2006-07 College Catalog - South Florida State College

5HWXUQWR6HFWLRQ0HQXEQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY - South FloridaCommunity College pledges to provide equal access toeducation opportunity to all regardless of race, color, religion,sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status,political affiliation, and sexual orientation. The administrationof the College adheres to federal and state laws controllingequal access/equal opportunity. This pledge coversall aspects of the educational and employment relationshipwith our students and employees. Concerns regardingthis pledge are to be addressed to the EA/EO StudentCoordinator (863) 784-7107.STUDENT CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE - South Florida CommunityCollege has the right and the duty to protect its educationalactivities and its students through the reasonableregulation of your conduct and the use of the institution’sfacilities. The Dean of Student Services or designee isresponsible for consideration and action on all disciplinaryproblems. All decisions will be based on College policy.See Student Handbook for additional information.INITIATING CHANGES AT THE COLLEGE - If you have anidea or want to make a request for improvement in theregulations and conditions governing student life at SouthFlorida Community College, you should make your desiresknown to the Student Government Association. The SGAwill evaluate the proposal and, through the SGA advisorand designated representatives, make suggestions andrecommendations to an appropriate member of the Collegestaff for consideration and action.If this process does not result in a mutually acceptableoutcome, you may request that the proposal be reviewed inthe following order:A. The Student Government CommitteeB. The College PresidentC. The Board of TrusteesAt any step in this process, you may request a recommendationfrom the Dean of Student Services.LEARNING RESOURCES CENTER (LRC) - The Learning ResourcesCenter (LRC) is located on the Highlands Campus.It includes the Library, media production, the Tutoringand Learning Center (TLC), and independent study services.The DeSoto and Hardee Campuses and the LakePlacid Center each have a library. The purpose of the departmentswithin the LRC is to support and supplementthe learning activities by providing the materials, equipment,and staff required to satisfy the informational and studyneeds of members of the College faculty, staff, students,and residents of the communities served by the College.The Library - Circulating books, reference materials,periodicals, and Internet access computers are locatedon the second floor of the LRC building. Orientation tothe Library is provided for individuals and groups. Consultthe Reference Desk for details. Through LINCC(Library Information Network for Community Colleges),you have online access to SFCC library catalogs, allother Florida community college and state universitylibrary catalogs and selected public library catalogs.LINCC also provides access to electronic resourcesfor current students, faculty and staff. Inter-library loanservices are also available. Limited library services,which include circulating and reference collections,periodicals, and Internet access, are available at theDeSoto and Hardee Campuses and the Lake PlacidCenter.A per day/per item fee is charged for late materials. Youare responsible for returning your materials on time.The Library is not obligated to notify you of overdueitems. Returning overdue materials to the book drop inno way negates your responsibility to pay the late fee.The loss of materials and/or ID card should be reportedat the Circulation Desk as soon as possible.Replacement costs of materials include the price toreplace, a processing fee, and late fines, if any. Thereis a charge to replace a lost ID card. For your protection,you should report a lost card immediately. Unlessreported, you are responsible for materialschecked out on your card.Library hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., Mondaythrough Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday, and 2p.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, except for holidays. Special hoursare posted as needed. The libraries at the DeSoto andHardee Campuses and the Lake Placid Center areopen when the campus/center is in operation.The Library is open to the public.The Tutoring and Learning Center (TLC) - Our staffwelcomes you to the South Florida Community CollegeTutoring and Learning Center (TLC). Our personnel,up-to-date equipment, and facilities promote academicsuccess by providing the services to all currentlyenrolled students and to those students participatingin approved programs.The TLC is located on the first floor of the LearningResource Center (LRC), along with the College Library,on the Highlands Campus, Building Y.The Tutoring and Learning Center is open during daytimeand evening hours Monday through Friday, andon Sunday afternoons. The TLC is a welcoming placewhere you can go to study, check your emails, usecomputer assisted modules, work with peer tutors,attend private tutoring sessions, get assistance frommathematics, writing and reading faculty members,organize study groups, or just find a helping hand withyour learning needs.65