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| Figure A | Fall Headcount Enrollment College Credit Only by Full-Time/Part-Time Fall 1996 |
Figure B | Minority Fall Headcount Enrollment College Credit Only Fall 1996 |
| Table 1 | Fall Headcount Enrollment by Full-Time/Part-Time by Ethnicity and Gender Fall 1996 |
| Table 2 | Fall Headcount Enrollment Colleges by Ethnicity and Gender Fall 1996 |
| Figure C | Fall Headcount Enrollment College Credit Only Fall 1992 to Fall 1996 |
| Figure D | Minority Fall Headcount Enrollment College Credit Only Fall 1992 to Fall 1996 |
| Figure E | Annual Student Headcount Enrollment 1991-92 to 1995-96 |
| Table 3 | Annual Unduplicated Student Headcount Enrollment by College 1991-92 to 1995-96 |
| Figure F | Annual Disability Headcount Enrollment 1991-92 to 1995-96 |
| Figure G | FTE Enrollment (Funded) by Program Area 1991-92 to 1995-96 |
| Table 4 | FTE Enrollment (Funded) by College and Program Area 1995-96 |
| Table 5 | FTE Enrollment (Funded) by Discipline and College 1995-96 |
| Table 6 | FTE Enrollment Actual FTE and Percent by Program Area 1982-83 to 1995-96 |
| Table 7 | Comparison of Assigned FTE and Actual FTE 1982-83 to 1995-96 |
| Figure H | Program Enrollment Headcount by Program Area 1995-96 |
| Figure I | Program Enrollment Headcount by Vocational Program Area 1995-96 |
| Figure J | Program Enrollment Headcount by Award Type 1991-92 to 1995-96 |
| Figure K | Program Enrollment Headcount by Vocational Program Area 1991-92 to 1995-96 |
| Table 8 | Program Enrollment Headcount by College and Ethnicity & Special Populations 1995-96 |
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| Associate in Science Degree Program |
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| Postsecondary Vocational Certificate Program |
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| Postsecondary Adult Vocational Certificate Program |
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| Table 9 | Program Enrollment Headcount by College and Program Area 1995-96 |
| Table 10 | Program Enrollment Headcount by College and Vocational Program Area 1995-96 |
| Table 11 | Program Enrollment Headcount by College and Supplemental Courses 1995-96 |
| Table 12 | Program Enrollment Headcount by College and Apprenticeship Courses 1995-96 |
| Figure L | Program Completers Headcount by Award Type 1991-92 to 1995-96 |
| Figure M | Minority Program Completers 1991-92 to 1995-96 |
| Table 13 | Program Completers Headcount by College and Award Type & Gender 1995-96 |
| Table 14 | Program Completers Headcount by College and Gender, Ethnicity and Special Populations 1995-96 |
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| Associate in Science Degree Program |
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| Postsecondary Vocational Certificate Program |
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| Postsecondary Adult Vocational Certificate Program |
| Figure N | Employee Headcount by Occupational Activity Fall 1996 |
| Figure O | Employee Headcount by Occupational Activity Fall 1992 to Fall 1996 |
| Figure P | Employee Headcount Full-Time/Part-Time by Ethnicity and Gender Fall 1996 |
| Table 15 | Employee Headcount by Occupational Activity, Full-Time/Part-Time, Ethnicity and Gender Fall 1996 |
| Table 16 | Average Salary of Full-Time Instructional Personnel by Semesters Employed Fall 1986 to Fall 1995 |
| Table 17 | Average Salary of Full-Time Instructional Personnel Colleges by Semesters Employed Fall 1986 to Fall 1995 |
| Table 18 | Average Converted Salary of Full-Time Instructional Personnel Headcount and Salary |
| by Colleges and Faculty Degree 1989-90 to 1996-97 |
| Figure Q | Revenues and Expenditures All Funds 1995-96 |
| Figure R | Revenues and Expenditures Unrestricted Current Fund 1995-96 |
| Figure S | Revenue Per FTE Dollar Amount by Source 1991-92 to 1996-97 |
| Table 19 | Funding History FTE, Revenue and Revenue per FTE 1981-82 to 1996-97 |
| Table 20 | Student Fees for Credit Programs Resident Students Colleges by Fee Type Fall 1996 |
| Table 21 | Student Fees for Credit Programs Non-Resident Students Colleges by Fee Type Fall 1996 |
| Table 22 | Student Fee Comparison for Credit Programs Resident and Non-Resident Student Fees by College Fall 1995 and Fall 1996 |
| Table 23 | Annual Cost Analysis Expenditures by College and Function 1995-96 |
| Table 24 | Annual Cost Analysis Percentage by College and Function 1995-96 |
| Table 25 | Annual Cost Analysis Expenditures by College and Category 1995-96 |
| Table 26 | Annual Cost Analysis Summary 1995-96 |
| Table 27 | Full Cost Summary Report Cost Per FTE by Program and College 1995-1996 |
| Table 28 | Facilities Sites, Inventory, and Value by College 1996-97 |
GLOSSARY
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY COLLEGES
GLOSSARY
Adv. & Prof (Advanced and Professional)
A Program area with courses designed to provide the first two years of course work leading to an advance or professional degree, including general education and specialized lower division courses to complete a transfer degree. It does not include college preparatory or non credit courses.
Adult General Education
The classification that includes GED preparatory instruction, adult basic, and secondary instruction, prep., and lifelong learning instruction.
AA (Associate in Arts Degree)
Program of Instruction consisting of courses offered to Freshmen and Sophomores in baccalaureate programs, this degree is awarded when a student completes sixty (60) college credit as well as attainment of specified performance requirements. This degree program will transfer to State University System.
AS (Associate in Science Degree)
Programs of Instruction consisting of college-level courses to prepare for entry into employment. The degree is awarded when a student completes not less than (60) sixty college courses as well as attainment of specified performance
Average Converted Salaries
Conversion factors of 0.909 and 0.818 have been applied respectively to 2.5 and 3.0 semester salaries to convert to a 2.0 semester equivalent.
CCPF (Community College Program Fund)
Money allocated by the Legislature to operate the colleges for the next fiscal year. Please see pages 7-10 for full explanation.
CEEB (College Entrance Examination Board)
A national, nonprofit education association with a membership of over 2,500 colleges, universities, secondary schools, and educational associations and agencies. It is frequently referred to as the College Board. It is known for its SAT test and Advanced and Placement (AP) programs.
CIS (Community Instruction Services)
Non credit instruction courses designed to meet community needs or recreation activities.
CLEP (College Level Examination Program)
A nationwide system of credit-by-examination sponsored by the College Entrance Examination Board. This test awards college credit based on test scores.
CO & DS (Capital Outlay and Debt Service)
Trust funds established by the State under Article XII of the Florida Constitution with funds derived from a portion of fees collected for automobile license tags and distributed to school districts and community colleges to finance construction of school and community college facilities and to service debts incurred by them for construction of educational facilities.
College Credit
The type of credit assigned to courses or course-equivalent learning that is part of an organized and specified college degree and/or program.
Coll Prep (College Preparatory)
Competency-based instruction for students preparing to enroll in college credit instruction.
Completer
A student who receives a degree, diploma, certificate, or other formal award.
Direct Costs
Those costs associated with conducting activities classified according to the principles and definitions in the Information Classification Structure (ICS).
DISAB (Disabled Student)
A student with a physical or mental impairment: hearing, visual, physical, speech, or specific learning disability (psychological or neurological).
DISAD (Disadvantaged)
A student who is economically and/or academically disadvantaged.
Direct Costs
Those costs associated with conducting activities classified according to the principles and definitions in the Information Classification Structure (ICS).
Educational and General Operations
Those activities supported by the general current fund and the restricted current fund.
First Year Student
A student who has completed less than a full year of undergraduate work.
FT (Full-Time) -- Credit Student
Any student enrolled for 12 semester credits, 12 or more quarter credits or 24 or more contact hours.
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent Enrollment)
Student semester hours divided by 40 for Advanced and Professional and Postsecondary Vocational instruction. For all other instruction, instructional clock hours divided by 900 hours.
FTIC (First Time in College)
A student attending a college for the first time with no credit toward a degree or formal award from any other institution who is enrolled in a course in an instructional area that leads to a degree or certificate.
Full Costs
Those costs related to producing a specific quantity of output. Full costing is accomplished only for instructional programs, the assumption being that instruction is the production function of the Florida Community Colleges.
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Enrollment
- Student semester hours divided by 40 for Advanced and Professional
and Postsecondary Vocational instruction. For all other instruction,
instructional clock hours divided by 900 hours. There are
several kinds of FTE- Estimated, Projected, Assigned, and
Actual.
- Estimated Annual FTE for the current reporting year is based on the current FTE reported.
- Projected FTE Annual FTE for future years based on 3 to 6 historical years. The last historical year may be estimated.
- Assigned Annual FTE is set by the Legislature in the General Appropriations Act for the next reporting year (Funded FTE)
- Funded FTE is set by the Legislature in the General Appropriations Act for the next reporting year (Assigned FTE) Actual FTE is the reported FTE as of the date of the report.
General Current Fund
The fund used to account for resources that are available for the general financial requirements of the college, the only restrictions being those imposed by law or the budget.
LLL (Life Long Learning)
The classification for non-credit instruction of a community service nature other than recreational and leisure time.
Non-Degree Seeking Student
A student enrolled in courses for credit who is not recognized by the institution as seeking a degree or formal award.
Non-Resident
A student who is not a Florida resident and must pay the full tuition fees.
Other First Year Student
A First Year Student who is not an FTIC student.
Program Area
One of the following types of courses: Advanced and Professional, Postsecondary Vocational, Postsecondary Adult Vocational, and Apprenticeship Courses. (See individual definitions)
PSAV (Postsecondary Adult Vocational)
Vocational education non-credit courses for persons who have completed or left high school.
PSV (Postsecondary Vocational)
Vocational education in an organized program of study for which credit is given toward and associate degree for persons who have completed or left high school. The degree is designed to allow the recipient to immediately enter the workforce.
PT (Part-Time)
A student who is enrolled in less than 12 semester credits or less than 12 quarter credits or less that 24 contact hours.
Recreational and Leisure Time
The classification for non-credit, recreational and leisure time instruction.
Resident for Tuition Purposes
A student who is a Florida resident and has maintained that residency for at least one year, thereby avoiding the payment of tuition fees.
Restricted Current Fund
The fund used to account for resources that are available for the operation and support of the educational programs but are restricted by donors or other outside agencies as to the specific purpose for which they may be expended.
Special Populations
People who meet the criteria for classification as having a Disability (DISAB), Limited English Proficiency (LEP), and/or Disadvantaged Economically (DISAD)
SUPP. VOC. (Supplemental Vocational)
The classification of instruction designed to improve the job skills of employed persons. It may be tailored to a given employer and job (customized) or it may have broader applicability.
Unexpended Plan Fund
The fund used to account for resources that are available for the acquisition or construction of physical property to be used for institutional purposes and resources designated for the major repair and/or replacement of institutional property.
VOC. PREP. (Vocational Preparatory Instruction)
Competency-based instruction for students preparing to enroll in vocational credit instruction.
Division of Community College
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| Mr. David Armstrong | Acting Executive Director of the Community College System | Ms. Alice Bassett | Executive Assistant | Mr. Edward L. Cisek | Deputy Executive Director for Finance & Information Systems | Ms. Judy Dial | Administrative Assistant | Dr. Thomas E. Furlong, Jr. | Deputy Executive Director for Educational Services | Mrs. Sophia W. Gaines | Specialist, Information Services | Mr. Lacy Gilchrist | Systems Project Administrator | Ms. Deloris Massey | Director of Educational Opportunity Programs | Mr. Sydney H. McKenzie III | General Counsel, State Board of Community Colleges | Ms. Wanda McQueen | Executive Secretary | Ms. Pilar Small | Administrative Assistant | Mrs. Jerry Smith | Specialist, Administrative Services |
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| Ms. Gary Yancy | Bureau Chief | Mr. J. Ron Fahs | Director of Facilities Planning and Assistance | Mr. Kenneth E. Jarrett | Director of Financial Services | Mrs. Gayle B. Laslie | Staff Assistant | Mr. Hall Whaley | Director of Business Services | Mr. Jerry Miller | Accountant | Ms. Maybelle Montford | Specialist, Accounting & Budgeting Services |
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BUREAU OF RESEARCH AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS |
| Mr. Howard V. Campbell | Bureau Chief | Mr. Paul Aughey | Systems Project Administrator | Mr. Steve Barnes | Systems Project Administrator | Mr. Minel Borges | Senior Clerk | Mr. Preston Howard | Data Base Administrator, Information Resource Management | Mr. J. Michael Mann | Systems Project Analyst | Mr. Robert G. McMullen | Director of Data Base Administration and Security | Mr. Rick Powell | Systems Project Analyst | Mr. Cesar Regazzoni | Systems Project Analyst | Ms. Joan K. Roddenberry | Systems Programmer | Ms. Teresa Scutter-Hamm | Staff Assistant | Ms. Barbara Strunk | Records Technician | Ms. Judith Thompson | Systems Project Analyst | Ms. Margaret B. Wingate | Director of Student and Financial Systems |
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| Dr. Clare Bock | Program Specialist for Academic and Vocational Program Review | Ms. Trinity Colson | Clerk Specialist | Dr. Sylvia Fleishman | Director of Academic and Vocational Planning and Program Review | Ms. Connie Graunke | Director of Articulation and Accountability | Mrs. Sharon Jones | Administrative Secretary | Ms. Annette Lucas | Specialist, Articulation and Accountability | Ms. Erin S. McColskey | Director of Economic Development and Occupational Education Programs | Ms. Julie Huntsberger | Specialist, Economic Development and Occupational Education Programs | Ms. Denise Potvin | Director, Florida Community College Distance Learning Consortium | Dr. Rodney Reeves | Program Review and Research Specialist | Ms. Glenda Sears | Specialist, Articulation and Accountability | Ms. Nina Smith | Staff Assistant | Ms. Cheryl Starkgraf | Staff Assistant | Dr. Pat Windham | Director of Educational Effectiveness and Research |
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BREVARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE 1519 Clearlake Road Cocoa, FL 32922-6597 Maxwell C. King, President (Brevard County) (407) 632-1111, SC 361-2200 |
FLORIDA KEYS COMMUNITY COLLEGE 5901 College Road Key West, FL 33040 William A. Seeker, President (Monroe County) (305) 296-9081, SC 485-1247 |
MIAMI-DADE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 300 N. E. Second Avenue Miami, FL 33132-2297 Eduardo J. Padron, President (Dade County) (305) 237-3000, SC 477-3000 |
ST. JOHNS RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE 5001 St. Johns Avenue Palatka, FL 32177-3897 Robert L. McLendon, Jr., President (Putnam, Clay, St. Johns Counties) (904) 312-4200, SC 890-4200 |
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BROWARD COMMUNITY COLLEGE 225 East Las Olas Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 Willis N. Holcombe, President (Broward County) (954) 761-7400, SC 469-7400 |
GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE 5230 West Highway 98 Panama City, FL 32401-1044 Robert L. McSpadden, President (Bay, Franklin, Gulf Counties) (904) 769-1551, SC 780-1011 |
NORTH FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE 1000 Turner Davis Drive Madison, FL 32340 Beverly M. Grissom, President (Madison, Hamilton, Jefferson, Lafayette, Suwannee, Taylor Counties) (904) 973-2288, SC 298-1000 |
ST. PETERSBURG JUNIOR COLLEGE P. O. Box 13489 St. Petersburg, FL 33733-3489 Carl M. Kuttler, Jr., President (Pinellas County) (813) 341-3600, SC 532-3600 |
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CENTRAL FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE 3001 S. W. College Road Ocala, FL 34474 Charles R. Dassance, President (Marion, Citrus, Levy Counties) (352) 237-2111, SC 655-1011 |
HILLSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE P.O. Box 31127 Tampa, FL 33631-3127 Jeff F. Hockaday, Interim President (Hillsborough County) (813) 253-7000, SC 553-7000 |
OKALOOSA-WALTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE 100 College Boulevard Niceville, FL 32578 James R. Richburg, President (Okaloosa, Walton Counties) (904) 678-5111, SC 687-1111 |
SANTA FE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 3000 N.W. 83rd Street Gainesville, FL 32606-6200 Lawrence W. Tyree, President (Alachua, Bradford Counties) (352) 395-5000, SC 650-5000 |
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CHIPOLA JUNIOR COLLEGE 3094 Indian Circle Marianna, FL 32446-2053 H. Dale O'Daniel, President (Jackson, Calhoun, Holmes, Liberty, Washington Counties) (904) 526-2761, SC 776-2200 |
INDIAN RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE 3209 Virginia Avenue Fort Pierce, FL 34981-5596 Edwin R. Massey, President (St. Lucie, Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee Counties) (407) 462-4700, SC 246-4700 |
PALM BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE 4200 Congress Avenue Lake Worth, FL 33461-4796 G. Tony Tate, Interim President (Palm Beach County) (561) 439-8000, SC 258-8000 |
SEMINOLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 100 Weldon Boulevard Sanford, FL 32773-6199 E. Ann McGee, President (Seminole County) (407) 328-4722, SC 353-3100 |
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DAYTONA BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE P. O. Box 2811 Daytona Beach, FL 32120-2811 Philip R. Day, President (Volusia, Flagler Counties) (904) 255-8131, SC 372-3111 |
LAKE CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Route 19, Box 1030 Lake City, FL 32025-8703 Muriel Kay Heimer, President (Columbia, Baker, Dixie, Gilchrist, Union Counties) (904) 752-1822, SC 840-1011 |
PASCO-HERNANDO COMMUNITY COLLEGE 36727 Blanton Road Dade City, FL 33525-7599 Robert W. Judson, Jr., President (Hernando, Pasco Counties) (352) 567-6701, SC 636-1000 |
SOUTH FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE 600 West College Drive Avon Park, FL 33825-9399 Catherine P. Cornelius, President (Highlands, DeSoto, Hardee Counties) (941) 453-6661, SC 750-1127 |
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EDISON COMMUNITY COLLEGE P. O. Box 60210 Fort Myers, FL 33906-6210 Kenneth P. Walker, President (Lee, Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry Counties) (941) 489-9300, SC 724-1300 |
LAKE-SUMTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE 9501 U.S. Highway 441 Leesburg, FL 34788-8751 Robert W. Westrick, President (Lake, Sumter Counties) (352) 787-3747, SC 649-1011 |
PENSACOLA JUNIOR COLLEGE 1000 College Boulevard Pensacola, FL 32504-8998 Horace E. Hartsell, President (Escambia, Santa Rosa Counties) (904) 484-1000, SC 681-1000 |
TALLAHASSEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 444 Appleyard Drive Tallahassee, FL 32304-2895 T. K. Wetherell, President (Leon, Gadsden, Wakulla Counties) (904) 922-8244, SC 292-8244 |
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FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT JACKSONVILLE 501 West State Street Jacksonville, FL 32202-4030 Carol S. Spalding, Interim President (Duval, Nassau Counties) (904) 632-3000, SC 864-3000 |
MANATEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE P. O. Box 1849 Bradenton, FL 34206-1849 Stephen J. Korcheck, President (Manatee, Sarasota Counties) (941) 755-1511, SC 560-4011 |
POLK COMMUNITY COLLEGE 999 Avenue H, N. E. Winter Haven, FL 33881-4299 Maryly VanLeer Peck, President (Polk County) (941) 297-1000, SC 580-1000 |
VALENCIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE P. O. Box 3028 Orlando, FL 32802-3028 Paul C. Gianini, Jr., President (Orange, Osceola Counties) (407) 299-5000, SC 339-0111 |
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Community College System, 1314 Turlington Building, Tallahassee, FL 32399-0400 (904) 488-1721, SC 278-1721 |
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FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM
Florida's Community College System began in 1933 when Palm Beach Junior College was established as a public two-year college. From that date until 1947, when the status of St. Petersburg Junior College was changed from private to public, Palm Beach Junior College remained the only public two-year college in Florida. When the Florida Minimum Foundation Program was enacted in 1947, combined state and local support for community colleges became a reality. Because of this combined support, Pensacola Junior College was established in 1948. Also, Chipola Junior College, established in 1947 as a private institution, changed its status to become a public junior college.
The Legislature in 1955 established the Community College Council, whose report was published in 1957 under the title, "The Community Junior College in Florida's Future." This report, which was approved by the State Board of Education, contained recommendations for needed legal changes and a master plan for establishing a system of public community colleges in Florida. The system would provide post-high-school education within commuting distance of more than 99 percent of Florida's population. With the development and implementation of the master plan, Florida became a national model for the development of a statewide system of community colleges.
Consequently, the 1957 Legislature authorized the creation of the Division of Community Colleges in the State Department of Education and
appropriated funds for six new community colleges to begin implementation of the master plan. These colleges were:
- Central Florida Community College
- Daytona Beach Community College
- Gulf Coast Community College
- Manatee Junior College
- North Florida Junior College
- St. Johns River Community College.
Between 1949 and 1962, twelve district Black Colleges were merged into the Florida Community College System. These colleges were:
- Booker T. Washington Junior College merged with Pensacola Junior College in 1949
- Carver Junior College merged with Brevard in 1960
- Collier-Blocker Junior College merged with St. Johns River Community College in 1960
- Gibbs merged with St. Petersburg Junior College in 1957
- Hampton Junior College merged with Central Florida Community College in 1958
- Jackson College merged with Chipola Junior College in 1961
- Johnson College merged with Lake-Sumter Community College in 1962
- Lincoln College merged with Indian River Community College in 1960
- Roosevelt College merged with Palm Beach Community College in 1958
- Rosenwald College merged with Gulf Coast Community College in 1958
- Suwannee River College merged with North Florida Community College in 1959
- Volusia Community College merged with Daytona Beach Community College in 1957
These twelve district Black Colleges served as a critical foundation for the Community College System. In 1972, the master plan was fully implemented with the opening of Pasco-Hernando Community College.
Florida's twenty-eight community colleges were established to serve the citizens of the State of Florida by offering the first two years of a baccalaureate degree, vocational education, and adult continuing education. Furthermore, in order to bring instruction closer to students, more than 2,000 other locations, such as churches, public schools, and community centers are also used. In addition, Florida Community Colleges have established additional centers and campuses to better serve students needs.
To further insure the efficient and effective operation of Florida's Community College System, the Florida Legislature in 1979 established the State Community College Coordinating Board and in 1983 replaced that board with the State Board of Community Colleges. Since then, the State Board of Community Colleges has earned the respect of the community colleges by strongly preserving local control, represented by local Boards of Trustees, while simultaneously establishing systemwide policies and coordination. The Florida Community College System has received national recognition because of this unusual balance between local control and State coordination and funding.
During the time described on the previous page, postsecondary education needs in Florida were changing. These identifiable changes included an increase in the mean age of students; changes in enrollment patterns, population growth, and population patterns; increased emphasis on vocational education, and economic development; and entry of women into the work force in unprecedented numbers. The Postsecondary Education Planning Commission (PEPC) was established in 1981 to provide overall guidance and direction for the improvement of postsecondary education in Florida. A new community college master plan was developed to become part of the broader plan developed by PEPC. The Master Plan for the Florida Community College System was first published in September 1983. This Master Plan addressed several concerns including emphasis on the improvement of quality, the trend toward increased part-time enrollments, minority needs, women's needs and student financial aid needs. The 1988 Master Plan updated the 1983 plan and identified challenges (from which strategic plans would evolve) addressing areas such as quality education, economic development and quality of life.
The 1993 Master Plan for the Florida Community Colleges is a call to a continued commitment to the "Challenge of a Changing Context". This master plan outlines the following eight goals for the system:
| 1. | Preserve open access and increase student success in community college programs. | 2. | Strengthen the quality of programs and curricula among the community colleges. | 3. | Strengthen articulation, cooperation and collaboration among public schools, community colleges, the state university system, private colleges and other institutions. |
4. | Establish partnerships at the state and local level to support broad-based, multilateral economic development initiatives and strategies. |
5. | Strengthen the human resources of the community colleges. | 6. | Strengthen the utilization of technology to support contemporary standards and future applications in academic computing technologies, administrative computing systems, and educational telecommunications. | 7. | Renew Florida's commitment to community college education by strengthening the long-term fiscal stability of the system and providing support for and increasingly diverse population. | 8. | Strengthen and provide leadership in institutional effectiveness, accountability and local control. |
These eight goals described in the 1993 Master Plan are ambitious but represent challenges for the Florida Community College System in order to achieve to prepare Florida's Community College System for the year 2000.
The statewide mission for the Florida Community College System was amended in 1994 and is contained in Chapter 24, section 301, Florida Statutes. The primary mission of the Community College system includes the following:
- Providing lower level undergraduate instruction and awarding associate degrees;
- Preparing students directly for vocations requiring less than baccalaureate degrees;
- Providing student development services;
- Promoting economic development for the state within each college district through the provision of special programs.
The secondary role for community colleges includes offering programs in:
- Community Services which are not directly related to academic or occupational advancement;
- Adult precollege education;
- recreational and leisure services.
As stated in the State of Florida Statues, Chapter 24, section 301,
"The community colleges' mission reflects a commitment to be responsive to local educational needs and challenges. In achieving this mission, the colleges strive to maintain sufficient local authority and flexibility while preserving appropriate legal accountability to the state."
The Florida Community College System will use the goals outlined in the primary mission, secondary role and master plan to strive to maintain a high quality of education, keep an open-door policy for all students as well as train the next generation of the work force to prepare the state for the challenges and goals of the year 2000.
"FLORIDA'S COMMUNITY COLLEGES*
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Palm Beach Community College | St. Petersburg Junior College | Chipola Junior College | Pensacola Junior College | Gulf Coast Community College | Central Florida Community College | Daytona Beach Community College | Manatee Community College | North Florida Community College | St. Johns River Community College | Brevard Community College | Broward Community College | Indian River Community College | Miami-Dade Community College | Edison Community College | Lake City Community College | Lake-Sumter Community College | Okaloosa-Walton Community College | Polk Community College | Florida Keys Community College | Florida Community College at Jacksonville | Santa Fe Community College | Seminole Community College | South Florida Community College | Tallahassee Community College | Valencia Community College | Hillsborough Community College | Pasco-Hernando Community College |
| * | Please click here for a list of community college addresses | ** | St. Petersburg Junior College was established in 1927 as a private institution and became part of Florida's public system in 1947. | *** | Chipola Junior College was established in 1947 as a private institution and became part of Florida's public system in 1948. |
COMMUNITY COLLEGE FUNDING POLICY
The following describes the present State Funding Policy for Florida's Community College Operations:
A lump sum appropriation is provided to each community college through the Community College Program Fund (CCPF)
Community Colleges' local Boards of Trustees are expected to develop priorities for offering programs and meeting local needs.
Community Colleges' local Boards of Trustees are given the flexibility to develop a budget, with available resources, which will best meet their college's priorities.
Community Colleges' local Boards of Trustees are provided the flexibility and responsibility to set policy on pay, salary increases, most
fringe benefits, and job qualifications.
The Florida Legislature specifies each year a standard student fee amount per credit hour to be charged. Community Colleges' local Boards of Trustees have the flexibility to set fees at their college within ten percent above or below this standard amount.
Categorical funding is provided for certain issues The Florida Legislature determines the specific amount to be funded for the issue
and expenditures of these funds are to be limited in purpose. Examples are library resources and instructional equipment.


