Notables. . .



Costa Magoulas

The School of Hospitality Management’s dean, Costa Magoulas, received two awards this fall for his leadership in the hospitality industry and for outstanding contributions to local schools and the community: The Volusia County Hotel and Lodging Association presented him with the Tom Staed Hospitality Award; and Volusia County School Career Academies honored him with the Outstanding Business Partner award.

Dr. Kelly Duffy, a professor in Daytona State’s School of Nursing, will be published in the journal, Health Topics, a leading peer-reviewed health-care administration publication. Her collaborative article focuses on concept-based curriculum. Duffy is a graduate of Daytona State’s nursing program, having earned her associate of arts degree in math and science along with an associate of science degree in nursing. She has been a licensed nurse for the last 19 years and also volunteers as a community health nurse with the Volusia County Health Department (14 years). Duffy also holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in nursing, and a doctorate in education from the University of Phoenix. She became a nursing instructor at the college in 2005.

Daytona State’s School of Emergency Services has received a perfect audit from the

 

Florida Department of Health’s Bureau of Emergency Management Services. In addition to overall program management and oversight, the college received commendations for numerous aspects of its EMS and Paramedic programs, including quality of training equipment, staff support, verification of clinical hours, use of ambulances for realistic training and innovation in education delivery, according to Patricia Mahr, assistant chair of the EMS program.

“We’re very pleased with our perfect score,” Mahr said. “We take our responsibility very seriously, and it’s awesome to have our efforts validated by the state of Florida.”

The audit report notes the respect program staff and faculty have earned within the EMS community, and points to their effectiveness in working with clinical sites and EMS providers to produce “well-prepared and marketable graduates.”

Daytona State offers emergency medical technician (EMT) and paramedic certificate programs, as well as the Associate of Science in Emergency Medical Services degree at its Advanced Technology College located off Williamson Blvd. in Daytona Beach.

Earlier this month, the EMT program was recognized by
Fire Science Online for providing a high return on investment (ROI) for graduates.

Addressing the growing need for EMTs and public safety providers in the region and state, the college graduates more than 240 emergency medical technicians, 72 paramedics annually.

Sean Robbins

Sean Robbins, a student enrolled in Daytona State’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management program, recently published a book, Invisible Killer: The Monster Behind the Mask. Co-authored with New York Times bestselling author and true-crime writer Diana Montane, the book focuses on Charlie Brandt, the man behind a trail of gruesome murders throughout the Sunshine state over a period of nearly 20 years. In addition to detailed accounts of the crimes, the book also includes insights from an FBI profiler and forensic psychologist, victims' friends and relatives and the unique writings from victims before their deaths.

The book was released Sept. 30 by Titletown Publishing and is available for purchase at Amazon.com.

Lindsey Roseboom Hall

Three graduates of Daytona State’s Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education program, who now teach at Westside Elementary School in Daytona Beach, recently received  Volusia Futures mini-grants to enhance their classroom instruction. Lindsey Roseboom Hall was awarded a grant to purchase materials that will enhance her students’ understanding of the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) disciplines.

In addition to the grant award of up to $1,000, the Daytona State alumna also has teamed up with students and professors in the college’s science department. “They will visit my class to encourage my students to pursue science and help them make real-world connections with what they’re learning in my classroom,” she said. “The DSC students will oversee my class doing mini-STEM lab experiments that correlate with the text they’re reading. And DSC professors will speak with the students to share how they became interested in science.” 

Roseboom-Hall noted her goals are to ignite a passion for science and math in her students and to encourage them to follow their dreams.

Margaret Haller received a grant award for a project called Amazing Anchor Charts, which allows students to effectively communicate and reflect upon mathematical strategies displayed throughout the classroom.

Aimee Shank also earned a grant award for her classroom project called Stellar Circles, which focuses on literacy, math and science.