Mission: Possible – Initial Details…

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The Briefing is a comic strip with Pete the Panther thinking, "Ugh, I can't be late for my very first assignment." The caption reads: Every mission starts with a briefing. Tonight, Special Agent Pete has one that could change the future of SFSC forever. Pete rounds the corner cautiously wondering what awaits him. As he enters the HLC Command Center, "This is it," he thinks. "What I have been training for my whole life."

Welcome to the first edition of SFSC's HLC Snapshot! Each month, we'll share quick updates on our progress toward transitioning from SACSCOC to the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), culminating in our site visit on April 13 and 14, 2026. These updates will help keep you informed and prepared, because HLC peer reviewers may strike up a conversation with you. Why the change? Due to recent change in Florida law, all public institutions in the state must change accreditors. SFSC is transitioning from our current accreditor, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), to the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), which is a recognized accreditor. What is the Higher Learning Commision (HLC)? The HLC is an institutional accreditor that ensures colleges and universities meet standards of quality, integrity, and continuous improvement. Accreditation affects our eligibility for federal financial aid, credit transferability, and public confidence. What happens during the site visit? A team of peer reviewers from other HLC-accredited institutions will visit our campus on April 13 and 14, 2026. They will review our self-study (called the Assurance Argument), examine supporting documents, and meet with faculty, staff, and students to evaluate how well SFSC meets HLC standards. HLC's Four Criteria for Accreditation 1. Mission 2. Integrity, Ethical, and Responsible Conduct 3. Teaching and Learning for Student Success 4. Institutional Effectiveness, Resources, and Planning

CALL TO ACTION

What can you do now? Be aware of the transition and the site visit timeline Understand how your role contributes to SFSC's mission and continuous improvement Ask questions or share evidence that showcases your department's impact Questions or want to get involved? Stay tuned for the next post where you'll meet all the SFSC people leading the cause for accreditation.

Additional mission details to follow… 

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