Mr. Bill Henderson, who faithfully served the South Florida State College Adult Education Department for 20 years, passed away on Feb. 15, 2026. During his tenure, he dedicated himself to teaching GED Prep classes to inmates at the Highlands County Jail, making a meaningful and lasting impact on many students’ lives. His commitment, compassion, and… Read More
Monthly Archives: February 2026
What is an HLC Site Visit, really?
A Higher Learning Commission (HLC) site visit is a peer review—not an inspection and not a surprise visit. A small team of faculty and administrators from other accredited colleges and universities comes to campus to verify what the institution has already shared in its accreditation materials. The goal is to confirm that: The information submitted… Read More
Intellectual Freedom Survey
Florida’s Department of Education has sent all SFSC faculty and staff an Intellectual Freedom Survey through email by Alchemer. This survey is legitimate and voluntary. Read More
Employee Discount on STOMP Tickets
STOMP is explosive, inventive, provocative, witty, and utterly unique—an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages. The international percussion sensation has garnered armfuls of awards and rave reviews and has appeared on numerous national television shows. The eight-member troupe uses everything but conventional percussion instruments — matchboxes, wooden poles, brooms, garbage cans, Zippo lighters, hubcaps… Read More
Birthdays Feb. 23-28
February 23 – Margaret Brewer February 24 – Davida Austin February 27 – Pamela Hayes February 28 – Decquon Cowell Read More
Events Feb. 23-28
Tuesday, February 24 ACEN Site Visit, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., HSEC Rhythm of the Dance, 1:30 p.m., Wildstein Center Baseball vs. Webber International University, 5 p.m., Panther Field Wednesday, February 25 ACEN Site Visit, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., HSEC Oneblood Drive, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m., Tower of Enlightenment Thursday, February 26 ACEN Site Visit, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.,… Read More
The Security Tea – February 2026
AI is changing fast, and phishing attacks are evolving with it. Cybercriminals are now using artificial intelligence and deepfake technology to create realistic video calls, voices, and messages that appear to come from trusted leaders or coworkers. These attacks aren’t theoretical. Real organizations have already lost millions after employees were tricked by AI-generated calls and… Read More
Our Accreditation Journey and Our Thanks
Our institution has a long history of accreditation and has been accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) for many years. Following a change in Florida law, all public colleges and universities in the state were required to transition to a different institutional accreditor. As a result, our institution… Read More
Birthdays Feb. 16-22
February 16 – Onesimo Ochoa February 18 – Ashley Bennett February 18 – Daniel Sanches February 19 – Courtney Green Read More
Events Feb. 16-22
Tuesday, February 17 New Employees Orientation, 8:30 a.m.- noon, H 110 Stayin’Alive, 1:30 p.m., Wildstein Center Wednesday, February 18 Massage Chairs, 11 a.m.- 1p.m., Bldg. B Friday, February 20 Professional Development Day, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, February 21 Neil Berg’s 100 Years of Hollywood, 7 p.m., Wildstein Center Read More
