The Florida State University’s newly merged College of Communication & Information Leadership Board meets to merge development & advancement programs

On July 17, 2009, Dr. Lawrence Dennis, dean of the newly merged departments of Communication, Communication Science & Disorders, and Information met with notable alumni and friends from all over the country in this inaugural effort to discuss best methods and strategies for the implementation of philanthropic initiatives for these combined disciplines.

The purpose of the Leadership Board is to serve as an essential network of engaged alumni and friends who will promote and assist the College’s efforts to raise private funds and receive foundation and corporate support to help fulfill the mission of the College.

Members include: Linda Alexionok, Hubert “Bo” Bohannon, Mark Claiborne, Elaine Crepeau, Scott Edinger, Arthur Guilford, TaRhonda Harvey, Mary Alice Hunt, Willie L. Jackson II, Faye Jones, Peter Krause, Mary Jane Little, William Mills III, Jacqueline Montgomery, Ahli Moore, Charlie Parker, Shayla Perry, Ebe Randeree, Jeffrey Rosenberg, Helena Sims, Joe Snowden, Allan Stamm, Lorraine Summers, John Tetnowski, Marilyn Wiles & Victoria Vangalis-Zepp.

Upon unanimous support of the board and at the direction of the Dean, the following individuals were appointed as the Executive Committee: Mary Jane Little, Chair; Ahli Moore, Chair-Elect; and John Tetnowski, Secretary.

Chair-Elect Ahli Moore expressed enthusiasm for what he shares will be a yin & yang of Executive Committee leadership synergies, all very complementary in nature!  Secretary Dr. John Tetnowski expressed his optimism that there be representation of all three disciplines on the newly appointed board so that the needs of each school can be considered.   Chair Mary Jane Little is quite confident that the Board will go above and beyond and achieve Dean Dennis’ expressed advancement priorities and goals for this newly merged College.

The Board is slated to meet again in the fall on Friday, October 16, 2009 at the Florida State University campus. Members will provide updates on their development efforts and continue to receive on-going training and support provided by the College’s Development Directors,  Mafé Brooks & Sterling Garcia.

For further information and details, please contact:
Mafé Brooks  (850)294-8240/mafe.brooks@cci.fsu.edu
Sterling Garcia, (850)294-1091/sterling.garcia@cci.fsu.edu