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(Bradenton, Fla., June 16, 2020) — State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF) is launching “Go Live with SCF Online” to enhance their students’ learning experience. The expanded online learning format, which provides additional structure and real-time interaction with SCF professors and classmates, allows students to receive live lectures and have question and answer sessions.

The expanded format, which provides more structure and one-on-one interaction with SCF professors and classmates, allows students to receive live lectures and have real-time question and answer sessions. Go Live with SCF Online joins the existing traditional online courses where students log in and complete studies at their own pace, and a blended format that consists of online and onsite face-to-face instruction.

“We wanted to provide an option to our students who were concerned about what returning to college in the Fall might look like,” said Executive Vice President and Provost, Dr. Todd Fritch. “We’re going to continue to be flexible and responsive to the needs of our students by modifying our face-to-face and online course options.”

SCF’s in-state tuition for online courses is half that of state universities at $102.48 per credit hour for lower division courses and $112.08 per credit hour for upper division courses. In the wake of the coronavirus, SCF transitioned 97% of its courses to online instruction this past Spring, and for the Fall 2020 semester will offer students the option to take classes online or face-to-face based on student preference and subject to availability.

Current SCF students can register via My.SCF.edu and new students can apply online at SCF.edu/Admissions. For more information, text 941-304-5443, call 941-752-5050 or email Admissions@SCF.edu.

(Bradenton, Fla., Nov. 19, 2019) — The State College of Florida Foundation (SCFF) will host the 18^th annual Sundays at Neel entertainment series at the SCF Neel Performing Arts Center, 5840 26th St. W. Six shows will take place between Dec. 8, 2019 and March 22, 2020. All concerts begin at 2 p.m.

Sundays at Neel is a series of fundraising concerts that benefit SCF students. The series kicks off Dec. 8 with “Back Home Again: A Tribute to John Denver.” Performer Tom Becker spotlights Denver’s music while carrying on Denver’s focus on family themes and environmental preservation. Becker also blends his own experiences as a member of the iconic folk music group the New Christy Minstrels.

• 12, Diamonds: Let’s Rock Broadway – Dozens of delightful Broadway hits come to life in a rousing performance complete with multiple costume changes. The show features more than 50 songs from 15 of Broadway’s most popular jukebox musicals.
• 26, Bill and the Belles – This Tennessee-based string band puts a modern spin on vintage roots music, presenting a spirited sound somewhere between old-time country and vaudeville.
• 9, The James Taylor Experience with the Fire & Rain Band – Lead guitarist Greg Pitts spent years mastering Taylor’s distinctive style in order to capture the intimate energy of a 1970’s Taylor concert. The band has spent more than three decades performing tributes to Taylor.
• 16, Linda Ronstadt Tribute – Paula Hanke and Peggy Ratusz belt out the iconic hits of Linda Ronstadt while adding personal stories and historic accounts of her multi-genre, Grammy Award-winning career.
• March 22, Good Vibrations – This top-of-the-line Beach Boys Tribute has performed for the Beach Boys themselves and played alongside Beach Boys co-founder Al Jardine at high-profile events, including the Indianapolis 500.

For more information, visit SCF-Foundation.org/SundaysAtNeel. Single tickets are $40. Discounted season subscriptions also are available. To order tickets, visit SCF-Foundation.org or contact SCF’s box office at 941-752-5252.

(Bradenton, Fla., Oct. 29, 2019) — State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota’s (SCF) Communications and Marketing (CAM) department has received five awards from the Association of Florida Colleges (AFC) Communications and Marketing Commission (CMC). The AFC has 28 member colleges.

SCF brought home one first-place award, two second-place awards and a pair of third-place awards. The top honor was awarded to the “2018-2019 Student Handbook and Planner.” The second-place finishes went to the 2019 women’s tennis team poster and the overall campaign promoting the College’s new Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management. Third-place awards were presented for the 2018 edition of “INSPIRE Magazine” and the flyer promoting Fall 2018’s Haunted House of Hoops.

CAM staff who had a role in the winning projects include Jamie Smith, director; Marci Shantz, assistant director; Mace Thirtle, lead graphic designer; Sonjai Persaud, former graphic designer; Samantha Dyer, former graphic designer; and Jon Stanton, former creative content coordinator.

“This recognition of our CAM team is certainly deserved,” said Smith. “They have done an excellent job of producing informative and aesthetically appealing materials to communicate with our current students, alumni and the community.”

For more information, visit SCF.edu or contact Jamie Smith at SmithJ4@SCF.edu or 941-780-5075.

(Bradenton, Fla., Sept. 6, 2019) — The Selby Foundation has awarded the State College of Florida Foundation (SCFF) a $125,000 grant to support a concert and recital hall to be housed in the new Studio for the Performing Arts at the State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF). The grant was matched by the SCFF board of directors, bringing the total value of the gift to $250,000.

Scheduled to open in 2021, the SCF Studio for the Performing Arts will play a major role in serving the growth of music, art and theater programs in the region. The nearly 15,000 square foot facility is projected to have direct use by more than 5,000 students, community members and visitors per year, including a significant number of first-generation, economically challenged and geographically limited students and residents, many of whom would not have access to affordable music education or quality music performances otherwise.

The concert and recital hall will be a multi-functional space with seating for up to 150. The 5,000-square-foot hall will be used for rehearsals, student and faculty recital performances, and community events. SCF’s current music facilities do not contain a recital hall for performances by soloists and small groups.

The Selby Foundation was founded in 1955 to improve the quality of life in Sarasota County and its bordering counties, with special interest in providing capital grants to support the construction, acquisition and/or renovation of facilities.

For more information or to support the ongoing fundraising campaign and generate capital matching dollars for the studio, visit SCF-Foundation.org or call 941-752-5390.

Bradenton, Fla., August 8, 2019) — The Walmart Community Grants team, on behalf of the Walmart store at 5315 Cortez Road W. in Bradenton, has awarded State College of Florida Foundation a $1,500 grant to support the Studio for the Performing Arts at State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota (SCF).

The nearly 15,000-square-foot building will be attached to SCF’s Neel Performing Arts Center and Howard Studio Theatre. Upon completion, the Studio for the Performing Arts will include a recital hall, percussion suite, music library, dance studio, soundproof practice rooms, instrument storage area, costume storage, and faculty offices. The new facility will support SCF’s expanding music program and community groups that practice and perform at SCF.

“By receiving this grant, you are part of a long history of Walmart’s commitment to giving back to the communities where we operate,” said Kabir Kumar, senior director, community giving for Walmart. “We are thrilled to support the Foundation’s work in our communities and share your desire to provide local impact.”

For more information visit SCF-Foundation.org.

Rendering of the future Studio for the Performing Arts exterior.