Doug Hurley helps people understand the part of themselves no technology can replace.

Before founding RethinkWork Consulting & Coaching, Doug spent nearly two decades in high-pressure environments where performance mattered: first as a Special Operations Army officer and combat pilot, and later in corporate sales and account leadership. He knows what it feels like to lead with responsibility, pressure, and expectations. He also knows what happens when results become easier to measure than self-awareness.

That gap became personal for Doug. Early in his leadership journey, he was often more effective than he was easy to follow. He could drive outcomes, but he had to learn, sometimes the hard way, how his presence, communication, and intensity affected the people around him.

That work changed the direction of his life.

Today, Doug is Founder and CEO of RethinkWork Consulting & Coaching, where he helps individuals and teams build the self-awareness, communication, and relational intelligence needed to work well with others. His approach is practical, honest, and highly engaging: not theory for leadership titles, but language every person can use to understand how they show up and how they influence the people around them.

At Florida State College at Jacksonville, Doug will help participants explore "The Human Edge": what makes people irreplaceable in a world where AI keeps doing more. Through the 5 Voices framework, participants will discover how they are wired to communicate, contribute, and connect, and how to bring greater intention to the way they show up in their work every day.

Keynote: The Human Edge

In a world where AI is doing more, self-awareness is the human edge. It's what makes a person irreplaceable, a team cohesive, and a workplace worth showing up to. This session is designed for everyone: administrators, faculty, staff, and anyone who works alongside other people. Using the 5 Voices framework, participants will discover their own leadership voice. Whether you manage others, teach students, support a department, or collaborate across campus, you are already shaping the experience of the people around you. Participants will leave with a practical language for understanding themselves, reading others more clearly, and using their influence with greater intention.

Room T140
PD 2684
9:00 A.M.-10:20 A.M.
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Aging Well is Intentional

Naita Guine

What if your future self could send you a message today? Would they thank you for your choices—or ask, “What in the world were you thinking?” We spend time planning our careers, finances, vacations, and retirement, but how much time do we spend preparing for the one thing we are all doing every day: getting older? Aging is inevitable. How we prepare for it is intentional. From maintaining strength and mobility to protecting our peace, nurturing relationships, managing stress, and discovering purpose in every season, aging well involves much more than managing physical changes or having enough money to retire. It requires intentional choices that support our overall well-being throughout life. Join Dr. Naita B. Guine for an informative, interactive, and lively discussion that challenges traditional thinking about aging. Using the Eight Dimensions of Wellness as a framework, participants will explore how everyday choices influence their well-being today and, in the years, ahead. Through reflection, relatable examples, and practical strategies, participants will identify opportunities to strengthen their wellness and take meaningful steps toward a healthier, more purposeful future.

ATC, Room T111
10:30 A.M.-11:20 A.M.
PD 2688
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Basic Graphic Design for Workplace Communications

Phillip Delacruz

This workshop is focused on applying foundational design principles and craftsmanship to Microsoft Word documents, PowerPoint presentations, and general webpage design. Participants will explore how typography, visual hierarchy, alignment, spacing, contrast, and accessibility influence readability, comprehension, and audience engagement. Through practical before-and-after examples, participants will examine how thoughtful design decisions and attention to detail can transform everyday workplace communications. The session emphasizes craftsmanship through consistency, coherence, intentionality, and refinement, demonstrating how small design choices can make information clearer and more effective.

Participants will learn to approach workplace communication as a design practice grounded in audience needs and purpose. By recognizing opportunities to improve the organization, presentation, and accessibility of information, they will identify practical techniques they can apply immediately to create clear, cohesive, inclusive, and professionally polished communications.

ATC, Room T203A
10:30 A.M.-11:20 A.M.
PD 2715
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Build Your Own AI Assistant: Getting Started with Copilot Agents

Barbara Moyer

This introductory workshop provides an overview of how to create a simple AI agent in Microsoft 365 Copilot. Through a live demonstration, participants will see the basic steps for creating, customizing, testing, and sharing an agent that can support workplace needs.

ATC, Room T112
10:30 A.M.-11:20 A.M.
PD 2686
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Competency-Based Education in Action: Teaching Procedures Without Death by PowerPoint

Regina Lee

How Surgical Services uses active learning, simulation, competency checkoffs, critical-fail criteria, and remediation strategies to develop workforce-ready graduates: This session demonstrates evidence-based teaching and assessment strategies that use active learning, competency validation, simulation, and structured remediation to improve student learning and workforce readiness across career and technical education programs.

ATC, Room T241A
10:30 A.M.-11:20 A.M.
PD 2697
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Get NOTICED 2 Get HIRED!

Monica Hardy

An intricate look at the advanced resume. The Modern Resume: Content, Format, Design, Resources and Examples.

ATC, Room T203
10:30 A.M.-11:20 A.M.
PD 2708
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Great Colleges to Work for Survey Results

Martina Perry

This session will provide a deep dive into the results from FSCJ's most recent Great Colleges to Work For survey. The Great Colleges to Work For® program is designed to recognize colleges that have been successful in creating great workplaces and to further research and understanding of the factors, dynamics and influences that have the most impact on organizational culture at higher education institutions.

ATC, Room T227
10:30 A.M.-11:20 A.M.
PD 2287
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Having Performance Conversations

Stacey Legler and Kyle Jones

"Having Performance Conversations" explores how supervisors can use regular meetings, check-ins, and Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) as tools to communicate expectations, address performance concerns, and provide meaningful support. Participants will learn strategies for fostering employee understanding, accountability, and development through constructive conversations. Emphasis will be on coaching and employee success rather than discipline.

ATC, Room T212
10:30 A.M.-11:20 A.M.
PD 2706
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Using Your Voice

Doug Hurley

Participants will go deeper into their 5 Voices results and explore how their Voice shows up in everyday work: in conversations, meetings, collaboration, feedback, tension, and decision-making.

The goal is not to turn everyone into the same kind of communicator. The goal is to help each person understand how they are wired, how that wiring affects others, and how to bring their best contribution without overusing it or holding it back.

Participants will leave with a clearer picture of their own voice, a better way to understand the voices around them, and one practical adjustment they can begin using immediately.

ATC, Room T140
10:30 A.M.-11:20 A.M.
PD 2685
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Asset Management & You: 25Live Scheduling and Data Management

Samantha Lazic

Review of 25Live facility scheduling, and processes. Reviewing how to find and create favorites (locations and events) in order to create calendars, and reports that are relevant to your role at the college. This will be a working session to help staff build tools that can support them in their duties.

ATC, Room T205
11:30 A.M.-12:20 P.M.
PD 2702
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Cybersecurity

Jason Rosario

This presentation will help the participants understand basic security concepts to make them more security aware.

ATC, Room T112
11:30 A.M.-12:20 P.M.
PD 1584
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Early Alert Intervention Process

DeAnn Greenawalt, Philip Sabado, Ashlee Holloway, and Michelle McLamb

Student success is strengthened when concerns are identified and addressed early. This presentation will provide faculty with an overview of the Early Alert Intervention Process, including how reports are submitted, how student concerns are assessed, and the collaborative roles of Academic Success Coaches and Student Support Coordinators in providing timely outreach and support. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the lifecycle of an Early Alert report and how data is collected.

ATC, Room T241
11:30 A.M.-12:20 P.M.
PD 2695
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From “NO” to Next Opportunity: Integrating Restorative Practices to Transform Student Conduct Outcomes in Higher Education

James Artley, Ebony West, and Sonya Felder

Reimagines student conduct as a powerful teaching and learning experience. Participants will explore restorative approaches that transform setbacks into opportunities for reflection, accountability, resilience, and growth, helping students develop the skills and mindset needed for success in college and beyond.

ATC, Room T241A
11:30 A.M.-12:20 P.M.
PD 2698
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FSCJ Green Zone Training

George Fredrick

The purpose of this session is to to share amazing news about FSCJ Military Connected Students, what is working well, what we can improve, and to showcase the Military and Veterans Service Center department.

ATC, Room T201A
11:30 A.M.-12:20 P.M.
PD 2711
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Ready, Set, Debate! Active Debate Strategies for the Classroom

Scott Cason

Classroom debates can move students beyond simply sharing opinions and toward listening, responding, defending ideas, and reconsidering their own positions. In this interactive workshop, participants will experience several debate strategies that can be adapted across disciplines, including Four Corners, Tennis Debate, Ring of Fire, the Tunnel of Truth, and debating an AI voice model. Rather than simply talking about debate, we will try these approaches together and consider what each format asks students to do differently. Participants will leave with practical strategies they can adapt for their own classrooms.

ATC, Room T140
11:30 A.M.-12:20 P.M.
PD 2693
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The Long Game of Leadership: Turning Ideas into Impact Through Persistence, Partnerships, and Purpose

Ashlie Empleo

Many of the most impactful ideas begin as small observations, conversations, or unmet needs, yet transforming those ideas into sustainable programs often requires years of persistence, collaboration, and relationship-building.

Through the evolution of the FSCJ H.O.P.E. Food Pantry and related student support initiatives, participants will explore practical strategies for moving ideas from concept to implementation, building networks of support, and maintaining momentum through challenges and setbacks. Real-world examples will include projects that took years to develop, such as the H.O.P.E. Food Pantry Cookbook and the upcoming Smart Locker and PantrySoft initiatives.

Attendees will leave with actionable tools for building partnerships, increasing their influence without formal authority, cultivating resilience, and advancing ideas that create meaningful impact for students, colleagues, and the College. Participants will also learn ways to support student basic needs efforts through the MantaRay Food Access Network (FAN) and other volunteer opportunities.

Participants will learn how to:

• Build strategic partnerships across the institution.
• Gain support for new ideas and initiatives.
• Lead through influence rather than authority.
• Develop resilience when projects encounter obstacles or delays.
Create an action plan for advancing a professional or organizational goal.

ATC, Room T212
11:30 A.M.-12:20 P.M.
PD 2707
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Unprompted: The Case for Human Thinking

Audrey Antee

Research has found that critical thinking can predict task performance in professional environments, but it’s hard to define and even harder to measure in ourselves. We’re all critical thinkers in some contexts and perhaps less so in others. Through group dialogue, we’ll explore what critical thinking involves and how we know when we are engaging in it. We'll also consider how important critical thinking is inside and outside of work to counter misinformation and solve complex, thorny problems. Everyone will leave with strategies to strengthen critical thinking in ourselves, the students we serve, and each other.

ATC, Room T203
11:30 A.M.-12:20 P.M.
PD 2709
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Vibe Coding for the Rest of Us

Rusty Gardner

Discover how AI is making it possible for anyone to create websites, applications, and useful tools without knowing how to write code. In this fun, interactive session, we'll explore “vibe coding,” a new approach to software development where you simply describe what you want, and AI helps bring your ideas to life. Through live demonstrations using ChatGPT and Codex, you'll see how to turn an idea into a working application. Whether you're looking to simplify everyday tasks, improve your productivity at work, or just create something for fun, you'll discover that you don't have to be a programmer to start building with AI.

ATC, Room T111
11:30 A.M.-12:20 P.M.
PD 2689
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A Zipline through the Early History of Education in America

Amy Baskin

Influences from European educational traditions, whims of monarchs in England and Spain, religious expectations, short life spans, widows, cookies, battles at sea, rebellion by farmers, desire for land and precious metals, and even cows are just some of the fascinating factors that shaped the beginnings of education in the United States. Educational policy rose and fell with waves of social upheaval, idealistic teaching practices, economic fluctuations, international conflicts, and the efforts of charismatic individuals who championed strong visions of how education should be designed and delivered.

ATC, Room T241A
1:20 P.M.-2:10 P.M.
PD 2699
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An Introduction to YouTube Channels

Paul Hoffman

We will learn the basics of starting a YouTube a channel, how to upload content and manage the Channel settings and analytics.

ATC, Room T203
1:20 P.M.-2:10 P.M.
PD 1470
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Beyond the AI Score: Understanding AI Detection and Academic Integrity

Jody Taylor

As generative AI becomes increasingly common in higher education, faculty face new challenges in maintaining academic integrity and determining whether student work has been created using AI. But how reliable are AI detection tools, and what should instructors do when a student's work is flagged? This session will explore how AI detection tools like Turnitin work and examine their capabilities and limitations. Participants will review FSCJ's policies and guidance regarding AI use, discuss how to interpret AI detection results responsibly, and explore practical strategies for communicating AI expectations and addressing potential academic integrity concerns with students. The session will emphasize informed decision-making, fair practices, and constructive conversations that support student learning and academic integrity.

ATC, Room T241
1:20 P.M.-2:10 P.M.
PD 2696
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Grief Literacy: Exploring Words of Comfort

Lori Cimino

When someone is grieving, many of us struggle with what to say and how to offer support. Inspired by the book Of Course, I'm Here, Right Now, this educational and reflective session explores the role of words, comfort, and presence in supporting colleagues, students, and others experiencing loss. Participants will consider how common responses may be received by a grieving person, explore practical language that communicates care and connection, and reflect on the meaning of comfort in times of grief. Through video, discussion, and optional practice activities, participants will deepen their grief literacy and gain greater confidence in offering support with compassion and intention.

ATC, Room T112
1:20 P.M.-2:10 P.M.
PD 2692
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Learning in Depth: An Overview of Honors Education

Hannah Sairam

In high school, students are introduced to Honors coursework in the form of specialized, and usually more rigorous, coursework. But what does that experience look like for college students? In this session, led by the Director of the FSCJ Honors Program, we will explore what it means to engage in meaningful Honors education at the collegiate level. We will explain the intention behind Honors programs and colleges, dispel myths about Honors education as a whole, and answer questions from participants. We will also go over Honors Program departmental updates including data comparisons and curriculum discussions.

ATC, Room T203A
1:20 P.M.-2:10 P.M.
PD 2427
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Making the Switch: Mastering Canvas New Quizzes

Thomas Lewis

As Canvas continues its evolution toward New Quizzes, this session provides faculty with a clear roadmap for a smooth transition. Learn the key differences between Classic and New Quizzes, how to effectively migrate existing question banks using Item Banks, and explore enhanced question types like Hot Spot, Categorization, and Ordering. Attendees will also discover built-in accommodation workflows and moderation settings designed to save time and support diverse learner needs. Leave with actionable strategies and ready-to-use resources to build assessments with confidence.

ATC, Room T205
1:20 P.M.-2:10 P.M.
PD 2703
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The Future of Support at FSCJ

Brandi Bleak and Pete Snell

FSCJ is preparing to introduce a new approach to requesting and managing support services across the College, beginning with the launch of a new support platform this Spring.

Join us for a preview of what's coming and learn how FSCJ is working toward a more streamlined, consistent, and connected support experience through Enterprise Service Management (ESM).

During this session, we'll demonstrate the new Support Portal, including how to find services, submit support requests, search the Knowledge Base, and track ticket status. We'll also explore the benefits of ESM and share FSCJ's implementation roadmap, beginning with the transition from Jira Service Management (JSM) and expanding over time to include additional departments and services across the College.

Whether you regularly submit support requests or simply want to know what's changing, this session will provide a first look at the future of support at FSCJ.

ATC, Room T201A
1:20 P.M.-2:10 P.M.
PD 2712
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The Workday Reboot: Healthy Habits for Your Work Environment

Tracy Pigott

Step away from the screen to join this interactive, hands-on workshop designed to refresh your workspace and how you feel in it. Leave with a toolkit of practical ideas to prevent burnout, boost your energy, and make your workspace work for you.

ATC, Room T111
1:20 P.M.-2:10 P.M.
PD 2690
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Unprompted: The Case for Human Thinking

Audrey Antee

Research has found that critical thinking can predict task performance in professional environments, but it’s hard to define and even harder to measure in ourselves. We’re all critical thinkers in some contexts and perhaps less so in others. Through group dialogue, we’ll explore what critical thinking involves and how we know when we are engaging in it. We'll also consider how important critical thinking is inside and outside of work to counter misinformation and solve complex, thorny problems. Everyone will leave with strategies to strengthen critical thinking in ourselves, the students we serve, and each other.

ATC, Room T227
1:20 P.M.-2:10 P.M.
PD 2709
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You Can Generate Everything (But Should You?): AI and the New Creative Literacy

Wayne Francis

As generative AI becomes an increasingly powerful tool for creativity and content creation, a new challenge emerges: how do we move beyond generic, uninspired AI-generated content (AI slop) to produce work that reflects our own creativity, expertise, and judgment? This interactive session explores how principles such as audience, purpose, context, medium, and constraints can guide more intentional collaboration with AI. Participants will learn how to transform ordinary AI outputs into distinctive, effective creations that combine the capabilities of artificial intelligence with human insight and imagination.

ATC, Room T140
1:20 P.M.-2:10 P.M.
PD 2701
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AI and the Future of Learning: An Executive Leadership Team Panel

Marc Boese and John Wall

Hear from FSCJ's Executive Leadership Team as they discuss the strategic role of artificial intelligence in teaching, learning, student success, and workforce preparation. Participants will gain insight into the college's vision for AI and its impact on the future of higher education.

ATC, Room T140
2:20 P.M.-3:10 P.M.
PD 2716
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From Compliance to Clarity: The Power of Partnership in Assessment

Lori Cimino and Edward F. Houston II

Over the course of a year, a program director and assessment partner worked together to develop a meaningful assessment plan for the Paramedic ATD program. Like a game of Chutes and Ladders, progress was not always forward or linear. Unexpected setbacks and new discoveries often sent us back to earlier stages of the process. Through ongoing communication, shared expertise, shared persistence, and a commitment to student learning, we continued climbing ladders, navigating chutes, and moving forward. This session will share the story of our collaboration, the strategies that supported our work, and lessons learned that can help others build partnerships that transform assessment from a requirement into a meaningful tool for understanding student learning.

ATC, Room T203A
2:20 P.M.-3:10 P.M.
PD 2714
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Mad Clues on the PADQ

Jeff Hess

This presentation introduces academic staff to the Public Academic Directory of Queries (PADQ) invented by a Six Sigma team of brilliant disruptors. The PADQ provides user-centered information about the most commonly used PeopleSoft queries by academic departments. It includes information on the necessary inputs, data nuances, and other details to help users find and effectively use query data for their work. Participants will have an opportunity to provide feedback and commiserate about their query-related woes.

ATC, Room T205
2:20 P.M.-3:10 P.M.
PD 2704
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Making Waves Together: People, Processes, and Progress

John Hartzog, Rich Turner, and Karen Johns

Academic Operations is making waves! From improving how faculty and students adopt and access course materials to simplifying everyday administrative tasks, Academic Operations is finding new ways to empower those who keep FSCJ moving forward. Join us as we dive into the latest developments with FSCJ ACCESS, explore a new course override workflow designed to streamline requests and approvals, and take a tour of our redesigned SharePoint site. Discover how these initiatives are helping us navigate challenges, strengthen connections, and empower the heart of FSCJ – Our People!

ATC, Room T201A
2:20 P.M.-3:10 P.M.
PD 2713
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Microsoft Clipchamp: Video Editing Tips and Tricks

Mark Peters

In this step-by-step workshop, learn essential tips and tricks for editing videos in Microsoft Clipchamp. You'll learn how to use text-to-speech and customize the voice, how to record your screen and webcam at the same time, how to replace a green screen with an image or a video, and much more. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced video editor, this video will teach you the essential Clipchamp video editing tips and tricks you need.

ATC, Room T241
2:20 P.M.-3:10 P.M.
PD 2687
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Six Sigma White Belt Certification

Kip Strasma

Have you been wanting to learn more about Six Sigma at FSCJ? Are you new to the college? Thinking about how to make higher education an elevated experience for students and employees? This is your chance: White belt training is the entry level to Six Sigma methodology. In this introductory course for FSCJ, you will learn core principles, entry-level tools, and skills necessary for success as a stakeholder and/or project team member.

ATC, Room T203
2:20 P.M.-3:10 P.M.
PD 2710
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The Introverted Leader

Steven Gunter

Did you know that approximately 40% of CEOs identify themselves as introverted leaders? Join us for an interactive discussion on dispelling myths about introverted leaders, understanding differences in communication styles, and creating synergy within teams. Participants will gain tools that they can use to enhance their collaborations with their introverted and extroverted colleagues.

ATC, Room T212
2:20 P.M.-3:10 P.M.
PD 2705
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What's Hot in the Stacks? Bestsellers, Ebooks & Audiobooks Everyone’s Burning to Read

Rebecca Maynite and Julie Pactor

The FSCJ library is turning up the heat on popular reading, and we don't want you to miss out. In this session, you’ll discover what’s sizzling in our popular collections and how get the hottest titles faster. Print or digital, the FSCJ library has what you want, and often with shorter wait times than your public library.

ATC, Room T111
2:20 P.M.-3:10 P.M.
PD 2691
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When We Try to Teach Too Much, We Teach Too Little: Active Learning Strategies Aimed at Transforming Physics from an Intimidating Subject into a Meaningful and Exciting Experience

Florin Apostol

Physics courses often try to cover as much content as possible, yet this emphasis on breadth can leave students overwhelmed and disengaged. Guided by the principle that "When we try to teach too much, we teach too little," this presentation highlights active learning strategies that prioritize depth, sense making, and student engagement. By using real world examples, fun demonstrations, visualization, storytelling, thought experiments, and questions that reveal misconceptions, I help students connect core ideas across different contexts instead of viewing formulas as isolated, dry facts. Throughout, I share my enthusiasm for physics aiming to model curiosity and continuous learning.

ATC, Room T241A
2:20 P.M.-3:10 P.M.
PD 2700
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