Pasco-Hernando State College Volume XIII, Issue I - Spring 2019 | Page 4

FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear PHSC Friends and Supporters,
It’s spring and that means a brand-new Perspective, along
with plenty of sunshine and a new term for our students.
Anticipation for the many upcoming events and activities on
our campuses is high, and we continue to create new and
exciting opportunities for our students to enjoy throughout
the spring term and beyond. Our administrators, faculty and
staff work hard each day to enhance the student experience,
which continues to foster PHSC’s growth and success.
We have many interesting initiatives on the horizon, including the pending
groundbreaking of the Instructional Performing Arts Center in Cypress Creek,
adjacent to the Cypress Middle-High School complex. Stay tuned for news on this
exciting new facility that will provide opportunities for students wishing to pursue a
career in the arts.
PHSC hosted highly successful Fall Get Acquainted Days and Welcome Week
activities, engaging new and returning students. Our job fairs remain popular,
offering assistance to students and community members seeking career
opportunities. Our One Nation event held at the Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch
engaged a crowd so large it was standing room only, as Elly Weismann Doff spoke
of her experience surviving the Holocaust.
While this issue of Perspective celebrates many accomplishments, we also pause
to remember and honor our second College President, Dr. Robert W. Judson Jr. We
also recognize Rao Musunuru, M.D., in a special feature that provides a unique look
at the life and career of our trustee and benefactor.
We are very excited about a new term and sincerely hope you enjoy this issue of
Perspective that showcases our Foundation and College events, activities, and new
programs. You will also learn more about our highly accomplished faculty, staff and,
most importantly, our students. Perspective also highlights the ongoing generosity
of our donors and those who support our College and our mission.
At PHSC, we are passionate about higher education and our students are more
precious than gold. Helping students attain their goals is the very foundation of our
work. Every day, we see students achieve great success through their hard work and
the support of our amazing faculty and staff. We value your support and continued
involvement in our College. I encourage you to visit us at any of our five campuses
to enjoy an event, activity or special lecture. You are always welcome, and are very
much appreciated.
Thank you, and all the best for a wonderful 2019!
Timothy L. Beard, Ph.D.
PHSC President
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PHSC Perspective
PASCO-HERNANDO STATE COLLEGE
President
Timothy L. Beard, Ph.D.
PHSC District Board of Trustees
Chair
Robin Schneider
Vice Chair
Alvaro Hernandez
Members
Rao Musunuru, M.D.
Marilyn Pearson-Adams
Jeffrey Harrington, Ph.D.
John Mitten
Raymond Gadd Jr.
David Garcia, Ph.D.
Lee Maggard
PHSC Foundation Board of Directors
OFFICERS
Chair
Greg Lenners
Vice Chair
Ronald J. May, CFP ®
Secretary
Brian Horn
Treasurer
Steven D. Hickman
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Andrew Barnes
Thomas E. Barnette
Monica Mills
George Psetas, Esq.
Robin Schneider
Donald K. Vierling, M.D.
BOARD MEMBERS
Daniel Abou-Jaoude
James “Jimmy” D. Adcock
Barbara-Jo Bell, Esq.
Kenneth R. Burdzinski
Lynn Christina
Ronnie L. Deese
Bharat Desai, M.D.
Parnell Dickinson
Joel H. Goldberg, D.M.D.
Rogerick Green
Gus Guadagnino
Burton Harres, Ph.D.
Sharon Hayes
R. Seth Mann, Esq., CPA, CFP ®
Quinn Miller
Skip Miller
Frank J. Rygiel
Christina Ryman
Walter “Buddy” E. Selph
Leonard B. Sossamon
Seth Weightman
Gerald Williams
Shonda Wilson
HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS
Robert A. Barnett Sr.
Edward C. Blommel
Marc W. Bowman
The Honorable Wayne Cobb
Wayne R. Coulter
James H. Kimbrough Sr.
Niles H. Kinnunen Jr., D.D.S.
Ronald G. Thornton
Richard C. Williams Jr.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Lisa Richardson, Ed.D.