Martin returns as president of BCCC Faculty Senate for 2014-2015 | Eastern North Carolina Now

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    Jeanne Martin, an instructor in the Associate Degree Nursing Program at Beaufort County Community College, who served as President of the Faculty Senate at BCCC for the 2013-2014 Academic Year will serve a second year as the organization's President in the 2014-2015 Academic Year. She is joined in the Faculty Senate leadership by Michele Mayo, vice president; Dana Sauls, secretary, and Lynne Modlin, treasurer, who are also serving in those offices for a second year.

Jeanne Martin, an instructor in the Associate Degree Nursing Program at BCCC, will begin her second term as President of the Faculty Senate in the 2014-2015 Academic Year.

    A North Carolina native, Martin graduated from West Rowan High School in 1981 and earned her bachelor's degree in nursing from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1985. In 2011, Martin earned her master's degree in nursing education from East Carolina University. Martin has 28 years' experience in nursing and nursing education, with the bulk of her experience in adult critical care nursing in a variety of settings. In 2012, she became a Certified Nurse Education. She and her husband, Jay, live in Washington. They have four sons. In her spare time, Martin leads and participates in Bible study classes, is a volunteer in the public schools and enjoys walking and reading.

    Mayo is a member of the BCCC Business Division faculty and teaches Medical Office and Office Administration classes. A North Carolina Teaching Fellow, Mayo earned a bachelor's degree in education from East Carolina University in 1990 with concentrations in science and French. In 1994, Mayo earned a master's degree in education with a science concentration from ECU. She has been active in education and civic organizations in the community for many years. She enjoys playing tennis and spending time with husband, Will, and their five children.

    Sauls, a Washington native, earned a bachelor's degree in education and a master's degree in reading education from ECU. She has worked at BCCC since 1999, currently as Lead Development Reading and English Instructor. She and her husband, Kris, have two sons. She attends Snowd Branch Church of God and teaches Children's Church there. Sauls serves as secretary of the Bath Recreation Department and as a member of the Bath Booster's Club, the Northside Booster's Club and the Northside Air Force Junior ROTC Booster's Club. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, fishing, swimming and attending her sons' basketball and baseball games.

    Modlin, of Jamesville, joined BCCC's faculty as an instructor in the Associate Degree Nursing Program in 2007 and was named Faculty Member of the Year for 2014. A Martin County native, she graduated from Williamston High School in 1989 and earned a bachelor's degree from East Carolina University in 1994 and a master's degree in nursing education from Walden University in 2011. She is specially trained in the operations of high-fidelity simulators. Modlin and her husband, Michael, have two children. She is a member of Cedar Branch Baptist Church where she is Chairman of the Personnel Committee. In her spare time, Modlin enjoys spending time with her family and gardening.

    The officers are joined in leading the Faculty Senate by three committee chairmen - Kimberly Mullis, Instructional Affairs chairman; Thomyka Holloman, Faculty Affairs chairman, and Donna Dunn, Student Affairs chairman.

    The purpose of the Faculty Senate is to aide communication among BCCC faculty and between its members and the college administration. It also makes recommendations on college policy and governance issues of concern to faculty, advocates for faculty viewpoints on pertinent issues and works to develop cooperation among faculty in various instructional programs at the college, among other activities.

    Beaufort County Community College is a public comprehensive community college committed to accessible and affordable quality education, effective teaching, relevant training, and lifelong learning opportunities for the people served by the College.