Post-Conference Newsletter

March 2000

     Organizational Update

The "revised" ballots mailed following the 2000 annual conference have been counted, and the following people have been elected to serve on the FCEA Executive Board for 2000-2001:

Vice President: Dr. Maurice O’Sullivan, Rollins College

Treasurer: Dr. Jerome Donnelly, University of Central Florida

Executive Board Member: Dr. Kevin McCarthy, University of Florida

The collective years of experience represented by this group will certainly benefit the organization, and we welcome them to our leadership team.

New Appointment

FCEA Secretary, Susan Hubbard, has recently announced her resignation from the position effective July 1, 2000. While she has "enjoyed working with the organization" since 1997, she has accepted a new appointment as Board Liaison for the Associated Writing Programs’ 2001 national conference in Palm Springs, CA. Many thanks for years of service and best wishes to Susan on behalf of the FCEA.

Adenike Marie Davidson has been appointed as FCEA’s new secretary effective July 1, 2000. An assistant professor of English at the University of Central Florida, where she teaches American, African-American, and Women’s literature, Adenike received her Ph.D. from University of Maryland, College Park and an M.A. in Afro-American Studies from U.C.L.A. Adenike may be reached at (407) 823-0265 or adavidso@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu

Newsletter

Are you organized, computer-savvy, and ready to write? If so, FCEA needs you. The organization is currently searching for a new newsletter editor who knows how to compose, edit, and produce publications in both electronic and hard copy formats.

Take advantage of this opportunity to serve the FCEA in this vital function and build your vitae at the same time. To apply for this position, please contact FCEA President, Valerie Zimbaro, at Valencia Community College:

(407) 299-5000 x 1522 or e-mail vzimbaro@gwmail.valencia.cc.fl.us

Distinguished Colleague

At the recent conference in Altamonte Springs, FCEA’s past president, Susan Miller, announced the creation of a new " Award." This award will be given for "significant and sustained contributions in teaching, scholarship, and service." All active FCEA members are eligible for this award.

Candidates need not demonstrate equivalent contributions in all three areas; selection will be based on overall accomplishments. Nominations will be accepted until September 1, 2000, and submission requirements include a letter of nomination, a list of three references, and a curriculum vitae. Contact Maurice O’Sullivan at (407) 646-2662 for more information.

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