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Staff, Mission and Office Overview

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In keeping with the mission of Palm Beach Community College to provide a responsive curriculum, the mission of Academic Services is to facilitate the curriculum development process and support effective academic activities and programs.

Dr. Ginger Pedersen, Dean, Curriculum, Planning & Research
(M.S. 51, 561.868.3891)
Dr. Pedersen coordinates curriculum activities district-wide and will help you with issues relating to the Curriculum Committee and curriculum development, articulation agreements, class scheduling, program review, faculty credentialing, criminal justice, and the Statewide Course Numbering System (SCNS).

Betty Dente, Associate Administrative Assistant (M.S. 51, 561.868.3892)
Betty coordinates office and staff activities for Academic Services, assists with faculty credentialing and the honors program.

Manager, Honors College (M.S. 51, 561.868.3895)
The Honors Program Manager coordinates district-wide activities in the Honors College including development of new courses, scheduling of classes, and student advisement.

Kathy Gamble, Academic Coordinator (M.S. 51, 561.868.3893)
Kathy will help you with questions that relate to the Curriculum Committee, textbook updates, course outlines, the Faculty Handbook, Development Day activities, catalog course descriptions, and the Statewide Course Numbering System (SCNS).

Clarisse May, Academic Coordinator (M.S. 51, 561.868.3831)
Clarisse will assist you with the course learning outcomes, student fees, strategic planning minutes updates, and the Academic Management Manual.

Mary Ann McGann, Curriculum Specialist (M.S. 51, 561.868.3894)
Mary Ann will assist you with the course dictionary, class scheduling, faculty credentialing, and catalog questions.

Geri Spain, Curriculum Specialist (M.S. 51, 561.868.3281)
Geri will assist you with faculty cluster information, catalog questions, and faculty handbook questions.

Academic Services Fax Number - 561.868.3651

Office Overview - Academic Services supports the following activities:

  • Curriculum Development
    Curriculum Forms
    Curriculum Committee
    Course Dictionary
    Catalog (chapters 7, 8, and 9)
    Statewide Course Numbering System Contact
  • Honors Activities Committee
    Development of Honors Courses, Sections, and Projects
    Graduation with Honors Recognition
    Online Resources
  • Instruction
    Cluster Meeting Agendas
    Faculty Files and Forms (Continuing Contract, Textbook, etc.)
    Faculty Handbook
    Newsletter
    Development Day Agendas and Organization
  • Instructor Resource Management (IRM)
    Training and Troubleshooting
    Class Scheduling Training
  • Program Review
    Data displays
    Completed Reports
  • School District Activities
    Interinstitutional Articulation Agreements
    Teacher Education Field Observation
  • Articulation Agreements



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