Florida Southern College

Florida Southern College is a remarkable institution characterized by an unparalleled commitment to students and exceptional learning experiences.
Each student's success is of paramount importance to the faculty, trustees, and administration, and we are unswerving in our commitment to students' academic, social, spiritual, and physical development.
Florida Southern academic programs offer students a wide variety of active learning experiences: stimulating class discussions, student-faculty collaborative research, student-faculty collaborative performance internships, study abroad independent study, and service-learning. The faculty members are dedicated teachers/scholars and have outstanding accomplishments that support dynamic, personalized instruction.
Student life flourishes through an extensive array of activities, programs, intercollegiate sports, intramurals, and Greek life. Florida Southern's Division II athletic program is nationally acclaimed and boasts 29 national championships and over 300 All-American athletes. The campus ministries program is vibrant and supports student worship through various services, trips, and events.
Our student-centered culture results are engaged students who thrive on the life of the mind, grow through leadership opportunities, understand the world better through study abroad and diverse relationships, develop spiritually, and establish life-long friendships. Consequently, Florida Southern has notable alumni who have excelled in their chosen professions as corporate leaders, physicians and dentists, ministers, scientists, entrepreneurs, civic leaders, teachers, and professional athletes.
Florida Southern is distinctive in promoting adventures of the mind and spirit. All aspects of College operations are aligned to ensure that Florida Southern students attain the educational preparation and skills to distinguish themselves through their contributions to society. We offer a transformational experience to our students and remain true to our 1883 founding principle of values-driven excellence.
Our students appreciate small classes that engage them with hands-on activities, discussions, presentations, guest speakers, and experiences designed to bring their education to life. Enhance your educational experience at FSC by working closely with a faculty member to pursue scholarly research and creative activities in your field of study.
The best college towns appeal to students for offering a range of social activities. However, students also choose Lakeland for its creative energy, stable economy, strong job market, and high quality of life. We are deeply committed to the most significant health and welfare and ultimate success and happiness of our students. As part of our comprehensive prevention efforts for new students, Florida Southern College expects you to complete Think About It. The online course is a thoughtful and educational program provided by Campus Clarity for incoming college students committed to thinking about their life choices.
Your life is hectic, but we believe nothing should stop you from earning or advancing your degree. Our programs are tailored for working adults who prefer to continue their education through evening, online, and weekend courses. Designed with flexibility and built-in support, our programs are aimed to help you succeed.
Roux Library, located at Florida Southern College in Lakeland, is committed to providing the resources necessary to sustain a superior academic experience and promote an atmosphere of free inquiry. The human heritage may be investigated, and the truth served. An essential purpose of Roux Library is to promote scholarship, research and leisure reading among all our users, especially our students. The library has carrel and computer terminal seating for 216 users. The library has an additional 39 seats in group study areas, 61 in meeting rooms, 40 in TûTû's Cyber Café, and 98 casual seats, bringing 454.
The oldest private college in Florida, Florida Southern College, was founded in Orlando in 1883 as South Florida Institute. Florida Southern administration establishes policies and sets the College's priorities—academically, professionally, and financially. Led by the president, our leaders chart the course for Florida Southern College's future. They support and set the tone for our research, teaching, and learning agendas, as well as our commitment to public service locally and abroad.
We have over 30 computers available in our lab, PCs and Macs, printers, and three scanner stations. We also have a comfy "Cyber Lounge" with tables, chairs, couches, and more in the Roux Library. Some departmental classroom labs are open outside of scheduled classes. Check with your instructor or department on available hours to use these labs.
As an employee, you are one of Florida Southern's most valuable resources. Our role in the Office of Human Resources is to provide you with the services, benefits, policies, and information you need to perform your job at your very best. How we support you is essential, which we do by listening carefully and responding with timely, knowledgeable, and courteous assistance, conveyed with professionalism, confidentiality, and respect. We are dedicated to helping you succeed in your job, developing professionally, and balancing your work and family life.
The HR staff is here to assist you—whether your question is about you individually or about your department. If you are uncertain about whom to call, call anyway—we will make sure that we guide you to get the information or assistance you need.