Convocation and Learning Day

Seminole State's Convocation and Learning Day is dedicated to connection, learning and celebration for our faculty and staff. All campus locations will be closed, and no classes will be held on March 5, 2027, for Convocation and Learning Day. The day will feature sessions on personal and professional development, as well as the presentation of the Raider Excellence Awards. 

There also will be a continental breakfast and a catered lunch.

Stay tuned for details about the event schedule and workshops. For more information about awards as part of this celebration, visit the Employee Recognition Programs webpage. 

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Previous Event: Convocation and Learning Day 2026

Convocation and Learning Day 2026 was held March 6, 2026. In addition to hosting all employees on our Sanford/Lake Mary Campus for the day, we welcomed author Don Yaeger as our keynote speaker to share insights from his book, The New Science of Momentum.

2026 Recipients:

  • Professional, Technical, Faculty, or Administrative : 
    • Kenneth Pawlowski -Assistant Registrar, Graduation
    • Mauricio "Mo" Garcia - Assistant Director, Student Life
  • Career Service: 
    • Harriette Gooden-Gunther -Office Supervisor II
    • Lori Wolff - Administrative Assistant
  • Part Time:
    • Michael Robinson - Printing Technician
    • Charity Lo-Giudice - Engagement Coordinator
  • Department:
    • Biological Sciences
      • Kim Maznicki - Academic Dean
  • Raider Synergy & Collaboration Spotlight Award:
    • English Department
      • Chrishawn Speller - Academic Dean
  • Raider Rising Star Award:
    • Hailee Bernard Handel - Coordinator, High Impact Practice
    • Kaitlin Kish - Associate Director, Talent Acquisition
  • The Janet Balanoff Catalyst Award:
    • Laura Dickerson - Distinguished Professor 
  • Raider Impact 2030 Award:
    • Tamara Steffy - Director, Faculty Center for Teaching

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