BSN students mark end of year 1, give reports in community health class

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 17, 2014) – “What we do every day is about helping our communities live healthful lives; outreach like this puts a powerful focus on that mission.” Such comments echoed from tabletop to tabletop as students in Daytona State College’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing’s benchmark Community Health Nursing course gave their inaugural project reports in the last week of class.

Judith Valloze, assistant chair for the RN to BSN program, said, “This first community health class performed beyond our expectations,” reaching hundreds of people with important needs-based messaging. The mandatory course focuses on students assessing a community to determine healthcare needs, then developing and delivering an outreach project which addresses the issue, all while working with a BSN-prepared nurse.

Projects included students working on smoking cessation in their community; developing programs and brochures on breast-cancer awareness, heart health and prevention of falls; working with vulnerable populations related to substance abuse; addressing needs of medically fragile children by creating an electronic Volusia County Resource Guide; putting on a health fair with patient education for parishioners in three local churches; developing a No Texting and Driving campaign; using parts of the CREATION healthcare acronym to help medical staff with stress; and educating a rehab-center community on Ebola. All projects involved an interdisciplinary approach to care, where the students worked with other members of the healthcare team to develop well-rounded projects.

The community health class of 41 students, all registered nurses working at healthcare institutions, are part of the first BSN cohort that concluded its first year this semester, with some students expected to graduate in May 2015.

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Saturday event makes for one-stop application and registration

Daytona State Enrollment Day, Jan. 10; classes start Jan. 20

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 17, 2014) – With the spring semester looming large, it’s time for
returning students and those new to a college career to lock in their schedule. Daytona State College offers an easy-access no-cost session next month to make registration a simple one-stop process.

Enrollment Day on Saturday, Jan. 10, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the college’s Daytona Beach Campus provides an opportunity for students to complete everything from admission to registration.
How it works: Students start by completing a Daytona State application (apply online or download the application from www.DaytonaState.edu), then meet with an Admissions Advisor and Financial Aid Counselor, take an assessment test (if applicable), meet with an Academic Advisor, and then register for class.

Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Daytona Beach Campus
Wetherell Center (Bldg. 100)
1200 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach

The Daytona State Financial Aid Office will be open to assist with college education financing and will provide assistance to complete the financial aid applications (FAFSA).

Academic Advisors will also be available to talk about unique academic programs such as Honors College and Learning Communities which includes Linked Classes and Daytona State’s award-winning QUANTA program.

For additional information, visit www.DaytonaState.edu/Admissions or call (386) 506-4471.

NOTE: The college Admissions team also holds on-site admissions at local high schools February through May during the school day. Parents and students should check with their guidance offices for dates and times. DSC admissions advisors can discuss program options and the enrollment process, and admit students on the spot with a checklist for class registration.

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WISE speaker program kicks off for spring at Daytona State

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 16, 2014) - From Middle East unrest, identity theft and U.S. immigration policy to improving one’s health through smart dieting and laughter, the Daytona State College Foundation’s Wisdom in Senior Education (WISE) program will feature something to suit everyone’s interests when it kicks off the spring season in January.

All WISE presentations take place on Tuesdays in the Hosseini Center on the college’s Daytona Beach Campus, 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd.,
from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

The season opener begins on Jan. 20, when Mickey Grosman, wilderness survivalist, cancer survivor and Special Forces veteran, shares the inspiring story of his 5,000-mile Amazon expedition. Next up, Daytona Beach native, retired U.S. ambassador to Tajikistan, Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan, and member of the college’s District Board of Trustees Stanley Escudero will discuss his perspective on Middle East unrest on Jan. 27.

Interested in the U.S. immigration policy debate and its potential impact on constitutional law? Then don’t miss attorney and DSC Legal Studies Professor Todd Richardson’s presentation on Feb. 3. Likewise, Lisa Fields, program coordinator of National Crime Stop, will share her expertise on another hot topic – identity theft and how to avoid becoming a victim. Her presentation is slated for Feb. 10.

On Feb. 17, Bill Turner, will share how Apollo astronauts trained with some of the world’s first simulators, followed on Feb. 24 by ERAU President John Johnson, who will talk about current and future area higher education initiatives.

DSC School of Technology chair Dr. Ron Eaglin will show participants how to impress their children and grandchildren with their social media knowledge on March 3, followed on March 10 by retired veterinarian Dr. Ken Nusbaum, who will talk about various diseases and their impact on Floridians, and introduce participants to the mission of the Vets without Borders Association.

Other spring season WISE presenters include:
• March 24 - Dr. Andrew Harris – Food, Climate and Drug Interactions
• March 31 – Andrew Gurtis – Daytona One Update with DIS
• April 7 – Dr. Nancy Duke – Myths, Mysteries and Legends of St. Augustine
• April 14 – Chad Truxall – Marine Discovery Center: A Prescription for an Ailing Lagoon
• April 21 – Diane Trask – Laughter Yoga is the Best Medicine
• April 28 – DSC Professor Myra Vergani – Diabetes: Myths and Facts

The Foundation created the WISE program to provide continuing education and cultural enrichment activities to senior members of the community. Since 2009, WISE’s membership has grown from its original three founding couples to an association of more than 250 patrons. WISE is open to anyone age 50 or older. Find out more on the Foundation’s website.

For more information, contact Kent Ryan (386) 506-4425, email: RyanK@DaytonaState.edu.

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Calendar of events at Daytona State announced for January 2015

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 15, 2014) - Daytona State College presents the following calendar of events for January 2015.

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

Note: All Daytona State College campuses will be closed for the winter holiday starting Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014 and will re-open Monday, Jan. 5, 2015.

Popular concert to air on WDSC during Christmas

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 15, 2014) – Daytona State College’s annual “Our Musical Gift to the Community” concert, performed to capacity crowds earlier this month at the college’s News-Journal Center, will be broadcast by WDSC TV 15 several times this month, including on Christmas.

Filmed live during the performances, the concert features the Daytona State Symphonic Band and Concert Choir, along with dance and theater students, in an evening of favorite holiday music and many other surprises. The concert is scheduled to be broadcast for the first time Sunday, Dec. 21, at 10 p.m., repeating Monday, Dec. 22, at 2 a.m., and Thursday, Dec. 25, at 2 and 7 p.m.

For more information about WDSC’s holiday line up, visit www.wdsctv.org.

WDSC TV 15 is a non-commercial, educational television station that reaches 3 million viewers and 1.5 million households throughout Volusia, Flagler, Orange, Seminole, Lake, Marion, Brevard and Osceola counties.

For more information about WDSC call 1-800-638-9238 or (386) 506-4415 or visit www.wdsctv.org. New members welcome.

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This week at DSC; women's home basketball game and broadcast of Our Musical Gift to the Community

Cheer-on the Daytona State College Lady Falcons during their home basketball game, Monday, Dec. 15 at 5 p.m.

Tallahassee Community College vs. DSC Lady Falcons
Lemerand Center (Bldg. 310)
Daytona Beach Campus
1200 W. International Speedway Blvd.

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This week at DSC; Fall Dance Recital, Music Production Rocks!, and Bachelor's Degree Workshop

To help more people learn about advancing or changing their careers, the college is launching a special bachelor's degree information session on Thursday, Dec. 11, at 5:30 p.m. Faculty, academic advisors and student-services staff will be on hand to answer questions regarding programs, admissions, financial aid, scholarships and more. The information session will take place in the Hosseini Center (Bldg. 1200) on the Daytona Beach Campus, 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd.
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Daytona State College presents the following calendar of events for December 2014

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

Note: All Daytona State College campuses will be closed for the winter holiday starting Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014 and will re-open Monday, Jan. 5, 2015.

This week at DSC; Enrollment Days, Grocery Shopping Tips and Tricks, STEMinar, and Women's Basketball Home Game

Join Exec. Chef Costa Magoulas for a "lunch and learn" presentation on Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 12 p.m. - Grocery Shopping Tips and Tricks - part of the Work, Life, Balance series. Free and open to the public.

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