Daytona State College (DSC) is a public college located in Daytona Beach, Florida. It is part of the Florida College System.
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Former names | Daytona Beach Junior College (1957–1971) Daytona Beach Community College (1971–2008) |
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| Motto | Scientia potentia est (Latin) |
Motto in English | "Knowledge is power" |
| Type | Public college |
| Established | 1957 |
Parent institution | Florida College System |
| Accreditation | SACS |
| Endowment | $17 million (2024)[1] |
| Budget | $102.6 million (2024)[2] |
| President | Thomas LoBasso |
Academic staff | 223 (full-time)[3] 575 (part-time)[3] |
| Undergraduates | 11,584 (fall 2022)[3] |
| Location | , , United States 29°12′06″N 81°03′05″W / 29.2016°N 81.0513°W |
| Campus | Small city[3] |
| Colors | Blue, dark blue, and silver |
| Nickname | Falcons |
Sporting affiliations | NJCAA Region 8 – Mid-Florida Conference |
| Mascot | Freddie the Falcon |
| Website | www |
History
editEstablished by the Florida Legislature in 1957 as Daytona Beach Junior College, the college initially operated as a division of Volusia County Schools. It was one of Florida's first comprehensive colleges.[4] In 1968, the college's administrative structure was reformed into an independent District Board of Trustees. Renamed Daytona Beach Community College in 1971, it became a four-year institution in 2006 and was renamed "Daytona State College" in 2008 to reflect its expanded degree offerings.[4]
Campuses
editThe main campus is located off International Speedway Boulevard in Daytona Beach, near Daytona International Speedway. The campus includes the Southeast Museum of Photography, the Mori Hosseini College of Hospitality and Culinary Management, and a partnership center with the University of Central Florida.[5] A student dormitory opened in 2022.[6]
Additional campuses include the Advanced Technology Center and the News-Journal Center in Daytona Beach, and regional campuses in DeLand, Deltona, New Smyrna Beach, and Palm Coast. DSC has a partnership with the University of Central Florida via the "DirectConnect" program, which guarantees admission to UCF for DSC students and alumni.[5]
Academics
editDSC offers over 100 programs, including certificates, associate degrees, and baccalaureate degrees in fields such as healthcare, emergency services, business, education, hospitality, engineering, and technology. The college provides both on-campus and online programs through its distance learning platform.
Athletics
editThe college competes in the National Junior College Athletic Association Region 8 and the Mid-Florida Conference. As of fall 2024, DSC sponsors 12 sports: men's and women's soccer, volleyball, baseball, softball, men's and women's basketball, women's golf, men's and women's cross country, women's flag football, and esports.
Notable Alumni
edit- Herbert L. Becker, actor, magician, entertainer, and author
- Tiffany Chan, professional golfer and Olympian[7]
- Joyce Cusack, former member of the Florida House of Representatives[8]
- Richard Gibbs, film composer and music producer
- Solomon Jones, former NBA player[9]
- Brian Kelley, member of Florida Georgia Line[10]
- Justin Lawrence, pitcher for the Colorado Rockies[11]
- Pat Meyers, LPGA golfer[12]
- Clay Pickering, former NFL player[13]
- Hal Prewitt, artist, photographer, entrepreneur, and inventor[14]
- Dwayne L. Taylor, former member of the Florida House of Representatives[15]
- Jamie Watson, former professional soccer player for Orlando City SC[16]
- Yutaro Tsukada, professional soccer player[17]
- Phoenix Sanders, baseball pitcher for the San Francisco Giants
Gallery
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Mori Hosseini College of Hospitality & Culinary Management -
The University Center
References
edit- ^ 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 8, 2024.
- ^ "Annual Budget Summary - Fiscal Year 2024-25 (Daytona State College)". Florida Department of Education. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Daytona State College. National Center for Education Statistics (College Navigator). Retrieved September 8, 2024.
- ^ a b "History of Daytona State College" Archived 2011-10-05 at the Wayback Machine. Daytona State College Catalog. Daytona State College. Retrieved June 17, 2011.
- ^ a b Wyatt, Dustin (March 24, 2015). "DSC streamlines transfers to UCF". The Daytona Beach News-Journal. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
- ^ Harper, Mark (May 5, 2022). "Daytona State College opens residence hall to raves from students; waiting list tops 800". The Daytona Beach News-Journal. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
- ^ "'The greatest day in the history of Hong Kong golf' as sensation Tiffany Chan seals qualification for the Olympics | South China Morning Post". Scmp.com. 12 July 2016. Retrieved 2016-07-15.
- ^ "Representative Joyce Cusack". Florida House of Representatives. Retrieved June 10, 2011.
- ^ "Friday’s local briefs: Magic sign Daytona State product Solomon Jones", News-JournalOnline Archived 2021-07-09 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
- ^ "Brian Kelley". Retrieved August 26, 2024.
- ^ "Justin Lawrence". Retrieved August 26, 2024.
- ^ "Patrica Meyers" Archived 2007-10-30 at the Wayback Machine. LPGA. Retrieved June 10, 2011.
- ^ "Clay Pickering". Retrieved February 2, 2020.
- ^ "A Computer Whiz Kid Challenges the Big Boys", Florida Trend Aug 1987. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
- ^ "Representative Dwayne L. Taylor". Florida House of Representatives. Retrieved June 10, 2011.
- ^ "One on One with Jamie Watson". Major League Soccer. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
- ^ [1]. Daytona State Falcons. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
External links
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