Global InformationSeminole State College of Florida information
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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 |
| Endowment | $12.67 million[1] |
| Chairman | Scott D. Howatt |
| President | Georgia L. Lorenz |
Academic staff | 784[2] |
Administrative staff | 20[2] |
| Students | 32,771[2] |
| Location | Sanford, Florida , U.S. |
| Campus | Suburban |
| Colors | Blue & gold |
| Nickname | Raiders |
Sporting affiliations | NJCAA Region VIII |
| Website | www |
Seminole State College of Florida is a public college with four campuses in Central Florida. It is part of the Florida College System.
Founded in 1965, the Florida State Legislature signed a charter creating "Seminole Junior College." The college opened in August 1966 with 700 students at a former citrus grove in Seminole County, near U.S. Route 17/92 and County Road 427 (Ronald Reagan Blvd.) now in the city of Sanford. By October 1971, Seminole Junior College's enrollment had exceeded 7,000, and by 1975, Seminole Junior College became "Seminole Community College", with enrollment reaching 14,161. In 2006, Seminole Community College partnered with the University of Central Florida to launch "DirectConnect to UCF", which guaranteed Seminole Community College graduates admission to the university, as well as academic advising by university counselors. In September 2009, the college's board of trustees unanimously approved a motion to rename the institution "Seminole State College of Florida," eight months after the introduction of the institution's first state-approved bachelor's degree program, the Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) in interior design.
As of 2011, the college serves over 30,000 students, full-time and part-time, and is also one of the largest employers in Seminole County. The college has expanded into four campuses since 1965, all based within Seminole County, Florida. Its main campus is located in Sanford, and its satellite campuses are located in Oviedo, Altamonte Springs and Heathrow. The Oviedo campus opened in 2001, the Heathrow in 2007, and the Altamonte Springs in 2008. Seminole State is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and the Florida College System Activities Association (FCSAA) Mid-Florida Conference (MFC) and competes in baseball, softball and women's golf. The Seminole County Cemetery is located on the property of the Sanford/Lake Mary Campus.
- ^ Seminole State College of Florida, Financial Audit, For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2010. MyFlorida.com. State of Florida. February 2011. Retrieved 10 June 2011.
- ^ a b c Seminole State College of Florida, Fast Facts, February 2011. SeminoleState.edu. Seminole State College of Florida. Retrieved on 5 June 2011.