SACS Compliance Certification Report (PDF) - South Florida State ...

NarrativeNote: This requirement is not addressed by the institution in its Compliance Certification Report.3.1.1Institutional MissionThe mission statement is current and comprehensive, accurately guides the institution’s operations, isperiodically reviewed and updated, is approved by the governing board, and is communicated to theinstitution’s constituencies.JudgmentCompliant Non-Compliant Not ApplicableNarrativeThe mission statement of South Florida Community College (SFCC) is current, comprehensive, andprovides the foundation upon which the college operates. The mission statement describes theinstitution and its commitment to teaching and learning and is consistent with the Florida Statute (FS)1004.65 that describes the governance, mission and, responsibilities of Florida colleges.The mission guides and directs the annual planning process. Every year, during the regularly scheduledDecember Planning Workshop, the District Board of Trustees (DBOT) reviews the mission statement andprogress of the strategic plan. This review is completed to maintain a current mission and refocus uponthe significance of the mission prior to planning for the upcoming year.In 2008, as a part of the development of the 2009-2014 Strategic Plan, the Strategic Planning Taskforcesolicited input regarding community needs. Faculty, staff, students, and community stakeholders activelyparticipated through meetings, workshops and surveys. Based upon the taskforce analysis, it wasrecommended that minor changes be made to the college vision, mission, and institutionalcore values. These suggestions were received and endorsed by the President’s Council, reviewedand adopted by the DBOT.SFCC’s mission is communicated to its constituencies through a variety of means including the collegeWeb site, Faculty Handbook, Employee Handbook, SFCC College Catalog 2010-2011, andStudent Handbook 2010-2011. It is also strategically posted in all major buildings and at eachcollege site.SourcesAcademic | Faculty HandbookAdministrative | Employee HandbookAdministrative | Organizational Chart 2010-2011DBOT Minutes 1.28.09DBOT Minutes 2.25.09DBOT Policy 1.02, Mission, Vision, and Institutional Core ValuesEmployee Handbook, p. 6Faculty Handbook, pp. 1-2FS 1004.65, Florida Colleges; Governance, Mission, ResponsibilitiesMission on College Web SitePresident's Council Minutes 1.20.09Proposed 2009 Changes to Mission, Vision, Institutional Core ValuesSFCC College Catalog 2010-2011, p. 10Student Handbook 2010-2011, p. 6Student Services | SFCC College Catalog 2010-2011South Florida Community College Page 50 / 202Student Services | Student Handbook 2010-2011