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Introduction
The South Florida State College (SFSC) Student Handbook provides information that will facilitate your adjustment to college life and assist you in having a more productive and successful experience at SFSC. This Handbook describes the various services, organizations, and activities that are available at SFSC sites and provides a ready reference for often-used policies, regulations, and procedures.
This Handbook does not contain all the standards or regulations of the College. You should also be familiar with the College Catalog. Use this Student Handbook with your online College Catalog, Schedule of Classes, and other information posted and accessible from the official SFSC website at southflorida.edu. The Schedule of Classes is prepared and posted online for the fall, spring, and summer terms. The Student Services staff is ready to help students locate any additional information needed or desired. Every student is responsible for knowledge of the regulations and information contained in this Handbook.
SFSC’s Vision, Mission, and Institutional Core Values are what drives the College’s administration, staff, and faculty to serve the region’s students and community members. The College believes wholeheartedly in these statements as they are instilled in every member of the SFSC family.
A vision statement looks to the future and describes the inspirational long-term desired change resulting from an institution’s work in the community. It is intended to guide internal decision-making.
A mission statement is a concise explanation of a college’s purpose and reason for existence. It is the roadmap for the accomplishing the vision statement.
The institutional core values are the essential principles that help guide and direct the College in decision-making and establish a standard against which actions can be assessed.
SFSC Vision
South Florida State College will become … a globally aware academic destination driving regional transformation through innovative collaboration.
SFSC is an open-access, higher education institution dedicated to providing a learning-centered environment through quality programs, training, and services. Working in partnership 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:
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completing an associate degree in preparation for pursuing a baccalaureate or other professional degree or credential; |
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completing a baccalaureate degree, associate degree, or certificate related to career and technical preparation to enter the workforce or to improve career circumstances; |
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completing college preparatory programs of study including those leading to the high school diploma; |
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obtaining basic skills in literacy, numeracy, and citizenship to prosper as a contributing member of society; |
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gaining personal, cultural, and global awareness, appreciation, and understanding needed in a complex contemporary society; |
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pursuing advanced academic preparation and credentials available through partnerships with colleges and universities; and |
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participating in the social, cultural, environmental, and economic development of the communities served by the College. |
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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.
SFSC Institutional Core Values
The attributes that guide our behavior as we pursue our vision are:
Integrity - We encourage the free exchange of ideas in an environment that embraces honesty, fairness, personal responsibility, and ethical leadership.
Service - We actively seek opportunities to enhance achievement and success in our local and world communities.
Community - We embrace cultural diversity, inclusiveness, collaboration, mutual respect, responsive, and productive partnerships, and the sharing of resources.
Learning - We are committed to providing opportunities for students and staff to succeed in a highly competitive environment so that they can become effective lifelong learners.
Excellence - We seek to provide high-quality, innovative, and flexible teaching and learning opportunities in a learning-centered environment.
Accountability - We value personal and institutional ownership through integrated planning and assessment of all programs.
Responsibility - We honor our commitments in all initiatives and leadership endeavors as well as promote environmental stewardship.
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