Like many of her peers at the December Commencement ceremony at South Florida State College, Edith Andrade will be proud when she crosses the stage later this month and receives her Associate in Arts degree. “I know I’ll feel great on that day,” Andrade said. “But I know my Mom will be super proud and… Read More
Yearly Archives: 2016
Birthday 12-12
Dec. 13: Tara Jefferies Dec. 16: Felecia Dozier Dec. 16: Robin Southwell Dec. 17: Lorinda Shumard Dec. 19: Tim Wise Read More
Holiday Video Greeting
At this time of year, South Florida State College reflects on all the ways our staff, our students, and our community make this college a special place to learn and grow. Now, we’d like to thank you with our annual holiday video greeting available on YouTube. This year’s message contains a poem by Richard Wade.… Read More
Dozens Turn out for the SFSC Foundation Holiday Luncheon
Dozens turned out for the annual SFSC Foundation Holiday Luncheon at the Hotel Jacaranda. In addition to a meal prepared by the hotel’s executive chef, the event featured a raffle that raised money for scholarships and South Florida State College’s capital campaign, the Partnership Project. Before the start of the luncheon, guests mingled amid the… Read More
SFSC Health Sciences Students Receive Scholarships
Students studying for careers in the health sciences at South Florida State College received nearly $11,000 in scholarships thanks, in part, to the state’s leading health insurer. Florida Blue. The scholarships will go to students in SFSC’s nursing, dental education, and radiography programs. The funding for the scholarships comes from a partnership forged by the… Read More
SFSC Is Seeking Volunteers for Salvation Army Bell Ringing
We are in need of volunteers this holiday season for the Salvation Army bell ringing Thursday, Dec. 8 and Friday, Dec. 9, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., Avon Park Winn-Dixie. This is an approved activity that may be done during work hours. All you are required to do is give one hour of your time and you will be giving someone a happy… Read More
Hundreds Turn Out for ‘College For A Day’
Hundreds of high school students from DeSoto, Hardee, and Highlands counties turned out for SFSC’s College For A Day. An annual morning-long event that brings area high school students to the SFSC Highlands Campus to explore the college’s academic and occupational programs. Read More
Campus Bookstore Sale Dec. 7 and 8
The SFSC Campus Bookstore is having a two-day sale, Dec. 7 and 8, on apparel and holiday or Commencement gift items. Stop by the store on the Highlands Campus or make your purchases online HERE. Read More
Co-Op Students Get Firsthand Look at Law Enforcement
Adson Delhomme and Jazmin Gonzalez, two Hardee County residents pinning their hopes on a career in law enforcement, are getting a firsthand look at what police work is really like. Delhomme and Gonzalez, students at South Florida State College, are taking part in a cooperative education program that puts them in a patrol car, in… Read More
Maxing Out on Annual Leave at Year’s End
Are you reaching the maximum yearly amount of vacation (annual) leave to carry over into 2017? If you’re not sure, review SFSC Procedure 5130 – Leaves of Absence/Vacation Leave (II.D.). If you are, don’t worry. Any hours accumulated over the maximum amount in December of any year will be placed in a special “carry-over” sick… Read More
