A Publication of Florida Community College at Jacksonville Communication dean named top administrator in state Dr. Jack Surrency, assistant dean of the Communication instructional area, was recently honored as the winner of the 1988 Professional Excellence in Ad— ministration Award by the Florida Association of Community Colleges. “I’m proud to have received the award, but even more proud to have received it in the name of the Com- munication departments,” Surrency said. “Because this instructional area did such a good job, I received the award.” As assistant dean of Communication, Surrency supervises department chairs and instructors in English composition, literature, reading, speech, journalism, and English as a second language. “Every teacher in this area should have one of these. I was shocked [over the win]. I’ll take it,” Surrency said with a modest grin. In addition to his instructors, Surren— cy attributes his win to President Charles Spence. “Dr. Spence has given us the oppor- tunity to be very creative and do things good for students and faculty. I at tribute this win to his style of manage- ment. He legitimizes the activity we do.” Surrency, who holds a doctorate in English from the University of Ten— nessee, is known as “Dr. Grammar” to readers of The Florida Timestnion Neighbor, as well as to readers of 14 student newspapers in six states in the Southeast and a student newspaper in California. His advice on grammar will soon spread to readers in the Northeast, as Queens College in New York has re- quested the column. Surrency plans to bring “Dr. Gram- mar” to the viewers of FCCJ’s cablevi— sion channel. The program will focus on language and involve participation from faculty and students. If everything works out, viewers will see the program as early as this winter. Surrency has been described as a hands—on administrator by his col- leagues. “Anything teachers do, I want to do. I want to be involved, under- standing the goals and aspirations of the teachers.” He keeps in touch with students in several ways: teaching English composi- tion, grading CLAST essays and taking part in validating the pre-CLAST ex— ams. (T he College Level Academic Skills Test is required of all sophomores in the state before they can receive an associate’s degree.) See SURRENCY} page Physics students expand horizons with new chapter Why is a bubble spherical and not egg, shaped? What does physics have to do with the techniques of throwing a curve ball? How does the moon, while falling like an apple, orbit the earth? The answers to these mysteries can be found in some of the basic laws of physics. Ralph Doll first became interested in physics when he was a youngster. “I remember asking my dad, when I was about 8 or 10 years old, ‘Why does the light come on instantly when the switch is turned on?’ He didn’t have the answer,” Doll said with a laugh, “but it just stuck in my mind. It was one of the many things I asked when I was young.” The desire to explain things to his own sons, ages 6 and 4, furthered his interest in physics. Doll, who is studying for an associate in science degree in electrical engineer— ing technology, works full time at the Naval Aid Depot (N ADEP) at NAS Jacksonville, overhauling radar for military aircraft. He plans to further his education at the University of North Florida and pursue a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. In addition to taking classes at FCC] and working full time, Doll is the new- ly elected president of the College’s Society of Physics Students. Dr. Chew-Lean Lee, professor of engineering and physics at FCC], founded the College’s first Society of Physics Students last February with the help of Dr. Ker—Fong Lee, professor and In, The Society of Physics Students toured the Dames Point bridge construction site during a chairman of natural sciences at Downtown Campus, to enable physics students to see the application of science in different areas, such as engineering or medicine. Dr. Chew—Lean Lee serves as chapter advisor. Their work is one of the significant contributions FCC] faculty make to stu- dent success beyond the classroom, said Dr. Carolyn Girardeau, assistant dean of natural sciences. The Society of Physics Students (SP8) is a national organization with 554 chapters throughout the United States. FCC] is one of only five two'year col- leges in the nation with a chapter. The local chapter has about 30 members and is open to students from each campus. Before coming to FCC] in 1983, Lee was assistant professor of physics at Florida A&M University, where as an SPS chapter advisor she was honored for outstanding leadership and dedication. In 1986, she attended a ceremony where a Jacksonville University pro— fessor, Dr. J. Steve Browder, was recognized as the outstanding chapter advisor at the national level. Lee was inspired to start a chapter at FCC], and after a year of work, her efforts came to fruition with the College’s first SPS chapter. At the November meeting of the District Board of Trustees, FCC] was presented with a formal charter by Browder, SPS regional councillor. field trip. Dr. Chew—Lean Lee (front row, center) is chapter advisor. The bridge is scheduled to open this month, according to the Jacksonville Transportation Authority. “We’re just interested folks getting together to exchange ideas,” Lee said. “Students can interact with each other and with instructors. When you study physics, you need a lot more than just the textbook. For example, the Wednes- day aftemoon problem-solving sessions, led by chapter President Doll, are par- ticularly useful.” The chapter sponsors activities that increase interest in physics and help people understand the science. Recent field trips have included the Dames Point bridge construction site, the St. Johns River Power Plant and the Regional Air Traffic Control Center at Hilliard. The Dames Point field trip helped her students see how physics is applied in construction. “Most of our physics students go into engineering where the job market is, ” Lee said. She plans to take the members on field trips to Kennedy Space Center and Epcot in the coming months, where they can see applications of physics in many areas, especially high technology. In the future, Lee would like to see even more students involved. “Because this is the technology age, physics is playing a central role. We need to get more students involved in physics, and we need more demonstrations in the classrooms these days, so their curiosity may be aroused and their interest sus— tained.” _ Shelia Andrews, Vice president of the SPS chapter, is seeking a foundation in physics to do graduate work in biomedical physics. “Ultimately, I would like to design artificial devices that will allow the disabled to perform everyday tasks that will allow them to live more in- dependently, such as brushing their hair and teeth,” Andrews said. Her inv terest in this area comes from a per— sonal experience with a relative who is quadriplegic. Learning about physics and applying mathematical laws to everyday phenomena can explain many of nature’s mysteries. “Persons who can grasp the concepts of physics have the universe open to them,” Andrews said. Anyone who is interested in physics and would like more information about the Society of Physics Students is en— couraged to call 633—8459 or 6338119. Jack Surrency got his start at FCC]. He was a member of the College’s first graduating class in and attributes his success in part to the man for whom Kent Campus is named. “Fred H. Kent worked so hard to bring the community college to this area.” Sur— rency was nominated for the 2nd annual FACC award by his peers and staff, and was selected from candidates nominated by the 28 community colleges in Florida. INSIDE American Express trains on the fast track.......2 Governor recognizes challenging program........3 FCC] makes the Jacksonville connection . . . . .4 , OCR Text: A Publication of Florida Community College at Jacksonville Communication dean named top administrator in state Dr. Jack Surrency, assistant dean of the Communication instructional area, was recently honored as the winner of the 1988 Professional Excellence in Ad— ministration Award by the Florida Association of Community Colleges. “I’m proud to have received the award, but even more proud to have received it in the name of the Com- munication departments,” Surrency said. “Because this instructional area did such a good job, I received the award.” As assistant dean of Communication, Surrency supervises department chairs and instructors in English composition, literature, reading, speech, journalism, and English as a second language. “Every teacher in this area should have one of these. I was shocked [over the win]. I’ll take it,” Surrency said with a modest grin. In addition to his instructors, Surren— cy attributes his win to President Charles Spence. “Dr. Spence has given us the oppor- tunity to be very creative and do things good for students and faculty. I at tribute this win to his style of manage- ment. He legitimizes the activity we do.” Surrency, who holds a doctorate in English from the University of Ten— nessee, is known as “Dr. Grammar” to readers of The Florida Timestnion Neighbor, as well as to readers of 14 student newspapers in six states in the Southeast and a student newspaper in California. His advice on grammar will soon spread to readers in the Northeast, as Queens College in New York has re- quested the column. Surrency plans to bring “Dr. Gram- mar” to the viewers of FCCJ’s cablevi— sion channel. The program will focus on language and involve participation from faculty and students. If everything works out, viewers will see the program as early as this winter. Surrency has been described as a hands—on administrator by his col- leagues. “Anything teachers do, I want to do. I want to be involved, under- standing the goals and aspirations of the teachers.” He keeps in touch with students in several ways: teaching English composi- tion, grading CLAST essays and taking part in validating the pre-CLAST ex— ams. (T he College Level Academic Skills Test is required of all sophomores in the state before they can receive an associate’s degree.) See SURRENCY} page Physics students expand horizons with new chapter Why is a bubble spherical and not egg, shaped? What does physics have to do with the techniques of throwing a curve ball? How does the moon, while falling like an apple, orbit the earth? The answers to these mysteries can be found in some of the basic laws of physics. Ralph Doll first became interested in physics when he was a youngster. “I remember asking my dad, when I was about 8 or 10 years old, ‘Why does the light come on instantly when the switch is turned on?’ He didn’t have the answer,” Doll said with a laugh, “but it just stuck in my mind. It was one of the many things I asked when I was young.” The desire to explain things to his own sons, ages 6 and 4, furthered his interest in physics. Doll, who is studying for an associate in science degree in electrical engineer— ing technology, works full time at the Naval Aid Depot (N ADEP) at NAS Jacksonville, overhauling radar for military aircraft. He plans to further his education at the University of North Florida and pursue a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering. In addition to taking classes at FCC] and working full time, Doll is the new- ly elected president of the College’s Society of Physics Students. Dr. Chew-Lean Lee, professor of engineering and physics at FCC], founded the College’s first Society of Physics Students last February with the help of Dr. Ker—Fong Lee, professor and In, The Society of Physics Students toured the Dames Point bridge construction site during a chairman of natural sciences at Downtown Campus, to enable physics students to see the application of science in different areas, such as engineering or medicine. Dr. Chew—Lean Lee serves as chapter advisor. Their work is one of the significant contributions FCC] faculty make to stu- dent success beyond the classroom, said Dr. Carolyn Girardeau, assistant dean of natural sciences. The Society of Physics Students (SP8) is a national organization with 554 chapters throughout the United States. FCC] is one of only five two'year col- leges in the nation with a chapter. The local chapter has about 30 members and is open to students from each campus. Before coming to FCC] in 1983, Lee was assistant professor of physics at Florida A&M University, where as an SPS chapter advisor she was honored for outstanding leadership and dedication. In 1986, she attended a ceremony where a Jacksonville University pro— fessor, Dr. J. Steve Browder, was recognized as the outstanding chapter advisor at the national level. Lee was inspired to start a chapter at FCC], and after a year of work, her efforts came to fruition with the College’s first SPS chapter. At the November meeting of the District Board of Trustees, FCC] was presented with a formal charter by Browder, SPS regional councillor. field trip. Dr. Chew—Lean Lee (front row, center) is chapter advisor. The bridge is scheduled to open this month, according to the Jacksonville Transportation Authority. “We’re just interested folks getting together to exchange ideas,” Lee said. “Students can interact with each other and with instructors. When you study physics, you need a lot more than just the textbook. For example, the Wednes- day aftemoon problem-solving sessions, led by chapter President Doll, are par- ticularly useful.” The chapter sponsors activities that increase interest in physics and help people understand the science. Recent field trips have included the Dames Point bridge construction site, the St. Johns River Power Plant and the Regional Air Traffic Control Center at Hilliard. The Dames Point field trip helped her students see how physics is applied in construction. “Most of our physics students go into engineering where the job market is, ” Lee said. She plans to take the members on field trips to Kennedy Space Center and Epcot in the coming months, where they can see applications of physics in many areas, especially high technology. In the future, Lee would like to see even more students involved. “Because this is the technology age, physics is playing a central role. We need to get more students involved in physics, and we need more demonstrations in the classrooms these days, so their curiosity may be aroused and their interest sus— tained.” _ Shelia Andrews, Vice president of the SPS chapter, is seeking a foundation in physics to do graduate work in biomedical physics. “Ultimately, I would like to design artificial devices that will allow the disabled to perform everyday tasks that will allow them to live more in- dependently, such as brushing their hair and teeth,” Andrews said. Her inv terest in this area comes from a per— sonal experience with a relative who is quadriplegic. Learning about physics and applying mathematical laws to everyday phenomena can explain many of nature’s mysteries. “Persons who can grasp the concepts of physics have the universe open to them,” Andrews said. Anyone who is interested in physics and would like more information about the Society of Physics Students is en— couraged to call 633—8459 or 6338119. Jack Surrency got his start at FCC]. He was a member of the College’s first graduating class in and attributes his success in part to the man for whom Kent Campus is named. “Fred H. Kent worked so hard to bring the community college to this area.” Sur— rency was nominated for the 2nd annual FACC award by his peers and staff, and was selected from candidates nominated by the 28 community colleges in Florida. INSIDE American Express trains on the fast track.......2 Governor recognizes challenging program........3 FCC] makes the Jacksonville connection . . . . .4 , Z ArchiveInABox,JAX,Outlook Newsletter Resorted,1989,January 1989,January 1989 1, January 1989 1