State College of Florida, Manatee–Sarasota
President Carol Probstfeld | | |
Provost | Todd Fritch | |
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Students | 8,424 ( 2021-22 ) | |
Location | , , United States | |
Colors |
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Nickname | The Manatees | |
Sporting affiliations | Division I NJCAA, FCSAA | |
Mascot | Maverick the Manatee | |
Website | www |
State College of Florida, Manatee–Sarasota (SCF) is a
State College of Florida is the region's oldest and largest public college, operating three campuses serving Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, and Venice.[2] SCF's official colors are green and blue. The college's intercollegiate sports teams are "The Manatees" and are represented by mascot Maverick the Manatee.
History
State College of Florida, Manatee–Sarasota was established on September 17, 1957, by the Florida Board of Education as Manatee Junior College (MJC). The college came into existence under a plan of the State Board of Education to provide accessible higher education to Florida's population.[3]
In November 1957, Samuel R. Neel Jr became the college's first president and the first classes were held on September 2, 1958, in what was formerly a senior high school; enrollment in the first term was 502 students. The college began administering classes in its own facilities in 1959, where the Bradenton campus stands today.
The Venice center was opened in 1977 by MJC's board of trustees. During this period, the center's functions were funded by the donations of residents living in the surrounding communities which included Venice, North Port, and Englewood. It was not until 1983 that the college received an appropriation from the Florida Legislature to expand the Venice center into a full-service Venice campus. It was dedicated on March 30, 1985, and the college's name was changed that year to Manatee Community College (MCC). The Venice campus lake is nicknamed Lake Jervey and dedicated to Bill Jervey Jr for his outstanding contributions to the college.[6]
At the beginning of 2003, MCC opened the 5-acre (2.0 ha) Lakewood Ranch campus. The land appropriated for this was donated by the Schroeder-Manatee Ranch. The Lakewood Ranch campus offers credit and non-credit programs of study, as well as technical and workforce development courses. In 2007, the Schroeder-Manatee Ranch donated an additional 5 acres (2.0 ha) to the Lakewood Ranch campus. MCC obtained supplementary funding from the Florida Legislature, which was allocated for the construction of the Medical Technology and Simulation Center.[7]
In September 2008, MCC began the process of becoming a state college under the direction of then-president Lars A. Hafner, and on March 17, 2009, the State Board of Education unanimously approved the colleges proposal to offer its first baccalaureate degree. In July of that same year, MCC officially changed its name to State College of Florida, Manatee–Sarasota (SCF) to reflect its new status as a four-year state institution.[8] The first bachelor's degree to be offered at the college was a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) which started in January 2010. State College of Florida continues to add baccalaureate degree programs to its offerings based on a combination of regional, state, and national need. Several other bachelor's degree programs are now offered at SCF.[9]
Campus
Students can attend classes on campuses located in
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Bradenton Campus. Stephen J. Korcheck Student Services Center
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Venice campus
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Lakewood Ranch campus. Medical Technology and Simulation Center (MTSC)
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Future Parrish campus with college president Carol Probstfeld.
Sustainability
State College of Florida has been awarded The Association of Florida College's Campus Sustainability Award. And In 2011, the college was awarded The U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Efficient Design (LEED) Gold certification for the construction of the Medical Technology & Simulation Center on its Lakewood Ranch campus.[12] Maintaining sustainability remains a continuous effort at SCF by integrating environmental, social and economic goals through design, planning and operational organization to meet its current needs.[13]
Administration
As a member of the Florida College System, State College of Florida falls under the purview of the State Board of Education. SCF is governed by the Florida Legislature and by a District Board of Trustees, consisting of eight members appointed by the Governor to oversee the college's operations.
The college's president is Dr. Carol F. Probstfeld, who was inaugurated as the sixth president of the State College of Florida on November 8, 2013, after serving as the college's vice president of business and administrative services.
Under her leadership, the State College of Florida Foundation launched its first
Probstfeld has also led the college's 2015-2020 Boldly Engaging strategic plan.[15] In the plan's first three years, SCF has purchased 74 acres (300,000 m2) of land for a new Parrish campus, added signature programs to its Venice campus, enacted multiple strategic enrollment initiatives, created a Leadership Development program to mentor its employees, and launched a comprehensive communications and marketing plan.[15]
Academics
State College of Florida is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the
State College of Florida is also a charter member of the Manufacturing Institute's "M-list," which recognizes schools for excellence in manufacturing education.[18] The Manufacturing Institute is an organization that is dedicated to improving and expanding manufacturing in the United States. SCF was one of eleven Florida College System institutions to be selected, helping Florida lead the nation with the most schools on the list.[18]
State College of Florida's nursing program annually records one of the highest certification rates in the state of Florida, and the physical therapy assistant, occupational therapy assistant, dental hygiene and radiography programs have a 98% percent licensure pass rate.[15]
SCF's
Libraries
State College of Florida has three campus libraries including a large online collection. These locations include
A new $17.6 million library facility opened in 2018 at the Bradenton location. The facility includes a visualization studio which has a visual capability of 270 degrees, a 200-seat community room, 3D printers, and a film studio with multiple editing suites. As well as a section of the library in which students may not bring mobile telephones and laptop computers.[22][23] The mission statement for the college library is as follows, "The SCF Libraries engage students, faculty, staff, and community members in the discovery and creation of knowledge."
Research
SCF is one of the 25 colleges and universities in the United States to participate in
Partnerships and Community Development
The college's Venice campus is home to the Gator Engineering program, a collaboration with the University of Florida. Students can take their math and science courses at SCF and upon successful completion will be granted admission to UF's Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering.[31]
State College of Florida also participates in the FUSE Transfer Program, a partnership with the University of South Florida. The FUSE Program provides a seamless transition from SCF to the USF System. The program also allows for timely completion of both the Associate of Arts (A.A.) and bachelor's degrees.[32]
Previously the college held dual enrollment classes on the campuses of high schools operated by the
The Cross College Alliance is a collaboration between the State College of Florida, the University of South Florida, the Ringling College of Art and Design, New College of Florida, and the Ringling museum of Art. The purpose of the Cross College Alliance (CCA) is to provide a network that expands the learning opportunities for students on the west coast of Florida. The CCA host a number of events throughout the year that inspire community building and collaboration.[34]
26 West Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation
The 26 West Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation is a collaboration between the State College of Florida, local employers, the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County and the Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation.[35] The $8 million facility opened in the fall of 2021 on SCF's Bradenton campus and currently houses the brand new coding and IT academy, university partnership center, a video/creative production studio, and the new 26 West Center Technology Business Incubator.[36][37][35]
Student life
Collectively, State College of Florida's three campuses have over 30 registered student organizations, including an active Student Government, intramural sports, and a campus ministry. Students can participate in clubs such as Phi Theta Kappa, Model UN, Circle K International, and more.
Student government
The Bradenton and Venice campuses each have their own independent
Brain Bowl
The Brain Bowl team at the State College of Florida has achieved state and national recognition for being one of the top
Music
State College of Florida's music program is home to eleven different musical ensembles. They include The Bradenton Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic band, Chamber choir, Concert choir, Big band, Jazz combo, Guitar ensemble, Keyboard studies, Presidential string quartet, Presidential jazz combo, and the Musical Theatre Ensemble.[51] State College of Florida's music students perform in multiple concerts throughout the semester as well as numerous community and state events such as the FCSAA Winter Music Symposium. Auditions are open to students and the general public. Alumni include singer-songwriter Matt Walden and R&B singer R.LUM.R.
Theater
Studio 84 Productions, the student theatre and musical theatre company at the State College of Florida does a total of four to five productions per year.[52] Auditions are open to students and to the community. Most theatre graduates have gone on to four-year universities to receive their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degrees in Theater and Performing Arts. SCF Theater alumni include American actor Dallas Roberts (The walking Dead), various Broadway performers, and many more.
Recreation
State College of Florida's Bradenton campus includes a weight room, sand volleyball court, outdoor basketball court, outdoor fitness area, and a reflection pond. Most of the athletic fields, such as the gymnasium and the tennis courts are open to students when not in use. The Venice campus includes a 0.75-mile (1.21 km) fit trail and nature trail that surrounds the campus lake and includes 10 stations for balanced exercise routines.[53] The State College of Florida Foundation is currently in the process of raising funds for a brand-new Health and Human Performance Center that will be built on the college's Bradenton campus. The 40,348-square-foot (3,748.5 m2) facility will feature a full-size fitness center, training facilities, a state-of-the-art gymnasium, team rooms for The Manatees and for away teams, classrooms, offices, and concession and vending areas.[54]
Athletics
State College of Florida launched its intercollegiate athletics program in 1957 and adopted "The Lancers" as their mascot. When MCC decided to change its name to SCF in 2009, the college adopted a new mascot, as well as changing the college's official colors from blue and yellow, to blue and green.[55]
Today, State College of Florida's athletic teams are known as "The Manatees" and are represented by the mascot Maverick the Manatee. State College of Florida host five
Athletics alumni include MLB players Nick Goody, Josh Lucas, and Reggie McClain.[57]
Cultural
The Family Heritage House Museum
The Bradenton campus is home to The Family Heritage House Museum, a gallery and research center for the study of African American history and achievements housed in the college's Library and Learning Center.[58] The Annie Lucy Williams Children's Room includes the complete collection of Coretta Scott King Award children's books. Exhibits include a timeline of significant events in African American history, including slavery, fights for freedom, community building and education, the Harlem Renaissance, the Civil Rights Movement, Kwanzaa, and the modern era in South Africa. There are also displays about the Underground Railroad and a collection of African masks. The Admission is free.[59]
Neel Performing Arts Center
The Samuel R. Neel Performing Arts Center located on SCF's Bradenton campus is an 830-seat auditorium built in 1966. Since then, State College of Florida's Neel Performing Arts Center has been the cultural center of Manatee and Sarasota county and the home of SCF's music program. The Elizabeth M. Eaton Memorial Pipe Organ, a 50-rank, 3-manual instrument built by master craftsman Charles McManis is situated on the stage of the performing arts center.[60]
Howard Studio Theatre
The David S. and Anne V. Howard Studio Theatre is a 116-seat performance center built in 2008 on State College of Florida's Bradenton campus. It is the home of Studio 84 Productions, the SCF student theatre company.[61] The Howard Studio Theatre host a number of student performances throughout the semester as well as multiple performances by local and professional theatrical groups.
Fine Art Gallery
The Fine Art Gallery on the SCF Bradenton campus features exhibits made by students and faculty, as well as various installations by local and professional artist. The galleries exhibits embrace critical issues and the connections between art, education, and culture.[62]
Notable alumni
State College of Florida alumni include authors, musicians, actors, artist, company founders, state representatives, screenwriters, producers, multiple athletes, and many more.
Alumnus | Notability |
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Lance Carter | Professional baseball player[57] |
Alex Cole | Professional baseball player |
Amanda Evora | U.S. Olympic figure skater[63] |
Bill Galvano | Member of the Florida House of Representatives and Senate |
Nick Goody | MLB player[64] |
Matt Hudson | Member of the Florida House of Representatives |
Mike Le
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Screenwriter, director, and producer[65] |
Josh Lucas | Professional baseball player[57] |
Reggie McClain | Professional baseball player |
Rob McKittrick | Filmmaker, screenwriter, director |
Dallas Roberts | Actor[66] |
R.LUM.R | R&B singer[67]
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Notable faculty
Faculty member | Title | Notability |
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Pete Carney | Director of Jazz Studies | Author, Composer, Recording artist[68] |
Dave Moates | Assistant Baseball coach | Former professional baseball player[69] |
Don Robinson | Baseball Pitching coach | Former professional baseball player[70] |
Wyatt Rainey Blassingame | Creative writing instructor[71] | Author[72] |
See also
- State College of Florida Collegiate School - College preparatory school on the SCF Bradenton and Venice campuses; Based on a Swedish model
- Robert C. Wynn Baseball Field - Home of The Manatees Baseball team
- Florida College System - A system of 28 public community colleges and state colleges in the U.S. state of Florida
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