DSC students, alumni donate inspiring photo exhibit to Vince Carter Sanctuary

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 27, 2015) - When the Vince Carter Sanctuary in Bunnell hosts its

fall reception on Tuesday, Nov. 10, invited guests and supporters will be treated to one of the more sublime tools used to help sanctuary clients in crisis and recovery, thanks to Daytona State College’s Southeast Center for Photographic Studies.

Photo students, faculty and alumni have donated 37 images to the sanctuary. They include sweeping landscapes, children at play and other superlative vignettes of life, love and nature.

The images will be displayed as part of a permanent exhibit, called Positive Exposure, at the treatment and rehab facility located at 301 Justice Lane in Bunnell.

“There is much research available regarding the power of photography in terms of healing and inspiration,” said Dan Biferie, who chairs DSC’s photography program. “We wanted to create an exhibit for the clients at Vince Carter that is inspirational, uplifting and healing. We hope this permanent display will be the beginning of many opportunities to work with the sanctuary.”

Biferie put out a call to photography program students and alumni after being approached about the project by local businesswoman Jill Simpkins, who serves on the boards of Stewart-Marchman-Act, the Volusia County Medical Alliance and Daytona State’s Center for Women and Men. “We put the call out and gave them the spirit behind the exhibit,” Biferie said, “and what they turned out is a beautiful, eclectic display of images depicting life and nature at its finest. We are very proud of our students and alumni, and we hope their work will have a meaningful influence on sanctuary clients.”

The Vince Carter Sanctuary is home to Flagler County’s Crisis Triage and Treatment Unit, which serves people referred by law enforcement who are experiencing behavioral health issues, and Project WARM, a long-term residential treatment program for women who are pregnant, post-partum or parenting young children.

The Southeast Center for Photographic Studies is a partnership between the photography programs at Daytona State College and the University of Central Florida, as well as Daytona State’s acclaimed Southeast Museum of Photography.

The Nov. 10 reception is from 5 to 7 p.m. To learn more about the Vince Carter Sanctuary, call (386) 254-1136. For details about the exhibit or the Daytona State photography program, call Biferie at (386) 506-3581.

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Annie Sellick & Hot Club of Nashville perform at DSC Nov. 3

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 26, 2015) – Making a return appearance at Daytona State College’s News-Journal Center, Annie Sellick will be joined by the Hot Club of Nashville for an evening of

free hot jazz, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, at 7:30 p.m.

Annie Sellick and the Hot Club of Nashville, initially inspired by the Hot Club genre (Django-Reinhardt gypsy-swing), bring fiery guitar and violin soloing on repertoire from the 1930s and 40s such as Honeysuckle Rose and Sweet Georgia Brown...and to top it off, perky storyteller and hard-swinging singer Annie.

Nashville-native vocalist Annie Sellick was voted Best Jazz Artist by readers of the Nashville Scene five years in a row, and has since toured all over the world and performed and/or recorded with many of her musical heroes including Mark O'Connor's Hot Swing, Tommy Emmanuel and jazz organ royalty Joey DeFrancesco.

DSC Music Production Technology professor Jake Niceley says, “Students in the Music Production Technology program will provide the live sound reinforcement, live recording and all stagehand work for the concert. A camera crew from WDSC-TV 15 will video tape the performance, edit the video and soundtrack development, with post-production students preparing the audio for broadcast release on WDSC. It’s going to be a fantastic show!”

Admission is free. The News-Journal Center is located at 221 N. Beach Street, Daytona Beach. For more information, visit www.DaytonaState.edu/TheArts or call (386) 226-1927.

The Music Production Technology program at DSC offers one of the most unique educational facilities in the state of Florida. Two of the finest performance venues in Daytona Beach are digitally linked to a state-of-the-art recording studio offering cutting edge technology in surround-sound recording and mixing. Courses include: Survey of Recording Technology, Sound Reinforcement, Sound Reinforcement II, Audio Engineering, Studio Maintenance, Survey of Music Business, Studio Production, Post Production Sound, Soundtrack Development, Acoustics & Psychoacoustics, Live Recording Techniques, Public Relations and Marketing for Music, Music Publishing, Copyright Law and Intellectual Property, Introduction to Songwriting, Artist Management and Concert Production and Event Management.

The Audio/Recording Technology certificate program prepare students for initial employment as a sound technician or recording technician and can be completed in less than one year; credits are transferable to the associate of science degree program. Average starting salaries range from $27,000 to $39,870.

The Music Production Technology associate of science degree program provides a solid foundation in the skills necessary for students seeking careers in music recording, sound reinforcement, music production, sound equipment installation and maintenance; credits are transferable to the Bachelor’s of Applied Science in Supervision and Management. Average starting salaries range from $35,000 to $40,000, and $46,000 to $58,000 with a bachelor’s degree.

For more information about the Music Production Technology programs at DSC, visit DaytonaState.edu/thearts/musicproductiontechnology.html or call (386) 226-1914.

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DSC Foundation offering book scholarship for veterans

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 26, 1015) - The Daytona State College Foundation has established a scholarship fund for eligible student veterans seeking to defray the cost of their textbooks.

Effective spring semester, which begins in January 2016, the Yellow Ribbon Book Scholarship will award a $100 subsidy to up to 25 veterans pursuing degrees or certificates at Daytona State.

“There are times when Post 911 GI Bill and other benefit resources are not quite enough to carry a veteran through to completion,” said Foundation Executive Director Kay Burniston, “ and this scholarship provides another stepping stone that can help them move forward.”

To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must have been honorably discharged from military service. They also must have exhausted all their veterans educational benefits or be ineligible for benefits that provide a stipend for books (Chapter 30 and Chapter 1606). Applicants also must have a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average.

The scholarship application period for Spring 2016 Semester is Oct. 1 through Dec. 1. The application can be found at www.daytonastate.edu/scholarships. Completed applications will match students with all scholarships for which they may be eligible.

More than 1,300 veterans were enrolled at Daytona State last year. In May, U.S. News and World Report’s listing of America’s Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Military Veterans ranked Daytona State No. 2 among over 700 colleges and universities across the nation.

Adding to the DSC appeal, the college in 2014 joined an elite list of colleges and universities designated as Military Friendly Schools by the veteran-owned company Victory Media, which recognizes colleges, universities and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America’s service members and veterans as students.

Victory Media calls its list America’s most stringent and transparent inventory of schools catering to veterans, grading the institutions on nine criteria, including military support on campus, academic credibility and the portion of military students enrolled. Those criteria are assessed through a survey the company makes available to all of the nation’s 12,000 VA-approved colleges, of which 15 to 20 percent earn the military friendly designation.

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This week at Daytona State; STEMinar, WISE, Open House, end of DST and Symphony Orchestra

Future students can enter a $500 scholarship drawing; the series of Open House events continue this week on DSC's Flagler/Palm Coast Campus , Tuesday, Oct. 27, 5-7 p.m., followed by one on the Daytona Beach Campus, Thursday, Oct. 29, 5-7 p.m.  More>>>

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Daytona State announces new head of arts and sciences

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 22, 2015) - Dr. Alycia Ehlert has joined Daytona State College as its new associate vice president of arts and sciences, replacing Susan Pate, who recently retired after 35

years serving the college and its students.

Ehlert will oversee the day-to-day operations of programs leading to the associate of arts transfer degree, as well as programs in studio arts and performing arts, and associate of science degrees in human services, environmental science technology, music production and photography.

Ehlert comes to Daytona State from Tennessee, where she was dean of humanities at Volunteer State Community College, part of the Tennessee Board of Regents System, with a student enrollment of about 8,000. Prior to that, she served as interim dean of humanities and assistant professor of communication at Darton State College, part of the University System of Georgia.

At Western Michigan University, she earned her bachelor’s degree in organizational communication and psychology and a master’s in organizational communication. She also holds a doctor of education degree in higher education from the University of Georgia.

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This week at Daytona State; STEMinar, WISE, Open House, Job Fair, Murder at Cafe Noir

Future students can enter a $500 scholarship drawing; the series of Open House events kicks-off this

week on DSC's DeLand Campus , Tuesday, Oct. 20, 5-7 p.m., followed by one on the New Smyrna Beach-Edgewater Campus, Thursday, Oct. 22, 5-7 p.m.

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Daytona State adds evening courses in auto body and collision repair

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 12, 2015) - Car buffs looking to break into the auto collision repair industry can now get their training during evening classes at Daytona State College beginning in

January 2016.

The new night courses leading to a vocational certificate in Auto Body and Collision Repair will be offered at Daytona State’s Advanced Technology College (ATC) off Williamson Blvd. in Daytona Beach.

“Through our advisory committee network, graduates are being placed at dealerships and independent repair facilities from New Smyrna Beach to DeLand and Bunnell,” said program manager Gene Deyo. “For anyone interested in cars and trucks, the collision repair industry offers an excellent opportunity to work with your hands on all different types of vehicles, doing what you love, with the potential for very good earnings.”

The one-year program is open to high school, college-level and adult students, particularly those interested in preparing for I-CAR and ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) certification tests, including the ASE B2 exam (painting and refinishing), which is included with tuition and can be taken on site at the ATC.

Students will receive hands-on training in areas that include unibody and frame damage analysis, refinishing, collision repair, welding repair, metal straightening and body filling, modern painting processes and more.

The program is accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF). Financial aid and scholarships are available.

Deyo said 90 percent of program graduates land jobs with local dealerships and independent repair facilities. Nationally, average wages for collision repair experts range from $26,000 annually for entry-level workers to $70,000 and higher for those with experience.

“Our Advisory Committee members report paying wages of $75,000 to $100,000 for topnotch painters and body repair technicians,” said Deyo. At the same time, there’s a lack of trained technicians – a worsening trend as boomers in the trade retire, he adds.

For more information, contact Deyo at (386) 506-4169 or DeyoE@DaytonaState.edu.

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Oct. 15 Bernier Show at DSC looks at: academics partnering with industry, research to help the lagoon, students stepping up for civic duty

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 12, 2015) – It takes a village to build multi-faceted economic

development – not to mention stepping up civic duty to foster regional pride and high quality of life. Such topics with DSC faculty and students will open discussion during the Thursday, Oct. 15, Marc Bernier Show airing live, 3-5 p.m. from Daytona State College’s News-Journal Center in Daytona Beach.

WNDB 93.5FM/1150 AM’s special series of Bernier’s show hosted by DSC focuses on community topics of interest, news, wide-ranging guests and call-in time for listeners.

In the 3-4 hour, top DSC STEM and allied health professors will discuss hot jobs and industries, noting internships that ‘work’ for study and connections. From chemistry to medical assisting to engineering – clinical, real-world experience is critical. Students will add to the conversation with on-the-job experiences.
•       Tamara Mottler, assistant chair, School of Health Careers
•       Dr. Yohani Kayinamura, prof, School of Biology/Physical Sciences
•       Dr. Alireza Rahroo, assistant chair, School of Engineering Technology

Also in that hour, DSC coaches and students will be on hand to share their community outreach work – part of their life as student-athletes at DSC.

At 4:15, DSC art professor Kandy Lopez, an accomplished painter, will explain a public service mural underway at Daytona Beach Police Dept. with two DSC art students. The 4:30-5 slot will feature DSC’s Institute for Marine & Environmental Science director Dr. Debra Woodall and students whose research to benefit the Indian River Lagoon will highlight a special symposium called SHORE on Nov. 6.

In addition to news of the day, Bernier’s next segment features “The Money All-Stars,” Joe Derosa and Duke Seegers, talking about the week’s stock market ebb and flow.

All are welcome to attend or call in. Doors open at 2:30 p.m. to the Elaine & Thurman Gillespy, Jr. Theatre.

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Discover your pathway to great career at DSC open house

Future students can enter a $500 scholarship drawing 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 12, 2015) - Anyone interested in exploring a college education,

advancing their career or re-tooling for a new job should check out a Fall Open House at Daytona State College. Held at the college’s instruction sites, each session features a chance to win a $500 scholarship from the Daytona State Foundation.

Visitors can speak with college representatives about a full range of DSC programs including dual enrollment for high schoolers, associate of arts, associate of science, 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, and certificate programs. Financial Aid experts will also be on hand.

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

•      Tuesday, Oct. 20, 5-7 p.m.
DeLand Campus
Bert Fish Hall
1155 County Rd. 4139, DeLand

 This open house feature a Dental Hygiene showcase.

•      Thursday, Oct. 22, 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, Oct. 27, 5-7 p.m.
Flagler/Palm Coast Campus
Academic Hall (Bldg. 2), Rm. 106
3000 Palm Coast Parkway S.E., Palm Coast

•      Thursday, Oct. 29, 5-7 p.m.
Daytona Beach Campus
Hosseini Center
1200 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach

This open house features showcases for Bachelor of Science in Education, Hospitality/Culinary, Photography, and TV Production.

•      Tuesday, Nov. 3, 5-7 p.m.
Deltona Campus
2351 Providence Blvd., Deltona

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).

For more information, call (386) 506-4471 or email Admissions@DaytonaState.edu.

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This week at Daytona State; STEMinar, WISE, Fall Festival, Women's Volleyball, Softball and Symphonic Band

Paying tribute to the remaining veterans from the "Greatest Generation," the Daytona State College Symphonic Band takes the stage for its Sunday, Oct. 18, performance at the college's News-Journal

Center, presenting the American Premiere of Trombonico, a three movement work that takes, from among others, inspiration from the music of Tommy Dorsey and Glenn Miller.

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Center for Business & Industry to offer high performance engine building course

8-week course to be held at ATC, Oct. 19-Dec. 10

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 2, 2015) –The Center for Business & Industry (CBI) at Daytona State College presents an eight-week course in high performance engine building. Classes start

Monday, Oct. 19, and meet at the Advanced Technology College from 4 to 10 p.m., Monday through Thursday, through Dec. 10. Seating is limited.

The course will be led by Gordon Johnstone, who has amassed more than 45 years of racing experience and worked for several years at Crane Cams in Daytona Beach. Johnstone has developed racing engines for different types of vehicles including drag cars, circle track cars, offshore powerboats and Harley-Davidson motorcycles.

Receiving ‘hands-on’ instruction in engine machining and assembly, this course is aimed at automotive enthusiasts, be it street rods, hot rods, late models, low-riders, modifieds, American muscle or tuners. Learn how to increase engine performance (student’s own engine), build a new engine or learn new skills using the college’s program engines.

Participants will learn how to: select and use the proper measuring tools; select the proper engine components for the results wanted to achieve; diagnose engine issues; modify and machine cylinder heads; bore, modify and machine cylinder blocks; recondition connecting rods; balance an engine; properly assemble an engine and more.

For more information about the course, contact Johnstone, (386) 506-4167 or JohnstGo@DaytonaState.edu.

The course fee is $750, payable in advance. To register for High Performance Engine Building, contact Joanne Parker at (386) 506-4224, or ParkerJ@DaytonaState.edu. The CBI accepts checks, credit cards (MasterCard, VISA), purchase orders or company billing for payment.

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DSC Symphonic Band pays tribute to the "Greatest Generation," Oct. 18

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Oct 2, 2015) – Paying tribute to the remaining veterans from the Trombonico, a three movement work that takes, from among others, inspiration for the music of Tommy Dorsey and Glenn Miller.

“Greatest Generation,” the Daytona State College Symphonic Band takes the stage for its Sunday, Oct. 18, performance at the college’s News-Journal Center, presenting the American Premiere of
First performed in Valencia, Spain during the summer of 2015, Trombonico was written by Gregory Fritze, the now retired chair of the Composition Department from the Berklee College of Music. Soloist for the work will be Dr. Edward Morse, trombone instructor at Mississippi Valley State University who also performs with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra.

Other works on the program, conducted by Dr. Doug Peterson, will include musical selections from the hit Broadway Show, Chicago, and traditional marches by John Philip Sousa, as well as At Dawn They Slept, a musical remembrance paying tribute to fallen heroes of that fateful day at Pearl Harbor, Dec. 7, 1941.

The Oct. 18 concert kicks off at 2:30 p.m. in the News-Journal Center’s Davidson Theater, 221 N. Beach St. in downtown Daytona Beach. The event is free to Daytona State and Volusia and Flagler County students; all others $8 per person or $15 for two. Tickets, featuring reserved seating, are available at the News-Journal Center box office Wednesday through Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. or online at DaytonaState.edu/TheArts.

For more information call (386) 226-1927.

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DSC Center for Business & Industry hosts 1-day internal investigation workshop, Nov. 13

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 5, 2015) – In conjunction with the Volusia Manufacturers Association, the Center for Business & Industry (CBI) at Daytona State College will host a one-day workshop, Nov. 13, for managers, supervisors and human resources professionals, addressing

common workplace complaints and issues.

Starting with intake of a complaint through documentation required to reach a conclusion, the workshop covers topics such as: role of the investigator, common workplace investigations, legal considerations, basic investigative steps and tools, the interview process and handling difficult situations, documentation, danger zones and report writing. Conducting the Internal Investigation will be held Friday, Nov. 13, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., on DSC’s Daytona Beach Campus, Bergengren Hall, Room 249, located at 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd. The fee is $195, which includes lunch and morning and afternoon refreshment breaks, payable in advance.

With a background in conducting complex medical fraud investigations, the instructor for Conducting the Internal Investigation is Wendy Evans, a Senior Corporate Investigator for Lockheed Martin, handling investigations, crisis management, physical security and counterintelligence initiatives. Evans is a graduate of Western Kentucky University with a degree in Broadcast Communications and Government.

To register for Conducting the Internal Investigation, contact Joanne Parker, (386) 506-4224 or ParkerJ@DaytonaState.edu. The CBI accepts checks, credit cards (MasterCard, VISA), purchase orders or company billing for payment.

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This week at Daytona State; STEMinar, Women's Volleyball, Flamenco de Sol, and Baseball

On tap for National Hispanic Heritage Month, Daytona State will present a free demonstration by

Flamenco del Sol, an Orlando-based dance company that has received national acclaim for its authentic rhythms and dance. The Wednesday, Oct. 7, demonstration runs from 11 to 11:30 a.m. in the Student Landing on the Daytona Beach Campus, followed at 12:30 pm. by a free workshop presentation in Davidson Hall, room 116.

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