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    General Information:

    Highlands Campus

    600 West College Drive

    Avon Park, FL 33825

    Public, Coed, 2 year, 4 year, Masters, and Doctoral

    Brick and Mortar, Online

    SFCC Mission Statement

    South Florida Community College is an open-access, higher education institution dedicated to providing a learning-centered environment through quality programs, training, and services. Working in partnerships with organizations and communities, the college provides leadership and a comprehensive range of opportunities for the educational, cultural, and economic development of the service district. The college assists the people of its service district (DeSoto, Hardee, and Highlands counties) regardless of economic, social, or educational background to achieve success in:

    • Completing an associate degree in preparation for pursuing a baccalaureate or other professional degree or credential
    • Completing career and technical training to enter the workforce or to improve career circumstances
    • Completing college preparatory programs of study including those leading to the high school diploma
    • Obtaining basic skills in literacy, numeracy, and citizenship to prosper as a contributing member of society
    • Gaining personal, cultural, and global awareness; appreciation; and understanding needed in a complex contemporary society
    • Pursuing advanced academic preparation and credentials available through partnerships with colleges and universities
    • Participating in the social, cultural, environmental, and economic development of the communities served by the college We believe in the worth of each of our students and, through all of our educational programs and services, we seek to develop human potential and to create brighter futures.

     

    SFCC's Facts at a Glance

    Founded July 7, 1965

    1 of 6 locations
    • Avon Park
    • Arcadia
    • Bowling Green
    • Lake Placid
    • Lorida
    • Sebring

    Colors: Black and Orange

    Student Info:

    Enrollment for 2007-2008:

    • Total Enrollment: 3,551
    • Part-time: 2,320
    • Full-time: 1,231
    • Female: 1,863
    • Male: 1,654
    • Unknown: 34

    Ethnicity Demographics:

    Minority 57%
    • Caucasian: 47.93%
    • Hispanic: 16.36%
    • African American: 12.56%
    • Other: 25.56%
    • Asian/Pacific Islander: 1.35%
    • Native American: 0.42%
    • Average class size: 13
    • Average Credit hours: 8

    Tuition

    • In-State Tuition (per credit hour): $85.36
    • Out of State Tuition (per credit hour): $322.02

    South Florida offers more than 21 programs for Associate in Arts:

    • Accounting
    • Agriculture
    • Automotive
    • Business
    • Child Development
    • Commercial A/C and Appliance Repair
    • Computer
    • Construction
    • Cosmetology
    • Dental Education
    • Drafting and Design
    • Education
    • Electricity
    • Electronics
    • Emergency
    • Hospitality
    • Nursing
    • Office/Secretarial
    • Phlebotomy
    • Public Services
    • Radiography

    South Florida offers more than 14 schools of Bachelors and Masters Programs through their University Center

    • Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
    • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Web-Based)
    • Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
    • Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Web-Based)
    • Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education
    • Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Social Sciences
    • Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies
    • Bachelor of Science in Nursing
    • Bachelor of Science in Professional Administration
    • Bachelor of Science in Public Administration
    • Master of Arts in Counseling
    • Master of Arts in Reading
    • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
    • Master of Science in Education/Educational Leadership

    Student Life

    SFCC's Diversity Pledge

    SFCC pledges to provide equal access to education and employment opportunity to all regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, and sexual orientation. The college adheres to federal and state laws that control equal access/equal opportunity.

     

    Over 19 student clubs and organizations

    • African American Association
    • Haitian Student Association
    • International Student Organization

     

    Arts Info

    • Performing Arts
    • South Florida Community College began presenting evening performances in the fall of 1984. The season consists of ten performances that run from November through March. The Artist Series features a wide variety of quality entertainment focusing on orchestras, musicals, pops, dance, and comedy. Internationally acclaimed entertainers have graced the auditorium stage for over 20 years, including Victor Borge, Roger Williams, the Smothers Brothers, Rich Little, Bob Newhart, Paul Anka, Engelbert Humperdink, Anne Murray, Marie Osmond, and Doc Severinsen.
    • Humanities Department - Art
    • Humanities Dapartment - Music

    Athletic Info

    Home of the Panthers

    • Baseball
    • Softball
    • Volleyball

    Conference Info

    • Conference: Suncoast Conference

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    sfccpanthers Check out the SFCC Alumni Association's inaugural newsletter at http://www.southflorida..... 6 days ago reply

    sfccpanthers Shakespeare Rocks tonight and Saturday night at 7 p.m. in the SFCC Theatre for the Performing Arts. Tickets are $5 at the door. 9 days ago reply

    sfccpanthers Check out the SFCC Alumni Association's inaugural newsletter at http://www.southflorida..... 10 days ago reply

    sfccpanthers The application deadline for Leadership Highlands has been extended until July 30. Visit www.southflorida.edu for an application. 11 days ago reply

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    sfccpanthers Shakespeare Rocks tonight and Saturday night at 7 p.m. in the SFCC Theatre for the Performing Arts. Tickets are $5 at the door. 3 days ago reply

    sfccpanthers Check out the SFCC Alumni Association's inaugural newsletter at http://www.southflorida..... 4 days ago reply

    sfccpanthers The application deadline for Leadership Highlands has been extended until July 30. Visit www.southflorida.edu for an application. 4 days ago reply

    sfccpanthers Students still have time to register for fall classes. Open registration runs through Aug. 22. 12 days ago reply

     

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