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2007 FCAN Conference Agenda

Third Annual Florida College Access Network (FCAN) Conference

Appreciating the Past: Building For Our Future

Wednesday, October 10, 2007
9:00 am - 5:00 pm REGISTRATION - HOTEL LOBBY
1:00 pm – 2:15 pm OPENING SESSION – GRAND BALLROOM
  • Welcome and Introduction
    Dr. Adeola Fayemi, Office of Equity and Access, Florida Dept. of Education (FLDOE)
    Dr. Paul Dosal, Executive Director, ENLACE Florida
  • Greetings
    Ms. MaryEllen Elia, Superintendent, Hillsborough County Schools
    Dr. Judy L. Genshaft, President, University of South Florida
    Dr. Gwendolyn Stephenson, President, Hillsborough Community College
  • Keynote Address
    The Honorable E. J. Salcines, State of Florida – 2nd District Court of Appeals
2:15 pm – 2:30 pm BREAK
2:30 pm – 3:30 pm CONCURRENT SESSIONS
  • Session 1: Get in the Mix!: Parental Involvement Initiatives
    Pastor Ken Scrubbs, First Baptist Church, Leesburg and Parents
  • Session 2: Grant Writing for Success
    Ms. Ruth Hall, Director of Special Projects and Programs, Hillsborough County Schools
  • Session 3: Students’ Voices of Leadership (Panel Discussion)
    Moderator: Mr. Santiago Corrada, Administrator of Neighborhood Services, City of Tampa
3:30 pm – 3:45 pm BREAK
3:45 pm – 4:45 pm CONCURRENT SESSIONS
  • Session 1: Intercultural Competency
    Dr. Donna Elam, Associate Director, The Anchin Center, University of South Florida
    Ms. Monica Hayes, Regional Director, National Math and Science Initiative, Inc.
  • Session 2: Options for Student Achievement
    ACT - Ms. Gennine Brewer, Consultant, ACT, Inc.
    KAPLAN – Ms. Teresa Bensch, Consultant
    Ms. Christin Robinson, Southeast Regional Director
  • Session 3: The Relevance of Career Academies to Learning Outcomes
    Ms. Gayle Manley, Senior Education Program Director, Division of Workforce Education, FLDOE
Thursday, October 11, 2007
9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. General Session – Giving Power to Students’ Aspirations
  • Financial Aid Services
    Ms. Cynthia Williams, Needs Unit Program Director, Office of Student Financial Assistance, FLDOE
  • Student Support Services
    Mr. Rich Downs – Florida School Counseling Consultant, FLDOE
  • Major Areas of Interest
    Ms. Lillian Finn, Director of Secondary Reform, FLDOE
10:30 am - 10:45 am BREAK
10:45 am - 11:45 am CONCURRENT SESSIONS
  • Session 1: Accessing Student Success: Panel Discussion
    • The Role of the Community in Advancing Institutional Access
      Ms. Donna Parrino, Director, ENLACE Program
      Ms. Vivian Oliva, District Counselor, Hillsborough County Schools
    • CROP
      Mr. Darrell McQueen, CROP Coordinator, FLDOE
    • Take Stock in Children
      Mr. Jim Martin, State Director
  • Session 2: Student Leadership Development: A Framework
    Ms. Nicole Sada, Vice President of Field Operations/CFO, National Hispanic Institute
  • Session 3: Strengthening Prospects for Excellence
    Ms. Gwen Luney, Assistant Superintendent for Student Services and Federal Programs, Hillsborough County Schools
12:00pm – 1:15 pm LUNCHEON
  • Introduction of Keynote Speaker
    Dr. Paul Dosal, Executive Director, ENLACE Florida
  • Keynote Speaker
    Charles Garcia, President, Sterling Hispanic Capital Markets Group
1:15 pm – 1:30 pm BREAK
1:30 pm – 3:00 pm GENERAL SESSION
  • BRING OUT THE BEST: LEARNERS WITH DISABILITIES: Panel Discussion
    • Promoting Access for K-12 Students with Disabilities
      Ms. Bambi Lockman, Florida Dept. of Education
    • Adult Students with Learning Disabilities
      Dr. Gerald Frisby, Practitioners Taskforce for Adults with Learning Disabilities
    • Best Practices on Serving Students with Learning Disabilities
      Ms. Meryl Eisenberg, Specialist, Adults with Learning Disabilities, Broward County Schools
3:00 pm – 3:15 pm BREAK
3:15 pm – 4:15 pm CONCURRENT SESSIONS: BROADENING HORIZONS
  • Session 1: College Prep Opportunities
    • Florida Partnership with the College Board
      Mr. Jesus F. Jara, Senior Director, College Board
    • Dual Enrollment
      Ms. Julie Alexander, Director of Articulation and Education Services, Division of Community Colleges
    • Florida Virtual School
      Ms. Michelle Kinley, Diversity Initiative Manager
  • Session 2
    • FACTS.org
      Ms. Donna Haff, Director, Training and Outreach, FACTS.org, FLDOE
    • Articulation Updates
      Dr. Pamela A Kerouac, Policy Analyst, Office of Articulation, FLDOE
  • Session 3: Global & International Education
    • African American History Taskforce
      Dr. Bernadette Kelly, Professor, Florida A&M University
    • FLDOE Initiatives
      Dr. Adeola Fayemi, Sr. Educational Program Director, Office of Equity and Access
5:00 pm – 7:00 pm RECEPTION, PROGRAM, & SURPRISES
Hosted by the Florida Education Fund
Dr. Lawrence Morehouse, President & CEO

First-Time-In-College Scholarships
Representative Anitere Flores
Friday, October 12, 2007
9:00am – 10:30 am GENERAL SESSION

CONNECTING FOR STUDENTS: HOW DO WE DO WHAT WE DO BETTER? PANEL DISCUSSION
  • Presenter: Teachers of the Year
    • Richard Ellenberg, FLDOE/Macy’s 2008 Teacher of the Year, K-5 Elementary Science Teacher, Camelot Elementary School, Orange County Public Schools
    • Tomas Adams, 2008 District TOY, 11th Grade Mathematics Teacher, Wesley Chapel High School, Pasco County Public Schools
    • Sheryl Brock, 2008 District TOY, 9-12 Mathematics and Journalism Teacher, Dixie Collins High School, Pinellas County Public Schools
    • James Gibbs II, 2008 District TOY, 8th Grade Mathematics, Burns Middle School, Hillsborough County Public Schools
  • Presenter:
    Dr. Bonnie Marmor, Division of Workforce Education, FLDOE
  • Presenter:
    Dr. Gordon Chavis, Assistant Vice President, University of Central Florida, Governor’s Diversity Taskforce
10:30am – 10:45 am BREAK
10:45 am – 12:00 pm GRAND BALLROOM: CLOSING SESSION AND WRAP-UP
Motivational Keynote: Dr. Calvin Mackie, Channel Zero Group