PREPARE NOW FOR CHIPOLA
SPRING SEMESTER
MARIANNA—Students planning to enroll in Chipola College during the Spring
2013 semester are encouraged to make application as soon as possible.
The application deadline for the Spring semester is Nov. 28. Students
planning to use financial aid to pay tuition for Fall 2012, must have financial
aid files complete by Nov. 15. Apply for federal financial aid on-line at
www.fafsa.ed.gov. Call 850-718-2293 for
assistance.
There are several steps to completing the application process: (1)
complete the college Admission Application; call 718-2311 for assistance; (2)
request your high school to send a final transcript to Chipola Admission and
Records Office; and (3) take the College Placement Test; call 718-2284 for
assistance.
Students who have completed testing, submitted all required documents and
been cleared for admission, will be eligible to register Jan. 4.
Registration for currently-enrolled students is scheduled for Nov. 2,
Nov. 5-9 and Nov. 12-13. Registration for new students who have been cleared for
admission is Nov. 8-9 and Nov. 12-13.
Chipola offers the Associate in Arts Degree,
the Associate in Science Degree and Workforce Development programs.
Bachelor’s Degrees include: Education majors in Middle and High School
Math or Science, English Education, Exceptional Student Education and Elementary
Education; Business Administration degree with concentrations in Management or
Accounting; and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Additionally, the
college offers the Educator Preparation Institute, a Teacher Certification
program for those with a B.S. in a non-teaching field.
The Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree is designed for students who plan to
complete their first two years of college work and then transfer to a four-year
program at Chipola or another college or university. Credits earned are
transferable and are applicable toward a bachelor’s degree. Academic advising guides
that outline requirements for specific majors are available from
Student Affairs and are located
on the college website at
www.chipola.edu.
Several Associate in Science (AS) and Workforce programs are offered
which provide training for high wage jobs. Workforce programs include:
Automotive Service Technology, Firefighter, Law Enforcement Officer,
Correctional Officer, Cosmetology, Cross-Over Corrections to Law Enforcement,
Cross-Over Law Enforcement to Corrections and Patient Care Assistant.
Associate in Science (AS) programs include: Business Administration,
Early Childhood Education, Computer Information Technology, Fire Science
Technology, Criminal Justice Technology (Crime Scene Track), Networking Services
Technology, Culinary Management, Nursing (RN and LPN) and Recreation Technology.
College Credit Certificate programs include: Child Care Center
Management, Information Technology Management, Emergency Medical Technician
(EMT) and Paramedic.
The schedule of classes is available online at
www.chipola.edu. For information, call
718-2211.
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CHIPOLA ENSEMBLES CONCERT IS NOV. 13
MARIANNA—The premiere performance of the Chipola College ensembles in the
new Center for the Arts is set for Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m.
The Center for the arts was acoustically designed by
Siebein Associates, Inc.
and is called one of the finest performing arts centers in the U.S. by theatre
consultant
Bob Lorelli. Music
fans are invited to hear firsthand the professional craftsmanship of this
building as these musical groups showcase the talent in our community.
The evening will feature jazz, an antiphonal choir, and voices from
throughout the community that will give celestial meaning to the season.
The Chipola Chamber Chorus will be joined by the Chipola College
Community Chorus featuring local voices from the area. This is the
premiere performance of new vocal instructor, Dale Heidebrecht, who has recently
joined the Chipola faculty from the University of Colorado.
After a one-year hiatus from directing the Jazz Band, Dr. Daniel Powell
will once again lead this group of artists. The Jazz Band will perform a variety
from a ballad to swing, Latin, and funk styles. Improvisation is heavily
featured and the element of uncertainty will keep the audience listening for
what will happen next.
This eclectic evening of music is free. For information, contact Dr.
Daniel Powell at
powelld@chipola.edu or phone
(850)718-2277.
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CHIPOLA ENSEMBLES CONCERT
IS NOV. 13—The premiere performance of
the Chipola College ensembles in the new Center for the Arts is set for Tuesday,
Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. The Chipola Chamber Chorus with Community Chorus and the Jazz
Band will perform. Members of the Chipola Jazz Band are, from left:
(kneeling) Joseph Raley, Chris Gilmore, (standing) Rebecca Delgado, Anthony
Marotta, Dr. Mark Ebel, Anna Williams, Daniel Kern, Alex Hanks, Allen Holbert,
Dr. Daniel Powell, John Russ, Michael Lingerfelt, Samantha Reed and Alex Layton.
The concert is free. For information, contact Dr. Daniel Powell at
powelld@chipola.edu or phone (850)718-2277.
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CHIPOLA TEACHER ED STUDENTS ATTEND CONFERENCE
ORLANDO—Teacher candidates enrolled in the Chipola College Mathematics
Education Program recently attended the Florida Conference for Teachers of
Mathematics (FCTM) conference in Orlando.
Their attendance with Dr. Lou Cleveland, Dean of the School of Education,
marks the seventh year that Chipola has promoted the professional development of
students enrolled in bachelor’s programs by attending this conference.
Joining other mathematics educators from Florida and other states, these
teacher candidates attended sessions that focused on teaching strategies that
engage and inspire students.
The teacher candidates received notice in September that their proposal
to conduct a session at the conference was accepted. Each student
took a part in their session, The Mysterious Case of the Conics: Where
Algebra and Geometry Meet.
During the remainder of the conference, the Chipola students attended
sessions that increased their repertoire of instructional activities and skills
in teaching the Common Core State Standards.
The Chipola teacher candidates will share their presentation and some of
the other outstanding teaching strategies at the Future Educator’s Club (FEC)
Teacher Workshop on Feb. 2, 2013. The FEC conference held on the
Chipola campus is free to all district educators.
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CHIPOLA TEACHER ED
STUDENTS ATTEND CONFERENCE—Teacher
candidates enrolled in the Chipola College Mathematics Education Program
recently attended the Florida Conference for Teachers of Mathematics (FCTM)
conference in Orlando. Pictured from left, are: (front) Amy Cannon, Jessica
Haid, Sam Griffin, (back) Dr. Lou Cleveland, Mika Moore, Scott Phelps and Ashley
Pavuk.
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CHIPOLA ASTRONOMY NIGHT SUNDAY AT CITIZENS LODGE
MARIANNA—The Chipola Science Club will host Astronomy Night, Sunday, Nov.
4, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., at Citizens Lodge in Marianna.
Star-gazers should be able to see Jupiter, Uranus, Neptune and several
constellations. Telescopes, hot drinks and snacks will be available.
For information, call Dr. Jeff Bodart at 850-526-2761 or email
bodartj@chipola.edu
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November 1, 2012
PROBLEM
BEHAVIOR WORKSHOP SET AT CHIPOLA
MARIANNA—Chipola College is the site of a free workshop, entitled,
“Managing Problem Behavior in School and Home Settings, Nov. 9-10, from 8:30
a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The workshop will meet in the Chipola Literature/Language Building,
Jackson Hall (Room 116).
The workshop is designed for professionals, parents and caregivers
co-hosted by: Chipola Area Autism Resource Center, Chipola College and
The Florida Diagnostic & Learning
Resources System /PAEC and sponsored by The Foundation for Autism
Training and Education.
Over the past 25 years an effective technology for reducing problem
behavior has emerged within the field of applied behavior analysis. This
workshop will focus on the assessment and treatment of problem behavior
maintained by the two most common functions, socially-mediated negative
reinforcement and socially-mediated positive reinforcement.
Thomas M. Caffrey, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, will lead the
workshop. Caffrey co-authored with Dr. Vincent J. Carbone an 8 hour professional
development training CD series “The Verbal Behavior Approach to Teaching
Children with Autism.” He is an internationally recognized speaker who
specializes in teaching functional communication skills and helping teachers
implement strategies to manage problem behaviors in public school settings.
BCBA CEU’s are available for this workshop. A certificate of attendance
will only be issued after attending both days of workshop. This conference will
also be posted to the PAEC ePDC after the event to ensure participants are
eligible to receive inservice points.
Contact Faye Yongue regarding inservice points at
850-638-6131/Ext. 2229. Pre-registration is required and available on-line at
www.thefate.org
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VETERANS PROGRAM AVAILABLE AT CHIPOLA COLLEGE
MARIANNA—In recognition of Veteran’s Day on Nov. 11, Chipola College
officials are reminding local U.S. veterans of a new program to help with
training assistance.
The Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) to Hire Heroes Act of 2011
includes the Veterans Retraining Assistance
Program (VRAP). Unemployed or underemployed Veterans who qualify may receive up
to $1,473 per month for 12 months for enrolling in educational programs at a
community college.
The program is intended to
provide seamless
transition for Service members, expand education and training opportunities for
Veterans, and provide tax credits for employers who hire Veterans with
service-connected disabilities.
In order to qualify, a Veteran must: be at least 35 but no more than 60
years old; be unemployed or underemployed; have an other than dishonorable
discharge; not be eligible for any other VA education benefit program; not be in
receipt of a VA compensation due to unemployability; and not be enrolled in a
Federal or state job training program.
Nov. 15 is the deadline to have VA and financial aid files complete for
the Spring 2013 semester at Chipola College. Classes begin Jan. 7.
For information, visit
www.benefits.va.gov/vow and click on
the VOW program. At Chipola College, contact Student Adviser Dan Sims, at
718-2290.
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MARKETING AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE SEMINARS SET AT
CHIPOLA
MARIANNA—Chipola College will offer
two small business seminars on
Friday, Nov. 9. “Marketing Series, Part
1: Introduction to 21st Century Marketing” will meet from 9:30 a.m.
to 11:30 a.m. “International Trade, Part
2” will meet at noon.
The Marketing seminar will cover the methods for marketing a business,
targeting a market audience, creating a free web site, using social media, and
optimizing internet presence.
In the Trade seminar, participants will learn
about market penetration strategies, market presence, collections, getting paid,
export finance, and exporting for the service industry.
Chipola will offer several more small business seminars this year. All
seminars meet Fridays in Room M-108 of the Chipola Business and Technology
building.
“Marketing Series, Part 2: Marketing on the Internet and Using
Social Media” is Nov. 16. “Credit Basics” is
set for Dec. 7.
Cost of each seminar is $30. The first five Chipola students to sign up
for any seminar will receive free admission.
Participants may register online at
www.northfloridabiz.com.
For information, contact Elissa Severson at Chipola at 850-718-2441
or email seversone@chipola.edu
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TEACHER OF THE YEAR VISITS CHIPOLA—The
Florida Department of Education’s teacher of the year Alexandre Lopes recently
addressed Teacher Education students at Chipola College. Lopes is a
Pre-Kindergarten teacher in
Miami-Dade County. Pictured from left, are: Chipola students Cassia Daniels,
Miranda Jordan, Daniel Williams, Heather Hall, Teacher of the Year Alexandre
Lopes and Casey Bush, Chipola Teacher Education instructor.
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BRYANT SPEAKS AT CHIPOLA
BSU—Elmore Bryant, Area Director of
the NAACP, recently addressed the Chipola College Black Student Union on the
subject of civic involvement. Bryant (center) is pictured with Kendra
Myrick, BSU chaplain (left) and Jessica McCallister, BSU president (right).
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CHIPOLA PUMPKIN WINNER—The
Chipola College Cosmetology program recently held their annual Pumpkin
Decorating contest. Allison Ates won first place for her M & M pumpkin.
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CHIPOLA LADY INDIANS TO HOST TOURNAMENT
MARIANNA—The Chipola Lady Indians will host the Collegiate Girl’s Report
Basketball Classic Nov. 8-10 in the Milton H. Johnson Health Center.
Action begins Thursday, Nov. 8, with Northwest Florida taking on Roxbury
(MA) at 3 p.m. Tallahassee meets Santa Fe in the 5 p.m. game. The Lady Indians
take on Monroe (NY) in the 7 p.m. nightcap.
Friday’s games include Gulf Coast and Roxbury at 3 p.m. St. Petersburg
plays Monroe at 5 p.m. Chipola faces Monroe at 7 p.m.
Four games are set for Saturday with Northwest and Santa Fe at 1 p.m.;
Gulf Coast and Monroe at 3 p.m.; Tallahassee and St. Pete at 5 p.m. and Chipola
and Roxbury at 7 p.m.
The Chipola Indians open the men’s home basketball season Tuesday, Nov.
13, with a 6:30 p.m. game against Waycross.
For information, visit www.chipola.edu
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Thursday, November 8
3:00 pm NW Florida vs. Roxbury
5:00 pm Tallahassee vs. Santa Fe
7:00 pm Chipola vs. Monroe
Friday, November 9
3:00 pm Gulf Coast vs. Roxbury
5:00 pm St. Petersburg vs. Monroe
7:00 pm Chipola vs. Santa Fe
Saturday, November 10
1:00 pm NW Florida vs. Santa Fe
3:00 pm Gulf Coast vs. Monroe
5:00 pm Tallahassee vs. St. Petersburg
7:00 pm Chipola vs. Roxbury
CHIPOLA TO
OFFER LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY
MARIANNA—The Chipola College Criminal Justice Training Center will offer
an evening Law Enforcement Academy beginning Nov. 28.
The program will meet weeknights from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. The course is 770
clock hours in length.
Candidates for the program must be at least 19 years of age and earn a
passing score on the Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT). Applicants
must have a standard high school diploma or its equivalent and must undergo a
medical physical examination, background check and drug screening. Financial
Assistance is available based upon need and eligibility.
The Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT) is offered at the
Public Service Building on Chipola Campus every Tuesday at 12:30. Cost of
the test is $45.
For information regarding the application process, contact Steven
Stewart, Law Enforcement Coordinator, at 718-2286.
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CHIPOLA SPRING SEMESTER DATES
ANNOUNCED
MARIANNA—Students planning to enroll in Chipola College during the Spring
2013 semester are encouraged to make application as soon as possible.
Students planning to use financial aid to pay tuition for Spring classes
must have financial aid files complete by Nov. 15. Apply for federal
financial aid on-line at
www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Call 850-718-2293 for assistance. The college application deadline for the
Spring semester is Nov. 28.
There are several steps to completing the application process: (1)
complete the college Admission Application; call 718-2311 for assistance; (2)
request your high school to send a final transcript to Chipola Admission and
Records Office; and (3) take the College Placement Test; call 718-2284 for
assistance.
Students who have completed testing, submitted all required documents and
been cleared for admission, will be eligible to register Jan. 4.
Registration for currently-enrolled students is scheduled for Nov. 12-13.
Registration for new students who have been cleared for admission is also Nov.
12-13.
Chipola offers the Associate in Arts Degree, the Associate in Science
Degree and Workforce Development programs.
Bachelor’s Degrees include: Education majors in Middle and High School
Math or Science, English Education, Exceptional Student Education and Elementary
Education; Business Administration degree with concentrations in Management or
Accounting; and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Additionally, the
college offers the Educator Preparation Institute, a Teacher Certification
program for those with a B.S. in a non-teaching field.
The Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree is designed for students who plan to
complete their first two years of college work and then transfer to a four-year
program at Chipola or another college or university. Credits earned are
transferable and are applicable toward a bachelor’s degree. Academic
advising guides that outline requirements for specific majors are
available from Student Affairs and are located on the college website at
www.chipola.edu.
Several Associate in Science (AS) and Workforce programs are offered
which provide training for high wage jobs. Workforce programs include:
Automotive Service Technology, Firefighter, Law Enforcement Officer,
Correctional Officer, Cosmetology, Cross-Over Corrections to Law Enforcement,
Cross-Over Law Enforcement to Corrections and Patient Care Assistant.
Associate in Science (AS) programs include: Business Administration,
Early Childhood Education, Computer Information Technology, Fire Science
Technology, Criminal Justice Technology (Crime Scene Track), Networking Services
Technology, Culinary Management, Nursing (RN and LPN) and Recreation Technology.
College Credit Certificate programs include: Child Care Center
Management, Information Technology Management, Emergency Medical Technician
(EMT) and Paramedic.
The schedule of classes is available online at
www.chipola.edu.
For information, call 718-2211.
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CHIPOLA’S CLEVELAND WINS MATH
EDUCATOR AWARD
MARIANNA—Dr. Lou Cleveland, Dean of the School of Education at Chipola
College, has been named the Kenneth P. Kidd Mathematics Educator of the Year by
the Florida Council of Teachers of Mathematics (FCTM).
The award was established in 1976 to recognize outstanding contributions
to mathematics education at the local, state, and national levels.
As Dean of the School of Education, Dr. Cleveland directs a program that
prepares local students to become local teachers, meeting a critical district
need for teachers of Secondary and Middle Grades Mathematics, Secondary Biology,
Middle Grades Science, English Education, Elementary Education and Exceptional
Education.
She has worked with Chipola instructors and administrators to establish a
curriculum that offers multiple opportunities for classroom practice, and
specific tasks to ensure completion of all 12 Florida Educator Accomplished
Practices.
The person who nominated Dr. Cleveland for the award, says, “As Chipola
students enter the classrooms they are prepared to share their love of
mathematics with their own students, expanding the influence of Dr. Cleveland's
love of teaching on K-12 students.”
In her work at Chipola, Dr. Cleveland has organized multiple summer
workshops for grades K-12 students, including interdisciplinary math/science
activities. She was a founder of the annual Chipola Math Olympiad in which
teachers and students in a five county area have the opportunity to meet and
compete and discuss their common interest - mathematics.
She travels with her students each year to the annual FCTM conference,
where the students present lessons using up-to-date technology. As a
Mathematics Coordinator, she has organized numerous enrichment programs for the
mathematics educators in a five-county area. She conducted professional
development workshops using graphing calculators when they were relatively new
to the field. She coordinated field trips for teachers to attend Space
Camp in Huntsville, Alabama, and also to Washington, D.C., in which teachers
explored the mathematics involved in space exploration. These trips served
as an inspiration for participating teachers to share new and innovative
materials with their students, enhancing the classroom mathematics curriculum at
multiple grade levels.
Dr. Cleveland began her career teaching in the K-12 system. She
worked at both the middle school and high school levels and taught courses
ranging from eighth grade mathematics to Calculus. Her former students
praise her enthusiastic teaching style, her caring attitude, and her
contributions to their success in mathematics.
Dr. Cleveland earned a doctorate, master’s degree and bachelor’s degree
from Florida State University. She has worked at Chipola since 1982.
Among her awards and recognitions are: Chipola Administration/ Faculty
Award (2006); Kirkland Teaching Excellence Award - Chipola College (1998);
Florida Two year College Mathematics Association Teaching Award (1998);
Innovative Excellence Award – Seventh National Conference for College Teaching,
Learning and Technology (1996); Little Red Schoolhouse Award (Florida Professor
of the Year) - Florida Association of Community Colleges (1988); Master
Teacher - National Institute for Staff and Organization Development (1987).
She is past president of the Florida Two Year College Mathematics
Association; and a member of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
and Florida Association of Colleges of Teacher Education.
Dr. Cleveland holds Professional Competencies in Clinical Educator
Training, Train to Trainer Certification and a Florida Teaching Certificate.
Her publications include: Turtlometry - K-3, 4-6,7-8, 9-12 published by
PAEC Printing and The CLAST Review Book, Metzger, Cleveland and Kennedy,
published by Harcourt, Brace and Jovanavich, 1993.
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CHIPOLA BRAIN BOWLERS FINISH THIRD AT
VANDERBILT
NASHVILLE—The Chipola Brain Team finished third out of 21 teams at the
ACF (Academic College Federation) Fall Tournament Nov. 3 at Vanderbilt
University in Nashville, Tennessee.
As the only community college in the tournament, the Chipola team of Paul
Kelson, Katelyn Miller, William Singleton, and Becca Delgado finished the
preliminaries 6-0, defeating Georgia Tech A, Alabama A, Auburn B, Harding,
Western Kentucky B, and Centre C.
After making it to the top bracket of seven, Chipola went three for three
in the playoffs, defeating Centre A, Auburn A, and Western Kentucky A. Chipola’s
losses came against Georgia Tech B, Georgia Tech A, and Alabama A. Georgia Tech
A and Alabama A avenged losses against Chipola from earlier in the day.
Chipola’s Paul Kelson finished second in overall scoring behind Adam
Silverman, the leading scorer at high school nationals last year. Silverman
plays for Georgia Tech B as a freshman.
Team and individual statistics from the tournament are available at
http://www.hsquizbowl.org/db/tournaments/1155/stats/all_games/standings/
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CHIPOLA BRAIN
BOWLERS THIRD AT VANDY—The
Chipola Brain Team finished third out of 21 teams at the ACF (Academic College
Federation) Fall Tournament Nov. 3 at Vanderbilt University. Chipola team
members are, from left: Becca Delgado, Katelyn Miller, Paul Kelson and William
Singleton.
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CHIPOLA ENSEMBLES CONCERT IS NOV. 13
MARIANNA—The premiere performance of the Chipola College ensembles in the
new Center for the Arts is set for Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m.
The Center for the arts was acoustically designed by
Siebein
Associates, Inc. and is called one of the finest performing arts
centers in the U.S. by theatre consultant
Bob Lorelli.
Music fans are invited to hear firsthand the professional craftsmanship of this
building as these musical groups showcase the talent in our community.
The evening will feature jazz, an antiphonal choir, and voices from
throughout the community that will give celestial meaning to the season.
The Chipola Chamber Chorus will be joined by the Chipola College
Community Chorus featuring local voices from the area. This is the
premiere performance of new vocal instructor, Dale Heidebrecht, who has recently
joined the Chipola faculty from the University of Colorado.
After a one-year hiatus from directing the Jazz Band, Dr. Daniel Powell
will once again lead this group of artists. The Jazz Band will perform a variety
from a ballad to swing, Latin, and funk styles. Improvisation is heavily
featured and the element of uncertainty will keep the audience listening for
what will happen next.
This eclectic evening of music is free. For information, contact Dr.
Daniel Powell at
powelld@chipola.edu or phone (850)718-2277.
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CHIPOLA
ENSEMBLES CONCERT IS NOV. 13—The premiere performance of the Chipola College ensembles in the
new Center for the Arts is set for Tuesday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. The Chipola
Chamber Chorus with Community Chorus and the Jazz Band will perform. Members of
the Chipola Chamber Chorus are pictured here. The concert is free. For
information, contact Dr. Daniel Powell at
powelld@chipola.edu or phone (850)718-2277.
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FIVE COUNTRIES REPRESENTED IN CHIPOLA
SPANISH CLASS
MARIANNA—Students in Chipola College’s Spanish 1121 course have
opportunity to experience much diversity during the 2012 Fall semester.
Many cultural backgrounds are represented in the class. The ten
students come from five different countries. Akta Patel came to the U.S. as a
teenager from Vankal, Gujarat, India. Two young men who made their way to
Chipola from Venezuela are Neiker Navarro, a shortstop on the Chipola baseball
team and Carlos Misell Martinez, a pitcher. Other players are Luis Tuñon
Castillo, a third baseman from Panama, and Alexander De Los Santos, a pitcher
from the Dominican Republic.
The Americans in the class are Dennis Allen, Justin Brock, Jason Huckaby,
Sharraneka Jackson and Marlena Paulk. Heather Ausburn, Spanish Club
President and Spanish tutor, assists in the class as part of her work study.
Dr. Mark Ebel, professor of the class, says, “We use student interviewing
as a technique for the students to increase their interaction and learning of
each other’s cultures. Open class discussion promotes interaction in the Spanish
language amongst the native speakers as well as the English speakers.”
For information about the course, contact Dr. Ebel at
ebelm@chipola.edu.
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FIVE COUNTRIES REPRESENTED IN CHIPOLA SPANISH CLASS
Pictured from
left, are: (seated) Neiker Navarro, Sharreneka Jackson, Alexander De Los Santos,
Akta Patel. Standing are Jason Huckaby, Marlena Paulk, Carlos Misell
Martinez, Luis Tuñon Castillo, Dennis Allen, Justin Brock and professor Dr. Mark
Ebel.
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CRAA
MEETING TO FEATURE GRACEVILLE STUDIO OWNER
MARIANNA— Artist Keith Martin Johns, winner of the $500 Kathy Wycoff
Memorial Award, will be the featured guest at the Nov. 20 meeting of the Chipola
Regional Arts Association (CRAA).
CRAA meets at Jim’s Buffet, with a Dutch-treat luncheon at 11:30 a.m. and
program beginning at noon.
Johns has recently opened an art studio in Graceville. In addition to his
appearance, the CRAA program will center on the recent Sunday Afternoon with the
Arts. Some 800 people attended the eighth annual event which featured 95 artists
exhibiting more than 210 pieces and live music. CRAA has co-sponsored the
event since its inception and, under the leadership of the Artist Guild of
Northwest Florida, it has grown into an event worthy of publication in the
periodical “An American Profile” which featured only a handful of events in the
state of Florida.
The meeting will provide an
opportunity to talk to artists and look at the behind-the-scenes of this
increasingly successful event.
All in attendance at the CRAA meeting will be entered into a drawing for
artist series tickets to Davis and Dow Jazz Quartet scheduled for Feb. 7.
For information about CRAA, contact Dr. Daniel Powell at
powelld@chipola.edu or (850) 718-2257.
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CHIPOLA TO OFFER LAW ENFORCEMENT
ACADEMY
MARIANNA—The Chipola College Criminal Justice Training Center will offer
an evening Law Enforcement Academy beginning Nov. 28.
The program will meet weeknights from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. The course is 770
clock hours in length.
Candidates for the program must be at least 19 years of age and earn a
passing score on the Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT). Applicants
must have a standard high school diploma or its equivalent and must undergo a
medical physical examination, background check and drug screening. Financial
Assistance is available based upon need and eligibility.
The Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT) is offered at the
Public Service Building on Chipola Campus every Tuesday at 12:30. Cost of
the test is $45.
For information regarding the application process, contact Steven
Stewart, Law Enforcement Coordinator, at 718-2286.
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MARKETING AND INTERNATIONAL TRADE
SEMINARS SET AT CHIPOLA
MARIANNA—Chipola
College will offer two small business seminars on
Friday, Nov. 9. “Marketing
Series, Part 1: Introduction to 21st Century Marketing” will meet
from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
“International Trade, Part 2” will meet at noon.
The Marketing seminar will cover the methods for marketing a business,
targeting a market audience, creating a free web site, using social media, and
optimizing internet presence.
In the Trade seminar, participants will learn about market penetration
strategies, market presence, collections, getting paid, export finance, and
exporting for the service industry.
Chipola will offer several more small business seminars this year. All
seminars meet Fridays in Room M-108 of the Chipola Business and Technology
building.
“Marketing Series, Part 2: Marketing on the Internet and Using
Social Media” is Nov. 16. “Credit Basics” is set for Dec. 7.
Cost of each seminar is $30. The first five Chipola students to sign up
for any seminar will receive free admission.
Participants may register online at
www.northfloridabiz.com. For information, contact
Elissa Severson at Chipola at 850-718-2441 or email
seversone@chipola.edu
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CHIPOLA
COSMETOLOGY FOOD DRIVE—Thanks
to the donations of students and customers, the Chipola College Cosmetology
program collected 322 pounds of food for Chipola Family Ministries.
Pictured from left, are Cosmetology students Cheyenne Bailey, Savannah Gafford
and Nilsa Prowant.
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HAMILTON
ATTENDS CHIPOLA MEETING—FSU
basketball coach Leonard Hamilton was the special guest at the Chipola
Appreciation Club’s annual basketball kick-off meeting at the home of Ronnie and
Kitty Myers. Pictured from left, are: Chipola women’s basketball coach Greg
Franklin, Hamilton and Chipola men’s basketball coach Patrick Blake.
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N UR FACE AT
CHIPOLA BSU—Representatives
from the N UR Face project recently discussed their HIV/Substance Abuse
Education program at a meeting of the Chipola College Black Student Union.
Pictured from left, are: Deneika Roulhac, N UR Face representative; Jessica
McCallister, BSU president; and Justin Omorinola, NUR Face representative. For
information about the program, visit
www.basicnwfl.com.
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CHIPOLA THEATRE SHOWCASE—The
Chipola College Theatre Showcase is Thursday, Nov. 15, at 7 p.m., in the new
Chipola Center for the Arts. Here, student actors prepare for night of scenes,
songs and humor. Theater-goers will enjoy several different scenes during
the one-hour show. Tickets—$10—are available from Theatre students, in the
Fine Arts Department or at the door. For information, call 850-718-2227 or visit
www.chipola.edu.
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CHIPOLA CROSS COUNTRY TEAM HEADED TO
NATIONALS
MARIANNA—The Chipola College women’s cross country team will compete in
the NJCAA Division I National Championship for the first time in school history
on Nov. 10.
Head coach Rance Massengill and five Chipola runners will depart for Ina,
Illinois, on Thursday for the meet at Rend Lake College on Saturday.
More than 200 runners are expected to participate in the 5,000 meter run
which covers 3.1 miles.
The Chipola team is led by Natalya Miller, a freshman from Wewahitchka.
She holds the Chipola school record of 20:16 at the 5K distance. Miller was
second overall in a field of 30 at the Darton College meet in October. She
finished among the top 10 percent of runners at three meets this season.
Donia Lanier of Wewahitchka has a personal best of 22:44. Kimi Wiltse of
Altha has recorded a 24:30. Newcomers Kathryn Huffman and Karlee Floyd will also
participate. Sharlyn Smith of Altha is recovering from surgery and will not
participate.
Chipola Athletic Director Dr. Steve Givens, said, “We’re very proud of
our women’s cross country program. The team has improved each year since its
inception in 2007. Cross Country offers significant participation opportunities
for female athletes in our area.”
Head coach Rance Massengill said, “I hope our improvement over the past
season will spark interest from other local runners.”
Chipola offers tuition scholarships for women who compete in the program.
For information, call coach Massengill at 718-2440.
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CHIPOLA CROSS
COUNTRY TEAM HEADED TO NATIONALS—Chipola Cross Country team members are, from left: Karlee Floyd,
Kathryn Huffman, Lauren Pettis, Sharlyn Smith, Donia Lanier, Natalya Miller,
Kimi Wiltse and coach Rance Massengill.
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CHIPOLA
LADY INDIANS TO HOST TOURNAMENT
MARIANNA—The Chipola Lady Indians will host the Collegiate Girl’s Report
Basketball Classic Nov. 8-10 in the Milton H. Johnson Health Center.
Action begins Thursday, Nov. 8, with Northwest Florida taking on Roxbury
(MA) at 3 p.m. Tallahassee meets Santa Fe in the 5 p.m. game. The Lady Indians
take on Monroe (NY) in the 7 p.m. nightcap.
Friday’s games include Gulf Coast and Roxbury at 3 p.m. St. Petersburg
plays Monroe at 5 p.m. Chipola faces Monroe at 7 p.m.
Four games are set for Saturday with Northwest and Santa Fe at 1 p.m.;
Gulf Coast and Monroe at 3 p.m.; Tallahassee and St. Pete at 5 p.m. and Chipola
and Roxbury at 7 p.m.
The Chipola Indians open the men’s home basketball season Tuesday, Nov.
13, with a 6:30 p.m. game against Waycross.
For information, visit www.chipola.edu
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SPRING APPLICATION DEADLINE SET AT CHIPOLA
MARIANNA—New students planning to enroll in Chipola College during the
Spring 2013 semester are encouraged to make application by the Nov. 28
application deadline.
There are several steps to completing the application process: (1)
complete the college Admission Application; call 718-2311 for assistance; (2)
request a final high school transcript be sent to Chipola Admission and Records
Office; and (3) take the College Placement Test; call 718-2284 for assistance.
Students who have completed testing, submitted all required documents and
been cleared for admission, will be eligible to register Jan. 4.
Chipola offers the Associate in Arts Degree, the Associate in Science
Degree and Workforce Development programs.
Bachelor’s Degrees include: Education majors in Middle and High School
Math or Science, English Education, Exceptional Student Education and Elementary
Education; Business Administration degree with concentrations in Management or
Accounting; and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Additionally, the
college offers the Educator Preparation Institute, a Teacher Certification
program for those with a B.S. in a non-teaching field.
The Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree is designed for students who plan to
complete their first two years of college work and then transfer to a four-year
program at Chipola or another college or university. Credits earned are
transferable and are applicable toward a bachelor’s degree. Academic
advising guides that outline requirements for specific majors
are available from Student Affairs
and are located on the college website at
www.chipola.edu.
Several Associate in Science (AS) and Workforce programs are offered
which provide training for high wage jobs. Workforce programs include:
Automotive Service Technology, Firefighter, Law Enforcement Officer,
Correctional Officer, Cosmetology, Cross-Over Corrections to Law Enforcement,
Cross-Over Law Enforcement to Corrections and Patient Care Assistant.
Associate in Science (AS) programs include: Business Administration,
Early Childhood Education, Computer Information Technology, Fire Science
Technology, Criminal Justice Technology (Crime Scene Track), Networking Services
Technology, Culinary Management, Nursing (RN and LPN) and Recreation Technology.
College Credit Certificate programs include: Child Care Center
Management, Information Technology Management, Emergency Medical Technician
(EMT) and Paramedic.
The schedule of classes is available online at
www.chipola.edu.
For information, call 718-2211.
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CHIPOLA BRAIN BOWL WINS FIFTH STRAIGHT
DELTA BURKE TOURNEY
MARIANNA—The Chipola College Brain Bowl Team finished the fall season
winning the Delta Burke in Orlando for the fifth year in a row.
Paul Kelson, playing solo as Chipola Blue, finished the tournament 12-0.
Along the way, he set the team points per game record, the points per bonus
record, and the individual scoring record for the tournament. Kelson averaged
153.64 points per game, besting his older brother Dallin Kelson’s record of
153.46 points per game set two years ago. According to Chipola Brain Bowl coach
Stan Young, “Kelson achieved a rare feat in the tournament, answering all 20
questions in one round. The opposing coach asked for a picture with Kelson,
which he granted.”
Chipola White also had a strong tournament, finishing tied for second
with Valencia Red and Valencia Black. The team of Katelyn Miller, William
Singleton, and Wesley Chevillot finished 9-2, losing only to Paul Kelson and
Valencia Black.
Chipola’s third team, Gold, finished the tournament 5-6, but won both
games in the playoffs. Chipola Gold team members are: Jamie McCoy, Bobby Gause,
and Faith Tice.
Three Chipola players finished in the top 15 in individual scoring. Paul
Kelson led all players as tournament MVP. Katelyn Miller finished fourth
overall, and Bobby Gause finished twelfth.
Chipola is off for the holidays, but will return home to host the Florida
Sectionals on Jan. 25, 2013.
Chipola math professor Stan Young is head coach of the Brain Bowl team
with volunteer assistant Dr. Robert Dunkle.
Tournament stats are available at
http://www.hsquizbowl.org/db/tournaments/1176/stats/combined/individuals/
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JAZZMATAZZ TICKETS ON SALE AT CHIPOLA
MARIANNA—The Chipola College Show Choir will present a Jazzmatazz
Christmas classics in their annual series Nov. 29-Dec. 1 in the new Center for
the Arts.
The award-winning Show Choir will perform an eclectic mix of holiday
favorites that will capture the true meaning of Christmas. This is the first
holiday concert in the new performing arts complex.
All three shows begin at 7 p.m. General admission tickets—$10—are
available from Show Choir members or by calling (850) 718-2277.
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CHIPOLA THEATRE AWARDED BY FCSAA
MARIANNA—Chipola College theatre was recently recognized by the Florida
College System Activities Association (FCSAA) for the 2011-12 season.
Chipola’s production of “Our Town” and “Godspell” earned excellent
reviews from FCSAA adjudicators.
Respondent comments include: “The Director had an excellent concept for
the productions. The overall form and execution was very successful, while the
actors demonstrated knowledge of period and movement. Actors in both productions
understood the style of the Director's intellectuality and physical style."
Sirmon has been a part of the FCSAA adjudication process during his 14
years as a director at Chipola College. He also serves as a respondent at other
colleges.
Sirmon said "It's nice to get a chance to see each other's work and share
thoughts and ideas about educational theatre."
Director Sirmon is currently in the creative process for the upcoming
auditions for the hit musical “Hairspray.” Open auditions are Jan. 7 and 8 at 6
p.m. in the Chipola Center for the Arts.
For more information, contact Sirmon at
sirmonc@chipola.edu or 850-718-2227
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CHIPOLA THEATRE AWARDED BY FCSAA
—Chipola College theatre was recently recognized by the Florida College System
Activities Association (FCSAA) for the 2011-12 season. Chipola’s production of
“Our Town” and “Godspell” earned excellent reviews from FCSAA adjudicators.
Pictured are, from left: Associate Dean of Fine and Performing Arts, Dr. Daniel
Powell; and Director of Theatre, Charles Sirmon.
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NEW SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS AVAILABLE AT
CHIPOLA COLLEGE
MARIANNA—The Chipola College Foundation is accepting applications for the
First Generation in College Scholarship for the Spring 2013 semester.
There will be five partial $1,000 scholarships awarded.
Completed applications must be received in the Foundation office by 4
p.m. on Dec. 6.
Students must have applied for Federal Pell Grant (FAFSA) and have been
determined to be Pell eligible in order to apply for the First Generation in
College Scholarship. Applicants must have an Expected Family Contribution
(EFC) below 5273 and still have unmet financial need.
The First Generation in College Scholarship is a need based scholarship
to Florida residents. The student must enroll as an undergraduate,
degree-seeking student for a minimum of six hours per term in a community
college in Florida. The student must meet the eligibility requirements for
demonstrated financial need and must come from a family where neither parent has
completed a baccalaureate degree. If the student regularly resides with
only one parent who provides support, that one parent must not have completed a
baccalaureate degree for the student to be eligible.
In order to apply for a First Generation in College Scholarship students
must complete an application available in the Foundation office and turn it in
with all of the required items outlined on the application by Dec. 6.
For information, call 850-718-2404.
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CREDIT SEMINAR SET AT CHIPOLA
MARIANNA—Chipola College will offer a small business seminar “Credit
Basics” on Friday, Dec. 7, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
The major determining factor on receiving any type of loan is a personal
credit score and credit history. The class will cover credit basics, what makes
up a credit score and how to improve the overall score. Anyone interested in
opening a business can benefit from the information offered.
Seminars meet Fridays in Room M-108 of the Chipola Business and
Technology building. Cost of each seminar is $30. The first five Chipola
students to sign up for any seminar will receive free admission.
Participants may register online at
www.northfloridabiz.com. For information, contact Elissa
Severson at Chipola at 850-718-2441 or email
seversone@chipola.edu
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DESIGNER SPEAKS TO CHIPOLA THEATRE
STUDENTS
MARIANNA—Jeremy Floyd, a professional designer in Chicago recently spoke
to Chipola College theatre humanities class.
Floyd shared with the students his education background and the process
of becoming a designer. He gave in-depth examples of how costume design is
created and executed. He also held a brief talk back afterwards with the
students and visited the costume shop in the new Center for the Arts.
Floyd’s professional work includes designs from Chicago Shakespeare
Theatre, Drury Lane Theatre and the Actors Theatre of Lexington. He also has
lectured at Northwestern University and continues to travel the state as a
freelance costume designer.
Floyd was a student of Chipola Director Charles Sirmon. Floyd’s
first experience with theatre and design started years ago while Sirmon was
teaching at Dothan High School. Since that time Jeremy has earned a BFA in
Theatrical Design from the University of South Alabama, a MA in Dramatic Theory
and Criticism from University of Kentucky and a MFA in Stage Design form
Northwestern University.
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PROBLEM BEHAVIOR WORKSHOP AT CHIPOLA—Chipola
College was the site of a recent Autism conference entitled, “Managing Problem
Behavior in School and Home Settings.” Thomas M. Caffrey, a Board Certified
Behavior Analyst, lead the workshop which was attended by school professionals,
parents and caregivers. The event was co-hosted by Chipola Area Autism Resource
Center, Chipola College and The Florida Diagnostic & Learning
Resources System /PAEC and sponsored by The Foundation for Autism
Training and Education. Pictured from left are: Syntha Alvarez, Ann Marie
Shelton, Susan Armstrong and speaker Tom Caffrey.
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CHIPOLA
NURSING GRADS—Eighteen
students recently completed Chipola College CNA program on Thursday, November 1.
Graduates are, from left: (front) Halle Bright, Whitney Smith, Shonteria
McKinnon, Cynthia Spires, Megan Daniels, Maria Trejo Gonzalez, Danet Vrazel,
Mercedez Gammon, Shelly Hood, Kylea Morency (second row) Rochelle Glynn, Porshea
Patterson, Pamela Barnes, Jeannifer Powell, Michelle Simmons, Anna Wright,
Micheal Lipford-Hall, Bonnie Schmidt.
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CRAA MEETING TO FEATURE GRACEVILLE STUDIO
OWNER
MARIANNA— Artist Keith Martin Johns, winner of the $500 Kathy Wycoff
Memorial Award, will be the featured guest at the Nov. 20 meeting of the Chipola
Regional Arts Association (CRAA).
CRAA meets at Jim’s Buffet, with a Dutch-treat luncheon at 11:30 a.m. and
program beginning at noon.
Johns has recently opened an art studio in Graceville. In addition to his
appearance, the CRAA program will center on the recent Sunday Afternoon with the
Arts. Some 800 people attended the eighth annual event which featured 95 artists
exhibiting more than 210 pieces and live music. CRAA has co-sponsored the
event since its inception and, under the leadership of the Artist Guild of
Northwest Florida, it has grown into an event worthy of publication in the
periodical “An American Profile” which featured only a handful of events in the
state of Florida.
The meeting will provide an opportunity to talk to artists and look at
the behind-the-scenes of this increasingly successful event.
All in attendance at the CRAA meeting will be entered into a drawing for
artist series tickets to Davis and Dow Jazz Quartet scheduled for Feb. 7.
For information about CRAA, contact Dr. Daniel Powell at
powelld@chipola.edu or (850) 718-2257.
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CHIPOLA TO OFFER LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY
MARIANNA—The Chipola College Criminal Justice Training Center will offer
an evening Law Enforcement Academy beginning Nov. 28.
The program will meet weeknights from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. The course is 770
clock hours in length.
Candidates for the program must be at least 19 years of age and earn a
passing score on the Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT). Applicants
must have a standard high school diploma or its equivalent and must undergo a
medical physical examination, background check and drug screening. Financial
Assistance is available based upon need and eligibility.
The Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (CJBAT) is offered at the
Public Service Building on Chipola Campus every Tuesday at 12:30. Cost of
the test is $45.
For information regarding the application process, contact Steven
Stewart, Law Enforcement Coordinator, at 718-2286.
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CHIPOLA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL AT HOME
TUESDAY
MARIANNA—The Chipola Lady Indians host Miami-Dade, Tuesday, Nov. 20, at 5
p.m. in the Milton H. Johnson Health Center. The Lady Indians are fourth in the
FCSAA state poll.
The Lady Indians improved to 5-0 with a three-game sweep in the
Collegiate Basketball Report Classic, Nov. 8-10. Chipola scored a 59-44 win over
Roxbury; a 62-58 win over Santa Fe, and trounced Monroe, 69-40.
Chipola logged a 68-60 win over Georgia Perimeter in Panama City on Nov.
3. The Lady Indians crushed Central Florida, 88-37, in the season opener, Nov.
2.
The Indians host the men’s Panhandle Classic, Nov. 30 and Dec. 1.
The lineup for the Classic
includes: Friday, Nov. 30, noon, Gulf Coast vs. State College of Florida; 2 p.m.
Pensacola vs. Brunswick; 4 p.m., Tallahassee vs. Queens City Prep; 6 p.m. NW
Florida vs. Clinton; and 8 p.m., Chipola vs. Santa Fe.
Panhandle Classic games for Saturday, Dec. 1, are: noon, Gulf Coast vs.
Clinton; 2 p.m., Pensacola vs. State College of Florida; 4 p.m., Tallahassee vs.
Santa Fe, 6 p.m., NW Florida vs. Queens City Prep; and 8 p.m., Chipola vs.
Brunswick.
The Indians are 4-0 as of Nov. 15. Chipola is second in the FCSAA men’s
state poll and fifth in the NJCAA national poll.
Both Chipola teams begin Panhandle Conference play at home Jan. 5 in pair
of games with Tallahassee. For the latest scores, visit
www.chipola.edu
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CHIPOLA RESPONDS TO GOVERNOR’S $10K
CHALLENGE
MARIANNA—Gov. Rick Scott on Nov. 26 challenged Florida's community and
state colleges to develop four-year degrees that would cost no more than
$10,000.
Chipola president Dr. Gene Prough, “One of our primary goals at Chipola
is to provide students access to higher education. We work hard to keep tuition
as low as possible without sacrificing quality in our educational programs. We
look forward to working with the governor and the Florida College System to make
college even more accessible to the citizens of our district.”
Dr. Jayne Roberts, Vice President of Student Affairs, indicated that
Chipola’s tuition is already close to the governor’s plan. “If a student enters
Chipola as a college-ready student and does not deviate from their academic
plan, the tuition to earn a bachelor’s degree could fall within the $10,000
range for certain B.S. programs,” Roberts said. She selected a sample of one
student’s records who earned an A.A. degree and a B.S. degree in Elementary
Education. Their total tuition was within the $10,000 range. Fees brought the
cost to a little over $10,000.
The mean level of tuition and fees for schools in the Florida College
System was $3,328 during the 2011-12 academic year, according the Department of
Education's 2012 annual report At that rate, a four-year degree would cost about
$13,300, or $3,300 above Scott's goal. Tuition and fees for four years at a
Florida university averages about $25,000, or nearly twice as much as for the 28
colleges.
Chipola’s tuition and fees for lower level courses (freshman and
sophomore) is $102 compared to the Florida College system state average of $103.
For upper level courses (junior and senior), Chipola charges $115 compared to
the Florida College system state average of $118.
The State University system charges an average of $202 per credit hour
for undergraduate (freshman through senior) level courses.
Chipola offers the Bachelor of Science Degree, Associate in Arts Degree,
Associate in Science Degree and Workforce Development programs. Bachelor’s
Degrees include: Education majors in Middle and High School Math or Science,
English Education, Exceptional Student Education and Elementary Education;
Business Administration degree with concentrations in Management or Accounting;
and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Additionally, the college
offers the Educator Preparation Institute, a Teacher Certification program for
those with a B.S. in a non-teaching field.
For information, call 718-2211 or visit
www.chipola.edu
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PREPARE NOW FOR SPRING CLASSES AT CHIPOLA
MARIANNA—New students planning to
enroll in Chipola College during the Spring 2013 semester are encouraged to make
application before the college closes for the holidays.
There are several steps to completing the application process: (1)
complete the college Admission Application; call 718-2311 for assistance; (2)
request a final high school transcript be sent to Chipola Admission and Records
Office; and (3) take the College Placement Test; call 718-2284 for assistance.
New student testing begins Jan. 2. Returning student registration is Jan.
3. New and returning student registration is Jan. 4. Classes begin Jan. 7.
Chipola offers the Associate in Arts Degree,
the Associate in Science Degree and Workforce Development programs.
Bachelor’s Degrees include: Education majors in Middle and High School
Math or Science, English Education, Exceptional Student Education and Elementary
Education; Business Administration degree with concentrations in Management or
Accounting; and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Additionally, the
college offers the Educator Preparation Institute, a Teacher Certification
program for those with a B.S. in a non-teaching field.
The Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree is designed for students who plan to
complete their first two years of college work and then transfer to a four-year
program at Chipola or another college or university. Credits earned are
transferable and are applicable toward a bachelor’s degree. Academic advising guides
that outline requirements for specific majors are available from
Student Affairs and
are located on the college website at
www.chipola.edu.
Several Associate in Science (AS) and Workforce programs are offered
which provide training for high wage jobs. Workforce programs include:
Automotive Service Technology, Firefighter, Law Enforcement Officer,
Correctional Officer, Cosmetology, Cross-Over Corrections to Law Enforcement,
Cross-Over Law Enforcement to Corrections and Patient Care Assistant.
Associate in Science (AS) programs include: Business Administration,
Early Childhood Education, Computer Information Technology, Fire Science
Technology, Criminal Justice Technology (Crime Scene Track), Networking Services
Technology, Culinary Management, Nursing (RN and LPN) and Recreation Technology.
College Credit Certificate programs include: Child Care Center
Management, Information Technology Management, Emergency Medical Technician
(EMT) and Paramedic.
The schedule of classes is
available online at www.chipola.edu. For
information, call 718-2211.
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MARIANNA—The second event in the Chipola Artist Series is a first for the
college. Illusionist Sammy Cortino will present his Las Vegas style magic show
in the Center for the Arts, Jan. 17, 2013.
With Siegfried and Roy and Lance Burton endorsing his International
Brotherhood of Magicians membership, Sammy Cortino is taking magic back to its
roots in its purest, up-to-date form. His raw, live, unprecedented style brings
out a sense of old Hollywood charm. Going against the mesh of cutting-edge
illusionists of today, he is reviving the classics of magic presented in the
spirit of the late Houdini and Harry Blackstone. Cortino holds a Doctoral Degree
in Magic from the International Magicians Society and is a member of London’s
Magic Circle.
Tickets are available online at
www.chipola.edu. Click “Fine Arts” and “Artist Series.” Online tickets can
be printed at home, or with an order confirmation, will-call tickets will be
available at the box office the night of the show. Box
office hours will be established closer to the performance. Single event ticket
sales will be $14 for adults, $10 for children under 18, and $5 for Chipola
students and employees.
Two more events follow Cortino in the Chipola Artist Series. The Davis
and Dow jazz quartet featuring a vocalist and a request-by-favorites second half
is Feb.7, 2013. The popular bluegrass/country comedy group, Three on a String,
will perform April 11, 2013.
For information, visit www.chipola.edu
or phone 718-2257.
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HAIRSPRAY
AUDITIONS SET AT CHIPOLA
MARIANNA—Chipola College theatre director Charles Sirmon announces open
auditions for the hit musical “Hairspray,” Jan. 7-8 at 6 p.m., in the Center for
the Arts.
“Hairspray” tells the story of Tracy Turnblad, a large girl with big hair
and a kind heart, who has only one passion—to dance. She wins a spot on the
local TV dance program, "The Corny Collins Show" and is quickly transformed into
a teen celebrity. She then successfully sets out to vanquish the program's
reigning princess, win the heart of the super handsome Link Larkin, and racially
integrate the television show.
Sirmon will cast a minimum of 18 women and 14 men in named roles. He also
will cast a dancing/singing ensemble. Some roles are race and gender specific.
There also are opportunities for anyone interested in working with the backstage
crew.
For information, contact Sirmon at 850-718-2227 or email
sirmonc@chipola.edu
Visit Chipola Theatre on Facebook or at
www.chipola.edu
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NEW
SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS AVAILABLE AT CHIPOLA COLLEGE
MARIANNA—The Chipola College Foundation is accepting applications for the
First Generation in College Scholarship for the Spring 2013 semester.
There will be five partial $1,000 scholarships awarded.
Completed applications must be received in the Foundation office by 4
p.m. on Dec. 6.
Students must have applied for Federal Pell Grant (FAFSA) and have been
determined to be Pell eligible in order to apply for the First Generation in
College Scholarship. Applicants must have an Expected Family Contribution
(EFC) below 5273 and still have unmet financial need.
The First Generation in College Scholarship is a need based scholarship
to Florida residents. The student must enroll as an undergraduate,
degree-seeking student for a minimum of six hours per term in a community
college in Florida. The student must meet the eligibility requirements for
demonstrated financial need and must come from a family where neither parent has
completed a baccalaureate degree. If the student regularly resides with
only one parent who provides support, that one parent must not have completed a
baccalaureate degree for the student to be eligible.
In order to apply for a First Generation in College Scholarship students
must complete an application available in the Foundation office and turn it in
with all of the required items outlined on the application by Dec. 6.
For information, call 850-718-2404.
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FREE
CREDIT SEMINAR SET AT CHIPOLA
MARIANNA—Chipola College
will offer a free small business seminar
“Credit Basics” on Friday, Dec. 7, from
9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
The major determining factor on receiving any type of loan is a personal
credit score and credit history. The class will cover credit basics, what makes
up a credit score and how to improve the overall score. Anyone interested in
opening a business can benefit from the information offered.
The seminar will meet in Room M-108 of the Chipola Business and
Technology building. There is no cost to attend the seminar.
Participants may register online at
www.northfloridabiz.com.
For information, contact Elissa Severson at Chipola at 850-718-2441
or email seversone@chipola.edu
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CHIPOLA HOSTS
FBLA—The Chipola College
Business and Technology Department and Phi Beta Lambda business organization
recently hosted the Future Business Leaders of America Fall Rally. FBLA students
from 12 area schools attended. Here, FBLA officers participate in an
induction ceremony. Officers are, from left:
Caleb Reed, District Middle Level Vice-President,
Grand Ridge Middle School; Casey Richards, District Treasurer, Bethlehem High
School; Alyssa Curlee, District Secretary, Vernon High School; Caitlyn Hutton,
District Vice-President, Vernon High School; and Brason English, District
President, Ponce de Leon High School.
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JAZZMATAZZ AT CHIPOLA—The
Chipola College Show Choir will present Christmas classics in their annual a
Jazzmatazz series Nov. 29-Dec. 1 in the new Center for the Arts. The
award-winning Show Choir will perform an eclectic mix of holiday favorites that
will capture the true meaning of Christmas. This is the first holiday concert in
the new performing arts complex. All three shows begin at 7 p.m. General
admission tickets—$10—will be available at the door each night at 6:30 p.m.
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KOSCIW IS
TOP EMPLOYEE—Dennis
Kosciw is Chipola College’s Career Employee for November. Kosciw serves as a
HVAC Technician in the Physical Plant and has worked at the college since 1998.
Here, Dennis Kosciw (right) is congratulated by Chipola president Dr. Gene
Prough.
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CHIPOLA TO
HOST PANHANDLE CLASSIC FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
MARIANNA—The Chipola Indians host the men’s Panhandle Classic, Nov. 30
and Dec. 1 in the Milton H. Johnson Health Center. Chipola will play at 8 p.m.
Friday and at 6 p.m. Saturday.
Fans will get a look at five teams from the FCSAA Top 10. The Indians
(8-0) are second in the State Poll behind top-ranked Northwest (8-0). Gulf Coast
(8-1) is fifth. Tallahassee (6-2) is sixth. State College of Florida (6-1) is
seventh.
Games begin at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 30, with Gulf Coast vs. State College
of Florida. Pensacola plays Brunswick at 4 p.m. Northwest Florida State meets
Clinton at 6 p.m. Chipola takes on Santa Fe in the 8 p.m. nightcap.
Saturday, Dec. 1, games include: Gulf Coast vs. Clinton at noon;
Pensacola vs. State College of Florida at 2 p.m.; Tallahassee vs. Santa Fe, at 4
p.m., and Chipola vs. Brunswick at 6 p.m.
First year Chipola head coach Patrick Blake said he is pleased with his
team’s performance so far. “We still have a lot of
room for improvement. There are still a lot of things we’ve got to get better
at, but to be 8-0 at this point in the season, I’m very happy. We’ve just got to
make sure that we focus on the process of getting better each and every day.”
Chipola improved to 8-0 on the year with a pair of wins on Nov. 23-24
at the Northwest Florida Rick Flores Classic.
The Indians beat Columbia State 87-73, on Nov. 24.
Carlos Morris led Chipola with 18 points. Cinmeon Bowers and Kruize Pinkins
added 16 points each. Chipola outlasted Lee College 75-67 on Nov. 23.
In women’s basketball, the Chipola Lady Indians (10-0) are tied for first
in the FCSAA state poll with Northwest (8-0). Gulf Coast (7-1) is third.
Tallahassee (6-2) is fifth. Pensacola (5-3) is seventh.
Both Chipola teams begin Panhandle Conference play at home Jan. 5 in pair
of games with Tallahassee. For the latest scores, visit
www.chipola.edu
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CHIPOLA TO
HOLD DANCE WORKSHOP FOR HAIRSPRAY
MARIANNA—Chipola College Theatre will hold a free dance class dedicated to
musical numbers from Hairspray on Saturday, Dec. 8, from 1 to 4 p.m.
Chipola theatre choreographer, Chris Manasco will lead the workshop in the
Center for the Arts dance studio.
No previous experience is needed. Dancers should be dressed to move and dance to
this hit Broadway musical. The workshop is open to all community members age 14
and up. Auditions for Hairspray are Jan. 7-8.
For more information contact Director of Theatre, Charles Sirmon, at
850-718-2227 or sirmonc@chipola.edu.
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