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South Florida State College (SFSC), with campuses in Highlands, DeSoto and Hardee counties, is one of 28 colleges within the Florida College System. As of 2012, South Florida Community College became known as "South Florida State College." SFSC was founded in 1965 and serves around 16,000 students a year. The Highlands Campus is located two miles (3 km) south of Avon Park, Florida. The college is on an isthmus, bounded on the north by Lake Lelia, to the south by Lake Glenada, and to the west by U.S. Highway 27. SFSC is a public college offering college credit certificates, occupational certificates, and associate degrees in more than 60 fields of study as well as bachelor of science degrees in nursing and elementary education, and a bachelor of applied science degree in business management and supervision. Through the SFSC University Center, SFSC partners with other four-year colleges and universities to offer selected bachelor's and master's degrees. Specialized courses are geared for adult education needs and course work is offered through a combination of traditional classroom and distance learning instruction. An athletic program fields teams in women's volleyball, women's softball, and men's baseball. This college educates and trains residents of its service district for high-demand jobs. It has course offerings in a variety of subjects, including automotive technology, auto body collision repair, cosmetology, computer networking and programming, corrections, law enforcement, electronics, dental assisting and dental hygiene, nursing, and agriculture. == History == In 1960, efforts began to open a junior college in Avon Park. In 1965, the college was founded as South Florida Junior College. A Highlands-Hardee Junior College Advisory Committee was appointed by the Florida State Board of Education. Dr. William A. Stallard was appointed as the first president of the college. The first term of college began in temporary quarters in Avon Park on Aug. 22, 1966. The first term had a full-time faculty of 14, serving 164 full-time students and 119 part-time and evening students. The college immediately began expansion of its programs and even had a basketball team in its first year of existence. In 1968, the college became fully accredited by the state, the first junior college to gain full accreditation in less than three years. That same year, a vocational technical program was started and groundbreaking ceremonies were held on the Highlands Campus's current site. In January 1970, permanent facilities for the college's staff were completed and the staff was moved there. In 1974, the vocational buildings, a bookstore, and a student center were constructed. The school's auditorium was completed in 1978, and in 1982 the gymnasium was completed. In January 1984, Dr. Stallard retired as president, and Dr. Richard Morley was named interim president. In March 1984, the District Board of Trustees renamed the college South Florida Community College. Two months later, the South Florida Community College Foundation, Inc., held its first meeting. The Foundation's goal was to offer grants and scholarships to SFCC students. In July 1984, Dr. Catherine Cornelius became SFCC's second president. In late 1984, the DeSoto and Lake Placid centers of SFCC were opened. The DeSoto Center first had three classrooms and an office. Today the DeSoto Campus is housed in a large modern building. The DeSoto Center originally had three classrooms and an office in the Fountain Plaza. A new campus was built in 2003 with much more space. The Lake Placid Center was established in a former public school and now consists of five buildings. In 1988, the Hotel Jacaranda was acquired. The hotel was built in the 1920s and was a distinguished hotel for many years. Babe Ruth, George Burns and Gracie Allen, among others, stayed there. The hotel serves as a residence facility for SFSC students and offers hotel accommodations and a restaurant to the public. Telecourses were first offered by SFCC in 1992. In 1993, the Public Service Academy (PSA) was opened. This unit provides training and education in criminal justice, emergency medical services, and law endorcement. In 1999, the Crews Center was opened. In 2002, the Museum of Florida Art and Culture (MOFAC) and the SFCC University Center, which houses the college's bachelor's and advanced degree programs, were opened. Also, that year Dr. Norman L. Stephens Jr. became SFCC's third president. In 2003, the Dental Education Center opened. The Hardee and DeSoto campuses opened. On July 1, 2012, the college officially changed its name to South Florida State College. On July 1, 2013, Dr. Thomas C. Leitzel became SFSC's fourth president. In 2015, South Florida State College celebrates its 50th anniversary. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「South Florida State College」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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