Seminole State College of Florida

"Seminole State" redirects here. For the public college in Oklahoma, see Seminole State College (Oklahoma).
Seminole State College of Florida
Former names
Seminole Junior College (1965–1975)
Seminole Community College (1975–2009)
TypePublic college
Established1965; 59 years ago (1965)
Parent institution
Florida College System
AccreditationSACS
Endowment$12.5 million (2024)[1]
Budget$95.6 million (2024)[2]
PresidentGeorgia L. Lorenz
Academic staff
202 (full-time)[3]
360 (part-time)[3]
Undergraduates14,323 (fall 2022)[3]
Location
Sanford
,
Florida
,
United States

28°44′40″N 81°18′20″W / 28.7444°N 81.3055°W / 28.7444; -81.3055
CampusLarge suburb[3]
ColorsDark blue and bright gold
   
NicknameRaiders
Sporting affiliations
NJCAA Region 8 – Mid-Florida Conference
MascotRally Raider
Websitewww.seminolestate.edu

Seminole State College of Florida is a public college based in Sanford, Florida. It is part of the Florida College System.

History

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The SCC logo circa 1997-2009

Established by the Florida Legislature in 1965 as Seminole Junior College, operations began in August 1966 with 700 students. The original campus was situated on an 80-acre (32 ha) site previously used for citrus cultivation in Sanford.[4]

In 1975, the institution was renamed Seminole Community College. By 2006, it partnered with the University of Central Florida to launch "DirectConnect to UCF," guaranteeing admission to UCF for Seminole State graduates. In 2009, the college was renamed "Seminole State College of Florida" to reflect its expanded degree offerings, including its first bachelor's degree program.[5]

Campuses

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The main campus is located in Sanford, adjacent to Lake Mary, and provides a variety of academic programs and includes the Grindle Honors Institute, a fine arts theater, planetarium, and the Center for Public Safety. The Oviedo campus supports students aiming to transfer to the University of Central Florida through the DirectConnect program. The Altamonte Springs campus offers programs in healthcare, general education, and adult education. The Center for Economic Development in Heathrow focuses on workforce training and supporting local technology industries in collaboration with regional businesses.

Academics

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View of a few buildings at Seminole State College

Seminole State is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. It offers a range of associate and bachelor's degrees, with specific program accreditations including the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs, and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

Seminole State offers several online associate and baccalaureate degrees, as well as many certificate programs.

Notable alumni

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Dee Gordon

References

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  1. ^ Marra, Andrew (February 12, 2024). "Two Florida universities have more than $1 billion in endowments to invest on campus". The Palm Beach Post. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
  2. ^ "Annual Budget Summary - Fiscal Year 2024-25 (Seminole State College of Florida)". Florida Department of Education. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d Seminole State College of Florida. National Center for Education Statistics (College Navigator). Retrieved September 4, 2024.
  4. ^ "The History of Seminole Community College". Seminole State College of Florida. Archived from the original on 2009-11-27. Retrieved 2009-09-21.
  5. ^ "Say hello to Seminole State College of Florida". Orlando Sentinel. 2009-09-21. Archived from the original on 2009-09-27. Retrieved 2009-09-21.
  6. ^ Audra D.S. Burch; Laura Isensee (March 23, 2012). "Trayvon Martin, a typical teen with dreams of flying or fixing planes". Tampa Bay Times. Archived from the original on April 25, 2012. Retrieved July 4, 2012.
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