Comprehensive Standard 3.4.11

Academic Program Coordination

For each major in a degree program, the institution assigns responsibility for program coordination, as well as for curriculum development and review, to persons academically qualified in the field. In those degree programs for which the institution does not identify a major, this requirement applies to a curricular area or concentration.

Judgment of Compliance: Compliance

Narrative/Justification for Judgment of Compliance:

All program/curricular areas at St. Petersburg College (SPC) have academically qualified faculty members who serve as program coordinators and work in tandem with their Dean or Provost to coordinate and oversee curriculum development and review as outlined in the Curriculum and Instruction (C&I) Manual (p. 1) for their assigned discipline. All academic program coordinators meet the required academic qualifications for their assigned discipline, following the Faculty Credentialing Guidelines for Lower Division and Upper Division. Credentialing is initiated by the Dean and documented in the Human Resources department as summarized in the Academic Program Coordinator Roster listed below.

SPC has 21 curricular areas that are managed by a Dean, or in one case a Provost (Phil Nicotera, MD in charge of several health science programs; see CS 3.2.8 for credentials), who acts as "program administrator," as outlined in the Curriculum and Instruction (C&I) Manual (p. 2, #2) and the CurricUNET workflows. Each Dean, or Provost, oversees the academic programs/disciplines within his/her curricular area and identifies academically qualified full-time faculty members to serve as academic program coordinators for each specific academic program/discipline. Deans, or the one Provost, work in collaboration with academic program coordinators and other faculty members to make curriculum decisions. Many academic program coordinators also serve as Academic Chairs or Instructors-in-Charge.

Curriculum development and review practices are consistent regardless of teaching modality (face-to-face, student choice, or online deliveries), and Dean/Provost/academic program coordinator monitoring and approval are facilitated through SPC's electronic curriculum management system, CurricUNET. This includes creating new programs, program modification, creating new courses, and course modifications. Academic program coordinator responsibilities include working with his/her Dean and other faculty during periodic course and program review and serving on the Curriculum & Instruction Committee (C&I Manual p. 2, #5) to ensure academic quality, structural integrity, articulation assurance, and student focus.

Academic Program Coordinator Roster

All Coordinators are certified using the SPC Faculty Credentialing Guidelines. In cases that are not immediately apparent, links to the guidelines can be reached by clicking on the degree. Clicking on Other Qualifications, if listed, will bring up the faculty Resume/CV or Transcripts.

Academic Program	Coordinator	Academic Degrees and Coursework	Other Qualifications and Comments
Natural Sciences Department
AS Environmental Science Technology	Amanda Gilleland	University of South Florida Ph.D., Environmental Science & Policy Winthrop University M.S., Biology
BS Biology	Linda Gingerich	University of Texas at Austin Ph.D., Biological Sciences/Zoology
Engineering and Building Arts Department
AS Architectural Design and Construction Technology (p. 16)	Robert Hudson	University of Miami B.A., Architecture	33 years experience as Architect 28 years experience teaching SPC 14 years experience teaching USF
AS Drafting and Design Technology	Greg Lewis	Fort Hays State University M.A., Information Networking & Telecommunications University of South Florida B.S., Industrial/Technical Education	As no graduate degree exists in this field, a computer degree was sought. 9 years industry training experience in CAD and SolidWorks software 15 years teaching at SPC in field
AS Aviation Maintenance Management Technology	Bradley Jenkins	University of South Florida M.A., Curriculum & Instruction University of South Florida B.A., Education Technology	This program is for students who have successfully completed all the course requirements of study and who have been certified with the Aviation Maintenance Program for Airframe and Powerplant Technology, through the passage of the Federal Aviation Administration exams, to pursue the college level education appropriate for management and supervision. The program coordinator of this program obtained and built this program. He oversees the continued currency of the curriculum of 3 management courses housed in the College of Business. See his qualifications below.
AS Engineering Technology	Bradley Jenkins	University of South Florida M.A., Curriculum & Instruction University of South Florida B.A., Education Technology	18 graduate semester hours in the following Engineering courses: EIN 6386- Management of Tech Change EIN 6319- Occupational Safety Engineering EIN 6935- Human Factors - Eng Med Devices EIN 6319- Work Design/Productivity Engineer EIN 6935- Regulatory Quality Sys/Ctrl EIN 6934- Overview of Regulated Ind Comp
College of Computer Information & Technology
AS Computer Networking (p. 31)	Holly Hoopes	Capella University Ph.D., Business: Organization & Management Capella University M.S., Information Technology
AS Computer/Web Programming and Analysis (p. 33)	Shane Hamilton	Capella University M.S., Information Technology
AS Technology Management	Sandra Beck	Florida Institute of Technology M.I.M., Management Information Systems
AS Informational Technology (IT) Security (p. 31)	Therezita Ortiz	Nova Southeastern University M.S., Computer Technology in Education	Technical Certifications: MPA, MTA, NET+ Technical Education: Certified Ethical Hacker Intro to Comp. Forensics CompTia Security+ CompTia Network
AS Web Site Design & Management (p. 33)	Chrissy Risberg	Nova Southeastern University M.S., Computer Technology in Education B.A.S. Technology Management	Informatics Grant Technologist – 3 years Web Design Specialist – 3 years Tech Design Specialist – 1 year
BAS Technology Management	Nathan Heinze	California State University Ph.D., Information Technology Management California State University M.B.A., Business Administration- Management
College of Business
AS Business Administration	Nicole Panuthos	University of South Florida M.B.A., Marketing & Entrepreneurship
AS Insurance Services (p. 83)	Chad Coppes	University of Findlay M.B.A., Public Administration	9 graduate semester hours in Management: MBA 610- Leadership & Organizational Behavior MBA 660- International Business MBA 650- Operations Management & Systems Analysis 4 graduate semester hours in Marketing: MBA 685- Marketing & Management 8 graduate semester hours in Accounting/Finance: MBA 685- Accounting & Finance: Advanced Topics MBA 683- Public Budgeting & Financial Analysis Work History: 7 Years in Insurance Industry
AS Financial Services – Banking	Irv DeGraw	Nova Southeastern University D.B.A., Finance University of Connecticut M.B.A., Business Administration
AS Industrial Management Technology	Tom Philippe	University of South Florida Ph.D., Industrial Engineering University of South Florida M.S.E., Engineering Management
BS Business Administration	Robin Wilber	University of South Florida Ph.D., Finance University of South Florida M.B.A., Economics
BAS International Business	Tom Philippe	University of South Florida Ph.D., Industrial Engineering University of South Florida M.S.E., Engineering Management	24 graduate semester hours in the following Management courses: MAN 6289 – Org Chg & Dev MAN 6256 – Politics /Control Org MAN 6305 – HR Mgmt MAN 6149 – Lead & Teams MAN 6607 – Mgt Intl Cult Dif MAN 6648 – Nego Agmt/ Resolv Conflict MAN 6930 Design Sus Enterp EIN 6121 Tech & Mrkts
BAS Management & Org Leadership	Tom Philippe	University of South Florida Ph.D., Engineering Science University of South Florida M.S.E., Engineering Management	18 graduate semester hours in the following Management courses: MAN 6289 – Org Chg & Dev MAN 6256 – Politics /Control Org MAN 6305 – HR Mgmt MAN 6149 – Lead & Teams MAN 6607 – Mgt Intl Cult Dif MAN 6648 – Nego Agmt/ Resolv Conflict
BAS Sustainability Management (p. 22)	Lynn Grinnell	University of South Florida Ph.D., Curriculum & Instruction University of La Verne M.S., Organizational Business Management	9 graduate semester hours in the following Sustainability/Management courses: MAN 6903- Designing Sustainable Enterprises ECO 6936- Economics of Sustainable Enterprises GEB 6930- Social Law & Issues in Sustainability Enterprises University of La Verne M.S., Organizational Business Management Including 9 graduate semester hours in the following Management courses: ECBUS 558- Management of Change ECBUS 556- Business Policy ECBUS 550- Human Behavior in Organization
College of Public Safety
AS Criminal Justice Technology	Michael Hughes	Southeast Missouri State University M.S., Criminal Justice: Law
AS Crime Scene Technology (p. 38)	David Brumfield	Troy University M.A., Public Administration Saginaw Valley State University B.A., Criminal Justice	Certified Crime Scene Technician, State of FL Certified Police Officer since 1972 Forensic Science Specialist 19 Years Crime Scene Tech. Crime Scene Training Officer Expert Fingerprint Examiner
AS Digital Forensics and Computer Investigation (p. 39)	Kevin Thomas	Catholic University of America J.D., Law San Diego Mesa College M.A., Business Administration – Information Systems	Catholic University of America - 10 graduate semester hours in the following law courses: LAW 223- Evidence LAW 570- Trademark & Unfair Practices LAW 448- Federal Criminal Litigation San Diego Mesa College M.A., Business Administration – Information Systems - 12 graduate semester hours in the following Computer Science courses: IDS 0697- Information Systems Development IDS 0620- E-Business Infrastructure IDS 0515- Advanced Programming for Business IDS 0680- I.S. Hardware & Software
AS Emergency Administration & Management	Charles Crowther	Saint Joseph’s University M.A., Public Safety Administration Holy Family University B.A., Fire Science Administration
AS Fire Science Technology	Geoffrey Brown	University of South Florida M.A., Industrial Arts/Technology Education University of South Florida B.S., Industrial Arts/Technology Education Hillsborough Community College A.S., Fire Science	Fire Department Arson Investigator, City of Tampa
BAS Public Safety Administration	Kenneth Afienko	Stetson University J.D., Law University of South Florida B.A., Criminal Justice Additional Coursework at North Central University	Stetson University - 3 graduate semester hours in the following Business Administration course: STAT 8028- Business Statistics Additional Coursework at North Central University - 9 graduate semester hours in the following Management courses: OM 7015- Personnel Management & Org Behavior MGT 7019- Ethics in Business MGT 7027- Legal Implications in Management 6 graduate semester hours in following Criminal Justice courses: CJ 5009- White Collar Crime CJ 5004- Organized Crime
Fine Arts/Humanities Department
AS Digital Arts: Media & Interactive Web Design (p. 33)	Delynda Keefe	Lesley College M.Ed., Technology in Education	9 graduate semester hours in the following Information Systems courses: ECOMP 5100- Computers, Technology & Education ECOMP 7007- Telecommunications Curriculum ECOMP 5106- Integrating Technology into School Curriculum 9 graduate semester hours in the following Digital Media courses: ECOM 6010- Video as an Educational Technology ECOM 6009- Creating a Multimedia Curr/Autho Lang ECOM 5004- Technology in Language Arts Curriculum
AS Photography	Barton Gilmore	University of South Florida M.F.A., Art
AS Music Industry & Recording Arts	Mark Matthews	University of North Texas M.M., Music Composition
College of Education
AS Early Childhood Education (p. 52)	Anne Ryan	University of South Florida M.A., Guidance & Counseling Education	Including 19 graduate semester hours in Education: EDF 6120- Child Development EFF 6354- Thr. Persn. Counseling EDF 7145- Cognitive Issues in Inst. EDG 6931- Psych. Asmt. Yng. Child. EEX 6706- Ed. Preschool Handicapped
BS Biology 6-12	Meg Delgato	University of South Florida Ed.D., Curriculum & Instruction Clemson University M.A., Agricultural Education	Clemson University - 3 graduate semester hours in the following Zoology course: ZOO 664- Mammalogy 6 graduate semester hours in the following Biology courses: WFB 612- Wildlife Management WFB 614- Wildlife Nutr. Eco Additional coursework at Indiana State University including 9 graduate semester hours in the following Botany courses: UFS 647- Exp Morphogen Vascular Plants UFS 691- Special Topics-Plant Anatomy UFS 637- Advanced Plant Physiology
BS Middle Grades Science 5-9	Meg Delgato	University of South Florida Ed.D., Curriculum & Instruction Clemson University M.A., Agricultural Education	Clemson University - 3 graduate semester hours in the following Zoology course: ZOO 664- Mammalogy 6 graduate semester hours in the following Biology courses: WFB 612- Wildlife Management WFB 614- Wildlife Nutr. Eco Additional coursework at Indiana State University including 9 graduate semester hours in the following Botany courses: UFS 647- Exp Morphogen Vascular Plants UFS 691- Special Topics-Plant Anatomy UFS 637- Advanced Plant Physiology
Educator Preparation Institute – All Post Bacc Certifications	Mike Poulin	Framingham State College M.Ed., Curriculum
BS Educational Studies	Robert Raze	Oklahoma State University Ph.D., Curriculum & Instruction – Environmental Sciences Texas A&M University M.S. Early Childhood Education B.S. Elementary Education
BS Prekindergarte/Primary Ed w/ESOL & Reading Endorsement	Mary Harper	University of South Florida Ph.D., Curriculum & Instruction – Elementary Education University of South Florida M.A., Early Childhood- Curriculum & Instruction
BS Elementary K-6 w/ESOL & Reading Endorsement	Nancy Watkins	Florida International University Ed.D., Curriculum & Instruction Florida Atlantic University M.S., Elementary Education
BS Exceptional Student K-12 w/ESOL & Reading Endorsement	Sue Blanchard	University of South Florida Ph.D., Curriculum & Instruction – Special Education University of South Florida M.A., Special Education
BS Middle Grades Math 5-9	Andrea Kelly	University of Denver Ph.D., Curriculum Hunter College M.A., Math
BS Math 6-12	Andrea Kelly	University of Denver Ph.D., Curriculum Hunter College M.A., Math
Hospitality & Tourism Department
AS Hospitality & Tourism Management (p. 78)	Michael Poliquin	Saint Louis University M.B.A., Business Administration/Marketing
College of Policy and Legal Studies
AS Paralegal Studies	Susan Demers	University Of Florida J.D., Law Stetson University B.A., English
BAS Paralegal	Christy Powers	John Marshall Law School J.D., Law
BS Public Policy & Admin	Jeffery Kronschnabl	University of South Florida M.A., Public Administration
College of Nursing
AS Nursing, RN	Ruth Velazquez	University of South Florida M.S., Nursing
BS Nursing, RN	Beth Murphy	University of South Florida D.N.P., Nursing Practice
Communications Department
AS Sign Language Interpretation	Frona Elkes	Western Maryland College M.A., Deaf Education
School of Veterinary Technology
AS Veterinary Technology	Tricia Gorham	National University M.A., Teaching/Education Technology University of Central Florida B.S., Vocational Education/Indust Training St. Petersburg College A.S., Veterinary Technology	10 years Vet Tech work experience 9 years clinical research assistant experience There are no Master degree programs in Veterinary Technology, and the bachelors programs in Veterinary Technology are relatively new.
BAS Veterinary Technology	Wendy Rib	University of Florida D.V.M., Veterinary Medicine
College of Health Sciences
AS Dental Hygiene (p. 44)	Joan Tonner	Framingham State College M.A., Human Services Administration Northeastern University B.S., Health Sciences Middlesex Community College A.S., Dental Hygiene	Dental Hygiene License in Florida #21037 Cert. in Admin of Local Anesthesia FL - 2013 1998, 2001 Hygienist of the Year MA 36 years industry practice 15 years teaching experience in Dental Hygiene
BAS Dental Hygiene (p. 45)	Jeanette Siladie	University of South Florida M.A., Administration & Supervision University of Missouri B.S., Dental Hygiene	Florida Dental Hygiene License Clinical Excellence Award for Dental Hygiene 2 years industry practice 34 years teaching experience in Dental Hygiene
BAS Health Services Admin	Teri Trede	University of South Florida Ph.D., Public Health University of South Florida M.A., Public Health
BAS Orthotics & Prosthetics (p. 50)	Arlene Gillis	Florida International University B.S., Orthotics/Prosthetics University of South Florida M.A., Curriculum & Instruction	Certification Number CP00242445 7/31/95-12/31/2010 9 years industry work
AS Emergency Medical Services	Nerina Stepanovsky	Barry University Ph.D., Leadership & Education Wright University M.S., Nursing	FL Paramedic PMD 0015614; American Heart Association Instructor; Advanced Cardiac Life Support Instructor; Basic Life Support Instructor
AS Funeral Services (p. 66)	Kevin Davis	University of Central Oklahoma M.Ed., Education University of Central Oklahoma B.S., Funeral Services	Licenses and Certificates: January 1993- Florida Funeral Director and Embalmer License June 1989- Illinois Eye Enucleation Certificate July 1988- May 1999 Illinois Funeral Director and Embalmer Licenses August 1982- Oklahoma Funeral Director and Embalmer Licenses Dec. 1981- Oklahoma Eye Enucleation Certificate 9 years industry experience Executive Board Member International Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards 2010-12 American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE) officer 8 years
AS Health Information Management (p. 72)	Sheila Newberry	Capella University Ph.D., Leadership Higher Education Georgetown University M.A., Elementary Education Georgetown University B.S., Elementary Education St. Petersburg College A.S., Health Information Management	Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) 1993-Present AHIMA ID # 0482432 Educator of the Year 2008 – FL Health Information Mgmt. Assoc. 20 Years industry work experience – HIM
AS Healthcare Informatics	Sheila Newberry	Capella University Ph.D., Leadership Higher Education Georgetown University M.A., Elementary Education Georgetown University B.S., Elementary Education St. Petersburg College A.S., Health Information Management	Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) 1993-Present AHIMA ID # 0482432 Educator of the Year 2008 – FL Health Information Mgmt. Assoc. 20 Years industry work experience – HIM
AS Human Services- Social Services	Cheryl Kerr	Argosy University Ed.D., Counseling Psychology Cleveland State University M.Ed., Community Agency Psychology	Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor #M15171 Argosy University 18 graduate semester hours in the following Human Services courses: C 7452 Professional Development C 7432 Advanced Ind Census C 7447 Brief Psycholotheraphy C 7454 Model of Clinical Supervision C 7537 STCP Mind-Body Contact C 7031 Descriptive Research Methods
AS Human Services-Alcohol/Substance Abuse	Cheryl Kerr	Argosy University Ed.D., Counseling Psychology Cleveland State University M.Ed., Community Agency Psychology	Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor #M15171 18 graduate semester hours in the following Human Services courses: C 7452 Professional Development C 7432 Advanced Ind Census C 7447 Brief Psycholotheraphy C 7454 Model of Clinical Supervision C 7537 STCP Mind-Body Contact C 7031 Descriptive Research Methods
AS Physical Therapist Assistant	Rebecca Kramer	Nova Southeastern University M.P.T., Physical Therapy	PT License (FL) PT0018180/PTA License (FL) A009235
AS Radiography (p. 119)	John Fleming	University of South Florida M.S., Education University of South Florida B.S., Education St. Petersburg College A.S., Radiography	Florida Department of Health, Bureau of Radiation Control License Number: CRT 2675 March of 1986 to Present American Registry of Radiologic Technology Modality: Computed Tomography Certification Number: 209213 June of 1999 to Present American Registry of Radiologic Technology Modality: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Certification Number: 209213 October of 1996 to Present American Registry of Radiologic Technology Modality: Radiography Certification Number: 209213 March of 1986 to Present 9 years industry experience Served as expert witness in Medical Imaging for 4 years.
AS Respiratory Care	Steve Mikles	University of South Florida Ed.S., Vocational Education University of South Florida M.A., Industrial-Technical Education State University of New York - Upstate Medical Center B.S., Respiratory Therapy	Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care officer 5 years 7 years industry experience 33 years teaching experience
Disciplines without Degrees (Associate of Arts)
Communications	Martha Campbell	University Of South Florida Ed.D., Higher Education Administration Duke University M.A.T, Education Furman University B.A., English	Duke University 18 graduate semester hours in the following English/Literature courses: ENG 209 - Present Day English ENG 369 - Studies in American Humor CL 205 - 20th Century European Literature ENG 224 – Shakespeare ENG 252 – English Literature of 20th Century ENG 267 – American Literature 1865-1920
Fine & Applied Arts	Jonathan Steele	University Of Florida Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction University Of South Florida M.M., Music Theory Clearwater Christian College B.A., Biblical Literature
Social Sciences	Joseph Smiley	University Of Sarasota Ed.D., Curriculum and Instruction University Of Notre Dame M.A., Government and International Studies Florida A & M B.S., Political Science and History
Ethics	Susan Demers	University Of Florida J.D., Law Stetson University B.A., English
Mathematics	Jimmy Chang	University of South Florida M.A., Math Eckerd College B.S., Math
Natural Science	John Chapin	University of Nebraska Ph.D., Educational Studies University of South Florida M.A., Biology Stetson University B.S., Biology
Technology & Information	Sharon Setterlind	Argosy University D.B.A., Information Systems National-Louis University M.S., Management Eckerd College B.A., Management

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Comprehensive Standard 3.4.11

Academic Program Coordination

Academic Program Coordinator Roster

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