SCF 2022 Annual Report

#SCFPROUD

SCF is the region’s first choice for innovative, responsive, quality education, workforce training and community partnership.

Mission

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota, guided by measurable standards of institutional excellence, provides engaging and accessible learning environments that result in student success and community prosperity.

Vision

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota is the region’s first choice for innovative, responsive, quality education, workforce training and community partnership.

SCF Values

Integrity.

We have a tradition of delivering our promises responsibly and transparently. Collaboration.

SCF is boldly engaging our partners to achieve the dynamic future we envision. Innovation.

We define best practices and create opportunity with forethought. Inclusivity.

SCF is an open access institution where all are welcomed and supported as part of the SCF college community.

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota. State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota does not discriminate on the basis of sex, pregnancy, race, religion, age, national origin/ethnicity, color, marital status, disability, genetic information or sexual orientation in any of its educational programs, services and activities, including admission and employment. Direct inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies to: Equity Officer, 941-752-5323, 5840 26th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34207.

Data within the 2022 Annual Report reflects figures and statistics from the 2021-2022 academic and fiscal year except where otherwise noted. For more information or clarification, please contact SCF’s Communications and Government Relations department at 941-752-5320.

Dr. Carol F. Probstfeld

A Word Of Thanks From The President

Last year, SCF launched a strategic plan to boldly lead our community in the field of higher education. We are committed to doing what we say, delivering on our promises, and providing a strong return on investment to our students, donors and taxpayers. I’m proud to report that one year into our 2021-2026 strategic plan, our leadership has indeed been bold, our commitments have been honored, and the results, as demonstrated in this report, have been outstanding.

Our donors, community partners and government representatives recognize the critical role we play in our students’ lives, and the essential purpose outside support has in the success of the College and our students. Without this support, we would not have completed so many new capital improvements in recent years, nor would we be in the process of launching even more new degrees that our local workforce demands.

Challenges have become a normal part of our existence; we have met them head-on and remain focused on our fundamentals.

An SCF education is affordable, flexible and high quality. What costs the same today as it did in 2011? A degree at SCF. Our tuition has remained the same for over a decade. Furthermore, our students continue to benefit from class schedules with staggered start dates, multiple methods for learning in person or online, and support services that help every student put their best foot forward toward additional educational pursuits or entry into the workforce.

We knew entrepreneurship was essential to the local economy. Our 26 West Center, featuring the SCF Coding Academy, the Business Growth Lab, and other resources to support the College’s role as an economic engine, creates a corridor between higher education and entrepreneurism.

As we approach the College’s 65th anniversary, we will have a greater enrollment capacity to train registered nurses than ever before. In addition, elementary and exceptional education teachers will soon be able to finish here thanks to approval from the Florida Department of Education and our accrediting body to offer baccalaureate degrees in those critical fields. Finally, we continue refining and enhancing our business programming with modern concentrations like business analytics.

I always praise the perseverance displayed by our students, faculty and staff during changing times. Thanks to their persistence, we aren’t just experiencing change. We are boldly leading as the community’s academic cornerstone.

District Board of Trustees

Tracy Knight, Chair

Jaymie Carter

Taylor Tollerton Collins

Dominic DiMaio

Michael Fuller

Mark Goodson

Rod Thomson

Degree Programs & Certificates

Bachelor’s

Early Childhood Education

Health Services Administration

R.N. to B.S.N. Nursing

Public Safety and Emergency Management

Supervision and Management

Associate in Science

Accounting Technology

Biotechnology

Business Administration, Business Entrepreneurship

Business Administration and Management, Articulated

Business Administration, Management

Business Administration, Marketing

Business Analytics

Computer Information Technology

Computer Programming and Analysis

Construction Management Technology

Construction Management Technology, Articulated

Criminal Justice Technology

Dental Hygiene

Digital Cinema

Digital Photography

Early Childhood Education

Engineering Technology

Fire Science Technology

Graphic Design Technology

Health Services Administration

Network Systems Technology

Nursing, Articulated

Nursing Transition Program, Articulated

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Paralegal/Legal Assisting

Physical Therapist Assistant

Radiography

Radiography, AART Articulated

Risk Management, Insurance Services

Studio Art

Technology Project Management

Associate in Arts

Arts, Humanities, Communication and Design

Business

Education

Health Sciences

Industry/Manufacturing and Construction

Public Safety

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

Social and Behavioral Sciences and Human Services

Workforce Certificates

Accounting Applications

Advanced Lean Manufacturing

Alternative Energy

Automation

Biotechnology Specialist

Business Management

Business Operations

Business Specialist

Child Care Center Management Specialization

Computer Aided Design and Drafting

Computer Programmer

Criminal Justice Technology Specialist

Database Administrator

Digital Publishing

Early Childhood Education and Early Intervention

Electronics

Engineering Technology Support Specialist

Entrepreneurship

Graphic and Web Design

Graphic Design Support

Green Belt Six Sigma

Health Care Services

Homeland Security Specialist

Information Technology Analysis

Leadership in Health Care

Live Event Media Production

Marketing

Network Infrastructure

Network Security

Network Server Administration

Paralegal/Legal Assisting

Preschool Teacher Specialization

Risk Management and Insurance Operations

Scientific Workplace Preparation

Teacher Certification Program

Web Development Specialist

SCF is an integral part of the community and a vital

Support

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SCF is an integral part of the community and a vital resource for students and their families in Manatee, Sarasota

Sarasota and surrounding counties.

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broadens educational experiences through programs, services and philosophies

Connections and Support

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Boldly Leading With 4 Strategic Priorities

Our four strategic priorities allow us to set bold goals that reflect the expected, continued rapid growth of our community and the changing educational needs of our students and employers. They position the College at the center of the economic, educational and cultural life of our community.

1OPPORTUNITY

Lead with bold opportunities as the region’s first investment of choice.

2 GROWTH

Boldly lead the growth of innovative academic and student life programs.

3 QUALITY

Be the community’s academic cornerstone as the only 4-year, full-college experience.

4 DIVERSIFICATION

Embody our community’s socioeconomic vision.

Signature Programs

SCF offers an array of Signature Programs in its mission to boldly engage students and the community, and to be the region’s first choice for innovative, responsive and quality education. These programs are designed to meet the changing educational needs of our students and local employers to enrich the community where we live, play and work.

CCAMPIS Grant

This grant is co-administered by SCF and the Community Foundation of Sarasota County. Up to 88 students will benefit from the federal funds over four years, with funding for an additional 32 students supplied by the Community Foundation, for a total impact on 120 students. The students receiving financial assistance will receive vouchers to use at area child care centers. SCF will support the recipients with its full complement of student support services, including college and career success coaches, assistance navigating the financial aid process, and referrals to additional community and government resources.

Dual Enrollment

SCF’s Early College Program, also known as dual enrollment, early admission or accelerated dual enrollment, enables qualified students to enroll in select college credit courses at any of SCF’s campuses, including online. The credits earned count toward both a college degree and a high school diploma. SCF does not charge dual enrollment and early admission students tuition or fees.

Fine and Performing Arts

SCF’s music program offers a solid foundation for a student to successfully transition to a 4-year college or university with an associate in arts degree. In addition, students can perform with the Concert and Chamber Choirs, Guitar Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble and Combo, Music Theatre Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and the SCF Bradenton Symphony Orchestra. In 2021, SCF completed construction of a new Studio for the Performing Arts to enhance its performing arts facilities.

Gator Engineering at State College of Florida

Gator Engineering at State College of Florida is a collaboration between SCF and the University of Florida Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering. The program allows students to begin their coursework at SCF, then matriculate to the UF campus in Gainesville to continue engineering studies in their chosen major. Programs include computer science, digital arts and sciences, computer engineering and electrical engineering.

Go Live with SCF Online

In direct response to the COVID-19 pandemic, SCF offered synchronous online courses for the first time. Go Live presented students the option to have online classes with set meeting times and virtual office hours to maximize faculty-student interaction in virtual settings.

Honors Program

This interdisciplinary program is designed to challenge students and develop critical thinking. A capstone service-learning project, which is part of the program, helps develop an understanding of civic engagement. The program includes a series of seminars featuring guest speakers.

Intercollegiate Athletics

SCF has six intercollegiate athletic teams: men’s baseball and basketball, and women’s beach volleyball, softball, tennis and volleyball. The athletic department’s average grade point average has been 3.0 or higher for the past 12 years. SCF has sent 33 baseball players to Major League Baseball.

Lifelong Learning and Workforce Development

SCF’s Lifelong Learning and Workforce Development programs serve business, industry, government and individuals. The College offers onsite contract training for business and industry, online courses and a certified testing center. Software training, business process improvement, leadership/management training and grant writing are among the offerings. Professional and personal development is available to individuals interested in a variety of areas, from learning computer skills, to training to be a private investigator or a wedding planner, to advancing driving skills through the Traffic Safety Institute.

Medical Technology & Simulation Center

Located at SCF Lakewood Ranch, the Medical Technology & Simulation Center (MTSC) is a two-story, 42,000-square-foot building and one of the premier training facilities for nursing and health professions in the state. The MTSC also houses the nursing skills lab, nursing assessment lab and intensive care unit lab with state-of-the-art technology including patient simulators, electronic medical records, drug recognition system and medication-dispensing devices. The MTSC hosts collaborative training exercises between SCF Bachelor of Science in Nursing students and Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) students and is designated as one of four regional training centers for the Florida Healthcare Simulation Alliance.

Nursing and Health Professions

The health professions programs at SCF are ranked among the top in the state based on student performance and affordability. Nursing is offered on all three campuses as well as online, and combines coursework on campus with guided clinical experiences in health care settings in both Manatee and Sarasota counties. Students in health professions, including dental hygiene, nursing, physical therapist assistant and occupational therapy assistant, are well known in the community for their volunteerism.

Science and Manufacturing

SCF expanded its STEM capabilities by completing an extensive renovation and expansion of the SCF Bradenton science complex. The new 11,900-square-foot science building includes a faculty office suite and 55-seat lecture hall on the first floor, and two labs, a lab prep room and a classroom on the second floor. The renovation of Building 25 included new finishes, furniture, lighting, audiovisual and HVAC upgrades, full restroom remodels, front entrance and breezeway enhancements, and landscaping. A similar upgrade to STEM facilities at SCF Venice will begin in 2022-23.

The work SCF’s science students accomplish far exceeds what many would expect of a two-year program. Biotechnology students, under the direction of Dr. Matthew Thomas and Dr. Eric Warrick, discovered a novel strand of DNA in an antibiotic producing bacteria. The discovery, along with the names of the seven participating students, has been published in the repository DNA database of the National Institutes of Health.

Graduates in STEM programs leave SCF with the knowledge and skills to enter the workplace. SCF alumni are conducting research in laboratories or managing manufacturing operations at production facilities regionally and nationally. The College is continually adapting to keep this important curriculum on the cutting edge of local economic needs.

TRIO Student Support Services

The U.S. Department of Education awarded SCF a highly competitive TRIO Student Support Services grant. Through TRIO, SCF will further its student service initiatives designed to identify and provide year-round academic and financial coaching and/or other integral services for first-generation college students, those from underserved economic backgrounds or students with disabilities.

Associate in Arts 56%

Associate in Science 20.4%

Dual Enrollment 10.4%

Bachelor’s Degrees 7.4%

Nondegree-Seeking 4.6%

Certificate 1.2%

White 56.9% Hispanic 23.2%

African American 8.9%

Unknown 5.1%

Asian/Native American/NHPI 4.4%

Two or more 1.3%

Female 63.3%

Male 36.5%

Unknown 0.2%

Data may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

At a Glance

Established in 1957, State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) is the region’s first and largest public college, serving more than 10,000 college credit students annually at campuses in Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch and Venice, and via online classes. Another 10,000-plus participants annually attend professional development and personal enrichment classes. The College has graduated more than 60,000 students since 1959.

SCF has three strategically placed locations in Manatee and Sarasota counties as well as an online campus. SCF is committed to building a fourth physical campus in the rapidly growing Parrish community in northeast Manatee County.

Enrollment

2021-2022 Full Time vs. Part Time 40.9% Full Time 59.1% Part Time

3,553 Full-Time Students

5,141 Part-Time Students

415,713

Total Headcount Since 1958

by High School*

Impacts & Achievements

$1.7+MILLION in Foundation scholarships awarded in 2021-22.

SCF Neel Performing Arts Center recognized among Bradenton’s “Best Live Theatres.”

2,300+ DEGREES and certificates awarded in 2021-22.

Renovated and expanded Dental Hygiene Clinic.

60,000+ #SCFProud alumni.

Women’s Beach Volleyball team wins inaugural two-year national championship.

Nearly Startaccelerated1,300Flex classes that can be completed in 5, 8 or weeks.12

Former Manatees baseball players made MLB debuts in 2022.

Nursing pins bestowed in 2021-22.

AWARDSWON bySCFbusiness studentsatstate PhiBetaLambda conference.

You Can Get Anywhere from Here

For students, graduating from SCF represents a beginning, but for those of us at the College, it brings a sense of accomplishment as we fulfill our mission to graduate students who are prepared to advance in rewarding careers and to pursue upper-level degrees here at SCF or at other institutions. These graduates embody our vision that with an SCF education, you can get anywhere from here.

Debra Riva ‘85 Associate in Arts

The path into the legal profession wasn’t always easy or barrier-free for the Honorable Judge Debra Riva ‘85. The support of her family and her community allowed her to attend SCF, and she has never stopped giving back. Throughout an accomplished career as a prosecutor, teacher and circuit court judge, Riva has always found ways to give back to her beloved community.

Riva knew she wanted to attend college and that affordability would be key, but she also had a strong desire for independence. She moved, got an apartment, worked full time and attended SCF (then Manatee Junior College). Riva’s experience at SCF left such a powerful impression that when she decided to give back to future legal professionals by teaching, she chose to become an adjunct instructor at SCF.

“I just loved it! I always had an interest in teaching, and as soon as I became a lawyer, I learned there was a need for lawyers to teach criminal justice and legal assisting classes,” Riva said. “I’m passionate about adult education, and I taught for almost 15 years, right up until becoming a judge.”

Riva was elected three times to the 12th Circuit Court bench before announcing her retirement in 2022.

“SCF has given so many young people the opportunity to receive a higher education, and a good one. I would put that education up against any other in the state.”

Bashar Roumia ‘18 Associate in Arts

When Bashar Roumia ‘18 came to Sarasota from Syria in 2014, it was too late to enroll in a traditional high school while assimilating to life in America. Knowing his ultimate goal was to be the third generation of his family to become a doctor, he instead set out to gain access to an affordable college education as quickly as possible. Now he’s preparing for his medical boards at Ross University.

“I wanted to stay with my family and stay close, and I needed a quick start,” Roumia said.

“SCF provided that, and it was an incredible experience.”

Roumia knew the quality of education meant more than the name of the institution. At SCF he found exceptionally passionate professors, including Dr. Anthony Gambino, who not only motivated Roumia to thrive in his science courses but also was instrumental in nominating him for the chemistry student of the year award, bestowed at Honors Convocation.

“Everyone hates organic chemistry, but Dr. Gambino made it so interesting in both Organic Chemistry I and II! He’s forever memorable,” Roumia said.

Jody Rain ‘14 B.S. in Nursing

Jody Rain ‘14 is a two-time graduate of SCF, becoming a registered nurse through the College in 2001, and later completing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in 2014. She has since achieved a master’s degree and is working on her second master’s degree.

Rain’s wealth of nursing experience and her advocacy within the health care field has led Gov. Ron DeSantis to appoint her to the Florida Board of Nursing twice, most recently in 2022. She served as the director of emergency care at Manatee Memorial Hospital, and has been recognized for her leadership and dedication to that role. She is now a director of clinical solutions at Collective Medical. Previously, she was president of the Manasota Chapter of the Emergency Nurses Association.

Rain returned to SCF as the guest speaker for the Fall 2021 Nurse Pinning ceremony, sharing with graduates that “health care is always evolving. There is always a new skill, a new specialty, a new procedure or medication to learn. If you ever get comfortable with your skill set, it’s time to develop a new one.”

RACE/ETHNICITY

White 78.1%

Hispanic 9.8%

African American 5.3%

Unknown 3.2%

Asian 2.8%

Native American/Alaskan 0.6%

Two or more 0.2%

Full-Time Faculty Level of Educational Attainment

State College of Florida is proud of its 415 employees.

SCF has 415 full-time employees. The full-time teaching faculty represents 31.8% of this total. SCF also employs 295 well-qualified adjunct instructors to supplement full-time teaching faculty in the delivery of academic offerings. Of SCF’s full-time faculty, 35.6% are professors with doctorate degrees and 60.1 percent have master’s degrees.

Female 63.1%

Male 36.7%

Doctorate 35.6%

Advanced Master’s 0.7%

Master’s 59.4%

Bachelor’s 4.3%

Source: SCF Annual Financial Report 2021-2022 Data may not add up to 100% due to rounding.

Lifelong Learning and Workforce

Development

2021-2022 Breakdown of Course Enrollment by Institute

Lifelong Learning and Workforce Development at SCF is dedicated to providing quality learning opportunities to people of all ages.

Lifelong Learning and Workforce Development

SCF’s division of Lifelong Learning and Workforce Development provides noncredit opportunities suitable to all ages, ranging from children’s camps to professional career preparation. Classes and programs are offered on SCF’s three campuses and at other sites throughout Manatee and Sarasota counties.

The administrative office for Lifelong Learning and Workforce Development is at SCF Lakewood Ranch. The Traffic Safety Institute is located at 2074 Ringling Blvd., Suite 200, Sarasota, with additional offices at SCF Bradenton and SCF Venice.

Schedules of classes are published each term and are available online at SCF.edu/WorkforceDevelopment.

Lifelong Learning

These programs and classes combine some professional continuing education training with personal enrichment opportunities.

Lifelong learning courses enable people from all segments of the community to clarify values, increase occupational skills and enhance personal growth. Programs are provided to learners of all ages. Popular classes include Kids’ Summer Camp, foreign languages and English for College.

3,192

Lifelong Learning

808

3,324 Workforce Training

Workforce Training

Workforce Training enhances the technical, leadership, management and interpersonal skills of employees and organizations throughout SCF’s service area. It is committed to individual and organizational success, and has the flexibility and resources to provide quality organizational development and training where and when it’s needed. Classes are provided on site, on campus and online.

Traffic Safety Institute

Serving Manatee, Sarasota and DeSoto counties, the Traffic Safety Institute provides driver improvement and substance abuse prevention programs in an attempt to improve public safety and save lives.

Traffic Safety Institute

Students get a Jump Start to Success

State College of Florida Collegiate School (SCFCS) is a tuition-free public charter school of State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF). The Collegiate School hosts grades six through 12 at SCF Bradenton, and grades nine through 12 at SCF Venice.

The mission of SCFCS is to guide and mentor student achievement by enabling them to obtain a high school diploma and an Associate in Arts degree upon graduation. SCFCS students are immersed in a rigorous academic environment permeated by technology. The program encourages independent learning, preparing students for success in a full-time college schedule beginning with their junior year.

SCFCS employs an innovative model that not only changes the educational landscape locally, but has national and international applications. It is influenced by one of the best international schools, the Swedish Kunskapsskolan model, which nurtures motivation and independence and ensures student success while guiding them toward higher education.

State College of Florida Collegiate School (SCFCS) is a tuition-free State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF). The Collegiate through 12 at SCF Bradenton, and grades nine through 12 at

SCFCS students have access to SCF resources, including the library, science labs, Tutoring and Academic Success Center and Neel Performing Arts Center. Qualified 10th grade students can be dual enrolled in one college course per semester. Students in grades 11 and 12 enroll in a full-time Dual Enrollment Program, which affords them all the privileges of a full-time college student, exclusively on the SCF campus.

The mission of SCFCS is to guide and mentor student achievement obtain a high school diploma and an Associate in Arts degree students are immersed in a rigorous academic environment

The program encourages independent learning, preparing students full-time college schedule beginning with their junior year.

SCFCS employs an innovative model that not only changes locally, but has national and international applications. It is influenced international schools, the Swedish Kunskapsskolan model, which independence and ensures student success while guiding them SCFCS students have access to SCF resources, including the Tutoring and Academic Success Center and Neel Performing grade students can be dual enrolled in one college course per

26 West Center: A World-Class Corridor Between SCF and the Community

SCF proudly launched the 26 West Center in 2021. Located at SCF Bradenton, the world-class, 40,000-square-foot building is home to a suite of innovative services dedicated to making entrepreneurship, small business growth and careers in technology accessible to students and residents of the Suncoast region.

26 West Center houses the following entities:

The 26 West Center was created by renovating Building 8, the former SCF Bradenton Library. SCF was awarded $3.6 million by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity and Enterprise Florida through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund to establish the new center.

Academic Partnership Center

Business Growth Lab

Creative Studio Entrepreneurship Academy

Personal Branding Lab

Student Incubator

SCF Coding Academy

The Digital Collective

“SCF would not have achieved this milestone without the strong partnership between SCF, our local employers, the Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County and the Bradenton Area Economic Development Corporation. We look forward to facilitating growth among our local community of visionary entrepreneurs and providing ready access to a quality workforce to our talented students.”

– Dr. Carol F. Probstfeld