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FS 1001.64, Community College Boards of Trustees; Powers and DutiesFS 1001.65, Community College Presidents; Powers and Duties2.4Institutional MissionThe institution has a clearly defined, comprehensive, and published mission statement that is specific tothe institution and appropriate for higher education. The mission addresses teaching and learning and,where applicable, research and public service.JudgmentCompliant Non-Compliant Not ApplicableNarrativeSouth Florida Community College (SFCC) has a clearly defined mission statement that describes theinstitution and its commitment to teaching and learning. The mission is appropriate for an institution ofhigher education and specific for a comprehensive community college as defined by Florida Statute(FS) 1004.65.The mission statement describes the unique role of SFCC as a rural, postsecondary institution serving awidely scattered population across three counties, FS 1000.21. The postsecondary needs of this broadrural area require that the college assumes roles and responsibilities not seen in many communitycolleges. Although teaching and learning is the primary component of the college mission, this mission isnot restricted to a university transfer curriculum, but is accomplished through a variety of postsecondaryteaching and learning opportunities. The mission of SFCC is as follows:South Florida Community College is an open-access, higher education institution dedicated to providing alearning-centered environment through quality programs, training, and services. Working in partnershipswith organizations and communities, the college provides leadership and a comprehensive range ofopportunities for the educational, cultural and economic development of the service district.The college assists the people of its service district (DeSoto, Hardee, and Highlands counties) regardlessof economic, social, or educational background to achieve success in:• Completing an associate degree in preparation for pursuing a baccalaureate or other professionaldegree or credential.• Completing career and technical training to enter the workforce or to improve career circumstances.• Completing college preparatory programs of study including those leading to the high schooldiploma.• Obtaining basic skills in literacy, numeracy, and citizenship to prosper as a contributing member ofsociety.• Gaining personal, cultural, and global awareness; appreciation; and understanding needed in acomplex contemporary society.• Pursuing advanced academic preparation and credentials available through partnerships with collegesand universities.• Participating in the social, cultural, environmental, and economic development of the communitiesserved by the college.We believe in the worth of each of our students and, through all of our educational programs andservices, we seek to develop human potential and to create brighter futures, District Board of Trustees(DBOT) Policy 1.02.The college mission is reviewed annually by the DBOT as part of the December Board PlanningWorkshop.South Florida CommunityIn 2008,Collegeas part of the strategic planning process, a taskforce recommended changesPageto6 /the202college vision, mission, and institutional core values. These suggestions were received and endorsed bythe President’s Council, presented to the DBOT for amendment and adopted by the DBOT at its