2010-11 College Catalog - South Florida State College

sfccCOLLEGE YEAR - The college year is divided into fall andspring terms of approximately 16 weeks each and a summerterm of 12 weeks with flex sessions in all three terms. Thecollege calendar is coordinated closely with the calendars ofother public community colleges, the state universities, andcounty school systems.DRUG-FREE CAMPUS AND DRUG-FREE WORKPLACEPROGRAM - SFCC is a drug-free college and workplace.Illegal use of drugs or alcohol will not be tolerated on anySFCC-campus, center, or at any SFCC sponsored eventoff campus. Alcohol and drug-free campus handouts aredistributed to new students at orientation and to continuingstudents at their first registration in each academic year.These handouts describe standards of conduct that prohibitunlawful possession, use, or distribution of illicit drugs andalcohol on campus; health risks, applicable legal sanctionsunder the law; programs that address counseling treatmentor rehabilitation/reentry programs; and disciplinary sanctionsthat SFCC will impose on students and employees. Youwill find information regarding the Drug Free Campus andDrug-Free Workplace Program in the Student Handbook/Planner.EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY - SFCC pledgesto provide equal access to education and employmentopportunity to all regardless of race, color, religion, gender,national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation,and sexual orientation. The College adheres to federal andstate laws that control equal access/equal opportunity. Thispledge covers all aspects of the educational and employmentrelationship with our students and employees. If you haveconcerns regarding this pledge, address them to the EA/EOstudent coordinator, (863) 784-7107. Nothing containedwithin this College Catalog is intended to discriminateon the basis of the previously mentioned factors.The following staff members have been assigned to assistin ensuring that you have access to the College’s programs,services, and facilities. Please contact these individuals, ifyou require assistance.Annie Alexander-Harvey, Dean of Student ServicesEA/EO Student Coordinator(863) 784-7107, Building B, 2nd FloorAnnie.Alexander-Harvey@southflorida.eduSusan Hale, Human Resources DirectorEA/EO Employee Coordinator(863) 784-7132, Building I, 1st FloorSusan.Hale@southflorida.eduLaura M. WhiteEquity Plan Coordinator(863) 784-7154, University Center, 1st FloorLaura.White@southflorida.eduLAW ENFORCEMENT/SECURITY - Campus securitypersonnel are not law enforcement officers. Law enforcementauthority for the Highlands Campus is the responsibility ofthe Highlands County Sheriff’s Office. Law enforcement atother campuses is the responsibility of local police. Securitypersonnel are responsible for the safety of personnel andthe safety of buildings and their contents. The College worksdirectly with local law enforcement agencies to report criminalactivities and incidents.REPORTING OF EMERGENCY AND CRIMINAL ACTIVITY-SFCC has developed a set of guidelines for reportingemergencies and criminal activities. It is important to notethat each emergency situation or criminal activity has differentcircumstances requiring different actions. Each actionshould address the safety and security of victims and otherparticipants. You will find reporting guidelines in the StudentHandbook. Procedures for reporting information are postedthroughout the college classrooms.SAFETY AWARENESS PROGRAMS - Your security andsafety is the responsibility of all. Report unsafe conditionsor criminal activities; it is important to the safety of everyoneat SFCC. You are required to go through student orientationprograms that include safety information. Current andcontinuing students are provided with information regardingpersonal safety.SEXUAL MISCONDUCT - SFCC is committed to providingan environment, which is free from all forms of sexualmisconduct including sexual harassment, public indecency,voyeurism, battery, or assault. If you are a victim, contact theCollege’s EA/EO student coordinator (863) 784-7107, andyou will receive assistance and support. If you are accusedof such a charge, you may be subject to dismissal from theCollege. Please consult the Student Handbook for the entirepolicy and the procedures to follow in the event of an act ofsexual misconduct.The Hotel JacarandaThe SFCC Foundation operates a residence facility within TheHotel Jacaranda. This historic hotel, located approximatelytwo miles from the Highlands Campus in downtown AvonPark, opened for business in 1926 and is listed on theNational Register of Historic Places. It is a private residencefacility for full-time SFCC students. Accommodations areavailable for approximately 34 male students and 34 femalestudents on separate floors of the residence facility.For additional information, contact the SFCC Foundationat 13 East Main Street, Avon Park, FL 33825, or call (863)453-3133. Housing is assigned on a first come, first servedbasis.NOTE: Staff located at 600 West College Drive, Avon Park, FL 33825.17