Chipola Monthly September 2020

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many of the college’s Workforce Education programs. Several
programs start new classes throughout the year, and others offer
self-paced learning.
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in an advisory committee to
provide students with the competitive edge in the ever-changing,
high-tech training environment. The program has excellent job
placement rates and is accredited by The National Institute for
Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) and the National Automotive
Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF).
Cosmetology has an excellent record of preparing stylists
for excellent careers in the salon industry. Chipola is a Pivot-
Point Member School helping stylists think, create and adapt as
a designer, not just duplicate hairstyles. Students will learn the
art of skin care and nail care as well as business knowledge in
communications, public relations, sales promotions and salon structures and operations.
Building Construction Technology prepares students for employment or advanced training in construction. The
1,050 clock-hour program covers electrical, plumbing, HVAC, masonry, carpentry, cabinets, hand tools and power
tools. Students will work with math and construction drawings of floor systems, walls, ceilings and roofing. Students are
exposed to all the steps in the building process. Students can move into the workforce or continue their education in the
AS Degree in Civil Engineering Technology.
Advanced Manufacturing and Production Technology is a 600 clock hour program includes Computer Aided Design
(CAD), project management, CNC machines, computer controls, robotics, AC/DC electrical controls, PLC’s, hydraulics,
pneumatics, welding, instrumentation and industrial maintenance. All aspects of manufacturing are covered to prepare
students jobs in automation, engineering, and robotics. Students may continue in the AS Degree in Engineering
Technology.
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The program is made possible through a grant awarded to the Alabama/Florida Technical
Employment Network (AF-TEN) that supports training for manufacturing jobs. Chipola utilizes state-of-the-art welding
equipment, hybrid learning, mobile welding units, simulation technologies and open education resources to expand
learning opportunities.
Civil Engineering Technology is an AS Degree offering a combination of foundational concepts coupled with hands-
on field training. The program offers a multi-craft approach including AutoCAD, Surveying, Materials & Methods
of Construction, GIS/GPS Applications, Hydrology, and an understanding of road, bridge, and structure related
developments. Training can lead to engineering-related careers in design, engineering, surveying, contracting, materials,
or testing. Students gain baseline knowledge to become a true construction professional.
Engineering Technology is an AS degree offering Gold Collar credentials, because graduates are worth their weight
in gold if the process/system shuts down. Students learn hydraulics, pneumatics, PLC’s and motors in a basic Millwright
profile. The program covers industrial/plant maintenance training, as well as advanced manufacturing and operations.
Graduates can go to work with local plants, and be fit for consideration with a durable goods manufacturer such as
automotive or heavy equipment.
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as Training for active duty officers. Basic Recruits receive training
in Legal Issues, Crime Scene Investigations, Traffic Stops, Vehicle Operations, First Aid, Defensive Tactics, and Firearms.
Instructors are committed to professional training in a controlled environment to prepare candidates for the challenges
ahead.
The Correctional Officer Academy offers a state-of-the-art facility with experienced instructors. The program meets
weekdays, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for 2 ½ months. An initial investment of $1,600 prepares graduates for a $30,000 a year
career. Nine general classes and three high liability classes make up 420 clock hours. Classes offer basic principles with
high liability classes including defensive tactics, first aid and firearms. Graduates are certified to work with the Florida
Department of Corrections, county jails or private prisons.
The Firefighting Academy is one the premier in the state and has been recognized by the Florida State Fire College
and the Florida Fire Training Directors Association as a Training Center of the Year. For the new recruit, Chipola offers
a 4.5-month day class that combines both Firefighter 1 and 2. Certified volunteer firefighters may join existing classes to
obtain a certificate of compliance as a Firefighter 2.
Darwin Gilmore, Chipola Dean of Workforce Education, says, “We offer excellent programs that help put people to
work in as little as a few weeks. All programs have excellent placement rates in good-paying jobs.”
For information about Chipola Workforce Education programs, visit www.chipolaworkforce.com or contact Gilmore
at [email protected] or 850-718-2270.

CHIPOLA NEW HIRES 2020
Newly-hired Chipola College employees
were recognized during the first staff
meeting of the school year on August 17.
Thirteen new employees who were hired
since last year. They include:
Mathematics and Natural Science—
Jennifer Bernatis, Assistant Professor,
Biology; Denise Freeman, Instructor,
Biology; School of Business and
Technology—Thomas Schaefer,
Assistant Professor, Business; Workforce
Development—Scott Phelps, Construction Tech Instructor; Financial Aid—Ugreenal Ivey, Senior Office Assistant; Athletics—
Donnie Tyndall, Head Coach, Men’s Basketball; John Rushing, Assistant Athletic Director; Jordan VerHulst, Assistant Coach,
Men's Basketball; Bobby Pierce, Assistant Coach, Baseball; Fine Arts Department—Raines Carr, Instructor, Theatre; Facilities
and Campus Operations—Mary Allen, Custodian; Lemon Baker, Groundskeeper; Robert Head, HVAC Technician.

Rachel Smith is Chipola CHIPOLA EMPLOYEES AWARDED FOR SERVICE
Employee of The Year
Employees of Chipola College were recognized for years of service on
Rachel Smith, Chipola August 17. Employees were awarded certificates in five-year increments
College’s Senior Staff from left: Top Row: David Bouvin, Tameka Jones, Herlinda Morales,
Assistant in Admissions and Taylor Pittman, Rachel Smith, and Karen Bradley. Second Row: Casey
Registration Department, Dowgul, Terolyn Lay, Amy Sampson, Georgia Ashmore, Laurie Berry,
has been named the college’s and Nell Donaldson. Bottom Row: John Gardner, Nancy Johnson,
Career Employee of the Year Sheila Mercer, Jeremy Smith, Jeff Bodart, and Diane Timmons.
for 2019 - 20. Withdrawal is Now Online

Some of her duties Chipola’s Course Withdrawal process may now be completed
include, processing new online. Students must submit an online form to request a
student applications, student withdrawal. The withdrawal will not be in effect until the student
residency, dual enrollment and transcript has been notified. The form is available on the student’s
requests. She is essential in maintaining the mychipola account on the Admissions Tab under the Online
productivity of the Admissions Office. Forms link on the left. A form must be submitted for each class
the student wishes to withdraw from, including labs that are
A colleague who nominated her for the award, separate courses. Students wishing to resign from all classes
says, “Rachel works long hours including days off must complete a separate form for each course. Students have
and weekends to ensure that the work gets done. the option to withdraw or audit the course. For information, call
She is always willing to do more, help in any way 718-2362.
needed, and to assist her teammates to get the job
done. She works very hard to make students feel
welcome and answers their concerns promptly.”

Smith lives in Marianna with her husband
Jeremy. The Smiths have two adult sons, Colby
and Randall, who are both enlisted in the U.S.
Navy. They also have a daughter, Kristy, who
resides with her husband and their daughter
in Marianna. In her spare time, Smith enjoys
spoiling her granddaughter and working on
home improvement projects.

The Employee of the Year award recognizes
the exceptional work of Chipola’s career service
employees. Candidates are nominated by fellow
employees for exhibiting courtesy, motivation
and professionalism. Annual winners receive
a $1,000 bonus, reserved parking for a year, a
one-year membership in AFC, and a $100 gift
certificate from the college Book Store.

Chipola SSS Awarded $1.3 Million to Marianna Women’s Club Scholarships
Help Students Succeed In College
The Marianna Women’s Club has

awarded scholarships to seven Chipola

students totaling $3,600.

Since its beginning, the Women’s Club

Scholarship has awarded $38,557 to 48

students to attend Chipola. The 2020-21

Scholarship recipients are: Hannah Nobles,

Spencer Hart, Tyler Young, Abigail Watson,

Alyssa Wiley and Emma Biggers.

The U.S. Department of Education recently Since 1990, the Debi Davis Scholarship has awarded $43,802
announced that Chipola College will receive a to 55 Chipola students. The 2020-21 Davis Memorial recipient is
federal Student Support Services (SSS) grant of Cassie Brown who dreams of a career in Special Education.
$1.3 million to help more students succeed in and
graduate from college. In the last three years, the Club introduced its “Returning
Women Scholarship” which has funded $7,200 for 8 women to
Chipola SSS has been operational for the past return to pursue their dream of college education.
10 years and has helped many students graduate
and excel. The array of services SSS provides are For information or to request application, contact the
comprehensive and include academic tutoring, Marianna Women’s Club at 2902 Caledonia St, Marianna, FL
financial aid advice, career and college mentoring,
help in choosing courses, and other forms of 32446.
assistance.

Chipola SSS Director Kristie Mosley said,
“SSS prepares students to succeed academically,
as well as increases retention, graduation and
transfer rates of students in the program.”

SSS is currently accepting applications for
new participants for the 2020-21 academic year.
For information visit www.chipola.edu\SSS or call
(850) 718-2431.

Chipola to Offer Corrections/Law
Enforcement Cross-Over

The Chipola College Public Service division is
now accepting applicants for cross-over classes
from Corrections Officer to Law Enforcement
Officer and from Law Enforcement to Corrections
Officer.

Persons who have worked in the field of Law
Enforcement or Corrections in the past four
years are eligible for the training.

For the Law Enforcement to Corrections
Program, contact Lou Daniels at 850-718-2212
or email [email protected]

For the Corrections Officer Cross-training to
Law Enforcement, contact Steven Stewart at
850-718-2286 or email [email protected]