April 25, in the North Lobby/Art Gallery at the college’s News-Journal Center, 221 N. Beach Street, Daytona Beach.

The free public exhibit features an opening reception and awards presentation on Thursday, March 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. Daily gallery hours run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Studio arts are an essential corner stone in developing well-rounded and innovative individuals for both art and non-art majors alike. Students learn the specifics of studio art mediums in a hands-on program designed to develop their creative skills while fostering a theoretical and historical understanding.

Studio arts include the disciplines of painting, drawing, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, airbrush and design. The fundamental building blocks of all studio art courses instill skills in: divergent thinking, problem solving, critical thinking and creativity.

For more information about the exhibition, call the News-Journal Center Box Office, (386) 226-1927, or visit DaytonaState.edu/TheArts.

Find out more about the studio arts programs at DSC’s Mike Curb College of Music, Entertainment and Art, or call (386) 506-3276.

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Daytona State hosts special edition of the Marc Bernier Show

Public invited to forum on proposed space port

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 18, 2014) - Daytona State College hosts a live radio show with Marc Bernier of WNDB 1150 AM from 3 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 25, at the college’s News-Journal Center, 221 N. Beach St. in downtown Daytona Beach.

The first in a series of occasional live radio shows on community topics of interest to be held at the News-Journal Center, this edition will feature news, wide-ranging guests and an open forum from 5 to 7 on the proposed space port for Shiloh.

WHEN: 3-7 p.m., Tuesday, March 25, 2014
WHO:
• Featuring discussion of political trends and the new use of social media, with DSC Professor Trey Orndorff and Stetson University Professor T. Wayne Bailey at 3:15
• A segment with DSC President Carol W. Eaton at 4:15
• Open Forum topic - Space port discussion, 5-7 p.m.
All are welcome to listen and watch the show in the studio theatre - the Elaine & Thurman Gillespy, Jr. Theatre.
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Two new members join Daytona State District Board of Trustees

Gov. Scott’s appointments fill vacancies, complete the board roster
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 28, 2014) - Daytona State College has a full board once again, following Gov. Rick Scott’s appointment of two new trustees on Feb. 27, subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.

The college and its District Board of Trustees welcome Stanley “Stan” Escudero and Garry Lubi of Daytona Beach and Palm Coast, respectively. The new trustees are expected to attend the next board meeting on Thursday, March 27, at 2 p.m. on the Daytona Beach Campus.

“We’re delighted to welcome our newest trustees and look forward to working with them to continue advancing our region’s success through high quality education and workforce training,” said Carol W. Eaton, president of Daytona State.

According to the governor’s announcement, Escudero, 71, is a former ambassador for the United States Department of State and has served as president of the American Chamber of Commerce in Azerbaijan. A 1962 alumnus of Daytona State, Escudero served as Student Government president during his time at the college. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida. He fills a vacant seat and is appointed for a term beginning Feb. 27 and ending May 31, 2015.

Lubi, 56, of Palm Coast, is the senior vice president of Ameris Bank. He has served as chair of the Flagler County Chamber of Commerce and on the board of the Flagler County Education Foundation. He has a bachelor’s degree from Canisius College. He fills a vacant seat and is appointed for a term beginning Feb. 27 and ending May 31, 2014.

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CBI expands non-credit courses to include Microsoft Project 2010

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 28, 2014) - The Center for Business and Industry at Daytona State College has expanded its series of Microsoft courses to include Microsoft Project 2010. Regardless of job title, most of today’s workforce has at one time or another performed the tasks of a project manager.

Anyone who has been responsible for coordinating a variety of tasks that had to be completed within a specific time frame for a set amount of money has acted as a project manager. Microsoft Project 2010 can assist with managing projects by storing project information, calculating and maintaining the project schedule, tracking project costs, and analyzing and communicating project data.

The two-day course (March 21 and April 11) is designed for a person who has a general introductory level understanding of project management concepts and basic end-user skills with a current Windows operating system. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: identify the basic features and components of the Microsoft Project environment, create a new project plan file and enter project information, manage tasks by organizing tasks and setting task relationships, manage resources for a project, finalize a project plan, exchange project plan data with other applications, update a project plan, manage project costs, report project data visually and reuse project plan information.
Each day of instruction runs from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a one-hour break for lunch. Classes meet in Bergengren Hall, room 248, on the college’s Daytona Beach Campus located at 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd.

Courses fill quickly! To register, call (386) 506-4224 or email ParkerJ@DaytonaState.edu. The $195 fee can be paid by check or credit card (MasterCard, VISA).

The fee includes a student workbook and Knowledge Pack. These are ‘hands-on’ courses and participants will have their own computer in class. Courses may be canceled due to a lack of enrollment. For information about additional non-credit Microsoft courses, visit www.thecbi.com.

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Daytona State board approves new cyber-security certificates

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 28, 2014) - Daytona State College will begin offering advanced technical certificates in the growing fields of cyber forensics and cyber security beginning this fall.

At its Feb. 27 meeting, the college’s District Board of Trustees approved the new certificate programs, which can be used as stepping stones toward the Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT).

Each 15 credit-hour program focuses on the protection and analysis of computer and network systems. In both programs students are exposed to hands-on projects where they are required to combine theory, legal issues and technical knowledge to solve real-world problems. The two programs incorporate innovative, tested methods of instruction with hands-on lab work to encourage student learning and success.

Daytona State is the lead institution in a consortium whose goal is to advance cyber-forensic education in the southeastern United States. The consortium is comprised of nine colleges from Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas operating as the Southeastern Advanced Cybersecurity Education Consortium (ACE). Its work is funded by a National Science Foundation grant of more than $1.8 million over four years.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for cyber-security professionals will increase by 37 percent over the next eight years, with median pay for experienced professionals averaging near $86,000 annually. Cyber-security jobs are found in business, industry, military, law enforcement, government, academia and the intelligence community.

The board also approved new courses, once again showing DSC’s diverse range of offerings. The new classes include two Developmental Mathematics labs, Pottery Wheel Throwing II and Lab, and Ceramics: Hand-Building II and Lab.

In addition, with the development of a new shorter program for certified nurse assistant (CNA) training, the board approved the sun-setting of the college’s Patient Care Assistant certificate program. The new CNA certificate program can be offered at a lower cost to students.

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Seven DSC students named to 2014 All-Florida Academic Team

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 28, 2014) - Seven Daytona State College students have been named to the Florida College System’s (FCS) 2014 All-Florida Academic Team.

Danielle Bowen (resident of New Smyrna Beach), Nicholas Boyce (Flagler Beach), Danielle Fritts (Ormond Beach), Jill Knazur (Palm Coast), Lisa McNeil (Deltona), Tahjna Miles (Daytona Beach) and Kathleen Newman (Edgewater) are among 109 outstanding FCS students who will be recognized at an awards ceremony April 24 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando.

“We are very proud of our students who have been chosen for the 2014 Florida academic team,” said Carol W. Eaton, president of Daytona State. “To be nominated for this prestigious honor recognizes their hard work and commitment to their education.”

The All-Florida Academic Team is composed of students who have been nominated by their respective colleges to the All-USA Academic Team competition sponsored by USA Today and the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) International Honor Society. Students are nominated based on their academic achievement, leadership and service to the community.

A national team of judges will review all nominated candidates and select a 20-member first USA team in coming weeks. Each member will receive a stipend and be featured in USA Today. Second- and third-team winners also will be selected.

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This week's highlights at DSC: WISE Lecture, STEM science seminar, and Instrumental Extravaganza

This week at DSC: WISE Lecture - Twitter and Social Media for Seniors (March 4), STEM Seminar Series (March 5), and Instrumental Extravaganza (March 6). CLICK HERE  to find out what's happening this week at Daytona State College.

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