BCAnnualReport2024-25

ACHIEVING
ACADEMIC
EXCELLENCE
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Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION
Letter from the President 2
Mission 4
About Broward College 6
New Leadership 8
Board of Trustees 10
Executive Leadership 11
2. A YEAR OF ACHIEVEMENTS
Student Recognition 14
A Year of Growth 16
Technology That Supports Student Success 17
Advancing Achievements 18
Job-ready Graduates 19
Offering Career Connections 20
Micro-internship Success 21
Celebrating Employer Partnerships 22
Enhancing the Student Experience 23
Prioritizing Student Voices 24
Faculty and Staff Recognitions 27
3. BEYOND OUR CAMPUSES
Community Outreach 31
In the News 32
Broward College Foundation 33
Celebrating 65 Years 34

INTRODUCTION
Letter from the President
Dear District Board of Trustees, Seahawk Family and our Broward Community,
An ever-changing world creates new challenges for higher education, but Broward College is adapting and
flourishing, all while working to be the first choice for graduating seniors, adult learners, families, and the
community. We serve more than 51,000 students annually and provide them with high-quality educational
programs that will prepare them for success in their careers. But we are always aiming our sights even
higher to become the #1 destination for academic excellence.
Broward College is vibrant and thriving. Our student body comes from all walks of life—about 16 percent
are first-time-in-college students and nearly 52 percent are first generation in college. Our course success
rate rose to roughly 78 percent, up from just over 75 percent in 2023. Additionally, in this academic year,
we conferred more than 10,000 credentials to 7,500 graduates. For the first time, we sent a letter to
17,000 graduating high school seniors to encourage them to make Broward College their first choice in
higher education. The Broward College Foundation has also worked to ensure that the dream of a college
education is within reach for those who desire it, and this year it distributed nearly $4 million in scholarship
funds to more than 3,000 students. But numbers only tell part of the story, because all these statistics are
not possible without the achievements of our students as well as the dedication of our faculty and staff.
Broward College values the Seahawk family. I hosted a series of fireside chats with faculty and staff
to hear directly from them about how to improve our institution. Additionally, our faculty and staff, in
partnership with our District Board of Trustees, are committed to listening to our students and providing
them with the support they need so they can flourish during their time at the College. I also hosted student
forums on all three of our main campuses to hear directly from students about how we can improve College
services, and we have already begun exploring some of their suggestions.
Broward College is innovating. As always, the College is focused on ensuring that its academic offerings
keep pace with the needs of the industries in which our graduates will be working. One example of that
is our newest degree program, the Associate of Science in Applied Artificial Intelligence, which launches
this fall. We are also dedicated to providing state-of-the art learning spaces for students, whether it’s the
Health Sciences Simulation Center at the A. Hugh Adams Central Campus in Davie, or the flight and air
traffic control simulators at the Emil Buehler Aviation Institute at the Judson A. Samuels South Campus
in Pembroke Pines. Looking to the future, we successfully secured $7.7 million in appropriations from
the state legislature to expand nursing, health sciences and STEM student stations on our North Campus.
Collectively, these spaces equip our students with the knowledge and skills that will help them soar
in the workforce.
Broward College is fiscally strong. Our District Board of Trustees demonstrated their fiscal stewardship
and supported a $256 million student-centered budget for our institution. Our current budget reflects
several investments that ensure we will deliver high-quality academic programs, strengthen student
learning and outcomes, and support our employees. I see our dedicated faculty, staff and our exceptional
students as critical partners on this shared journey. There is no limit to what we can accomplish through
dedication and collaboration. In my time so far as President, I have seen the myriad ways that a Broward
College education is transforming lives and powering our local economy. I am excited about everything we
are going to create together as we take Broward College to the next level.
Go Seahawks!
Torey Alston
President and CEO

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MISSION
Transforming
students’ lives
and enriching our
community
through academic excellence, innovation,
and meaningful career opportunities.
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About
Broward
College
Created by the Florida Legislature in 1959, Broward College has
the third-largest enrollment within the Florida College System (FCS).
Broward College serves more than 51,000 students with the support
of more than 3,300 full-time and part-time faculty and staff.
12
CAMPUSES
and CENTERS
AROUND BROWARD COUNTY
AND ONLINE
169
PROGRAMS
of STUDY
10
3,374
FACULTY
and STAFF
FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME
BACHELOR’S
Degrees
53 ASSOCIATE
Degrees
106 CERTIFICATION
Programs
51,485 STUDENTS
7,500 GRADUATES
Received
10,139
CREDENTIALS
589
BACHELOR’S
Degrees
4,941 ASSOCIATE
Degrees
4,609 CERTIFICATES
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Setting the Standard
The only aviation program in South Florida—
and the first state college—to partner with
JetBlue’s Pilot Development Program.
100% passage rates in radiation therapy,
ultrasound, dental hygiene, vision care, and
respiratory care.
The only state college to earn the Florida
Department of Education’s Prekindergarten
Disabilities Endorsement.
The only Respiratory Program in Florida
and one of only 14 nationwide to receive the
Presidential Award of Excellence from the
Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory
Care (CoARC).
1 of only 5 Paramedic Programs in Florida
recognized for exceptional improvement in
first-time passage rates on the paramedic
certification exam.
The only Radiation Therapy Program in the
tri-county area to hold full accreditation from
the Joint Review Committee on Education in
Radiologic Technology.
57.9 %
Female
Students
2.23 %
Not
Reported
39.9 %
Male
Students
51.8 %
FIRST GEN
in COLLEGE
DEGREE-SEEKING
STUDENTS
16.1 %
FIRST TIME
in COLLEGE
50.7 %
PELL-ELIGIBLE
STUDENTS
The only state college in Florida to hold
accreditation status with the National
Association of Schools of Art & Design,
National Association of Schools of Music and
the National Association of Schools of Theatre.
35 %
Black or
African
American
Students
38.9 %
Hispanic/
Latino
Students
The Institute of Public Safety offers the
only College-run indoor rifle range for
academies south of Lake Okeechobee.
13.7 %
White
Students
12.4 %
Other
Students

New
Leadership
Brings
New Vision
Broward College began a bold new chapter with the
appointment of President Torey Alston and several new
leaders to its executive team. The Broward College
District Board of Trustees also had two new appointees.
Together, they bring decades of experience and service
in education, business, and nonprofit leadership with a
shared vision to make Broward College the number one
destination for academic excellence.
Torey Alston Named Eighth Permanent President
of Broward College
In January 2025, the Broward College
Board of Trustees unanimously
selected Torey Alston as the College’s
next President and Chief Executive
Officer. A respected executive with
deep ties to education and public
service, President Alston brings a
bold vision for student success,
community partnership, and
operational excellence.
He previously led the Greater Miami
Expressway Agency and served both
on the Broward County Commission
and as chair of the Broward County
School Board. A former trustee of
Florida A&M University, President
Alston has also held senior executive
roles with the State of Florida
(Department of Management Services
and Department of Transportation) and
Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
President Alston’s leadership has been
widely praised by state lawmakers,
civic leaders, and education executives
across Florida. He has earned a
reputation as a strong communicator
and coalition builder, committed to
delivering results with integrity.
As the son of two community college
graduates, including a Broward College
alumnus, President Alston deeply
understands the transformative power
of a state college education.
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New Executive
Appointments
In April 2025, R. John Grubb II joined
Broward College as its new General
Counsel. He brings a wealth of legal
expertise and leadership experience
that will be instrumental in advancing
the College’s mission and upholding
the highest accountability standards.
Mr. Grubb previously served as Acting
General Counsel to a family of real estate
investment companies with $300 million
assets under management. He advised
on a broad range of matters, including
corporate, securities, real estate,
employment, and contracts.
In January 2025, the College
welcomed Dr. Richard Pulido to
its senior management team as
Vice President, Student Services.
Dr. Pulido, a longtime faculty
member and former Faculty Senate
president, has served as a high
school social studies teacher, head
basketball coach, secondary and
higher education administrator,
successful businessman, and vice
mayor in his hometown. Deeply
committed to community impact,
he has contributed his expertise
to numerous private, government,
and nonprofit boards, focusing
on philanthropy, youth education,
student success, and support
for foster children and
homeless populations.
His legal background includes
serving as Senior Tax Counsel and
Legislative Liaison for the Tennessee
Department of Revenue, clerking for
the Tennessee Supreme Court, and
litigating multimillion-dollar employment
collective actions in federal court. He
earned his J.D. from Vanderbilt Law
School, where he served as Notes Editor
for the Vanderbilt Law Review and
authored a note later cited in multiple
amicus briefs before the U.S. Supreme
Court. Mr. Grubb also holds an MBA from
City University.
Additionally, Jim DeChant, a College
employee since 2016, was appointed
Acting Vice President, Advancement
and Executive Director, Broward
College Foundation. Over his tenure
at the College, Mr. DeChant has
helped raise $27.6 million in
support of the College’s
philanthropic efforts and mission.
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Broward College
District Board of Trustees
Alexis
Yarbrough
Chair
Zachariah
“Reggie” P.
Zachariah, Jr.
Vice Chair
Michael
Caschette
Trustee
Eileen LaMarca
Trustee
Mario
Zanotti‐Cavazzoni
Trustee
Zachary
Whalen
2024-25 Student
Trustee
Two New Board
Members Appointed
In 2024-25, the College welcomed two new members to its
District Board of Trustees: Michael Caschette, founder of
KIDS 1st Urgent Care, and Eileen LaMarca, Vice President of
Development at the LaMarca Group. Both were confirmed by the
Florida Senate during the 2025 legislative session.
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Broward College
Executive Leadership
Torey Alston
President and Chief
Executive Officer
Rabia Azhar
Chief Financial
Officer
Deborah
Czubkowski
Vice President,
Facilities
Management
Jim
DeChant
Acting Vice
President,
Advancement and
Executive Director,
Broward College
Foundation
Dr. Sophia
Galvin
Vice President,
Human Resources,
Talent and Culture
R. John
Grubb II
General Counsel
Jeffrey
Guild
Acting Vice Provost,
Academic Affairs
Raj Mettai
Chief Information
Officer
Dr. Richard
Pulido
Vice President,
Student Services
Dr. Jamonica
Rolle
Acting College
Provost and Senior
Vice President
Priscilla
Suarez
Acting Vice Provost,
Academic Services
John
Thornton
Acting Vice
Provost, Academic
Operations
Dr. Steven
Tinsley
Vice President,
Workforce
Education
and Strategic
Partnerships
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A Year of
Achievements

Student
Recognition
Broward College is proud to recognize the achievements of
exceptional students who represent the best of what their
community has to offer.
Kevin Romero won the Jack Kent Cooke
Foundation’s Cooke Undergraduate
Transfer Scholarship for 2025. Kevin is one
of only 60 Scholars nationwide (and the only
one from Broward County) selected for this
prestigious scholarship. Recipients receive
up to $55,000 per year toward tuition, living
expenses, books, and required fees to
complete their bachelor’s degree.
A group of Broward College students
demonstrated outstanding performance
at the Future Business Leaders of America
(FBLA) Collegiate Florida State Leadership
Conference in Orlando, securing 34
individual and team awards related
to accounting, economics, hospitality,
entrepreneurship and other business-related
topics and earning $1,900 in prize money.
Eight students from The College
Academy at Broward College were
named National QuestBridge Scholars.
Amelia Bartley, Bianca Cadet, Aselah
Davy, Thania Dervilus, Sebastian Garcia
Gutierrez, Isaias Posada Rios, Shaliyah
Rose and Tyler Scott received this
prestigious recognition, which connects
high-achieving high school seniors with
leading colleges and universities
across the nation, providing a full
four-year scholarship valued at
more than $300,000.

A YEAR OF ACHIEVEMENTS
Broward College’s art and literary
magazine, Panku, was honored as a
REALM First Class magazine by the
National Council of Teachers of English.
Panku was among the 125 magazines
that were awarded the contest’s highest
distinction, REALM First Class.
Student Geovany Barrueta was selected
as a “Student Government Student of
the Month” by the Florida College System
Activities Association. Barrueta served as
Secretary for student government at the
College’s A. Hugh Adams Central Campus
in Davie.
Three Broward College Graphic Design students
won a National Student Silver ADDY Award
at the annual American Advertising Awards’
National Awards Gala in Pittsburgh. Lucila
Rivas, Isabella Silva and Alyssa Cacoulidis won
a Silver ADDY for their entry “Bumble Brews” in
the category Cross-Platform: Integrated Brand
Identity Campaign.
Broward College’s student publication,
The Observer, won eight awards at the
65th Annual Florida College Systems Press
Association Conference in Ocala. The
students who won awards included Keynaya
Thompson, David Gonzalez, Andrea Iriarte
and Jordan Stephenson.
Broward College aviation student and
aspiring pilot, Skylor Liu, received the
Stephen “Cajun” Del Bagno Memorial
Scholarship. Established in 2024, the
scholarship is awarded each spring and can
be used for flight fees and tuition.
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A Year of
Growth in
Learning and
Opportunity
Broward College remains focused on one goal:
student success. The College strengthened its
academic offerings through technology upgrades, new
programs and career pathways through new transfer
agreements, career readiness programs, and realworld
learning opportunities that empower students
to take the next step in their educational journey.
New Programs
As the technology industry continues
to evolve, the College added two data
analytics credentials. The Bachelor of
Applied Science in Data Analytics &
AI was launched to prepare students
for entry‐level roles in data-driven
fields. The curriculum includes data
collection, cleaning, storage, SQL,
Broward College offers 169 programs
to meet the needs of every learner.
data visualization, statistics, machine
learning fundamentals, and soft‐skill
training in presenting insights.
The College also introduced a
Technical Certificate in Data Analyst
II, offering a focused version of the
same training for students seeking a
shorter path to employment.
• 5 Bachelor of Science degrees
• 1 Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• 4 Bachelor of Applied Science
degrees
• 1 Associate of Arts degree
• 50 Associate of Science degrees
• 2 Associate of Applied Science
degrees
• 9 Advanced Technical Certificates
• 2 Applied Technology Diplomas
• 4 Postsecondary Adult Vocational
certificates
• 1 Educator Preparation Institute
credential
• 3 Certificate of Professional
Preparation programs
• 87 Technical Certificates
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Technology
That Supports
Student Success
In the last year, the College invested in
information technology that improves the
student experience both inside and outside of
the classroom.
• Across the College, network
infrastructure was improved, and
more than 1,000 computers were
updated across 33 labs. Through
the Student Outreach Services
(SOS) program, 633 loaner laptops
were distributed to help students
access the equipment they need
for academic success.
• Several classrooms were upgraded
with new audio-visual tools,
including high-definition cameras,
ceiling microphones, wireless
lavaliers, and smart podiums.
• A new multi-purpose room on
South Campus now features a
gaming console and high-definition
displays, providing students
with a flexible space for
recreation, collaboration,
and esports competitions.
• In January 2024, the College
launched a Technology Support
Center at the Central Campus
Library, and this year expanded
to North and South campuses.
To date, the Support Centers
have assisted 3,072 individuals.
• The College also launched a
cybersecurity education initiative,
offering workshops and online
resources to promote safe and
informed technology use for all.

Advancing Achievements
Through Transfer Pathways
At Broward College, 2+2 articulation
programs have created seamless
transfer opportunities for students
to move to other institutions across
the state and country. These
partnerships allow students who
have earned an associate degree to
transfer their credits and continue
their academic journeys toward
bachelor’s and graduate degrees.
They expand academic options while
reducing the time and cost required
to earn a four-year degree.
In 2024–25, Broward College
strengthened its 2+2 programs
by adding six new agreements
with four institutions that facilitate
students who have earned an
Associate of Arts (A.A.) or Associate
of Science (A.S.) to transfer to a
bachelor’s degree.
New or Updated Articulation Agreements (2024–25):
A.S. in Hospitality Management → B.S. in Hospitality
Management
A.S. in New Media Communication → B.A. in Public Relations,
Advertising, and Applied Communication (PRAAC)
A.A. in Art or A.S. in Graphic Design → B.F.A. in Studio Art
or Graphic Design
A.A. → Any Bachelor’s Degree
A.A. or A.S. → Any Bachelor’s Degree
A.S. in Allied Health → B.S. in Health Sciences
B.S. in Environmental Science → MBA with a concentration in
Sustainability and Environmental Compliance
38 Total Articulation Agreements across the United States

Job-Ready
Graduates
Broward College is known for
empowering students to take the
next step in their careers through
dedicated job placement services
and employer partnerships. In
2024–25, the College supported
492 student job placements across
several industries, connecting
students directly to hiring partners
through platforms like Handshake
and Internship EDGE.
Students also advanced their
workforce readiness by earning 273
Florida Ready to Work Soft Skills
certifications, a credential highly
valued by employers for its emphasis
on communication, problem-solving,
and professionalism.
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Offering Career
Connections
Through Internships
Internships at Broward College go
beyond resume building—they offer
meaningful, real-world experience that
supports long-term career growth. In
the last year, 145 students were placed
in internships across sectors including
hospitality, IT, government, health care,
and media.
Signature partnerships provide
unique pathways for students to grow
professionally. Broward College students
gained new personal and professional
growth through a renewed partnership
with the Disney College Internship
Program, following a pause during
the pandemic. In the last year, the
partnership has been re-engaged,
which has facilitated the placement
of 25 students across Walt Disney
World properties.
Participants worked in casting,
merchandising, resort concierge, and
food and beverage, applying classroom
knowledge in one of the most dynamic
hospitality environments in the world.
Another 25 students are set to begin
their internships in fall 2025, reflecting
Broward College’s continued focus
on experiential learning, professional
readiness, and student success.
This approach ensures that learning
extends beyond the classroom and into
the real world.
MEETING PEOPLE
FROM AROUND THE
WORLD —SOME ON
THEIR VERY FIRST
VACATION—WAS
MAGICAL. THE
PROGRAM HELPED
ME REALIZE WHAT
I WANT TO DO
LONG TERM.
Meybell Landaez, Hospitality Major
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Micro-
Internship
Success
With platforms like Parker Dewey and active support
from the College’s Employment Solutions team, students
are gaining critical experience and building networks that
will support their success after graduation.
Student Success Story
After completing more than 10 micro-internships through
Parker Dewey, Janeel Abrahams secured a full-time role as a
Cybersecurity Data Analyst with one of the companies she
worked with during the program.
WHEN APPLYING, I MADE SURE
TO HIGHLIGHT MY SOFT SKILLS,
ADAPTABILITY, PROBLEM-SOLVING,
AND A STRONG WORK ETHIC. I
TREATED EACH OPPORTUNITY LIKE
A REAL INTERVIEW, DID MY RESEARCH,
AND STAYED PERSISTENT. THAT
MINDSET HELPED ME LAND A JOB
DOING EXACTLY WHAT I LOVE.
Janeel Abrahams, Cybersecurity Data Analyst at Managed Nerds
Completed 10 + Micro-internships with Parker Dewey

Celebrating
Employer Partnerships
Broward College’s career and internship efforts are supported by a network
of employers. Among them:
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Enhancing the
Student Experience
Student life is more than activities; the College ensures programs are designed
and implemented to encourage connection, engagement, and academic success.
Through hundreds of campus-wide events, students build relationships, strengthen
leadership skills, and stay connected to their academic goals.
In the last academic year, the Student Life department hosted 303 events across
all campuses, averaging three events per campus each week. From cultural
celebrations to career workshops and civic engagement initiatives, these programs
reached thousands of students.
FALL 2024
attendance
17,851
SPRING 2025
attendance
18,193
AVERAGE
ATTENDANCE
118 per event
STUDENTS
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Prioritizing Student Voices
PRESIDENT ALSTON
HOSTED STUDENT
FORUMS ACROSS ALL
THREE CAMPUSES
to hear directly from students on how
to improve the College’s services and
offerings. The administration, under
the direction of its District Board of
Trustees, has started exploring ideas
suggested by students, including
enhancing campus signage and
upgrading student indoor and outdoor
spaces, with improved gathering
areas, recreational zones and new
outdoor furniture.
These are some examples of how the College is dedicated
to fostering excellence in students by offering a quality
college experience.
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New Recreation and Student
Gathering Areas on the Way
Guided by student feedback, Broward College has invested $2.2M
and has already begun exploring ideas to make spaces across all
three main campuses more welcoming and interactive. Ideas include
upgraded student lounges, new veteran gathering areas, refreshed
courtyards, and added recreational features like covered outdoor
basketball courts and a new intramural room. Each idea is designed to
create vibrant places for students to connect, relax, and get involved.
Inspirational images to propose
interior and exterior improvements.
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Connecting
with Faculty
and Staff
Through a series of Fireside Chats held at
each campus, plus an additional session for
administrators, President Alston invited faculty
and staff to share their ideas and perspectives.
These conversations focused on ways to
strengthen the College’s programs, services,
and workplace culture.
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Faculty and Staff
Recognitions
Broward College’s faculty and staff demonstrate
their dedication to excellence every day, and the
College is proud of their achievements.
Dr. Jamonica Rolle
Acting College Provost and
Senior Vice President, was
nominated to the Broward
Education Foundation Hall of
Fame. This honor recognizes
distinguished alumni and
community leaders who have made significant contributions
to education and the broader Broward community through
their professional achievements and civic engagement.
Ana Ovalles
Associate Vice President
for Facilities Planning and
Capital Budgets, was named
a 2025 40 Under 40 honoree
by the South Florida Business
Journal. The program honors
40 of the best and brightest young professionals in South
Florida who have excelled both in the business world
while also giving back to the local community.
Stephen Muniz
Assistant Professor of
Communications, was
elected as the new president
of the Broward College
Faculty Senate. The Faculty
Senate is the elected body of
the general faculty (including counselors and librarians).
2025-26 Endowed Teaching
Chair Awards
The Endowed Teaching Chair is the
highest academic award bestowed by
Broward College to a faculty member for
their excellence in the classroom.
Rotary Clubs
Endowed Teaching
Chair
Dr. Kevin Cole
Associate Professor
of Art History,
Visual and
Performing Arts
A. Hugh Adams
Endowed Teaching
Chair
Andrew Dutka
Assistant Professor
and Faculty
Librarian
Sheldon J.
Schlesinger, P.A.
Endowed Teaching
Chair
Dr. Isis Silva
Senior Professor of
Education
Stephen C. Barker
Endowed Teaching
Chair
Dr. John
Donovan
Associate Professor
of History
Motorola, Inc.
Endowed Teaching
Chair
Dr. Vanessa
Hörmann
Associate Professor
of Biological
Sciences
Second Generation
Community
Leaders Endowed
Teaching Chair
Chad Virtanen
Associate Professor
of Religious Studies
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2024-25 Professors of the Year and Adjunct Professors of the Year
This annual recognition celebrates full-time and adjunct faculty members who
demonstrate excellence in teaching, foster student engagement and innovation,
and contribute to the academic life of the College.
A. HUGH ADAMS CENTRAL CAMPUS
Professor
of the Year
Professor
of the Year
Adjunct Professor
of the Year
Adjunct Professor
of the Year
Dr. Ann Marie
Laban
Health Science
Pathway – Nursing
Dr. Behnoush
Memari
STEM Pathway –
Science
Michael Darvin
STEM Pathway –
Science
Brian Turner
Public Safety
Pathway – Crime
Scene
NORTH CAMPUS
ONLINE
Professor
of the Year
Adjunct Professor
of the Year
Adjunct Professor
of the Year
Professor
of the Year
Dr. Asha Nurse
STEM Pathway –
Science
Dr. Olga Abiri
Health Science
Pathway – Nursing
Dr. Amy
Phillips
AHCD Pathway –
Communication
Dr. Pascal
Roubides
STEM Pathway –
Math
Professor
of the Year
JUDSON A. SAMUELS SOUTH CAMPUS
Adjunct Professor
of the Year
Adjunct Professor
of the Year
Adjunct Professor
of the Year
Mariah Reed
AHCD Pathway –
Fine Arts
Dr. Mario
Vazquez
AHCD Pathway –
Fine Arts
Scott H. Wells
AHCD Pathway –
Fine Arts
Priyasha Jadoo
AHCD Pathway –
Communication
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2025 Professional Technical Staff
Outstanding Achievement Award
winners:
• Tamara Bell – Senior Talent
Business Partner
• Leila Bijoux – Executive Assistant
• Jessica Figueroa – Marketing &
Communications Manager
• Myra Graber – Senior Career
Development and Employment
Specialist
• Susan Martin – Clinical Health
Sciences Coordinator
• Chinara Milligan – Student Services
Supervisor
• Olysia Parker – Senior Executive
Assistant
• Ester Sims – Academic
Technologist
• Wanda Sims – Printing Coordinator
• Shaunice Valentine –
Communications and Technology
Coordinator
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Beyond Our
Campuses
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Community Outreach
Broward College is committed to the
communities of Broward County, and
this is exemplified by BC Cares, which
provides volunteer opportunities that
make it easy for employees and their
families to give back. In the last
year, BC Cares has partnered with
community organizations on
multiple projects, including two
cleanups on Fort Lauderdale Beach
that drew more than 160 volunteers
from Broward College. Volunteers
also lent a helping hand to Habitat for
Humanity of Broward at a build site in
Fort Lauderdale.
The College collected donations to benefit its sister institution,
Flagler State College, which was affected by Hurricane Helene.
SEPTEMBER 2024: A. Hugh Adams
Central Campus Beautification in
partnership with BC Alumni & Friends
OCTOBER 2024: The College community
organized a Hurricane Helene relief
donation drive
NOVEMBER 2024: City of Fort Lauderdale
Beach Sweep
DECEMBER 2024: Holiday card making in
partnership with Voices for Children
MARCH 2025: Home build in partnership
with Habitat for Humanity
APRIL 2025: City of Fort Lauderdale
Beach Sweep

The arts are essential to a vibrant community, and the College’s Visual and
Performing Arts department (V&PA) has been part of the Broward County story
since 1960. Each year, V&PA presents a dynamic calendar of public events, ranging
from art exhibits and student films to dance concerts, music performances, and
theater productions. These showcases reflect the talent and creativity of our
students, faculty, and staff.
In the News

BEYOND OUR CAMPUSES
Broward College Foundation
Since 1971, the Broward College Foundation has been dedicated to changing lives
through education by building community awareness, advocating for the College,
and partnering with donors to raise funds for student scholarships.
Major highlights of the Foundation’s efforts include:
Front row L-R: Torey Alston, Phil Debiasi
(Vice Chair), Alex Fernandez (Chair),
Alisa Bert (Treasurer), and Sasha
Lightbourne (Secretary); Back row L-R:
Stephen Muniz, Russell Marcus, Pat
Smith, Jim DeChant (Acting Executive
Director), Tim Curtin, Reggie Zachariah
(Trustee Representative), David Zangrilli,
and Bo Megginson. Not photographed:
Eileen LaMarca (Trustee Representative),
Dr. Marisa Collett Burke, Major Tammy
McNeal, Biana Murnane, George Platt,
Michael Wild, and Giancarlo Zuniga.
Visit browardcollegefoundation.org to
view the current list of Foundation Board
of Directors and their meetings.
3,083
Students
RECEIVED
SCHOLARSHIPS
through the
Broward College Foundation
$
3,969,710
in scholarship funds
awarded

Milestone -
Celebrating 65
Years of Academic
Excellence
Broward College’s 65-year history is a
rich legacy of innovation and academic
excellence. Here are some highlights
from across the years:
1960
The Junior College of Broward
County opened September 6 with
a first class of 701 students. The
first permanent buildings opened
at the A. Hugh Adams Central
Campus in Davie in 1964.
1970s
The College became Broward
Community College and expanded
quickly with new campuses in
Coconut Creek, Fort Lauderdale,
and Pembroke Pines.
1980s
The College continued to expand
its campuses and academic
programs, and enrollment
reached 30,000 students in 1989.
1990s
Florida Atlantic University
expanded its presence at Central
Campus, and the two institutions
opened the joint-use University
College Library in 1996.
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2010s
The College celebrated its 50th
anniversary and hosted its first
baccalaureate class graduation.
2020s
Broward College adapted to the
challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic
through digital learning.
2025: A Vision
for the Future
2000s
Broward Community College
transformed into Broward
College with the addition of
baccalaureate programs in 2009.
Higher education is always changing,
and so is Broward College. Whether it is
harnessing the potential of technologies
like AI or utilizing advanced simulators
in areas like health care and aviation,
Broward College is ready to prepare
students for the workplace of tomorrow.
We have students who are working to
transform their dreams into reality, and
we have dedicated faculty and staff
who will help them rise to the moment.
Under the leadership of President Alston
and the guidance of the District Board
of Trustees, Broward College will be
the number one destination for
academic excellence.
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12 CAMPUSES AND CENTERS located across Broward County:
A. HUGH ADAMS
CENTRAL CAMPUS
3501 Davie Rd.
Davie, FL 33314
NORTH CAMPUS
1000 Coconut Creek Blvd.
Coconut Creek, FL 33066
JUDSON A. SAMUELS
SOUTH CAMPUS
7200 Pines Blvd.
Pembroke Pines, FL 33024
Other Locations and Centers
CYPRESS CREEK
ADMINISTRATIVE CENTER
6400 N.W. 6th Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
TIGERTAIL LAKE
RECREATIONAL CENTER
580 Gulfstream Way, Dania Beach, FL 33004
MIRAMAR TOWN CENTER
2050 Civic Center Place, Miramar, FL 33025
WESTON CENTER
4205 Bonaventure Blvd., Weston, FL 33332
WILLIS HOLCOMBE CENTER
111 East Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale,
FL 33301
BROWARD COLLEGE @ YMCA
1409 Sistrunk Blvd., 4th Floor,
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
MIRAMAR WEST CENTER
1930 S.W. 145th Ave., Miramar, FL 33027
PINES CENTER
16957 Sheridan St., Pembroke Pines, FL 33331
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