Monthly Archives: May 2023

Spring Commencement Closes Out 2022-23 Academic Year

SFSC marked the end of the 2022-23 academic year with its spring Commencement held in two ceremonies on Tuesday, May 9 in the SFSC Alan Jay Wildstein Center for the Performing Arts on the Highlands Campus in Avon Park. During the 4 p.m. ceremony, SFSC honored recipients of the Associate in Science (AS), Career and… Read More

Presidential Search Update

At today’s special called meeting, the SFSC District Board of Trustees (DBOT) announced the following finalist to be considered as a replacement for Dr. Thomas C. Leitzel upon his retirement on June 30, 2023: Fred Hawkins The finalist will visit the College on May 30-31 to tour the four campus locations, and the Trustees will… Read More

Dental Hygiene Graduates Honored with Pinning Ceremony

SFSC honored graduates of its Dental Hygiene program in a traditional pinning ceremony in the Alan Jay Wildstein Center for the Performing Arts on the Highlands Campus in Avon Park on Thursday, May 4. The graduates had just completed their Associate in Science in Dental Hygiene. Receiving their pins were Maritza Banda, Danielle Lyn Barnhill,… Read More

Drs. Vinod and Tarlika Thakkar Inducted into the SFSC Foundation Legacy Society

During the SFSC Foundation Legacy Showcase and Fundraiser on Saturday, May 6, Drs. Vinod and Tarlika Thakkar were inducted into the 2023 Legacy Society for their service to the Foundation, the College, and the community. Jamie Bateman, SFSC vice president for institutional advancement and external affairs, made the presentation. “Drs. Vinod and Tarlika Thakkar have… Read More

Events May 8-14

Tuesday, May 9 Spring Commencement, 4 p.m., and 7:15 p.m., Alan Jay Wildstein Center Thursday, May 11  Associate Degree in Nursing Pinning Ceremony, 6 p.m., UC Auditorium Read More

College Celebrates Commencement on May 9

SFSC celebrates spring Commencement with two ceremonies on Tuesday, May 9. The first ceremony is at 4 p.m. and the second is at 7:15 p.m.; both in the Alan Jay Wildstein Center for the Performing Arts on the SFSC Highlands Campus. The 4 p.m. ceremony features students who are earning their Associate in Science (AS),… Read More

Human Resources: Did You Know? Leave of Absence, Sick Leave Advance

The Human Resources Department has provided this pertinent information for SFSC employees. If you have questions about any of the information presented, please contact the Human Resources Department at ext. 7132. Under Procedure 5130 – Leave of Absence, Sick leave advance. Sick leave may be awarded in advance only upon exhaustion of all of the… Read More

Presidential Search Update

At a called meeting of the District Board of Trustees (DBOT) on Wednesday, May 3, Board Chair Terry Atchley, appreciated and acknowledged the work carried out during the presidential search as they continue to review and consider applicants for the role of president. He stated that the position remains open due to the fact that… Read More