2011-12 College Catalog - South Florida State College

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RECOGNITION OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE - SFCC will
recognize you for academic excellence during your course
of study. You will be eligible for the following distinctions:
President’s List - If you accumulate 12 or more credit
hours and earn a GPA of 3.80 to 4.00, SFCC’s president
will be send you a recognition letter.
Vice President’s List - If you accumulate 12 or more
credit hours and have a GPA of 3.50 to 3.79, SFCC’s vice
president for educational and student services will send
you a recognition letter.
Graduation with Distinction - If you graduate with
an excellent GPA in the A.A., A.S. and A.A.S. degree
programs, you will receive recognition on your diploma
according to the following GPAs:
3.90 to 4.00 summa cum laude
3.70 to 3.89 magna cum laude
3.50 to 3.69 cum laude
If you attended no other post-secondary institution other than
SFCC, this GPA is based on the GPA earned at SFCC. If you
attended at least one other post-secondary institution and
earned 45 or more credits at SFCC, this GPA is based on
the higher GPA earned at SFCC or the cumulative GPA from
all institutions attempted. If you attended at least one other
post-secondary institution and earned less than 45 credits
at SFCC, this GPA is based on the cumulative GPA from all
institutions attended.
If you have fulfilled the requirements for a college credit
certificate, occupational certificate, or adult high school
diploma and achieved a 3.50 GPA or higher, you will graduate
with distinction. Likewise, if you have earned a State of
Florida High School Diploma with a score of 3100 or higher
on the General Educational Development (GED) test, you
will graduate with distinction.
To be recognized with distinction at the graduation ceremony,
you must have met all degree requirements by the end of
spring term. The determining GPA will be based upon your
fall term cumulative GPA.
Honors Program - If you fulfill the requirements of the Honors
Program, you will receive your degree of Associate in Arts
degree with an Honors endorsement on your transcript and
diploma, and special recognition at the graduation ceremony.
Outstanding Student Awards are given annually. If you show
leadership in scholastic achievements, student activities, and
athletics, you may be eligible.
The Florida Blue Key is awarded by the University of Florida.
It is a community college leadership honor given to one
outstanding female and male from each of Florida’s 28
community colleges.
Phi Theta Kappa is the international honor society that
recognizes and encourages scholarship among community
college A.A., A.S. and A.A.S. degree-seeking students.
SFCC’s chapter, Tau Epsilon, was founded in 1968. The
organization provides an opportunity to develop leadership
and service, promotes an intellectual climate for scholars, and
fosters a continued interest in academic excellence. Eligible
students must be currently enrolled in a college credit degree
program and must have earned 12 or more college credit
hours with a cumulative GPA of 3.25 or higher.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) - SFCC
seeks to ensure that programs, services, and facilities are
accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities. If you
are a qualified student with a disability, the college will make
every effort to provide reasonable accommodations.
If you are a person with a disability, this College Catalog is
available to you in hard copy and digital format. Telephone
or written requests should include your name, address, and
telephone or TDD number. Your requests should be made to
the ADA student coordinator, SFCC, 600 West College Drive,
Avon Park, FL 33825, (863) 784-7107 at least two weeks
prior to the time you need the publication.
The following college staff members have been assigned
to assist in ensuring that you have access to the college’s
programs, services, and facilities. If you require assistance
or have general questions/concerns, please contact:
Annie Alexander-Harvey, Dean of Student Services
ADA Student Coordinator
(863) 784-7107, Building B, 2nd Floor
Annie.Alexander-Harvey@southflorida.edu
Susan Hale, Human Resources Director
ADA Employee Coordinator
(863) 784-7132, Building I, 1st Floor
Susan.Hale@southflorida.edu
COLLEGE HOURS - Regular college operations are
conducted between the hours of 8 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday
through Thursday, and 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Friday. Except for
special events, the college is closed to students and visitors
during other hours. If you require access to college facilities
at times other than normal working hours, you must advise
Security, (863) 453-0806, of your location and expected
time of departure. The college offers you a wide selection
of college credit, adult, and occupational classes in the
evening. These classes serve as an extension of the day
program using the same textbooks, instructional procedures,
instructors, and contact hours. The majority of your evening
credit classes meet once a week during fall and spring terms
and twice a week during summer terms. Classes are available
evening and weekends. Consult your Schedule of Classes
for evening and weekend offerings.
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