OCALA - Central Florida Community College has announced the appointment of Dr. Rayanne Giddis as dean of Academic Foundations.

Giddis, who has served as director of the college's Levy Center since 1998, will move to the Ocala Campus to fill the newly created position.

"Dr. Giddis has done a terrific job at the Levy Center. This will be a new opportunity for her and I appreciate her willingness to take on this new challenge," said Dr. Charles R. Dassance, CFCC president. "Dr. Giddis has the experience and knowledge to help us focus on improving the success of our college prep students."

As dean of Academic Foundations, Giddis will oversee Title III programs, Student Support Services and the College Success Institute. These programs focus on providing students the tools they need to be able to perform at a college level.

"I am honored to have been offered the opportunity to serve the college in this important role," Giddis said. "This was certainly a difficult decision as it means I also leave a job I love in a wonderful community. I feel fortunate to have made many good friends and colleagues in Levy County, and those connections will remain with me."

Giddis has been employed by CFCC since 1998 and has a doctorate in Higher Education Leadership from the University of Florida.

An announcement will be made soon regarding the leadership of the Levy Center.