Daytona State College
Template:Short description Template:Use mdy dates Script error: No such module "Infobox".Template:Template otherTemplate:Main otherTemplate:Main otherScript error: No such module "check for unknown parameters".Script error: No such module "Check for clobbered parameters". Daytona State College (DSC) is a public college in Daytona Beach, Florida, United States. It is part of the Florida College System.
History
Established by the Florida Legislature in 1957 as Daytona Beach Junior College, the college initially operated as a division of Volusia County Schools. It was one of Florida's first comprehensive colleges.[1] In 1968, the college's administrative structure was reformed into an independent District Board of Trustees. Renamed Daytona Beach Community College in 1971, it became a four-year institution in 2006 and was renamed "Daytona State College" in 2008 to reflect its expanded degree offerings.[1]
Campuses
The main campus is located off International Speedway Boulevard in Daytona Beach, near Daytona International Speedway. The campus includes the Southeast Museum of Photography, the Mori Hosseini College of Hospitality and Culinary Management, and a partnership center with the University of Central Florida.[2] A student dormitory opened in 2022.[3]
Additional campuses include the Advanced Technology Center and the News-Journal Center in Daytona Beach, and regional campuses in DeLand, Deltona, New Smyrna Beach, and Palm Coast. DSC has a partnership with the University of Central Florida via the "DirectConnect" program, which guarantees admission to UCF for DSC students and alumni.[2]
Academics
DSC offers over 100 programs, including certificates, associate degrees, and baccalaureate degrees in fields such as healthcare, emergency services, business, education, hospitality, engineering, and technology. The college provides both on-campus and online programs through its distance learning platform.
Athletics
The college competes in the National Junior College Athletic Association Region 8 and the Mid-Florida Conference. As of fall 2024, DSC sponsors 12 sports: men's and women's soccer, volleyball, baseball, softball, men's and women's basketball, women's golf, men's and women's cross country, women's flag football, and esports.
Notable alumni
- Herbert L. Becker, actor, magician, entertainer, and author
- Tiffany Chan, professional golfer and Olympian[4]
- Joyce Cusack, former member of the Florida House of Representatives[5]
- Richard Gibbs, film composer and music producer
- Solomon Jones, former NBA player[6]
- Brian Kelley, member of Florida Georgia Line[7]
- Justin Lawrence, pitcher for the Colorado Rockies[8]
- Pat Meyers, LPGA golfer[9]
- Clay Pickering, former NFL player[10]
- Hal Prewitt, artist, photographer, entrepreneur, and inventor[11]
- Dwayne L. Taylor, former member of the Florida House of Representatives[12]
- Jamie Watson, former professional soccer player for Orlando City SC[13]
- Yutaro Tsukada, professional soccer player[14]
- Phoenix Sanders, baseball pitcher for the San Francisco Giants
References
External links
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- ↑ a b "History of Daytona State College" Template:Webarchive. Daytona State College Catalog. Daytona State College. Retrieved June 17, 2011.
- ↑ a b Wyatt, Dustin (March 24, 2015). "DSC streamlines transfers to UCF". The Daytona Beach News-Journal. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
- ↑ Harper, Mark (May 5, 2022). "Daytona State College opens residence hall to raves from students; waiting list tops 800". The Daytona Beach News-Journal. Retrieved September 8, 2024.
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- ↑ "Representative Joyce Cusack". Florida House of Representatives. Retrieved June 10, 2011.
- ↑ "Friday’s local briefs: Magic sign Daytona State product Solomon Jones", News-JournalOnline Template:Webarchive. Retrieved July 8, 2021.
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- ↑ "Patrica Meyers" Template:Webarchive. LPGA. Retrieved June 10, 2011.
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- ↑ "A Computer Whiz Kid Challenges the Big Boys", Florida Trend Aug 1987. Retrieved October 30, 2013.
- ↑ "Representative Dwayne L. Taylor". Florida House of Representatives. Retrieved June 10, 2011.
- ↑ "One on One with Jamie Watson". Major League Soccer. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
- ↑ [1]. Daytona State Falcons. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
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