Florida Community Colleges System
Encyclopedia
The Florida College System, previously known as the Florida Community College System, is an organization of twenty-eight public community colleges
and state colleges in the U.S. state
of Florida
. In 2009, enrollment consisted of over 800,000 students. Together with the State University System of Florida
, which includes Florida's eleven public four-year universities
, it is part of Florida's system of public higher education
.
While governed by local boards, the colleges and technical centers are coordinated under the jurisdiction of Florida's State Board of Education
. Administratively, the Chancellor of Colleges and Workforce Education is the chief executive officer of the system, reporting to the Commissioner of the State of Education who serves as the chief executive officer of Florida's public education system. In 2009, the Florida Legislature
changed the name from the "Florida Community College System" to the "Florida College System", reflecting the fact that some of its member institutions now offer four-year bachelor's degree
s.
Community colleges in the United States
In the United States, community colleges are primarily two-year public institutions of higher education and were once commonly called junior colleges....
and state colleges in the U.S. state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Florida
Florida
Florida is a state in the southeastern United States, located on the nation's Atlantic and Gulf coasts. It is bordered to the west by the Gulf of Mexico, to the north by Alabama and Georgia and to the east by the Atlantic Ocean. With a population of 18,801,310 as measured by the 2010 census, it...
. In 2009, enrollment consisted of over 800,000 students. Together with the State University System of Florida
State University System of Florida
The State University System of Florida is a system of eleven public universities in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2011, over 320,000 students were enrolled in Florida's state universities...
, which includes Florida's eleven public four-year universities
University
A university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees in a variety of subjects. A university is an organisation that provides both undergraduate education and postgraduate education...
, it is part of Florida's system of public higher education
Higher education
Higher, post-secondary, tertiary, or third level education refers to the stage of learning that occurs at universities, academies, colleges, seminaries, and institutes of technology...
.
While governed by local boards, the colleges and technical centers are coordinated under the jurisdiction of Florida's State Board of Education
Florida Board of Education
The Florida Board of Education also known as the State Board of Education is a committee composed of members appointed by the Florida Governor to guide and direct public K-12 & Community College education in Florida.- History :...
. Administratively, the Chancellor of Colleges and Workforce Education is the chief executive officer of the system, reporting to the Commissioner of the State of Education who serves as the chief executive officer of Florida's public education system. In 2009, the Florida Legislature
Florida Legislature
The Florida State Legislature is the term often used to refer to the two houses that act as the state legislature of the U.S. state of Florida. The Florida Constitution states that "The legislative power of the state shall be vested in a legislature of the State of Florida," composed of a Senate...
changed the name from the "Florida Community College System" to the "Florida College System", reflecting the fact that some of its member institutions now offer four-year bachelor's degree
Bachelor's degree
A bachelor's degree is usually an academic degree awarded for an undergraduate course or major that generally lasts for three or four years, but can range anywhere from two to six years depending on the region of the world...
s.
Member institutions
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North Florida Community College North Florida Community College is a public community college in Madison, Florida, and part of the Florida College System. It enrolls around 1,200 students and serves six rural counties in North Florida: Madison County, Hamilton, Lafayette, Jefferson, Suwannee, and Taylor.The school was founded as... Northwest Florida State College The Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College is a charter school in Niceville, Florida that was established in 2000. The Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College is an innovative charter school that enables 10th, 11th and 12th grade students to simultaneously earn... Pasco-Hernando Community College Pasco–Hernando Community College is the youngest two-year community college in Florida. With four campuses in Brooksville, Dade City, New Port Richey and Spring Hill, PHCC serves Pasco and Hernando counties in the central west coast of Florida.... Pensacola State College Pensacola State College, formerly known as Pensacola Junior College, is a public state college in Pensacola, Florida, and a member institution of the Florida College System.... South Florida Community College South Florida Community College , serving more than 19,000 area residents annually, has campuses and centers in Highlands, DeSoto and Hardee counties, Fla. The Highlands Campus, on , is located two miles south of Avon Park, Florida. It is bounded on the north by Lake Lelia, to the south by Lake... St. Petersburg College St. Petersburg College is a fully accredited post-secondary educational institution located in St. Petersburg, Florida, serving some 65,000 students annually... Tallahassee Community College Tallahassee Community College is a community college, located in Tallahassee, Florida, United States. The institution was founded in 1966 by the Florida Legislature. The college is a member of the Florida College System.... |
Chancellors
| Chancellors of the Florida College System |
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| J. David Armstrong, Jr. J. David Armstrong, Jr. J. David Armstrong, Jr. is an American academic, and the current President of Broward College. Armstrong graduated with his Bachelors degree in social science from the University of Montevallo. He received his Masters degree from Troy State University in management. In addition he completed... |
2001–2006 |
| Willis N. Holcombe Willis N. Holcombe Dr. Will Holcombe became Chancellor of the Florida College System in October 2007. Prior to this position, Holcombe served as President of Broward College from 1987 to 2004, and returned as interim President from November 2006 to July 2007.-Early life:... |
2007–2011 |
| Randall W. Hanna | 2011–present |
See also
- Education in FloridaEducation in FloridaThe Florida education system consists of public and private schools in Florida, including the State University System of Florida , the Florida College System , the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida and other private institutions, and also secondary and primary schools.- Overview...
- Florida Board of GovernorsFlorida Board of GovernorsThe Florida Board of Governors was created in 2002 by the passage of a constitutional amendment, which went into effect in 2003. By an unprecedented vote, a 17-member board was established to serve as the statewide governing body for the State University System of Florida, which includes all...
- Florida Department of EducationFlorida Department of EducationThe Florida Department of Education is the state education agency of Florida. It governs public education and manages funding and testing for local educational agencies . It is headquartered in the Turlington Building in Tallahassee.The Florida Commissioner of Education manages the day-to-day...
- State University System of FloridaState University System of FloridaThe State University System of Florida is a system of eleven public universities in the U.S. state of Florida. As of 2011, over 320,000 students were enrolled in Florida's state universities...
- List of colleges and universities in Florida