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Among the many benefits of working for the College of Computer & Information Technology department at St. Petersburg College (SPC), would be the obvious benefit- to embark on a very lucrative, long-term and rewarding career after graduating. Another benefit would be our highly competent, skillful and caring professors as well as the innovative and cutting-edge Dean of the CCIT department, Dr. Sharon Setterlind. Since coming on board in November of 2013, it has been a privilege working for Program Coordinator Nancy Russell. Nancy is a gifted and extremely experienced team member at SPC. She has care and concern for students and the love for her job shines every time she speaks.
Being Nancy’s assistant is rewarding in many ways: My assistance helps her have time to do her job. Since she has many students that want to see her, I schedule appointments for both face-to-face and phone conferences. Due to a large volume of calls, we prioritize the calls to respond to the students in a timely fashion. I greet students in a warm and friendly manner to answer questions that do not necessarily require Nancy’s assistance. We work on the schedule and I assist with keeping the waiting list up-to-date each term. I also initiate technology work orders for rooms that our professors use on the 2nd floor of the ES building at the Clearwater campus, reserve rooms at the EpiCenter campus, as well as room ES205 at the Clearwater campus. I also order supplies for the Clearwater and EpiCenter campuses.
Apart from my duties, Nancy encourages me to attend events that will enhance my professional growth as a team member. On top of everything else, she is a great cook and baker! Watching Nancy as well as our entire faculty and staff really care for the students at this college, really gives me a sense of pride to be a part of such a great college community. Nancy has truly made me feel a part of the CCIT family at SPC.