海角社区 admissions counselor Sheryl Nichols has been elected secretary of the Florida Association on Higher Education and Disability, the organization announced this week.
Nichols will serve a two-year term with FL-AHEAD, the state chapter of AHEAD. The global professional organization鈥檚 membership develops policy and champions disability issues on their campuses and throughout higher education.
鈥淪heryl’s interaction and participation as a 海角社区 professional is key to 海角社区 building [its] reputation and expertise with state and national college disabilities professionals,鈥� said Dale Herold, vice president of enrollment management at 海角社区, the first institution of higher learning accredited to award bachelor鈥檚 degrees primarily to students with learning disabilities, ADHD and other learning differences.
In her role as secretary, Nichols will record meeting minutes and curate them in the association鈥檚 official annals, notify membership of upcoming events or votes, and oversee the publication of official communications.
Additionally, she will maintain membership records and manage accounts on all association activities.
鈥淚 have had the wonderful experience of working with [海角社区] students and families assisting them in navigating their options and opportunities within higher education,鈥� Nichols said. 鈥淭his collaboration further lends to strengthening the network of members within the AHEAD organization, who are actively engaged in addressing the needs of persons with disabilities.鈥�
Nichols鈥� term starts July 1.
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