From the President
Dear PHSC Friends :
Even as coronavirus cases drop nationally and locally , nobody has remained untouched by the pandemic , and PHSC administrators , faculty , staff , and students are no exception . While we can ’ t control the impact of a worldwide health issue , we can take care of ourselves — both mentally and physically . In the best and worst of times , self-care provides us with a sense of well-being that better equips us to overcome challenges . There is an undeniable connection between a healthy lifestyle and academic and workplace success .
PHSC ’ s long-standing investment in programs that support health and wellness offer many opportunities to help maintain student and employee well-being . Our athletes demonstrate higher GPA ’ s and stronger degree completion rates — the result of routine physical exercise and the positive influence of excellent coaches . The College ’ s engagement games invite faculty , staff and students to participate in friendly flag football and softball games and our entire College community is encouraged to enjoy the outdoors at our beautiful , smoke-free , walkable campuses .
At West Campus , the Mrs . Prameela Musunuru Health and Wellness Trail , Rao Musunuru , M . D . Cardio Center , and Timothy L . Beard , Ph . D . Fitness Center are accessible to students and employees . Additionally , PHSC routinely hosts free seminars on diet , exercise , stress relief and smoking cessation . Our employee and student assistance programs provide professional mental health services at no charge , and our Academic Success Centers offer free tutoring and support materials , in person and online , to enhance student skills and confidence in the classroom .
PHSC ’ s LIFE ( Linking in Faith and Education ) program explores solutions to combat community issues related to anxiety , depression , substance abuse , equity , domestic violence and suicide . The College ’ s award-winning Journey to Success course helps new students adjust to college while Student Life and Leadership provides student leadership development opportunities , events and activities to enhance the college experience .
Thanks to the Musunuru Family , for supporting health and wellness at PHSC and for funding important College initiatives and countless student scholarships .
I hope you enjoy this special edition of the Perspective .
Sincerely ,
Timothy L . Beard , Ph . D . | PHSC President
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PASCO-HERNANDO STATE COLLEGE
President Timothy L . Beard , Ph . D .
PHSC District Board of Trustees Chair John Mitten Vice Chair Lee Maggard Members Marilyn Pearson-Adams Robin Schneider Jeffrey Harrington , Ph . D . David Garcia , Th . D . Rebecca Schulkowski , Pharm . D . Alvaro Hernandez Zachary Kleisley , Student Trustee
PHSC Foundation Board Members
EXECUTIVE BOARD Chair Ronald J . May Vice Chair R . Seth Mann Secretary Brian Horn Treasurer Skip Miller Past Chair Greg Lenners District Board of Trustees Representative Marilyn Pearson-Adams Member at Large Barbara-Jo Bell
BOARD MEMBERS Jimmy Adcock Kenneth R . Burdzinski Rogerick Green Steven D . Hickman Kerra Kuzmick David Lambert Monica Mills Charles Spinner Seth Weightman Shonda Wilson
HONORARY MEMBERS Robert A . Barnett Andrew Barnes Edward C . Blommel Marc W . Bowman The Honorable Wayne Cobb Wayne R . Coulter Joel H . Goldberg , D . M . D . James H . Kimbrough Sr . Niles H . Kinnunen Jr ., D . D . S . Ronald G . Thornton Donald K . Vierling , M . D . * Richard C . Williams Jr .
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Lisa Richardson , Ed . D .
* deceased