Accreditation, Acknowledgments and Disclaimers

Accreditation and Governance  

State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

SCF is governed by the Florida Legislature and the SCF District Board of Trustees.

Statement of Nondiscrimination  

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: Equal Opportunity Officer, 941-752-5599, 5840 26^th St. W., Bradenton, FL 34207. 

For more information, visit the Title IX and Equal Opportunity page of our website (SCF.edu/EEO). 

Who to Contact

Equal Opportunity Officer: contact for discrimination or harassment complaints/grievances pertaining to sex, pregnancy, race, religion, age, national origin/ethnicity, color, marital and veteran status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other factor prohibited under applicable federal, state, and local civil rights laws, rules and regulations.

ADA Coordinator: to request employment accommodations.

Title IX Coordinator/Deputy Coordinators: the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex under any athletic, education program, services and activities. Contact the Title IX Coordinator/ Deputy Coordinators to discuss your complaint/grievances pertaining to gender.

504 Coordinator: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of physical or mental disability in relation to SCF’s education programs, services and activities. Contact the 504 Coordinator to discuss your complaint/ grievances pertaining to disability.

Coordinator of Student Support Services: provides guidance and facilitation to assist students in optimizing their educational experience while minimizing the impact of crises, life traumas and other concerns or barriers that impede success.

Equal Opportunity Officer / Director of Human Resources

Paul Berkle
941-752-5599
BerkleP@SCF.edu
Human Resources, SCF Bradenton, Bldg. 7, Rm. 121

ADA Coordinator & 504 Coordinator
941-752-5393
Human Resources, SCF Bradenton, Bldg. 7, Rm. 121

Title IX Coordinator
941-752-5267
Student Services, SCF Bradenton, Bldg. 1, Rm. 122

Title IX Deputy Coordinator (Employees)
941-752-5506
Human Resources, SCF Bradenton, Bldg. 7, Rm. 121

Title IX Deputy Coordinator (Students)
941-752-5603
Student Services, SCF Bradenton, Bldg. 1, Rm. 122

Title IX Deputy Coordinator (Collegiate School)
941-408-1430
Collegiate School, SCF Venice, Bldg. 800, Rm. 809

This publication can be made available to persons with disabilities in a variety of formats. Requests should be made to the Disability Resource Center (DRC) Coordinator, SCF, P.O. Box 1849, Bradenton, FL, 34206, or call 941-752-5000, SCF Bradenton, or 941-408-1300, SCF Venice, at least two weeks prior to the time the publication is needed.

Disabled individuals requiring accommodations, modifications or encountering physical barriers in the limited number of older inaccessible facilities should contact DRC Coordinator at 941-752-5295 for information, assistance or services. Provision of certain auxiliary aids and services to College events or activities require a specific request at least two business days prior to the function.

Catalog Accuracy Disclaimer 

SCF has made every reasonable effort to ensure the accuracy of this Catalog. This Catalog represents the current curriculum, educational plans and requirements, which may be altered to carry out the purposes and objectives of SCF. The Catalog is not a contract and may be changed as necessary by statute, rule or College requirement. Updated information is available on the College’s website, SCF.edu. Fees are subject to change without prior notice whenever conditions make it necessary.

Public Law 93-380, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act 

In accordance with Public Law 93-380, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), strict confidentiality will be observed regarding student information, even though the nature of an educational institution requires that records must be kept. 

The act provides that the College may retain the right to release directory information, which is defined as the student name, degree of study, participation in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, terms of attendance, and degrees and awards received. In the absence of written notice by a student to withhold any or all information included in the definition of “directory information,” the College reserves the right to release any of this information it may consider desirable. Directory disclosure release forms are available in the Office of the Registrar at SCF Bradenton and SCF Venice. 

Acknowledgments and Appreciation 

Designated officials in College administrative divisions are responsible for authoring and approving the content of major Catalog sections as follows: 

Academic Affairs: Bachelor’s degrees, A.A. degree and prerequisites, A.S. programs, certificate programs and course descriptions; academic support; and Center for Corporate and Community Development. 

Student Services and Enrollment Management: Admissions and enrollment policies, Office of the Registrar, student services, student code of conduct and academic calendar. 

Finance and Administrative Services: Cost, fee information and financial aid. 

Communications and Marketing: Preface information, including accreditation and legal statements; greetings, Board of Trustees, College history, mission and goals; general information and general overview. 

The State College of Florida Foundation Inc.: College Foundation. 

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