Seminole State College of Florida is a public college based in Sanford, Florida. It is part of the Florida College System.
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Former names | Seminole Junior College (1965–1975) Seminole Community College (1975–2009) |
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| Type | Public college |
| Established | 1965 |
Parent institution | Florida College System |
| Accreditation | SACS |
| Endowment | $12.5 million (2024)[1] |
| Budget | $95.6 million (2024)[2] |
| President | Georgia L. Lorenz |
Academic staff | 202 (full-time)[3] 360 (part-time)[3] |
| Undergraduates | 14,323 (fall 2022)[3] |
| Location | , , United States 28°44′40″N 81°18′20″W / 28.7444°N 81.3055°W |
| Campus | Large suburb[3] |
| Colors | Dark blue and bright gold |
| Nickname | Raiders |
Sporting affiliations | NJCAA Region 8 – Mid-Florida Conference |
| Mascot | Rally Raider |
| Website | www |
History
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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
editThe 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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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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- Wendy Bruce, retired gymnast
- Mike Clevinger, professional baseball player
- Rob Ducey, professional baseball player and member of 2004 Canadian Olympic team
- Dee Gordon, professional baseball player
- John Hart, professional baseball manager
- Ed Hickox, professional baseball umpire
- Norm Lewis, Broadway actor
- Doug Marlette, cartoonist
- Preston McGann, professional football player
- Brett Oberholtzer, professional baseball player
- Paula Pell, comedy and screenwriter
- Mikael Pernfors, professional tennis player
- Hardy Rawls, actor
- Bobby Thigpen, professional baseball player
- George Zimmerman, man who fatally shot Trayvon Martin[6]
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 4, 2024.
- ^ "Annual Budget Summary - Fiscal Year 2024-25 (Seminole State College of Florida)". Florida Department of Education. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ a b c d Seminole State College of Florida. National Center for Education Statistics (College Navigator). Retrieved September 4, 2024.
- ^ "The History of Seminole Community College". Seminole State College of Florida. Archived from the original on 2009-11-27. Retrieved 2009-09-21.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.