2006-07 College Catalog - South Florida State College

5HWXUQWR6HFWLRQ0HQXREPORTING OF EMERGENCIES AND CRIMINAL ACTIVITY -South Florida Community College has developed a set ofguidelines for reporting emergencies and criminal activities.It is important to note that each emergency situation orcriminal activity has different circumstances requiring differentactions. Each action should address the safety andsecurity of victims and other participants. You will find reportingguidelines in the Student Handbook, Faculty Handbook,Adjunct Faculty Handbook, Employee Handbook,and Personal Safety Handbook. Procedures for reportinginformation are posted throughout the College classrooms.SAFETY AWARENESS PROGRAMS - Your security and safetyis the responsibility of all. Report unsafe conditions or criminalactivities; it is important to the safety of everyone at SFCC.You are required to go through student orientation programsthat include safety information. Current and continuing students,along with staff, are provided with information regardingpersonal safety.SEXUAL MISCONDUCT - The College 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 accused of such acharge, you may be subject to dismissal from the College.If you are a victim, contact the College’s EA/EO StudentCoordinator (863) 784-7107, and you will receive assistanceand support. Please consult the student or appropriateemployee handbook for the entire policy and the proceduresto follow in the event of an act of sexual misconduct.UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS -The SFCC University Center, established in July 1999, providesseveral undergraduate and graduate programs tostudents who choose to seek a degree without movingaway from the area. Under this arrangement, SFCC hasentered into partnerships with several universities to offerdegrees on the SFCC campus and using other deliverysystems. Under these 2+2 partnerships, you may completethe first two years of your education through the communitycollege then enter a University Center program tocomplete a baccalaureate degree and a doctorate degree.You are eligible for financial aid and the use of campusresources through your sponsoring university. At the UniversityCenter (863-784-7401), academic counseling, programinformation, and registration information is available.Degree programs currently offered include:BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMS -Barry University•Public Administration (BS)•Professional Administration (BS)Florida Gulf Coast University•Criminal Justice (BS)Florida State University•Computer Engineering (BS)•Interdisciplinary Social Science (BS)University of Florida•Business Administration (BA)University of South Florida•Elementary Education (BA)Webber International University•Business Administration (BA)•Hospitality Management (BA)MASTER’S AND DOCTORATE DEGREE PROGRAMS -Barry University•Leadership and Education (PhD)University of South Florida•Educational Leadership (MA)•Reading Education (MA)Webster University•Business Administration (MBA)•Counseling (MA)Several delivery methods may be utilized. These includetraditional classroom study and various distance learningoptions.If you are a student enrolled in an A.A. program, you shoulddiscuss your options with your SFCC advisor. If you have40 or more credits, meet with an advisor in the UniversityCenter and inform him or her of your intent to enter a localprogram, obtain admissions information, and pursue scholarshipsand financial aid options for the university programyou have chosen.NOTE: If you are a “non-degree” seeking student interestedin upgrading your skills/knowledge or in certification/recertification in Education or Business, coursework is alsoavailable. For information, contact the SFCC UniversityCenter at (863) 784-7401.HOTEL JACARANDAThe South Florida Community College Foundation, Inc.operates a residence facility within the Hotel Jacaranda.This historic hotel, located approximately two miles fromthe Highlands Campus in downtown Avon Park, opened forbusiness in 1926 and is listed on the National Register ofHistoric Places. It is a private residence facility for full-timeSFCC students. Accommodations are available for approximatelyfifty male students and fifty female students on separatefloors of the Residence Facility.For additional information, contact the SFCC Foundation,Inc. at 13 East Main Street, Avon Park, FL 33825, or call(863) 453-3133. Housing is assigned on a first come, firstserved basis.18