2011-12 College Catalog - South Florida State College

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or persons. Any speaker, entertainer, consultant, or
other person(s) not employed by the college or enrolled
in the college, invited or uninvited to the campus for
the purpose of addressing, entertaining, consulting, or
otherwise contacting any group of students, faculty, or
other employees of the college, must have the approval
of the President of SFCC or designated representative
in advance of the visit. The approval or disapproval shall
be obtained from the President or designee upon written
request. If the person or persons desire to come on
campus uninvited, then it will be the responsibility of the
person or persons to secure the approval or disapproval
of the President in advance of the visit.
The institutional control of the campus facilities will
not be used as an instrument of censorship. In cases
where there is a reasonable prediction of disruption on
the campus, because of the controversial nature of a
speaker or the speaker’s subject, or both, an invitation
may be withheld. It is the responsibility of the persons
who invite outside speakers to make it clear to the college
and outside community that all views expressed are not
those of the students, faculty, or employees of SFCC.
XV. Protection of Freedom of Expression
You are free to take reasoned exception to the data
or views offered in any course of study and to reserve
judgment about matters of opinion; however, you are
responsible for learning the content of any course of
study in which you are enrolled.
XVI.Protection Against Improper Disclosure
Information about student views, beliefs, and political
associations which instructors, counselors, and advisors
acquire in the course of your work is considered
confidential.
Students’ Right to Know
Information
To provide you with information related to attending SFCC,
the following reports, policies and general information are
available to you upon request from the Office of the Dean of
Student Services, Cornelius Complex Room B274, Avon Park.
In addition, much of this information is directly accessible on
the SFCC website at www.southflorida.edu. Student Privacy
Information: The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA) provides certain privacy rights to you related to
education records. This information can also be found in this
College Catalog. College Graduation and Placement Rates:
This information concerns the completion/graduation and
placement rates of all full-time students entering college. A
table of graduation rates is also available from the Office of
Enrollment Management or the Office of Institutional Research.
Campus Crime Report and Safety Policies: Crime statistics
are reported annually. Safety information is available in the
SFCC Student Handbook or addendum. Information regarding
sexual predators or offenders attending or employed by an
institution of higher learning may be obtained from the local law
enforcement agency, the FDLE hotline (888) FL-PREDATOR
or (888) 357-7332, or the FDLE website at www.fdle.state.
fl.us/ sexual predators. Drug Free Campus: This information
is provided at the time of admission or employment at SFCC.
See current student handbook for greater detail. Financial
Assistance Information: This information can be found in this
College Catalog or is available from the Financial Aid Office,
Cornelius Complex, Room B173. Athletic Participation and
Financial Support Report and Data: This information can be
obtained from the athletic director, Building E, Avon Park.
Voter Registration Information: Voter registration forms are
available from the Records Office in Avon Park, any SFCC
Center, or from your county Supervisor of Elections Office.
SFCC encourages all students who are 18 years of age and
U.S. Citizens to register to vote.
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