Accreditation and Equity Statement

Accreditation

Daytona State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associates and bachelor’s degrees. Degree-granting institutions also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Daytona State College 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).

The college is a member of the American Association of Community Colleges and the Association of Florida Colleges, and is an approved institution of higher education for veterans and war orphans.

To comply with our Accountability Standards (64-14.060), which provided a basis for quality improvement and for accountability, external accreditors provide additional oversight of academic program content, quality, and effectiveness, and faculty members play a key role in preparing academic programs for external review by accrediting agencies.

Several academic programs (list of external accrediting bodies), at the college maintain state and/or national accreditations or approval by professional associations or licensing boards. All programs with external accreditations develop and implement standards, monitor results and generate reports for their accrediting agencies. All program with external reviews are in good standing, demonstrating the quality of academic programs at Daytona State College.

Statement of Non-Discrimination

Daytona State College prohibits discrimination and provides equal access, equal educational opportunity and equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and veteran status.

To obtain more information about the college's equal access and equal opportunity policies, procedures and practices, please contact: 

Cerese Ramos

Vice President of Student Development and Student Equity Officer

Daytona Beach Campus

Wetherell Center, Building 100, Room 210C

(386) 506-3840

Tanika Clemons
Associate Vice President of Human Resources, Employee Equity Officer & Employment Title IX Coordinator
Daytona Beach Campus
Wetherell Center (Building 100), Room 303L
(386) 506-4473

Daytona State College Title IX Statement

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex under any education program or activity receiving federal financial aid. Sexual assault and sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX.

Daytona State College is committed to providing a learning, living, and working, environment free from discrimination. Any gender-based discrimination, including sexual misconduct which includes but is not limited to, sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking, relationship violence and sexual exploitation committed by DSC students, staff, faculty, vendors, partners, contractors or affiliates will not be tolerated. This applies to academic, education, athletic, residential, and other college-operated programs, events or facilities.

The College encourages students, employees, and other members of the College community to report violations of Title IX for sex discrimination and sex harassment. Reports may be made in person, email, regular mail, phone, in person, or by any other means to submit a complaint or occurrence of a violation(s) to the following College employees:

Cerese Ramos
Vice President of Student Development, Student Equity Officer & Student Title IX Coordinator 
Daytona Beach Campus
Wetherell Center (Bldg. 100), Office 210C
(386) 506-3840

Tanika Clemons
Associate Vice President of Human Resources, Employee Equity Officer & Employment Title IX Coordinator
Daytona Beach Campus
Wetherell Center (Building 100), Room 303L
(386) 506-4473

Sexual Assault and Misconduct

Instances of sexual misconduct occurring on college property or at college related functions which involve the violation of any state statute or any federal or civil law will be reported to the appropriate law enforcement agency for investigation and prosecution. Campus Safety personnel will report such incidents and cooperate fully with law enforcement agencies. The college will not shelter faculty, staff, or students from sexual misconduct laws. (Legal Authority: F.S. 228-2001; 240.319, SBE 6A-19.08; 19.09: 6A-14.0247).

Sexual Harassment

Sexual harassment is conduct of a sexual nature or with sexual implications, which interferes with a student’s status or performance by creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive educational or working environment. This conduct may include, but is not limited to: inappropriate and unwanted touching; the display of sexually explicit or suggestive materials; use of sexually explicit or suggestive language or gestures; and subtle pressure for sexual activity, as well as demands for sexual favors, or physical assault.

Notice

This catalog is prepared and presented as an informational guide only. Course offerings, fee schedules and other representations provided are not controlling and are subject to change, amendment or deletion by the college as deemed appropriate. The information is taken from Board rules and administrative procedures. These sources may be consulted for additional information.

Please be advised that your photo may be taken and used in materials (including Daytona State's website) promoting the college. If you do not want your photograph used, please contact the Marketing Department at (386) 506-4499.