Cornerstone Council
About the Cornerstone Council
The Cornerstone Council is a cross-functional group that brings together partners from across the College to translate our shared values into action. The Council connects and strengthens work happening across the College, helping ensure that our practices and everyday experiences reflect the principles of the Cornerstone.
Through collaboration, practical tools, coordinated initiatives, and evidence-informed recommendations, the Council works to foster a community where all members can thrive.
“Florida Southern College scholars are called to respect the dignity, value, and worth of all persons — learning from the differences in people, ideas, and opinions.”
What We Do
The Cornerstone Council focuses on practical, coordinated action that strengthens the student and campus experience. Our work includes:
- Identifying opportunities and needs and recommending clear, actionable next steps
- Designing practical tools and resources that support consistent practices across the College
- Piloting and advancing initiatives that translate the Cornerstone into everyday experiences
- Coordinating across units to align efforts, strengthen collaboration, and reduce duplication
How We Work
Our approach reflects the Cornerstone and a commitment to effective, collaborative action:
- Cornerstone-Anchored: Grounded in integrity, dignity, respect, and care
- Action-Oriented: Start small, test ideas, and scale what works
- Evidence-Informed: Use data and feedback to guide decisions
- Collaborative and Cross-Functional: Align efforts across divisions
- Respectful Dialogue: Invite different perspectives and encourage meaningful participation
- Shared Accountability: Establish clear ownership and outcomes
Who We Are
The Cornerstone Council brings together students, faculty, staff, and leaders from across the College. Its cross-functional membership includes representation from areas such as:
- Academic Affairs
- Student Life
- Enrollment Management
- Marketing and Communications
- Student Leadership
- Other campus offices and partners
This broad representation helps ensure that the Council’s work is informed by multiple perspectives and coordinated across the College.
Current Council Members
- Dr. Sandy Calvert
- Dr. Jonathan Cazala
- Prof. Jennifer Cipriano
- Mike Crawford
- Dr. Jose Dominguez
- Rick Gebauer
- Dr. Laly Joseph
- Amanda Koester
- Dr. Krista Lewellyn
- Alana McFadden
- Reginald Mungrue
- Dr. Shameka Shelby
- Trustee Evett Simmons, Esq.
- Dr. Tracey Tedder
- Kelly Thomas
- Emily Tyre
Get Involved
Members of the Florida Southern community are invited to share ideas and identify opportunities that can help bring the Cornerstone to life across campus. Have an idea, resource, or opportunity for collaboration? Connect with the Cornerstone Council to share your suggestion.
Get in Touch
Have an idea, a question, or just want to get involved? We would love to hear from you.
Shameka Shelby, Ph.D.
Deputy Chief of Staff and Associate Vice President for Inclusive Excellence, Dr. John A. Leighty Endowed Chair in Chemistry, Associate Professor of Chemistry
- 863.680.4128
- sshelby@flsouthern.edu
- Watson Building