Association of Florida Colleges, TSC Chapter
Mission Statement
The Association of Florida Colleges, Inc. is the professional association of Florida's 28 public member institutions of the Florida College System, their boards, employees, retirees and associates, and the employees of the Division of Florida Colleges. The mission of the Association is to actively promote, represent, and support members and institutions as they provide their students and the citizens of Florida with a world-class college system.
Organization
The Association is guided by Bylaws and organized through a network of College Chapters, Commissions, and Regions. The AFC is governed by an Executive Committee and a Board of Directors. A full-time staff of six administers the day-to-day operations, maintains membership records, and coordinates communications and professional development opportunities.
Values
- Leadership Opportunities – Learn new leadership skills by serving on the board and participate in community projects.
- Scholarships and Awards – Access to $500 scholarships for you, your spouses and dependents
- Social Event – Extend your social network by participating in a variety of meetings and events.
- Professional Development – Access to earning a certificate in the FCPC and participating in next-level leadership programs (supervisor approval required). These are exciting avenues for personal and professional growth.
- Networking Platform – Access the Members Only networking platform to share ideas, and mentoring opportunities.
Strategic Goals
- Develop and support professional development, education, and leadership opportunities of the Association members.
- Advocate for policies, budgets, and programs on behalf of the Association's institutional and individual members.
- Communicate public policy and legislative issues, and engage in cooperative research activities related to those issues.
- Increase public awareness of the mission, purpose, and accomplishments of the Florida College System.
- Showcase and reward exemplary programs, practices, activities, and individuals.
- Enhance, encourage, and facilitate communication, cooperation, professionalism, and camaraderie among individual Association members.
- Promote membership development and services that ensure an active and vital Association.
- Maintain a fiscally sound organization that is efficiently and effectively managed.
- Provide opportunities for and engage in services to benefit the external community.
AFC's Impact
As the primary source of workforce education in every county throughout Florida, your Florida College System plays a pivotal role in shaping the state’s economy, producing a significant $26.6B effect.
Florida has 28 state colleges, 614,000 college students enrolled per year, 111,000 certificates and degrees awarded annually, and an average of $46,000+ in annual earnings for its graduates.
Annual Events and Conferences
January Events
AFC TSC Chapter Board Meeting
- Jan 3, 2025, at 1 - 2 p.m. on Main Campus
AFC Leadership Summit and Region V Meeting
- Jan 30 -31, 2025, in Miami, FL
February Events
Board Meeting
- Main Campus
1st Annual Leadership Luncheon
- At 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in the Workforce Development Conference Center on Main Campus
March Events
Board Meeting
- Ghazvini Center for Healthcare Education
Filling the Pantry for TSC Students
- Sponsored by Classified Staff and AFC TSC Chapter
Region I Conference
- Pensacola State College
April Events
Board Meeting
- Wakulla Environmental Institute
TSC Community Clothes Drive
- Sponsored by Classified Staff and AFC TSC Chapter
Take Your Child To Work Day
- Sponsored by Human Resources
May Events
Board Meeting
- Workforce Development Building, Main Campus
Mother's Day Brunch
- Main Campus
June Events
Board Meeting
- Main Campus
Father's Day Lunch
- Main Campus