2006-07 College Catalog - South Florida State College

5HWXUQWR7DEOHRI&RQWHQWVPresident’s MessageDear SFCC Community,We’re celebrating our 40 th anniversary as a comprehensive community college providing higher education and cultural enrichmentfor the people of DeSoto, Hardee, and Highlands counties in South Florida. Throughout our history, we have and willcontinue to serve a diverse population of students of all ages, of all interests, and of many backgrounds and experiences. Ourstudents come to us for one or more of the following reasons.• They are seeking an academic course of study to allow them to successfully transferto a college or university to pursue baccalaureate or other professional degreesand credentials.• They are seeking the necessary skills and academic preparation for successfulemployment either as new entrants to the world of work or to continue in theiremployment while expanding their options and their opportunities.• They are seeking basic and college preparatory skills to allow the successful pursuitof their educational or career goals.• They are seeking personal and social enrichment through lifelong learning opportunitiesthat are interesting, challenging, and certainly fun.SFCC supports and facilitates the civic, economic, social-cultural, and environmental development of the College’s servicearea through partnerships and through cooperative efforts with other colleges and schools, with business and industry, andwith all levels of government. We like to say that “Community” is the most important word in our name.We’re here to help you. We want you to learn through relevant and challenging educational experiences. We want theeducation you receive to be of the highest quality that is possible, and we want you to enjoy pursuing your education at SouthFlorida Community College. Your future is our business.Whether you are just getting started with your college education or perhaps you’ve been out of school for many years helpingto raise a family, and working full-time as well, you will find us understanding, caring, and prepared to work with you. I hope wecan help you.And remember, SFCC is:Down-Home, Friendly . . .World Class Quality!Sincerely,Norman L. Stephens, Jr.President6