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In response to U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon’s August 2026 letter to educational institutions, South Florida State College has prepared the following statement concerning academic rigor, transparency, accountability, student outcomes, and meeting Florida’s workforce needs:
At South Florida State College (SFSC), academic quality and student learning are evaluated through multiple, ongoing processes. Program-level learning outcomes, General Education Outcomes, and curriculum-controlled course objectives are regularly assessed to determine the extent to which students are achieving established learning expectations.
SFSC’s General Education Assessment process evaluates student achievement of established General Education Outcomes across the curriculum. Assessment results are reviewed to identify trends and opportunities to strengthen student learning and inform improvements to curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
The College also conducts an annual Educational Program Assessment (EPA) process focused specifically on program-level student learning. Program managers establish student learning outcomes, identify measures and expected levels of achievement, report assessment results, and document how findings are used for improvement. A faculty subcommittee reviews these assessments and provides feedback to strengthen the quality of program-level assessment and support continuous improvement.
Separate from the annual EPA process, SFSC conducts Educational Program Reviews to evaluate the overall health and effectiveness of its academic programs. Level I Program Reviews examine multiple indicators of program performance and demand. Based on those findings, programs may continue without further action or undergo a more extensive Level II review focused on program performance, demand, or both.
Throughout late 2025 and early 2026, SFSC reviewed its academic programs and services as part of its application for accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Administrators and staff from a variety of offices and academic departments developed a substantial report that can be viewed on the College’s website. After its initial review, HLC shared insights for continued excellence, and the College is currently awaiting a final accreditation decision expected in November 2026.
The College upholds high academic and technical standards, and several programs boast job placement rates above 90% for graduates and completers. SFSC’s student achievement data are published throughout its public-facing website so prospective students and families can examine completion, licensure, job placement, and other measures of student success. The College also uses data from the Florida Education and Training Placement Information Program (FETPIP) to track employment and continued education outcomes after completion. In the most recently reported A.A. completer data, 64% continued their education, 55% were employed, and 81% were either continuing their education or employed. This information, paired with individual academic program information, helps students make informed decisions about their education and future.
SFSC also evaluates the academic performance of A.A. graduates after they transfer to Florida’s State University System. In the most recently reported transfer data, 85.2% of SFSC A.A. graduates earned a GPA of 2.5 or higher, 68.5% earned a GPA of 3.0 or higher, and the overall mean GPA was 3.17. These results provide additional evidence that SFSC students are prepared to succeed academically after transfer.
Throughout the College, committees focus on using institutional data to support planning, assessment, and improvement. Each month, SFSC’s Data Analysis Group (DAG) reviews institutional data, including enrollment, student success, retention, completion, and other key performance measures, to identify trends, investigate areas of concern, and provide data-informed insights that support institutional decision-making and continuous improvement. The Academic Quality Committee (AQC) reviews program and assessment data to identify trends, areas for improvement, and opportunities to strengthen institutional processes and student outcomes. The Student Success Committee reviews institutional data and student feedback to identify barriers to student success, develop targeted interventions, and monitor their effectiveness in improving student progression, persistence, and completion.
With workforce programs as a core part of the College’s mission, SFSC offers more than 70 programs for credit or credential, and six programs currently offer a Money-Back Guarantee if a student completes the program and its requirements but cannot obtain employment in the field within six months of completion.
In conclusion, South Florida State College defines what students are expected to learn, measures the extent to which they achieve those expectations, evaluates the effectiveness and viability of its academic programs, and examines student outcomes after completion. Through General Education Assessment, Educational Program Assessment, Educational Program Review, institutional data analysis, workforce and transfer outcome measures, and public reporting, SFSC uses evidence to continuously improve while remaining accountable to its students, regional employers, and the rural communities it serves.
