Honbnng the leadership of
^ Will Holcombe
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Benefiting the Will and Jo Holcombe Institute
for Teaching and Learning Excellence'
Unmask ©Visionary
Broward Community College President Will Holcombe has announced his retirement after leading
Broward Community College as its president for more than 16 years. The time has come to honor
Will's vision and accomplishments at the college and in our community. Join us as we recognize
his leadership, and celebrate the diversity of the college and the talents of its fine art students
and faculty through their extraordinary mask competition.
Unmask a Visionary will benefit the Will and Jo Holcombe Institute for Teaching and Learning
Excellence at Broward Community College. The institute is being established by the
Broward Community College Foundation to create a lasting legacy as a tribute to
and Jo Holcombe. Their professional careers have been dedicated to
education and the teaching profession in Broward County.
Broward Community College Foundation is undertaking a
$5 million endowment campaign that will establish the institute.
The Will and Jo Holcombe Institute for Teaching and Learning Excellence will:
• Create a model regional center for the advancement of teaching and learning
• Recruit and retain world-class educators
• Train teachers for Broward County's public, parochial and private schools
• Promote effective up-to-date teaching skills through a comprehensive faculty development program
For more information about Unmask a Visionary and the Will and Jo Holcombe Institute for Teaching and Learning Excellence
call (954)201-7550 or visit www.bccf.broward.edu
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B An evening to honor
i^ the leadership of
Broward Connmunity College
President Will Holcombe
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Friday,
October 1 7, 2003
Hyatt Regency
Pier Sixty-Six
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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Broward
Community
College
opening doors to a brighter future
Broward Community College District Board of Trustees
Cheryl Krause, chair Paul Tanner, vice chair
Levi Williams
Georgette Sosa Douglass Lourdes Garrido
Broward
Community
Collegel@\
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Broward Community College Foundation
Officers
Eugene K. Pettis, chair Julie Cobb, secretary
Jonathan Mariner, past chair Phillip E. Harlow, treasurer
James B. LaBate, vice chair Edith Pearson, executive director
Willis Holcombe
Walter Banks
Steven M. Cohen
Wendy H. Cohen
Jan Cummings
Arden Dickey
Steven E. Fuller
Deborah Nycz
Vene M. Hamilton
Ray Kendrick
Kathy Koch
Cheryl Krause
Matthew Lalla
Chhstine Lambertus
David Lindemann
Gregory E. McGowan
Ellen McLaughlin
Stacy Modlin
Dennis Newman
Directors
Michael Payne
Lloyd F. Rhodes
Donald Schaffer
Ellen Schulman
Teresa B. Sjogren
Allan Sorensen
Wil Trower
Barbara S. Wells
Chuck West
Scott Whiddon
F Louis Wolff
Honorary Directors
Michael Chizner
Jesse P. Gaddis
Alan Levan
Richard O. Wessel
Mary Wood
Directors emeritus
Marietta Benevento
Russell L. Cheatham
Robert L. Elmore
Daniel S. Goodrum
Alfred D. Harrington, Jr
Richard Kip
William F. Leonard
Fred R. Millsaps
David H. Rush
Clete Siefker
Judy Van Alystyne
Carol Weber
Chairman emeritus
Gene A. Whiddon
(deceased)
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Event Committee
Honorary Chair
Ray Ferrero, Jr.
Chair
Susie Levari
Host Committee
David Armstrong
Mimi &. John Bauer
Marietta Benevento
Gale Butler
Bob Cabello
Russ Cheatham
Jan Cummings
Georgette Sosa Douglass
Bob Elmore
Lourdes Garrido
Jo Holcombe
Jane Katterhenry
Dick Kip
Kathy Koch
Cheryl Krause
Jim LaBate
Jack Latona
David Lindemann
Greg McGowan
Ellen McLaughlin
Chris Mobley
Debbie Nycz
Eduardo Padron
Lori Nance Parrish
Sheila &. Eugene Pettis
Lloyd Rhodes
' Dave Rush *
Frank Sacco
Donna Sasser &c
Arden Dickey
Don Schaffer
Ellen Schulman
Cindy Schutt
Terry Sjogren
Tony Stallworth
Wil Trower
Joyce Warden
Scott Whiddon
Levi Williams
Paul Yelin
Sponsors
The Broward Community College Foundation greatly appreciates
the following corporations and individuals for supporting "Unmask a Visionary"
and the Will and Jo Holcombe Institute for Teaching and Learning Excellence.
Professors, teachers and, ultimately, students will benefit for generations
to come due in significant part to the generosity of those listed.
Masquerade Sponsor
The Sun-Sentinel
Disguise Sponsors
BankAtlantic
Broward Daily Business Review/Florida Lawyer
Veil Sponsors
Ambit Marketing Communications
AutoNation
Causeway Lumber Company
Florida Atlantic University
HCA-The Healthcare Company
James A. Cummings, Inc.
AvMed
Balance Magazine
Broward Community College
Academic Affairs Department
Broward Community College Faculty
Broward Community College Center
for Health Science Education
Broward Community College
International Programs
Broward Community College Provosts
Broward Community College Student
Affairs Department
Centex-Rooney Construction Company
Coca-Cola Enterprises
Collegis ,
Construction Consulting, Inc.
JM Family Enterprises, Inc.
Y . Lago Mar Resort & Club
\ ' The LaBate-Tidwell Group of Merrill Lynch
Muller Mintz, RA.
r Nova Southeastern University
Wachovia
Camouflage Sponsors
Gill Hotels
Haliczer Pettis Attorneys at Law
The Herald "^
Memorial Healthcare System
MEP Structural Engineering & Inspection
Morgan Stanley Dean Witter
Navarro Security Group Ltd.
North Broward Hospital District
Northern Trust Bank of Florida
The Rhodes Insurance Group
Teresa B. Sjogren, P.A.
Tirone Electric
Siemens Building Technologies, Inc.
Smith Seckman Reid, Inc.
Stiles Corporation
Sodexho Campus Services
Software AG
Chicken Soup for the Soul Celebrates Teachers,
A collection of words and photographs by award-winning
photojournalist Sharon J. Wohlmuth.
Copyright 2003 Chicken Soup for the Soul Enterprises.
Gift of Anne and Peter Vegso.
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Acknowledgements
The Broward Community College Foundation appreciates the efforts
of the many individuals whose leadership and assistance made
"Unmask a Visionary" a success. Their labor and expertise have given
the Will and Jo Holcombe Institute for Teaching and Learning Excellence
a first step toward becoming a reality.
Extra-special thanks to...
The entire
"Unmask a Visionary" committee
Gina Fabelo,
Orange Dog Design Group
David Weiss,
Nova Southeastern University
Terri Lynn
Rick Mercier, Team Productions
David Johnson, A Basket Affair
Countywide Printing
Kathy Koch,
Ambit Marketing Communications
Cindy Schutt,
Aces High Impact Communications
Craig A. Tanner,
Aim Riverside Press
Sarah Summy,
Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six
Mask Judges
Lois Bolton
Ruth Brown
Michael Caldwell
Gina Fabelo
Michael Farver
Will Holcombe
Dave Pactor
Edie Pearson
Sheila Pettis
Ken Ross
Susan Urbanek
Carolane Williams
Mask Prize Donors
Ace Educational
Albertsons
The Art Store
Barnes & Noble
BCC
BCC Bookstore/Central
Geronimos
Gibson's Books
Golden Artist Colors
Pearl Artist Supply & Craft
Quarterdeck
Winn Dixie
Broward
Community
College
Opening doors to a brighter future
In appreciation to
Broward Community
College staff..
Eileen Holden and
the Academic Affairs staff
Michael Caldwell,
Catherine Leisek and the Visual and
Performing Arts Department
Bob Cabello and
the Student Affairs staff
Flo Bessac,
Printing & Graphic Arts
Susan Greive-Brown,
International Student Admissions
Julia Woods,
University/College Library
The Development Department team
The winners of this
year's mask
competition are:
Best of Show: Katherine Henn
First Prize: Michael Landa
Second Prize: Mabel Flores
Tliird Prize: Michele Rosinski
Best Use of Materials: Adriana Mumau
Most Creative: Ernesto Brana III
Most Aesthetically Pleasing:
Holly D'Oench
Most Horrifying: Federico Musgrove
President's Choice: Dawn McDonald
Most Provocative: Alen Li
Most Horrific: Nery Mejican
Ugliest Creature: Victor Coronel
Most Obsessive: Brandy Bollinger
Most Political: Paul Freeman
Best Use of Diversity: Justin Johnson
Most Cerebral: Darren Fung
Sportsmanship Award: Mike White
Family and education
are two recurrent tiiemes
that resonate through
Will and Jo Holcombe's lives.
Through the Will & Jo
Holcombe Institute for
Teaching and Learning
Excellence, they leave a
legacy that celebrates both.
While Will, who in
1987 became BCC's fourth
president, concentrated
on a career in Florida's
community colleges, Jo
was most comfortable in
secondary education. She
taught more than 30 years
in Alachua, Brevard and
Broward high schools. At
Boyd Anderson High School,
she taught Theory of Knowledge
and French in the school's
International Baccalaureate
program. She retired in June
2002 after positively affecting
thousands of Florida students,
one life at a time. Their careers
complimented each other's,
Will said.
"There was a trade-off
there," he said. "As my scope
got broader, she always reminded
me of the practicality and real-life
issues of education. She helped
keep me well-grounded.
"I think I helped her in
she's always helped people
raise their aspirations to attend
college. She knows what programs
are there for them and she's
done a lot of connecting in a
very personal way."
Will Holcombe guided BCC
through an intense period of
growth and diversification and
leaves behind a college with
a reputation for excellence,
community leadership and the
hunger to achieve even greater
heights. During his tenure:
• BCC increased the number
of full-time faculty and staff
by 55 percent.
• The college budget increased
from $47 million to $106 million.
• The number of instructional
sites increased from five to
eight, with two more centers
in progress.
• The number of foreign students
increased more than 300 percent.
• The number of students
enrolled in the university-
transfer program has
doubled.
• The BCC Foundation's
assets increased from
$3 million to more
than $50 million.
BCC, under Will's
leadership, has become a
nationally recognized leader
in the area of strategic
partnerships, international
education, service learning
and distance learning. BCC
has grown to worldwide
prominence in the field
of international education,
through its worldwide
partnerships and its role
in the College Consortium for
International Studies.
Within their family.
Will and Jo shared their love
of education and that love and
influence has become evident in
their children's lives, too. Megan
works for The College of William
and Mary in Virginia; Ben is a
Naval flight instructor in
Pennsylvania and Joe and his
wife Vivian are both public
school teachers in Florida.
Will and Jo dedicated their
careers to education, and the
Will & Jo Holcombe Institute for
Teaching and Learning Excellence
at Broward Community College
will be their legacy to the college
and the community they served
with passion and distinction.
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Program
Cocktail reception
• Cirque Productions interactions
• Extraordinary mask silent auction
• Hocus Focus pictures witin Will
Event program
Ted Scouten, CBS4 reporter and anchor,
is tonight's master of ceremonies
• Procession of international students
• A toast to Will
Scott Whiddon, BCC Foundation board member,
will offer the toast /
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• International greetings ^-
• Extraordinary mask silent auction closes
• Dinner v
• Standards and jazz classics .
by Jerry Wayne's Private Party band •*
• The Will and Jo Holcombe
Institute for Teaching and Learning Excellence
• Musical interlude
• Special thanks
• A salute by dignitaries
• Musical interlude
• Community commentary
• Musical interlude
• "The Will Song"
The Philadelphia Boys Choir and Chorale
perform this original composition
• In Will's Own Words
• Dancing with Jerry Wayne's Private Party band
Tonight's emcee,
CBS4's Ted Scouten
Ted Scouten, an Emmy Award-
winning reporter and backup
anchor for CBS4 in Miami is
tonight's master of ceremonies.
Scouten is the youngest of five
adopted children in his family
and as a result, is an advocate
for adoption. He also works as an
advocate for victim's rights.
Scouten received his degree
in journalism from the University
of Texas and also attended the
Universidad de Valencia in Spain.
After beginning his broadcasting
career in Laredo, Texas, he moved
on to stations in Brownsville and
Austin, and then to Florida, where
he was a reporter and anchor at
WFTV m Orlando. He moved to
Miami and joined the staff at
WFOR m 1998.
Scouten has covered some of
our country's high-profile stories,
including the Elian Gonzalez saga,
the Branch Davidians, Pope John
Paul II, and drug-smuggling sto-
ries on the Texas-Mexican border
and in Florida and the Caribbean.
He works with local charities
such as the Jarvis Foundation and
H.E.L.P., Inc. Scouten has a
teenaged niece he is raising with
his partner.
INTERNATIONAL PARTNER COUNTRIES
Argentina
Ecuador
India
Israel
Mexico
Singapore
Spain
Sri Lanka
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
;tudents' countries of origin
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Angola
Antigua
Argentina
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Barbuda
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Bermuda
Bolivia
Bosnia
Brazil
British Virgin
Islands
Bulgaria
Burma
Cameroon
Canada
Cayman Islands
Chile
China
Colombia
Congo
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cuba
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Eritrea
Estonia
Ethiopia
Fiji
Finland
France
Georgia
Germany
Ghana
Great Britain
Greece
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Guatemala
Guinea
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Korea
Kuwait
Laos
Latvia
Lebanon
Liberia
Lithuania
Macedonia
Malaysia
Martinique
Mauritius
Mexico
Moldova
Monaco
Montserrat
Morocco
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Nigeria
Norway
Pakistan
Palau
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Russia
St. Kitts & Nevis
St. Lucia
St. Vincent
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Slovakia
South Africa
Spain
Sudan
Suriname
Sweden
Switzerland
Syria
Taiwan
Tanzania
Thailand
Trinidad & Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Turks & Caicos Islands
Uganda
United Arab Emirates
Ukraine
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Venezuela
Vietnam
Zaire
Zimbabwe
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REQUESTED BY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BROWARD COUNTY
WHEREAS, Dr. Willis Holcombe, born on the Upper Peninsula of Michigan at Iron
Mountain, moved with his family to Defiance, Ohio, in time for him to attend Defiance High
School, where he was a member of the track and wrestling teams. He also played halfback for
the Defiance Bull Dogs football team; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Holcombe continued his education in Berea, Ohio, at Baldwin-Wallace
College, where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1967; and
WHEREAS, after his undergraduate work, Dr Holcombe did a three-year tour in the
Marine Corps, first as a Naval Flight Officer trainee, and then as First Division Radio Platoon
Commander at Camp Pendleton in California. During his time at Camp Pendleton, he competed
as a member of the base golf team, and when he transferred to Quantico in Virginia, he played
wide receiver for the Quantico football team, which played an all-college schedule; and
WHEREAS, Dr Holcombe returned to college after his tour and received his Master of
Education and Doctor of Philosophy degrees from the University of Florida After receiving his
doctorate in Community College Administration, he joined Broward Community College as
Assistant to then-President A. Hugh Adams and, in 1976, became Dean of Academic Affairs on
Central Campus in Davie, Florida. The following year he was promoted to Provost; and
WHEREAS, in 1981, Dr Holcombe was named Vice-President at Brevard Community
College in Cocoa Beach, Florida, where he served until he was selected to succeed Dr Adams
at Broward Community College on January 1, 1987; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Willis Holcombe has been President of Broward Community College for
the past sixteen years, and is very active in the community, holding the position as Higher
Education Chair, Member of the Board of Directors, President, and Board Chair of the United
Way of Broward County; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Holcombe is a member of Phi Delta Kappa, Florida Association of
Community Colleges, and was the recipient of the 1998 Leader of the Year Award from
Leadership Broward; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Holcombe and his wife, Jo, a retired French and reading teacher, reside
in Plantation and havethree grown children, Megan, Ben, and Joe; as well as two grandchildren
and
WHEREAS, Dr. Will Holcombe will be retiring as President of Broward Community
College. The members of the Board of County Commissioners extend their best wishes to
Dr. Holcombe for continued success in all of his future endeavors; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT PROCLAIMED BYTHE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD
COUNTY, FLORIDA;
That the Board hereby designates Friday, October 17, 2003, as "DR. WILLIS
HOLCOMBE APPRECIATION DAY" in Broward County, Florida.
^^TMMAjll^i BROWARD
Date ■Bl^EMilDE^^H Mayor
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WHEREAS, Dr. Holcombe served in the United States Marine Corps from 1969 to 1992,
attaining the rank of Captain; and
tVHEREAS, Dr. Holcombe is active in a wide variety of community and social services
organizations in Broward County including membership to the Board of Directors
of Community Blood Centers of South Florida Inc. and the Broward Alliance. He
also serves as Director of the Holocaust Documentation and Education Center Inc;
and
WHEREAS, Dr. Holcombe is very active in professional organizations serving as President of
the College Consortium for International Studies and President of the Florida
Collegiate Consortium for International Intercultural Education; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Willis Holcombe has been the President of Broward Community College since
1987, and has worked tirelessly to open doors to a brighter future for thousands of
students of all ages annually; and
WHEREAS, On October 1 7, 2003 Broward Community College will host a community salute
honoring Dr. Holcombe, who is retiring after seventeen years of service.
NOW, THEREFORE, WE, as City Commissioners of the City of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, do
hereby proclaim October 1 7, 2003, as:
DR. WILLIS HOLCOMBE DAY
in the City of Fort Lauderdale.
DATED
this, the 9™ day of September 2003. '
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PROCLAMATION
A DAY IN RECOGNITION OF
DR. WILLIS HOLCOMBE
OCTOBER 17, 2003
WHEREAS:
WHEREAS:
DR. WILLIS HOLCOMBE HAS BEEN PRESIDENT OF BROWARD
COMMUNITY COLLEGE SINCE 1987; AND
DURING HIS TENURE, HE HAS ENCOURAGED COUNTLESS NUMBERS
OF STUDENTS OF ALL AGES TO EDUCATE THEMSELVES FOR A
BRIGHTER FUTURE, INCLUDING STUDENTS FROM THE CITY OF
HOLLYWOOD; AND
WHEREAS:
THIS DEDICATED PUBLIC SERVANT HAS FURTHER WORKED
TIRELESSLY TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR AFFORDABLE
HIGHER EDUCATION FOR ALL CITIZENS OF BROWARD COUNTY; AND
WHEREAS:
DR. HOLCOMBE SERVED IN THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
FROM 1969 TO 1992, ATTAINING THE RANK OF CAPTAIN; AND
WHEREAS:
WHEREAS:
WHEREAS:
THEREFORE:
HE HAS ALSO SERVED AS PRESIDENT OF THE COLLEGE CONSORTIUM FOR
INTERNATIONAL STUDIES AND PRESIDENT OF THE FLORIDA COLLEGIATE
CONSORTIUM INTERNATIONAL/INTERCULTURAL EDUCATION; AND
DR. HOLCOMBE FURTHER SERVES ON THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS
OF THE COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTERS OF SOUTH FLORIDA, INC.,
THE HOLOCAUST DOCUMENTATION AND EDUCATION CENTER AND
THE BROWARD ALLL\NCE; AND
DR. HOLCOMBE HAS ANNOUNCED HIS INTENTION TO RETIRE IN
JANUARY 2004, AND BROWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS HOSTING
AN "UNMASK A VISIONARY" SALUTE IN HIS HONOR; NOW
MARA GIULIANTI, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA,
AND THE HOLLYWOOD CITY COMMISSION, HEREBY PROCLAIM
OCTOBER 17, 2003, AS:
u - A DAY IN RECOGNITION OF
X \ DR. WILLIS HOLCOMBE
\.A IN HOLLYWOOD AND THANK HIM FOR HIS YEARS OF DEDICATED
SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY, ITS RESIDENTS, AND TO THE
STUDENTS AND FACULTY OF BROWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE.
SIGNED THIS IS^h DAY OF
SEPTEMBER 2003, AT J
HOLLYWOOD, FLORIDA
MAYOR MARA GIULIANTI
VICE MAYOR KEITH WASSERSTROM
COMMISSIONER CATHLEEN ANDERSON
COMMISSIONER BEAM FURR
COMMISSIONER SAL OLIVERI
COMMISSIONER PETER BOBER
COMMISSIONER FRAN RUSSO
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fr0clamatt0n
WHEREAS, ihe City of Plantation, on the occasion of Broward Community College's
"Unmask a Visionary" salule to Dr Willis Holcombe. wishes to recognize Dr Willis
Holcombe for his many contributions to our community, its citizens, as well as the students tind
faculty of Broward Communily College: and
WHEREAS. Dr Holcombe served in the United States Marine Corps from 1969 to 1992.
attaining the rank of Captain: and
WHEREiAS. Dr Holcombe has been president of Broward Community College since
I9S7. all the while opening doors to a brighter future for thousands of students of all ages
annually, and
WHEREAS. Dr Holcombe is a devoted husband, father ami grandfather, and
WHEREAS. Dr Holcombe is very aclrve in professional organization, serving as
president of the College Consortium for International Studies and president of the Florida
Collegiate Cofisorlium for Internationablntercultural Education, and
WHEREAS. Dr. Holcombe is an equally active member of the hoard oj directors of
Community Blood Centers of South Florida, Inc . a director of the Holocaust Documentation
and Education Center. Inc . and a member of the board of directors of the Broward Alliance,
and a wide variety of community and social serx'ice organizations in Broward Count}': and
WHERELAS. Dr Holcombe has worked tirelessly to provide the oppi>rtunity for
affordable higher education opportunities for all citizens of Broward Count^^: and
HHERKAS. Dr Holciimbe has announced his intention to retire in Januan- 20m.
NOW. THEREFORE. I. Rae Carole Armstrong. Mayor, and the City Council of Plantation.
Florida, do hereby proclaim October 17, 2003 as
Sr. iiill Bflolcombe iafl
in the City of Plantation
and wish him good luck, good health,
and a happy retirement
IN WITNESS WHEREOF. I ha\-e hereunto set
my hand and caused the Seal of the City of
Plantation to be affixed this // day of October
2003
Rae Carole Armstrong. Mayarl
Prcclamatinn
City of Pembroke Pines
DR Willis HOI COMBE
Whereas, the City of Pembroke Pmes on the occasion of Broward Communitv
Cullege's "L'nmask a Visionan" salule to Dr Willis Holcombe, wishes to recognize Di
Willis Holcombe for his many contributions to our commuoity. its citizens as well as ihe
studenls and the faculty of Browaid Community College, and
Whereas. Dr Holcombe served in the United States Marine Corps from 1 96" to
1 W2. attaining the rank of captain, and
Whereas. Di Holcombe has been president of Broward Commuruiy College since
\^%1 . all iht \%hiic opemng doors to a brighter fulure for the thousands of studcnls of all
ages annually, and
Whereas. Dr Holcombe is a devoied husband, father and gwndfttthet, and
Whereas, Dr Holcombe is very active m professional organizations, serving as
president of the College Consortium for International Studies and president of the Florida
Collegiaie Consortium for Inlemalional/ Intercultural Education, and
Whereas, Dr Holcombe is equally active m member ofthe board of din
Community Blood Centers of South Florida. Int . a director of the Holocaust
Documentation and Education Center, Inc . and a member ofthe board ofdireclors ofthe
Bro\\ard Alliance, and a wide \arieiv of communtt* and social service organizations in
Broward County, and
Whereas. Dr Holcombe has announced his iniemion to retire in Jar
vZLMM
NOW. THEREFORE, I. .'U.EX G FEKETE, by ihe authoniy vested m me as
Mayor ofthe City of Pembroke Pines. Florida wish to express my sincere appreciation to
Dr Willis Holcombe for his many years of sen'icc to education and extend best wishes to
him and his family for many happv and successful years in the fijture
WHEREAS, the Cily of Coconut Creek honors Dr WiHis Holcombe on the occasion of
Broward Communily College's "Unmask a Visionary" salule and wishes to recognize Dr.
Holcombe for his many contnbutions to our community and its citizens, as well as to the
students and faculty of Broward Community College; and
WHEREAS, Dr Holcombe has been president of Broward Community College since
WSV and has opened doors to a brighter future for thousands of students throughout
affordable higher education opportunities; and
WHEREAS. Dr Holcombe has tirelessly contribuled to the benefit of Broward County
and its citizens through his many affiliations with professionaJ associations, community
boards, and social service organizaiions, and
WHEREAS, as the host commimity of the North Campus of Broward Community
College, we sincerely thank Dr. Holcombe for the many courtesies the staff and campus
have extended our residents and elected officials
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED thai the City Commission of the City of
Coconul Creek. Florida, hereby proclaims Friday, October 1 7, 2003, as
"DR. WILLIS HOLCOMBE DAV
in the City of Coconut Creek, offenng congratulations, besi wishes, and unencumbered
"vision" in his fulure endeavors.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, we have hereunder
sel our hands and cause the seal of the
City of Coconut Creek to be affixed
this 25lh day of September. 2003.
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ATTEST n
City Clerk
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^rodamation
WHEREAS. Ihp Town of Davie, on the occasion of Broward Community College's "Unmask a Visionary'
sdlutt^ In Dr Willis Holcombe. wishes to recognize Dr, Holcombe for his many contnbutions to our
communm'. and
WHEREAS. Dr Holcombe served In the Untied Stales Marine Corps from 1 969 to 1992. attaining the
WHEREAS. Dr Holcombe has l>een president of Broward Com
opcninp doors (o a brighter lijture for thousands of students of all ages a
College sincf
1987. all thett^Uc
WHEREAS, Dr Holcombe is
de\'oied husbaxiil. father and grandfather, and
allabUlty of alTordabte higher
r
WHEREAS. Dr Holcombe has worked tirelessly to provide thi
educdikin opportunities tor all citizens of Broward County; and
WHEREAS. Dr. Holcombe is very active In profe^^slonal organizations, serving as President of the College
Consoriiuni for International Studies and President of the Florida Collegiate Consortium for
Itiieaidlioridi /Intercultural EducaOon; and
WHEREAS. Dr. Holcombe Is equally active as a member of the Board of Directors of Community Blood ■
Centers nl South Florida, Inc.. a Director of the Holocaust Documentation and Education Center. Inc. and
a member of ihc Board of Directors of Ihe Broward Alliance; and a wide \'arlety ofconununlly and social
semce orp.mizaUons In Broward Count>', and
WHEREAS, Dr Holcombe has repi-esented Broward Community College successfully and proudly In
extensive community invoivemcnl. and
WHEREAS. Dr Willis Holcombe has announced his IntenUon to retire m January. 2004 after
seveniPCLi >cars of dedicated and loyal service lo Broward Community College; and
WHEREAS, Broward Community College, In Its entirety: students, faculty, staff and administrators
wish to thank and show appreciation lo and convey (heir heartfelt "Best Wishes" for a long life of health,
love and happiness to Dr. Willis Holcombe with a community salule In his honor on Friday. October 17.
2003.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED, that 1 as Mayor of the Town of Davie do hereby proclaim October
17. 2003 a^ ' ' ;
"DR. WILLIS HOLCOMBE DAT"
IN WITNESS WHEREOF. I have hereunto set my hand this I 7^' day of September. 2003.
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City of Cooper City
PROCLAMATION
WHFREAS. the City of Cooper City, on the occawn o) Broward Com-
munity CoBege's "Uftmosk a Vwionorv' salute to Dr. WiBis Holcombe, wish to
recognise Dr. Hokombe for his many contributions to oi/r community, its iritv
?ens as well as the stuJems and focultv of Broward CommunTty Colle^: and
WHEREAS, Dr Hokombe served in the United States Marine Corps
frtnn 1969 In 1992. attaining the rank of captain: and
WHEREAS, Dr. Holcombe has been president of Broward Communitv
Colteg* since '987. all the while opening doors to a brighter future for thou-
sands of students of alT ag^s annually^ and
WHEREAS. Dr. Holcombe is very active in (mifessional organ irations.
s«rwmg as president of the Coftcge Consortium for International Studies arxJ
president of the Florida CoAegiate Consortium for tnternatJorjal/lnteTciAural
Education; and
WHEREAS. Dt Hokombe is eguaRy active as a member of the boarel
of directors of Communitv Blood Centers of South Rorida, Inc., a director ot
the HokK;aust Documentation and Educatkin Center Inc , and ij member of
the board of directors of the Broward AIBance, atong with serving on a vrtdc
variety of community and social service organizations in Birrward County;
WHEREAS, Dr. Hokombe has worted tireiessV to provide the opportu-
nity tor afforctiHe higher education opportunities for aB cittrens of Broward
County; and he has announced his intention to retire in tonuary ^004.
T«3W, THEREFORE, I. SUELLEN H FARDELMANN, Mayor of the City
of Cooper City. Bnjward County, Ftorida. and the City Commission do hereby
honor and recognize Or. Wilfts Hokombe for his many years of distinguished
and unseffish service, and for demortstrating the quaftties of leadership and
devotion to the pubTic welfare.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the
Great Sea! of the City of Cooper Crty, Broward County, Florida, to tie offiiied
on this 50th day of September. A.D., 2003.
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CITY OF TAMARAC
PROCLAMATION
Requested by Cynthia Thuma
Coordinator of Communications and Publications
Broward Community College Foundation
WHEREAS. Dr. WHlis Holcombe sewed in the United States Marine Corps from
1969 to 1992. atUuning the rank of captain: and
WHEREAS. Dr Holcombe has been president of Broinard Comnuinity College
since 1987. opening doors to a brighter future for thousands of students of
all ages: and
WHEREAS. Dr. Holcombe is a devoted husband, father and grandfather: and
WHEREAS, Dr. Holcombe is actiue in professional organizatk}ns. serving as
president of the College Consortiuni for International Studies and president
of the Florida Collegiate Consortium for Iniemalional/Iniercultwal
Education, a member of the board of directors of Community Blood Centers
of South Florida, Inc.. a director of the Holocaust Documentation and
Education Center. Inc.. and a member of the Board of Directors of the
Browani Alliance, as well as a wide variety of community and social
sen'ice organizations in BrouKud County: and
WHEREAS. Dr. Holcombe worked tirelessly to provide the opportunity for
affordable higher education opportunities for all citizens of Broward
County.
NOW. THEREFORE. I. Joe Schreiber. Mayor of the Cthj of Tamarac. BrouKird
County. fTorida do hereby recognize
DR. WILLIS HOLCOMBE
for his many contributions to our community, its citizens and faculty of Broward
Community College.
IN' WITNESS V^riEREOF. i have
hereunto set my hand and caused
the Seal of the City of Tamarac to be
affixed this J 7'^ day of September
2003.
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'■'^Joe Schreiber. MAYOR
;n
Proclamation
WHEREAS, the Crty of Mafgate, on tfie occasion of Broward Community College s "Unmask a
Visionary" salute to Df Willis Holcombe, wishes to recognize Dr Willis Holcombe for fiis many
contnbutions to our communrty. its crtizens as well as the students and faculty of Broward
Community College, and
WHEREAS. Dr Holcombe served in the United States Manne Corps from 1969 to 1992,
attaining the rank of captain, and
WHEREAS, Dr Holcombe has been president of Broward Community College since 1987, all
the while opening doors to a bnghter future for thousands ot students of all ages annually, and
WHEREAS, Or Holcombe is a devoted husband, father and grandfather, and
WHEREAS, Dr Holcombe is very active in professional organizations, serving as president ot
the College Consortium for International Studies and president of the Florida Collegiate Consortium
for International/lntercuttural Education, and
WHEREAS Dr Holcomlje is an equally active memljer of the tward of directors of Community
Blood Centers of South Flonda, Inc , a director of the Holocaust Documentation and Education
Center, Inc , a memt>er of the board of directors of tfie Broward Alliance, and a member of a Vitde
vanety of community and social service organizations in Broward County, and
WHEREAS, Dr Holcombe has worked tirelessly to provide the opportunity for affordable
higher education opportunities for all citizens of Broward County, and
WHEREAS. Dr Holcombe has announced his intention to retire in January 2004
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Frank B Talenco. Mayor of the City of Margate, do hereby proclaim
October 17.2003. as
Dr. Wiiiis Holcombe Day
in the City of Margate, Flonda.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF. I have hereunto set my Hand
and caused tt>e ofTicial seal of the Crty of Margate To be
affixed this 19^ day of Septemtier
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FRANK B. TALERICOTMAYOR
The cities of Lighthouse Point, Lauderhill, Pembroke Park, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Dania Beach,
Wilton Manors and Lauderdale Lakes also have provided proclamations honoring Dr. Holcombe and
declaring October 17 as "Will Holcombe Day" in their communities.
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Office of the President
300 N.E. Second Avenue
Miami, Florida 33132-2297
(305)237-3221
Miami-Dade
COMMUNITY COLLEGE
District Administration
August 22, 2003
Dr. Willis Holcombe
c/o Broward Community College Foundation
225 East Las Olas Boulevard
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
Dear Willis:
It is my great pleasure to contribute to a much deserved celebration of your
accomplishments in higher education.
You have been a trailblazer on behalf of students, tireless in making Broward
Community College responsive to their needs. You connected the institution to
the life of the community, making the community college a center of growth
for the entire community.
I know you believed in the potential of each student and strived to provide a
doorway of opportunity for all of them. You also believed in this wonderful
American institution of the community college, and demonstrated its value for
all to see.
You leave a legacy of opportunity and student success. You broadened
horizons and helped people to grow. A rich legacy, indeed.
Sincerely,
Eduardo J. Padron
<y
Palm Beach CoMMUNrrv College
o f f i c e o f t h e
President
4200 CONGRESS AVE
LAKE WORTH, FL 33461-4796
561-868-3500 lei
561-868-3504 fax
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October 17, 2003
Dr. Willis Holcombe:
It has been my pleasure to know and work with you since our days at UF. It's
been a special pleasure to have had the opportunity to work as your colleague
here in South Florida.
During your career, you have made significant contributions to the Florida
Community College System and particularly to Broward Community College.
Your leadership as President has caused Broward Community College to be
recognized within the state and nation as a quality academic institution.
Will, my primary reason for submitting this letter for your portfolio is to make
a confession. You should know that confessing is something that I am not
particularly good at because I am not of a religious persuasion that requires a
lot of confessing... you see, I am Baptist. My confession is... that it has been my
goal since day one to have PBCC obtain the same reputation for excellence as
you have been successful in doing at Broward Community College. You have
made BCC a special place for professionals to work and, more Importantly, a
place for students to grow academically. We are getting there!
I know that you will enjoy your promotion to retirement and want you to invite
me to a game of golf when you have a full day to play nine holes. Just kidding
- I am speeding up my game!
Best wishes,
j3-t::v..
Dennis Gallon, Ph.D.
President
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More 6-P a bi'g bro+Ker
+Kar a bro+Ker-ir>-laV;
+0 me y8« have been
a teacher
a mo+;va+or
an adviVor
a C6p-P;dan+
and a good -frienc!.
(.ookj'rg -forvard +o your
re+(reirien+ and more +)me
-for go)-?.
love; T/mbo
Mr. Prej;den+;
TKank yo« -for being +Ke
grea+e*+ Mncle o-f all
\ime. TKank yoa -for
taking me in #o I Coc(lc( go
to BCC.
/ocir nep^^ev Jo^K
P.5. /oM knoy/ all those
one-on-one basketball
games'? I j«st let yo«
Vin so yo« voyldn't
-Peel old.
'freckle-Faced-
Even thoagh ve don't
aivays agree^ yo« have
been^ and are^ an
important in-PlcienCe in my
li-fe. Hit-em long and
straight.
bvc; Terr;
$+Mden+s . . . I^evlyvedj . . . Parents . . . Famfly B«;ic(erj
tdutz\t>rs . . . WorM Traveler? . . . Papa ^r^d Gram
ij-Pe vith yo« is an adventure. Looking -forvard to the next chapter.
I love y{>^J To
Dad / Wfii / Papa
/oy taaght «s that children are the best part o-f li-Pe^ and yo«r love o-f
education inspires «s every day. ^e applaud your many pro-fessional achieve-
ment; but VeVe most proud o-f the immeasurable di-f-ferenCe you've made in
the -futures of hundreds o-f thousands o-f BCC students.
Congratulations on graduating to -full-time grand-father-hood!
W;+K love and adm/Ta+ion^
Every son hopes to achieve as m«ch or more than his -father. Dad; i-f I am
able to even Come Close to -following your example^ as a father and as a
leader^ I knov I Vill have reason to be proud. And; i-f it ViH help ease the
transition into retirement; Ve Vill be happy to call you Or. Holccmbe
around the house!
Con3rai'1r«ia+ionj! ToTo zr\d V/v/an
Dad; you have alvays been a -father first, /ou and Mom have dedicated
your lives to -family and your careers to service, fau never tried to make us
exactly like you; but Ve are. Thank you -for the example. Congratulations
on starting your retirement. I knov you're going to shov us hov to do that
right too.
it)Mej Ben
Brother; Brother-in-(.aV; Dad; Father; Father-in-(.aV; Friend; Grand-father; Husband; 5on; 6|nCle
On this very special day VC; in the shadov of our ancestors; vith great pride and love -for you and
lo; say Con3ratMla+/6n# on a job Veil done!
ym -f am/'ly^ T\\e SpeZ^n^zr\f-- Mary^ Rickj Vera zr^d Kai+je
mi;
you are a very special
brother, you have always
been there -for us when-
ever ve needed your help
and advice, you have a
lot of Dad in you. I knov
Mom and Dad are as proud
o-f you as ve are. you
have earned this retire-
ment. Enjoy. We Vish you
health and happiness,
(.ove and +KankS;
Fran^ Di'ck and Wflly
To U;il^ vhose heart and
home have alvays been
open to his -family,
^•^e're proud o-f you.
Congra+tlla+ionj
on yoqr re+iTemen-l-!
TKe OK/6 Holcombe^
ToKi^; 5«e; Abbje^
To^Kj Me,
Donna and Tenaye
Fi-^
Thank you for all you
have done; 6(ncle Will,
you're like a second
father to me; and you
have given so much more
to me than you Vill ever
knov. I Vill never be able
to repay you -for all that
you have done, you are a
great uncle; -father; and
person that I admire
tremendously. Thank you
■for just being yOa'!
love; i}\\)e \*/;ily
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You ve made it
a sweet 16
for Broward
Education.
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Congratulations Will, on 16 years of remarkable
leadership at Broward Community College.
Your vision, dedication and caring have been an inspiration to us all.
Sun-Sentinel proudly sponsors the ''Unmask a Visionary" event benefiting the
Will and Jo Holcombe Institute for Teaching and Learning Excellence.
Sun-Sentinel
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congratulates
Will Holcombe
upon his retirement.
His commitment to excellence in education
will be remembered many years into the future.
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Congratulations Will!
May your ^can do spirit'^ be your legacy which
graces this college and community forevermore.
You showed us the vision for excellence in higher
education, now sit back and watch us execute.
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President "Kay 'Terrero, Jr.;
the board of trustees; faculty and
staff members; alumni; and students of
JVova Southeastern University
would like to congratulate and tfiank
Will Jiolcombe
for his lb years of leadership and
vision in higher education.
NOVA
SOUTHEASTERN
UNIVERSITY
www.nova.edu
800^541^6682
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Without wearing any mask we are conscious of,
we have a special face for each friend.
Oliver Wendell Holmes
Will, thanks for being a 'special' friend
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Proudly Supports
The Will and Jo Holcombe Institute
FOR Teaching and Learning Excellence
James B. La Bate James D. Tidwell
261 1 East Oakland Park Blvd.
FT. Lauderdale, Florida 33306
(954)537-3825
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would like to congratulate
Will Holcombe
on his much deserved retirement
More importantly,
we thank him for his outstanding
leadership that has made
Broward Community College
a leader in the nation.
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Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
954-733-4211
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To a true classic and an outstanding community leader:
DR. WILL HOLCOMBE
Thank you for your years of service.
From vuur triends at AutoNation and Manxmc
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Northwest Medical Center
Plantation General Hospital
University Hospital and Medical Center
Westside Regional Medical Center
www.BrowardHospitals.com
The Broward HCA Hospitals
are Proud to Cor^gratuiate
Will Holcombe
on his Outstanding Career.
M
MULLERMINTZ
lABOII AND EMPLOYMENT ATTORNEYS
proudly supports the
Broward Community College Foundation's
Unmask a Visionary
and congratulates
Dr. Will Holcombe
Miami Office
Suite 3600
Wacliovia Financial Center
200 South Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, Florida 33131-2338
(305) 358-5500
Orlando Office
Suite 1525
Citrus Center
255 South Orange Ave.
Orlando, Florida 32801
(407) 843-1400
www.mullermintz.com
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leadership, and
accomplishments.
Good luck in
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A Partnership for the Future
The students, staff, faculty and leadership of FAU
extend a sincere thank you to
Dr. Willis Holcombe,
President of Broward Comnnunity College,
for his untiring comnriitment
to higher education in Broward County.
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ongratulations
&
T
hank you!
For your five-star rating!
By showing your
Exemplary accompUshments,
Dedication and vision
To our community!
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Bob Gill
Gill Hotels Company
Sheratons on Fort Lauderdale Beach
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THE NORTH BROWARD HOSPITAL DISTRICT
is very proud to honor
"^ttirlKt ^rvw^rd CvumKKitv
-vttctc "Prtsidad
CLK^ScLiK-tttke
"Will (^^v ^dtcomhc ^nsUinit
"The very essence of leadership is that you June to have a vision.
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North Brovs^ard
Hospital District
Broward General
Medical Center
Chris Evert
Children's Hospital
North Broward
Medical Center
Ambulatory
Services
Imperial Point
Medical Center
Weston Regional
HealthPark
www.BrowardHealth.org
Coral Springs
Medical Center
Heart Center
of Excellence
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That's why we wish to recognize
Will Holcombe.
All of us wish you the best In your ret
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for your vision and accomplishments.
Step into the spotlight and take a bow.
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The Will and Jo Holcombe
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POU^ HAMDICAP
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WieWNO YOU ONLY
BIRDlCe. PARie AND
■ A FEUi EAOUe IN
YOUR ^^CTTOCMCNT.
VtOYD l^HODUe
appreciation of your
District AcdoSniic Affairs
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Associate Vice President, instructional
Teclinology
Honors Institute
Director international Education
Associate Vice President for
Accelerated Programs
and K-20
Liaison
Associate Vice
President for Curriculum
and College Readiness
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''Leadership ts the capacity to translate
vision into reality. " - Warren G. Bennis
Robert G. Cabello
Vice President for Student
Affairs & Enrollment
Management
Barbara Bryan
Associate Vice President for
Student Affairs/District
Registrar
Marcia Conliffe
Director of Student Financial
Services
Jean McCormick
Director of Student Success
Neil Cohen
Director of Student
Development Services
Paul Perone
Coordinator of Enrollment
Management, Marketing &
Communication
Thank you President Holcombe for your 17 years of
leaderstiip for Broward County and your visionary
accomplishments for Broward Community College's
Division of Student Affairs.
NASA visonary Astronaut Buzz Aldrin, the second man to walk on the
moon, shakes hands with Broward Community College President and
Broward County visionary Dr. Willis Holcombe.
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Best wishes from all of us
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The Tanner Group
350 E. Las Olas Blvd., Ste. 1500
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954)713-8414
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The Ed Morse Automotive Group
salutes the accomplishments
of Will and Jo Holcombe.
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Pembroke Pines
954 436-3036
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an Ed Morse deal.
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Will
Congratulations on your retirement.
It has been a pleasure to do business
with Broward Community College
over the years.
You will be missed.
Rick Becraft
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Palm Beach Community College
and the Palm Beach Community College Foundation
/^/e salute our neighbor,
friend and colleague
for his leadership and
accomplishments for the
benefit of Broward County
and Florida's
community colleges.
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Palm beach cor.iiviUNiTY college
'^^ip^j^s jIjJ^j--
David H. Talley
Chairman, PBCC
Board of Trlistees
Steve Mathison
Chairman, Foundation
Board of Directors
Dennis P. Gallon, Ph.D.
PBCC President
Rick Schuster
Executive Director,
Foundation
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Will Holcombe
ilh our thanks for reshaping
the scope and cali])er of a precious edncalional asset
as a commnnity legacy.
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In 16 years at the hebu of Broward county
Commun'm' Collez^^ Dr. \\ /'///> Hokonibe has made
priceless contiihutions to our region and Floridd through
the education of tens of thousands of professionals.
We at Florida International Unirersit)' not only
recoopiiz^ and comrnend his labor but also thank him
for it and wish him the best in his fnure endeavors.
— Modesto A Maidique
President, FIU
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Miami Dade College
and its president
Dr. Eduardo J. Padron
congratidate
Will Holcombe
His vision and accomplishments
at Broward Community College
over the past 16 years have been
an inspiration to everyone
in South Florida.
Miami Dade
College
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IS A PROUD SUPPORTER OF
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Community
College
Congratulations, Will and Jo,
ON THE Institute of Teaching
and Learning Excellence
AND Your Retirement
&
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ATTORNEYS AT LAW
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Our Interest Is Your Best Interest.
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Dr. Will Holcombe
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What would the
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Be Without You?
Thanks for the memories!
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Florida Association of Community Colleges
Broward Community College Chapter
Extends its appreciation to
Willis Holcombe
For his vision, support and leadership over the years.
Best Wishes to you and Jo from your BCC/FACC family.
With gratitude, admiration and respect.
Barbara Cohen Pippin, President
Secretary: Beverly Walker Commercial Boulevard Vice President: Jerry Enloe
Tresurer: Sharon Stern Downtown Center Vice President: Emilia Guzzardo
North Campus Vice President: Donna Francavilla Pines Center Vice President: Sylvia Patricia Rios-Husain
Central Campus Vice President: Michelle Lilly Membership Chair: Janice D'Andrea
South Campus Vice President: Karen Duquette
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Will, you have been a true visionary for BCC and
the entire Florida Community College System — All
your colleagues in FACC thank you and wish you
happiness in your retirement.
Pat Ayres, President
Dr. Harry T. Albertson, Executive Director and
the entire FACC Board of Directors
In grateful appreciation for your superior leadersiiip
and dedication to
Broward Connnnunity College
'The fined tes
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the convictions emd the will to
iDehind, in other ^
cany on. " - John C. Maxwell
Tesidenfs^aff
Lois Bolton, Provost, Central Campus
Robert Cabello, Vice President for Student Affairs and
Enrollment Management
Edward Henn, Vice President for Financial and Human Resources
Eileen Holden, Vice President for Academic Affairs
Linda Liberman, Downtown Center Administrator
Shouan Pan, Provost, South Campus
Edith Pearson, Vice President for Development
Barbara Pippin, Assistant to President and Director of
Governmental Relations
Tony Stallworth, Vice President for Facilities and College Services
Wanda Thomas, Provost for Health Sciences and Vice President
for Technical Education
Carolane Williams, Provost, North Campus
Ted Wright, Director of Research and Planning
Thcvnhyou/ Vre^xieY^ H oicombe/,
for (xrrvnecttn^ withoxAA'- hecu'ty
for me»atm'6n^, tectchi/ng^ cu^ yytoldlng^ U4r ia^o- lecuiery for the^ loit ie\/ey\teen/yeary
for Icttttag^ uy cry on/yotAr ihotAlder through^ tra-^e^ and/ sorrow
for re<x>gYu/^)<yig^th^hui^ofour-ch<Zdr^
for recogni^fiyig^ our talenty ctnd^ K^cce^se*; whiles mlruAni/^fvng' our fuUurey
for lUteA^ir^ and/ incjuiriyi^ ahxyut our health/
for dedlcatiAxg' ynavyy yeoA'y of your life/ to the/ coHe^ei ytate/, and/ world/ oowuruMxity
for heln^ u approxx-chable/ and/ cariA^ servant leader
I wdh vyiifiir' your hindnej,y and/ leader^ihip alwayy
WeU/done, g<yod/Cir\d/ faithful j,en/ant. I wi^ you ar\d/Jo-Qod/y Speed/
I thunhQod/for both of you.
Barbara/ J. Bryaw
Airioclate Vice/ PreMd,ent of Student Affavr^/ViM^rict Ueglytar
Broward/ Conx^vxunity College/
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of Your Accomplishments
You're in a Class by Yourself!
Best Wishes on Your Retirement
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Thank yon Will and Jo
For your remarkable contributions
to Qiiality Education
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Will,
We'll miss you!
Thanks for all you've
done for BCC and
Broward County.
Lori Nance Parrish
County Commissioner
District 5
THE
AIR
CONDITIONING
PEOPLE
SINCE 1936
Joins our friends at
Broward Community College
CONGRATULATIONS
WILL HOLCOMBE
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Thanks for the years of dedicated service
to the Broward County Community.
To you ^ yours- All the best!
A MEMBER OF
THE CLUBCORP FAMILY
Connecting the Community Since 1974
The Ultimale Private Club Experience
The Tower Club congratulates
Dr. Willis Holcombe
on his outstanding contribution to the
community and Broward Community College.
Thank you for all of your support to us
over the many years, serving on
the Tower Club Board of Governors.
We wish you all the best.
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Will,
Thank you for your imprint on our
community. We congratulate you on
a job well done!
Dave and Mike Fee
The United Way
of Broward County
wants to thank
Will Holcombe
for his vision
and leadership.
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"He's our man..."
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Thank i/ou
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Be^t
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Best wishes Will & Jo
Health and happiness always
Dr. Will Hokomk,
wdoveyou!
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■B>est wishes Lia, MOK.r rttlrti^ei^t.
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with best wishes
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Congratulations
and best wishes
Hettie Williams
Dean of Academic Affairs, North Campus
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Dream It. Achieve It.
Will,
your visionary support of the
Coordinating Council has enriched
THE lives of all BrOWARD CITIZENS.
Thanks!
Robert (Skip) Johnson
Best wishes in
your retirement!
Ellen & Keith Hendee
Congratulations, Will, on your vision, leadership,
and accomplishments over the last 1 6 years with
Broward Community College! Best of luck in
your retirement from your friends at:
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