Saturday event makes for one-stop application, registration

DSC Enrollment Day, Jan. 9; classes start Jan. 19 with reduced tuition

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 18, 2015) – 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

has cut tuition by 2 percent and offers an easy-access, no-cost session next month to make registration a simple one-stop process.

Enrollment Day on Saturday, Jan. 9, 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. 9, 2016, 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 Quanta-Honors College that offers an alternative to regular college classes for highly motivated students.

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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DSC’s spring WISE program presents 15 topics

Including: State of the College, I-4 project, Marineland history, Florida House in D.C. 

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 18, 2015) - The Daytona State College Foundation’s Wisdom in Senior Education (WISE) program will feature something to suit everyone’s interests when the spring

season kicks off in January.

Typically held at the college’s Daytona Beach Campus, the first presentation will be held at DSC’s News-Journal Center in downtown Daytona Beach, at 221 N. Beach Street. Dr. Tom LoBasso, president of Daytona State, will discuss the vision and future of the college, including construction projects and the new soccer programs. His talk, DSC - State of the College 2016, is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 12, at 2 p.m. in the Davidson Theater.

The remaining WISE presentations will take place at DSC’s Daytona Beach Campus Hosseini Center, 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd., from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 19
Operations of the Florida House
Bart Hudson, a third-generation Floridian from Fort Walton Beach, heads the Florida House, in Washington, D.C. There, he manages the daily operation of Florida’s embassy in our nation’s capital. With over 10,000 visiting Floridians, it is his responsibility to ensure that each receives “gracious, unparalleled hospitality.”

Tuesday, Jan. 26
The Process of Writing the U.S. Constitution 
Dr. Harold “Trey” Orndorff, a DSC professor and expert on the U.S. Constitution, will speak about how the constitution was developed in 1787, and about the ‘Great Compromise,’ with special focus on how the small and large states reconciled their various voting.

Tuesday, Feb. 2
Weather Forecasting in a Florida Climate 
Eric Burris, a member of the WESH-TV staff who delivers the status of Florida weather daily, will present the WESH-TV model of forecasting the local weather including hurricanes, summer lightning storms and tornadoes.

Tuesday, Feb. 9
Cyber Threat and You 
Dr. Philip Craiger is an Engineering Technology professor at DSC with expertise in cybersecurity and cyberforensics. He will discuss the science and technology behind cyber threats and ask the question, “Are we prepared for or are we already in the midst of a deadly new arms race?”

Tuesday, Feb. 16
The Great Seminole Indian War
Dr. Nancy Duke, associate professor in DSC’s School of Behavioral and Social Sciences, presents a fascinating and insightful look at the uniquely successful resistance movement against colonialism, orchestrated by two determined Seminole leaders, Osceola and Abiaki.

Tuesday, Feb. 23
Why Poetry Matters 
Dr. David Axelrod, Poet Laureate of Volusia County, is also director of the Creative Happiness Institute in Daytona Beach, which presents cultural programs. For anyone who likes poetry, he will be preaching to the choir. But, for others, his presentation will inspire them to see poetry differently and better understand this art form.

Tuesday, March 1
Building a Better I-4 
David Parks, public information officer for I-4 Ultimate, will share the importance of the project for Central Florida. The 21-mile makeover, from west of Kirkman Road in Orange County to east of State Road 434 in Seminole County, will transform the region while connecting communities, improving the economy and enhancing livability for everyone.

Tuesday, March 8
Iran vs. the State of Israel 
Leon Van Wert is a published author who has researched the book of revelation in the Bible. His talk will be about the role history has played and his views on the future in the Middle East.

Tuesday, March 22
Taking Digital Photos and Sending Them to your Family 
Winston Belgrave will demonstrate how to take photos with cameras and smart phones, how to save them and then send them to family and friends. Also, he’ll present a how-to on posting and deleting photos on Facebook.

Tuesday, March 29
History of Marineland
Terran McGinnis, co-author of a book about Marineland’s history, will discuss Marineland’s past, with a focus on its start in 1938 as Marine Studios and the making of films, television shows and newsreels at the Oceanarium.

Tuesday, April 5
Your Memory 
Dr. Thomas Kramer, DSC adjunct professor, lecturer and licensed psychologist, asks “How is your memory these days?” Dr. Kramer’s talk addresses memory, from science to personal recollections.

Tuesday, April 12
Neighborhood Crime and How the Community Can Help
Daytona Beach Police Chief Mike Chitwood will be joined by his command staff to discuss current crime patterns and provide information about how to assist police in preventing and solving crimes in your neighborhood.

Tuesday, April 19
The Conscience of Man 
Ken Tubertini presents an insightful look into the holocaust, discussing Veit Harlan, Lena Riefenstal, Balder von Schirach and Raol Wallenberg. Most people don’t recognize their names, but they played major roles in the holocaust.

Tuesday, April 26
It’s Almost Summertime again; Need Cooking Ideas? 
Executive Chef Costa Magoulis, dean, DSC’s Mori Hosseini College of Hospitality Management, will demonstrate how to prepare fresh summer fare, sharing his expert techniques.

The Foundation created the WISE program to provide continuing education and cultural enrichment activities to senior members of the community. WISE is open to anyone age 50 or older, for $25 for an individual or $45 per couple per year.

Find a complete listing of spring presenters at DaytonaState.edu/wise. For more information, contact Kent Ryan (386) 506-4425, or RyanK@DaytonaState.edu.

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WDSC TV-15 presents Eyes on Education special

Guest - DSC President Tom LoBasso, host - radio personality Marc Bernier

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 18, 2015) – Kicking off the new year, Daytona State College’s WDSC TV-15 presents a special look at higher education with DSC President Tom LoBasso, hosted by local radio personality Marc Bernier.

Featuring affordable pathways to careers and jobs with good pay, the TV special explores the value of education through Daytona State, which has cut tuition by 2 percent following five years of no tuition hikes. From bachelor’s degrees to programs in automotive repair and service, culinary arts, cyberforensics and paralegal certification, Dr. LoBasso and host Bernier discuss a range of in-demand offerings.

The show also points out the growth of athletics at the college, noting the start-up of soccer teams in fall 2016.

Eyes on Education airs in January, with best times of Thursday, Jan. 7, at 7:30 p.m. and Monday, Jan. 18, at 7 p.m. Earlier dates and times are: Sunday, Dec. 27 at 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. and Thursday, Dec. 31, at 9:30 p.m.

Be sure to tune-in to WDSC TV-15: digital TV sets and antennas - 15-1WDSC HD; Bright House Digital - 15WDSC and 1050WDSC HD; Dish Network and Direct TV - 15WDSC; Comcast - 439WDSC HD; and U-verse - 15WDSC.

A public station, WDSC TV-15 strives to be the community’s source for extraordinary programming – the kind that respects your intelligence and your interests. If you enjoy WDSC programming, please consider donating to keep your favorites on the air. Call 1.800.638.9238 or visit DaytonaState.edu/WDSC to donate.

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This week at Daytona State; comedian, Fossil Hunter, men's basketball home game

Daytona State College hoop fans should plan to stop by the Daytona Beach Campus on Friday, Dec. 18 to watch DSC Falcons take on Palm Beach State College; tip-off is at 7 p.m. in the Lemerand Center.

Join the action live in the Lemerand Center or live-streaming via Youtube.

Find out what's happening this week at DSC... 

WDSC TV15 celebrates the season with holiday line up

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 8, 2015) – One way to get into the spirit of the season is to watch holiday specials, and this year Daytona State College’s WDSC TV15 has a line up of traditional

programming including an encore presentation of the popular “Our Musical Gift to the Community,” which was performed to capacity crowds at the News-Journal Center earlier this month.

Be sure to tune-in to WDSC TV15: digital TV sets and antennas - 15-1WDSC HD; Bright House Digital - 15WDSC and 1050WDSC HD; Dish Network and Direct TV - 15WDSC; Comcast - 439WDSC HD; and U-verse - 15WDSC.

Holiday line up:

Sunday, Dec. 13, 4:30 p.m.
American St. Nick
World War II exacted a heavy toll on the people of Wiltz, Luxembourg, nearly destroying the small town. Occupied by German forces for four years, the town was subject to the whims of Nazi leadership: streets were renamed, the native language was banned, religious freedoms were curtailed, and Saint Nicolas Day was outlawed. The documentary THE AMERICAN SAINT NICK chronicles a day at the height of the war when the battle-weary 28th Infantry Division of the American Army returned hope and joy to the children and people of this war-torn town. On Dec. 5, 1944, American soldiers, led by Harry Stuts, put their guns down for one day and organized a party celebrating the town’s centuries-old Saint Nick tradition. Soldiers made hot chocolate from their D-rations, company cooks made donuts and cookies for the children, and 22-year-old corporal Richard Brookins from Rochester, NY played the role of Saint Nick. An emotional and heartfelt story, THE AMERICAN SAINT NICK illustrates how American soldiers and residents of the hamlet were able to bond over a moment in time, creating a tradition that continues to this day.
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Sunday, Dec. 20, 4:30 p.m. (repeats Dec. 24 at 7 p.m.)
National Christmas Tree Lighting 
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Sunday, Dec. 20, 9 p.m. (repeats Dec. 24 at 10 p.m., Dec. 25 at 2 a.m. and 3 p.m.)
“Our Musical Gift to the Community” 
Daytona State College's entire Cultural Arts department comes together for the annual extravaganza featuring the Symphonic Band and Concert Choir, along with dance and theater students, in a performance of holiday music and many other surprises! Recorded at DSC's News-Journal Center.
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Thursday, Dec. 24, 4:30 p.m. (repeats Dec. 25 at 4:30 p.m.)
European Christmas Markets 
Visit eight enchanting medieval and castle towns in Germany, France and Switzerland and learn of the history of the town, see their Christmas markets, and celebrate the magic of the season.
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Thursday, Dec. 24, 8 p.m. (repeats Dec. 25 at 12 a.m. and 2 p.m.)
Holiday Handbells: The Raleigh Ringers 
An internationally acclaimed community handbell choir based in Raleigh, North Carolina. this special, "Holiday Handbells," runs the gamut of song selections from old yuletide favorites to Vince Guaraldi's "A Charlie Brown Christmas" score and other sounds of the season.
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Thursday, Dec. 24, 9 p.m. (repeats Dec. 25 at 1 a.m. and 11 p.m.)
Night Before Christmas Carol 
The Night Before Christmas Carol brings spectators into Charles Dickens’ study on Friday, the thirteenth of October 1843.  History, humor and the holiday come to life as Dickens reveals his writing process, uncloaking the personal inspirations for his work. Renowned scholar, author, and playwright Dr. Elliot Engel, crafts the entertaining character study, which delights holiday audiences of all ages.
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Thursday, Dec. 24, 11 p.m. (repeats Dec. 25 at 3 a.m. and 9 p.m.)
Festival Celebrations: The Crane Candlelight Concert
The Crane Chorus and the Crane Symphony Orchestra come together to present a very special Holiday concert. Featuring more than 300 carolers and musicians from the renowned Crane School of Music at the State University of New York at Potsdam, the concert includes traditional Christmas and seasonal hymns along with popular favorites.
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Friday, Dec. 25, 4 a.m.
The Holidays at Murray State 
The Murray State University Concert Choir, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Orchestra and Voices of Praise highlight this annual seasonal special, with a sojourn in sight and sound through Murray State University and the Purchase area of western Kentucky.
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Friday, Dec. 25, 5 a.m.
B. E. Taylor Christmas Concert 
Each holiday season, recording and performing artist B.E. Taylor draws loyal fans and first-time concert-goers alike to his annual Christmas tour. This one-hour concert features Taylor's modern arrangements of perennial Christmas favorites. Backed by two singers, a drummer, a keyboardist/saxophonist and several guitar players, Taylor infuses traditional songs with a contemporary feel. The set list includes: "Away in the Manger," "O' Little Town of Bethlehem," "Feel the Love of Christmas," "What Child is This?" "Light of the Stable," "Little Drummer Boy," "Hark the Herald Angels Sing," "God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman" and "Joy to the World."
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Friday, Dec. 25, 6 a.m.
Purdue 81st Anniversary Christmas Show 
The ensembles of Purdue Musical Organizations perform holiday favorites in Purdue's 81st Christmas Show in the Elliott Hall of Music in West Lafayette, Indiana.
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Friday, Dec. 25, 7 a.m. and 10 p.m.
St. Thomas Christmas Jubilant Light 
Join the University of St. Thomas in Saint Paul, Minnesota for a festive concert showcasing their internationally renowned vocal instrumental ensembles in performance with inspired musical programming. The one-hour holiday special celebrates the Advent and Christmas season by drawing from both the familiar traditional carols and innovative contemporary selections.
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Friday, Dec. 25, 8 a.m.
Southern Celtic Christmas Concert 
Through music, dance, poetry and song, A SOUTHERN CELTIC CHRISTMAS CONCERT celebrates the high spirits and mystical beauty of Celtic and Appalachian Christmas traditions.
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Friday, Dec. 25, 9 a.m.
Winterfest & Wassail at Chapman University
More than 150 Chapman University singers and musicians from its choirs and orchestras performed in the Holiday Wassail Concert. Stephen Coker, Angel Vasquez-Ramos, and Daniel Alfred Wachs conducted the various selections in the program.
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Friday, Dec. 25, 10 a.m.
Biscuit Brothers Holiday Special #101
The whole family will sing and laugh along with this heart-felt musical nod to traditional Christmas specials of the past. Join the Biscuit Brothers and company on Christmas Eve as they use music to celebrate on the magical, musical farm and try to cheer up Tiny Scarecrow who sits high atop Symphony Barn waiting for snow.
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Friday, Dec. 25, 10:30 a.m.
Biscuit Brothers Holiday Special #102
Hanukkah (Chanukah,) Kwanzaa, Hispanic tradition, birthdays and other holidays and celebrations are explored after Tiny Scarecrow accidentally releases all the holiday melodies from Melody Garden. This song filled special shows how a "holiday" can be a good time to learn about other cultures and traditions and a great time to share your culture and traditions with others.
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Friday, Dec. 25, 11 a.m.
Prima Princessa Presents: The Nutcracker 
Prima Princessa brings you to England's world famous Birmingham Royal Ballet performing excerpts from 'The Nutcracker' that will inspire the ballerina in you! Come join in the holiday fun with Prima Princessa as she take you to magical show filled with snow fairies, toy soldiers, tutus and more. Watch real ballet excerpts of The Nutcracker and demonstrations of ballet steps by students from The School of American Ballet. An animated fairy princess ballerina serves as your guide during the show and will encourage you to dance along.
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Friday, Dec. 25, 12 p.m.
Prima Princessa Presents: Sleeping Beauty 
Little ballerinas will be enthralled by Prima Princessa Presents Sleeping Beauty, a one-hour celebration of ballet that offers excerpts from a professional performance, dance instruction, and vignettes from a party filled with pirouetting preschoolers dressed in tutus and fairy wings.
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Friday, Dec. 25, 1 p.m.
Darla Z’s Christmas ‘round the World 
Take a musical journey around the world with captivating singer Darla Z in a holiday special filled with 16 joyful Christmas songs and footage from across the globe, showcasing different cultures of the season.
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Friday, Dec. 25, 6 p.m.
Christmas on the Danube 
Visit the magnificent cities along the River Danube in Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary and learn about the history of the locations including their Christmas markets, holiday decorations and traditions, such as the ancient tradition of Gingerbread, and the lore behind the composition of that most famous Christmas Carol, Silent Night.
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The values of public broadcasting are more important than ever in today’s world. WDSC TV15 strives to be the community’s source for extraordinary programming – the kind that respects your intelligence and your interests. Your membership and donation will help ensure that WDSC continues to provide the highest quality programs and educational services for you, your family and for future generations.

If you enjoy WDSC programming, please consider donating to keep your favorites on the air. Call 1.800.638.9238 or visit DaytonaState.edu/WDSC to donate.

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This week at Daytona State; free Dance Recital, CPT info session, and tools to quit smoking

You're invited to watch Daytona State College talented students as they perform works in modern

dance, ballet and jazz style. The College Dance Theatre will perform their "works in progress" with the final presentation to be performed in the annual spring recital, Dancescapes.
FREE ADMISSION.

Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 7:30 p.m. - DSC's News-Journal Center.

Find out what's happening this week at DSC... 

DSC’s Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education ties for 2nd in Florida

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 4, 2015) – Daytona State College’s Bachelor of Science in

Elementary Education (K-6)/ESOL/Reading, has tied for second place in the state, notably earning top marks in placement rate, based on annual performance reviews by the Bureau of Educator Recruitment, Development & Retention, Florida Department of Education.

“This shines a light on our excellent teacher education program,” says Tom LoBasso, president of Daytona State. “It’s gratifying to achieve this ranking, which recognizes the high quality and dedication of our faculty and staff.”

“We commend our local schools and their collaborative leadership, who share in this success,” notes Vice President for Academic Affairs Amy Locklear. “We’re proud to support their mission to provide the best in K-12 education for our children.”  

The accountability system measures evidence of teacher preparation and program completers’ performance, assessed by six outcome-based performance metrics including: placement rate, retention rate, student performance on statewide assessments, student performance by subgroups, teacher evaluation results and critical teacher shortage production.

Classes for DSC’s B.S. in Elementary Education were first offered in 2009; 141 students have graduated through 2013.

Daytona State offers seven Bachelor of Science in Education degrees:
~      Elementary Education (K-6)/ Reading Endorsement /ESOL Endorsement
~      Exceptional Student Education (K-12) / Reading Endorsement /ESOL Endorsement
~      Secondary Math Education (6-12)
~      Secondary Biology Education (6-12)
~      Secondary Earth/Space Science Education (6-12)
~      Secondary Chemistry Education (6-12)
~      Secondary Physics Education (6-12)

•       All programs are fully accredited by the Florida Department of Education.
•       Students complete more than 1,000 hours in the local schools by the time they graduate.
•       DSC has ongoing communication with both Volusia County and Flagler County school districts about the program and employment opportunities.
•       DSC professors, faculty and college supervisors were locally employed in the school districts and are invaluable in their expertise in educating students as well as assisting in securing teaching positions.

For more information about Daytona State’s College of Education, visit DaytonaState.edu/Education.

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Daytona State to conduct open auditions for Smokey Joe’s Café

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 4, 2015) – The Mike Curb College of Music, Entertainment and Art at Daytona State College will conduct open auditions for Smokey Joe’s Café from 3 to 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 14, on the college’s Daytona Beach Campus, Goddard Performance Hall (bldg. 230), Choir Room.

The musical celebrates the golden age of rock n’ roll, boasting the longest running musical revue in Broadway history. With some of the biggest hits from the ’50s and ’60s, including Fools Fall in Love, Poison Ivy, On Broadway, Yakety Yak, I’m a Woman, Stand by Me and Love Potion #9, this electrifying music by Leiber and Stoller lit up Manhattan’s Great White Way for five years.

Auditions will be held for the following roles:

• Victor - part of the quartet, this preening bad-boy has comic overtones.
• Adrian - part of the quartet, he is slow but witty.
• Ken - part of the quartet, he’s the smoothie.
• Fred - part of the quartet, he’s the implacable bass who’s seen it all and refuses to get upset about it. 
• Michael - should be able to evoke a memory of Elvis without doing an impression or camping his way through a GREASE-inspired parody. 
• B.J. - a female character inspired by the titanic rhythm-and-blues shouter Big Mama Thornton, who recorded the original version of Hound Dog. Big Mama was a woman of size, arrogance and great good humor.
• Delee - should evoke both the innocence of the teenage girls who fell in love with Elvis, Dion, Fabian and Frankie Avalon on the Dick Clark Show, and the wild streak that all of us dreamed about such girls having. She is Brenda Lee, but sometimes she wants to be Jayne Mansfield. 
• Pattie - the throaty voice of experience; a little older-but-wiser, she anchors the more serious moments, and may even seem to come from a slightly later period (Janis Joplin, Tracy Nelson, Bonnie Raitt) than the rest of the company.
• Brenda - the combination of savvy, wit, brains and beauty born of the line of stunning rock-n’-roll divas including Ruth Brown, LaVern Baker, Tina Turner and Patti LaBelle. 

Participants should prepare a one-minute pop/rock song from the ’50s/60s, preferably music from the show, Smokey Joe’s Café. Bring comfortable clothing and be prepared to move.

Production dates for Smokey Joe’s Café: Feb. 26-28 and March 4-5. Rehearsals begin Jan. 11.

For more information about the auditions, call (386) 226-1903 or email SternS@DaytonaState.edu.

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Bart Sasnett to Lead Falcons Men’s Soccer

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Dec. 1, 2015) – Daytona State College has selected Bart Sasnett as the

inaugural soccer coach for the men’s program that will start in August 2016. Sasnett officially joined the Falcons on Dec. 1.

“We are extremely excited that Bart is joining our institution; he brings a strong coaching resume to our program,” said Director of Athletics Will Dunne. “The position drew many inquiries, and Bart stood out early in the review process.”

Sasnett recently completed his 9th season as the head coach at Darton State College in Albany, Georgia. During his tenure at Darton State, the Cavaliers men’s soccer program compiled an overall record of 123-42-4 (.727). Sasnett now has an overall record of 186-94-15 for his career.

Coach Sasnett’s teams have had plenty of highlights during his tenure. The Cavaliers were ranked in the top 10 in the NJCAA national poll throughout the past five years. From 2010-2013 the Cavaliers won a remarkable 33 straight games in GCAA Region VII play. The Cavaliers were ranked #1 in the country the entire season and have been undefeated in region play for two straight seasons going 22-0.

“We believe that Bart will come in and immediately help us establish our program, and his student-athletes will be strong contributors to our academic mission and student-success focus,” Dunne said.

Sasnett hails from Fort Walton Beach, Fla., where he attended Choctaw High School. He went on to attend Andrew College and Tennessee Weselyan College where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sport Science and a master’s degree in Athletic Administration. Sasnett played professionally for the Knoxville Strom of the Indoor Soccer League, and he also holds NSCAA National, Advanced National and Premier coaching diplomas.

“I would like to thank President LoBasso, Will Dunne and the search committee for the chance to lead the men’s soccer program at Daytona State and become a Falcon,” Sasnett stated. “It has been a dream of mine to have the opportunity to create a program from the ground up, and I’m excited to get started.”

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