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Returning Florida Southern College students and faculty will be seeing a much larger number of new faces this year than normal, this is because FSC’s freshman class of 2021 is the largest in the college’s history.

On Sept. 10, Florida Southern’s census period ended, officially marking the class of 2025 as the largest in Florida Southern College’s history. According to the FSC Office Of Admissions, 792 total freshmen were introduced this school year, which not only makes this year’s freshman class the largest in recent memory, but also the largest in school history.

According to the FSC Office of Admissions, 2019 FSC’s freshman class was 685 students, and the freshman class in 2020 was 675. This means that between 2020 and 2021 there was about a 17.3 percent increase in new freshmen, a large jump compared to previous years.

According to FSC Vice President of Enrollment Management Erin Ervin, one influence on this class’s size was that the school had a lot of applicants to choose from.

“We certainly did have an impressive number of qualified applicants; in fact, we received a record 11,000+ applications from prospective students,” Ervin said.

According to Ervin there were many other factors which had an influence on the class’ size this year as well.

“We saw growth in enrollment for our Nursing, Computer Science and Business programs. Additionally, expanded academic program offerings in areas such as Finance and Interactive and Game design – coupled with CS concentrations in areas like Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning – attracted new interest from students pursuing programs and careers in STEM,” Ervin said.

Computer science programs in particular have seen particular growth, with the opening of the Weinstein Computer Sciences Center facilitating the expansion of many programs within the computer science major. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that jobs within STEM fields will see a 10 percent increase by 2030, and a growing computer science program is one which makes Florida Southern particularly attractive as a school for students within the fields of science, technology, engineering and math.

FSC has also grown as a destination for students from other states who may wish to attend college in the sunshine state.

“We also saw an increase in students coming from out of state; as a destination institution, Florida Southern attracts students from all over the country, and the Class of 2025 included students from 41 states and 25 countries,” Erwin said.

Many of these new FSC students are excited to be here, with some expressing how they enjoy being part of a larger group of students on campus.

“It’s cool having a large group of kids in the same level as you, especially at a small school like this,” Colton Wilensky said, one of FSC’s many new freshmen. “It’s not too huge because I’m still going to have my small group of friends, but it’s still very cool being part of this larger group.”

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Several upperclassmen and graduate-level nursing students received white coats on Friday, Sept. 17 in recognition of the care and compassion required in the nursing field.

The White Coat Ceremony has been a standard for the nursing program since the inaugural ceremony in 2016. Students who take part in the ceremony receive a white coat from a nursing faculty member. The faculty member helps put the coat on the student as a physical reminder of the responsibilities that come with the nursing profession. Similar “cloaking” ceremonies are common in other medical fields such as dentistry, pharmacy, and physical therapy. This past ceremony was the fifth for PSU.

“The White Coat Ceremony for our clinical nursing students at the baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral level is a relatively new tradition for us,” said Mary Carol Pomatto, dean of the PSU College of Arts and Sciences, in her introductory address during the ceremony. “The placement of the coat on the student’s shoulders signifies in part the responsibility and trust that patients and their families place on nurses and other members of the health care community. The critical role that nurses play in health and healthcare has never been more evident than during this world-wide pandemic. Our students who will be receiving their white coats are well-prepared to meet the challenges and rigors of their academic and clinical programs.”

The White Coat Ceremony was funded by a grant given to the College of Nursing through a combination of the Arnold P. Gold Foundation and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). The grant is provided to qualifying colleges and universities to support the implementation of white coat ceremonies across the US.

“The White Coat Ceremony reflects a very significant time in the education of healthcare providers,” said nursing professor Barbara McClaskey as part of the ceremony. “It is intended to mark the transition from classroom-based instruction to clinical instruction where we start taking care of patients. It was in 2016 that we were first honored with a grant from the Arnold P. Gold Foundation and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing to hold our first White Coat Ceremony. We were the second of so-far only five schools in Kansas to be awarded this grant.”

To the students honored at the White Coat Ceremony, the tradition signifies the commitment and trust essential to the profession they chose to study.

“The White Coat Ceremony was an incredibly special moment that marked our entrance into such a special profession,” said junior in nursing Lauryn Macy. “To me, the white coats represent the trust our patients and their families put into us and the commitment to continually serve others each and every day to the best of our ability.”

While students are typically coated at the beginning of their junior year, some senior students were presented with coats at the ceremony due to delays caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

“The White Coat Ceremony is usually a special honor for juniors in the nursing program, but because of Covid the ceremony was cancelled last year, so the juniors and seniors were commemorated together this year,” said senior in nursing Meredith Bierbaum. “The white coat that nursing students are given signifies the weight of trust that we as students are given to care for patients and their families in the clinical setting. This is a huge responsibility and a reminder of how critical the role of nursing is in healthcare. All the preparation we have done in the classroom setting has led us to the hands-on experience we receive in clinical. The ceremony reminded me that all of the hard work that goes into studying and clinical is worth it to get the opportunity to care for people that truly need it.”

Comeback in CA: Bears rally to force draw against Buffaloes

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There was a noticeable difference in how Cal came onto the field to begin the second half compared to the first. Absent were the high energy and subtle dance moves that preceded the starting 11’s introductions by the PA announcer. The jolly steps exhibited before kickoff were replaced by a slow and dismal trudge as the Bears headed back onto the field to begin the second half.

But following a bleak first half, the last 65 minutes of the game nearly nullified the Bears’ solemnity.

After stumbling out of the gates and quickly digging themselves into a 2-0 hole, the blue and gold rebounded in the second half to earn a 2-2 draw, their third tie of the year. While some may not be completely satisfied with a result that did not add any tallies to the win column, Cal can be satisfied with the way it responded to early adversity.

Colorado notched both of its goals in the opening nine minutes of action — the ball seemed destined to find its way to the feet of a Buffalo player at the start of the match. Colorado’s first goal came courtesy of a long throw-in by senior defender Hannah Sharts, in which the ball bounced off of sophomore forward Shyra James and senior midfielder Shanade Hopcroft delivered a strike in the back of the net after locating the pass. The Buffaloes’ second goal followed a rebound off of a miss from sophomore defender Lawson Willis but found its way to junior midfielder Allie Palangi, who cushioned Colorado’s lead.

That 79-second scoring sequence displayed Colorado’s offensive versatility to both Cal head coach Neil McGuire and fans watching from the stands.

“Colorado is arguably the best team at set pieces in the conference or perhaps the country,” McGuire said. “They’re very good in the air. They are hungry for the ball inside the 18-yard box, and whether it’s a corner, free kick or throw-in, they know that’s what they can create moments from.”

The Bears withstood the Buffaloes’ early onslaught as a quiet atmosphere quickly gave way to loud cheers from both players and fans. With a little more than five minutes elapsed in the second half, freshman forward Karlie Lema continued her impressive rookie campaign, notching a Sydney Collins-assisted header that scampered through the outstretched arms of Colorado goalkeeper Dani Hansen. In the 76th minute, Collins again displayed her passing prowess by finding sophomore forward Abby Borchers for the equalizer. At that point, the anxious crowd rose up to loud, deafening chants of “Go Bears” led by some of the bench players.

Although the Bears rode high on their momentum heading into overtime, the possession battle largely belonged to the Buffaloes in the extra period, as they got off five shots compared to the Bears’ two in the 20 extra minutes. Unfortunately, Cal could not turn key defensive stops, such as goalkeeper Angelina Anderson’s two saves in two minutes in the first half of overtime, into opportunities. The closest Cal came to pulling off the comeback was a shot attempt by Lema in the 92nd minute, which harmlessly sailed out top.

Although McGuire praised Cal’s resiliency and belief in itself, he delivered a blunt, Bill Belichick-type assessment of the team’s performance.

“Today, unfortunately, I think we let ourselves down early,” McGuire said. “We weren’t as precise as we needed to be, so we will continue to grow in that area.”

Cal needs to develop that precision quickly as its next two games will be played just three days apart. The Bears have the luxury of staying put in Berkeley for games against powerhouse Oregon (5-0-4) on Sept. 30 as well as an Oct. 3 match hosting a hungry Oregon State team (8-1-0). A 2-1 loss to USC surely left the Beavers itching for an interconference victory.

As they head into their next set of matches, if the Bears can combine their second half dominance with a renewed energy in the first half, those cheerful entrances onto the field will become considerably more commonplace.

Ali Fazal covers women’s soccer. Contact him at afazaldailycal.org.

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Wednesday, September 22

• Men’s soccer beat the College of Charleston, 3-0, at home.

Thursday, September 23

• Women’s fell to Arkansas State 2-1, in overtime.

Friday, September 24

• Women’s tennis participated in the Stetson Fall Invite.
• Volleyball defeated Louisiana-Monroe in four sets.

Saturday, September 25

• Women’s tennis participated in the Stetson Fall Invite.
• Swimming and diving participated in the UNF Sprint Relay and littered the stat sheet with top-five finishes.
• Volleyball defeated Louisiana in five sets.
• The football team suffered their third straight loss to Louisiana, 28-20. Read our wrap-up here.

Sunday, September 26

• Women’s tennis participated in the Stetson Fall Invite.
• Women’s golf concluded the Lady Paladin Invitational in a tie for sixth.
• Women’s soccer fought for a double overtime scoreless draw against Little Rock.

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5 Tips for Creating a Great Sales Team

In today’s competitive business environment, your business is only as good as your sales team. Your business revenue and the success of your products highly depend on your sales team, and it’s crucial you take time to design and develop a sales team full of top notch players. This article outlines tips for creating a great sales team that can set your business up for high growth potential. 

1. Hire right

Building a successful sales start in the hiring process and continues throughout an employee’s lifecycle. A bad hire can be costly, and that is why you have to pay more attention to bringing on board the right sales reps. Before you can truly understand the kind of people that will fit into your team, take a look at your current sales team. Who are your current team members, and what skills do they lack which could be met with a new hire? You also need to prioritize the core soft skills your team members need to have. Consider prioritizing these traits: 

• Excellent communication skills
• Interest in the product
• Passion for sales
• Energetic
• Non-traditional
• People-oriented
• Resilient
• Competitive
• Self-starter
• Quick learner

1. Train and motivate

Your duty doesn’t end with hiring the right people; you need to consistently train and keep them inspired. Create a training program that is tailored to the needs of your business. In addition, you should come up with a comprehensive training program that you can repeatedly use to train future hires. Utilize tools like sales training software to identify coachable moments, personalize training, speed up the onboarding process, and make your training program effective. 

1. Define your sales goals

Ultimately, what everyone wants from sales is an increase in revenue and financial growth. However, when managing a sales team, it is crucial to have specific financial goals and KPIs. Set clear and realistic goals for your sales team to meet. Unrealistic goals tend to demotivate employees. You can set your goals on a weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or quarterly basis. Be sure to involve your team when setting your goals; sometimes someone may have better ideas than you. On top of your business goals, encourage your sales team members to set their own personal goals. 

1. Equip your sales team with the rights tools

For your sales team to succeed in the 21st century, you need to equip them with the right technology. Top sales tools help you to outperform your peers. They help your team members to establish potential customers that are highly likely to make a purchase, the most appropriate time to contact those prospects, and how to convince them. Sales tools categories include: 

• CRM software
• Video conferencing apps
• Marketing automation software
• Sales intelligence
• Scheduling software
• Sales analytic software
• Customer service software

1. Encourage collaboration instead of competition

Older notions may have encouraged sales reps to compete against each other, but modern notions encourage sales reps to effectively compete together. Competition against each other may create a toxic work environment, but collaborations can help to create strong teams, helping to move the company goals forward. 

Endnote

Creating a winning sales team takes time and effort, but ultimately, your efforts will pay off. Implement these tips to build a sales team that will drive your business to success. 

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For the second consecutive week, senior Marcus Jones took a punt the distance, going 73 yards to the house in UH’s win over Navy. | James Schillinger/The Cougar

Every time Marcus Jones takes the field to receive the punt, his teammates expect him to take it to the house — and for good reason.

“You see (Jones) back there and it’s like give him some space, he’s a green bean,” said junior linebacker Derek Parish. “ I love watching him play. I love it.”

The UH punt return team knows that if they simply execute their blocks, there is a high likelihood that Jones will blow by defenders and be standing in the end zone moments later.

“I just trust my blockers, trust my teammates,” Jones said. “Usually, they’ll be like all we got to do is just hold them off a little while cause they love seeing me return and I love them blocking from. Basically, I just trust in my teammates and whenever I see a seam I just hit it.”

The senior cornerback and newly turned receiver has been one of the country’s top return men, leading the FBS in total punt return yards and average yards per return.

And 2021 has been more of the same.

After taking a punt 48 yards to the house against Grambling for his first return touchdown of the season, Jones had another trick up his sleeve in UH’s win over Navy on Saturday night.

Late in the first quarter, the 5-foot-8-inch return specialist found a seam in between a sea of Navy defenders and was off to the races. 73 yards later, Jones was celebrating with his teammates in the endzone.

“Whenever I make the first couple guys (miss) and I hit a seam or see a crease and then I see something outside then that’s whenever I feel like I can take it the distance,” Jones said after the game.

Jones’ ability to make an impact on special teams has been huge for the Cougars, providing the spark needed to ignite the rest of the team.

UH head coach Dana Holgorsen, who has coached some of the country’s top returners like Tavon Austin during his time in college football, says Jones is on another level compared to those guys.

Jones never ceases to amaze his head coach with what he can do as a punt returner and doesn’t know what UH would do without No. 8. 

“(Jones) is a heck of a player,” Holgorsen said. “That punt return stuff is something I’ve never seen. I’ve never seen anything like it.”

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Georgia Southern opened conference play on Saturday as they hosted the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns, the defending Sun Belt Conference co-champions.

Just like their first two games, the Eagles got out to a great start as they held a one point lead into halftime. However, the lead would not last long.

For the fourth straight game, GS failed to score a third quarter point, while also turning the ball over on downs twice and throwing an interception. The Eagle miscues paved the way for the Ragin’ Cajuns to open up a 14-point lead.

“In the second half we got ourselves in position to score, with the offense, but we couldn’t convert on the third down and didn’t convert on the fourth down,” said Lunsford. “So obviously the points do not match our stats.”

Gerald Green was the star of the night for the Eagles, racking up 186 yards and three touchdowns on just 18 carries. His night was made even more impressive by the fact that he alone outrushed the entire UL offense.

“I think Gerald is a very explosive player, he’s really good at hitting the hole, exploding through tackles,” said Lunsford. “He’s got really good vision and then when he does get out there, he can roll.”

Although the Eagles condensed the UL lead down to just one possession in the fourth quarter, offensive struggles kept the team from a legitimate chance at tying the game.

“I’m really heartbroken for the guys,” said head coach Chad Lunsford “I thought that they way they prepared this week, all week I thought they emptied the tank.”

Despite the loss, the Eagles were optimistic about the remainder of the season. Lunsford expressed his belief that GS improved in some areas of the game.

“I thought we got better in areas,” said Lunsford. “We started playing pretty well defensively.We did give up a big one early on in the first half, but I thought our guys really rallied at home.”

Following the loss, the Eagles fell to 1-3 (0-1 SBC) on the season, the team’s worst start since the 2019 season.

GS will play a second consecutive home game on Saturday, when they host the Arkansas State Red Wolves. The Red Wolves also sit at 1-3 to begin the 2021 season, but have yet to begin conference play. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. and will be televised on ESPN+.

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