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=== Athletics ===
=== Athletics ===
====Intercollegiate Athletics====
TCC Athletics include [[softball]], [[baseball]], and [[basketball]]. Their mascot is the [[eagle]]. The school's athletic teams compete in the [[Panhandle Conference]] of the [[Florida State College Activities Association]], a body of the [[National Junior College Athletic Association]] [[NJCAA Region 8|Region 8]].
TCC Athletics include [[men's basketball]], [[women's basketball]], [[baseball]] and [[softball]]. The official mascot is the [[eagle]]. The school's athletic teams compete in the [[Panhandle Conference]] of the [[Florida State College Activities Association]], a body of the [[National Junior College Athletic Association]] [[NJCAA Region 8|Region 8]].


The softball program, having won three conference championships, won a state and national title in 1994. The baseball team finished 2004 with its fourth conference title. The men's basketball team has three conference titles, and the women's has one. Both basketball teams have each finished third in the NJCAA Tournament within the past eight years.
The softball program, having won three conference championships, won a state and national title in 1994. The baseball team finished 2004 with its fourth conference title. The men's basketball team has three conference titles, and the women's has one. Both basketball teams have each finished third in the NJCAA Tournament within the past eight years.


Currently, Mike McLeod is the Baseball coach and is in his seventeenth season at the helm. McLeod has guided the Eagles to Panhandle Conference Championships in 1995, 1999, 2002, 2004, and 2009 . His teams have made seven trips to the Florida Community College Activities Association Tournament. McLeod has been named Panhandle Conference Coach of the Year four times (1995, 1999, 2004, 2009). In February 2011, McLeod posted his 700th win as baseball coach of the TCC Eagles.
Currently, Mike McLeod is the Baseball coach and is in his seventeenth season at the helm. McLeod has guided the Eagles to Panhandle Conference Championships in 1995, 1999, 2002, 2004, and 2009 . His teams have made seven trips to the Florida Community College Activities Association Tournament. McLeod has been named Panhandle Conference Coach of the Year four times (1995, 1999, 2004, 2009). In February 2011, McLeod posted his 700th win as baseball coach of the TCC Eagles.

====Intramurals & Club Sports====
TCC's Intramural Sports program provides all students, staff and faculty the opportunity to participate in recreational sports and activities. These include a variety of team and individual sports and special events, including [[flag football]], [[basketball]], indoor and outdoor [[soccer]], [[volleyball]], [[dodgeball]], [[spades]], [[dominoes]], [[free throw]] and [[bowling]].<ref>https://www.tcc.fl.edu/Current/Athletics/Pages/default.aspx</ref>


==Awards and recognition==
==Awards and recognition==

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Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee County Community College Seal
MottoIt's For You
TypePublic
Established1966
Endowment$30,380,094
PresidentDr. Jim Murdaugh
Academic staff
774
Undergraduates19,942 (Fall 2014)
Location
Tallahassee
,
Florida
,
US
CampusSuburban
ColorsBlue and Gold
  
AffiliationsFlorida College System
Association of Florida Colleges
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
MascotEagle
Websitewww.tcc.fl.edu
Tallahassee County Community College Logo
Entrance sign

Tallahassee Community College (TCC) is an American state college, and is a member of the Florida College System. Tallahassee Community College is accredited by the Florida Department of Education and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. It's primary campus is located on a 270-acre (1.092 km2) campus in Tallahassee, Florida, United States. In 2013, Tallahassee Community College was listed 1st in the nation in graduating students with A.A. degrees.[1] TCC is also the #1 transfer school in the nation to Florida State University. As of Fall 2014, TCC reported 19,942 students.[2]

History

The institution was founded in 1966 by the Florida Legislature.[3]

Locations

File:Tallhasassee Community College Capitol Center in Kleman Plaza.JPG
Tallahassee Community College Capitol Center in Kleman Plaza

The Tallahassee Community College main campus is located at 444 Appleyard Dr. Tallahassee, Florida 32304. It serves the greater Tallahassee area and is located 1.9 miles from Florida State University. It is also located close to Florida A&M University. The surrounding area is primary made up of student housing and commercial amenities to cater to college students. Tallahassee is a college town with more than 70,000 students studying at Florida State University, Tallahassee Community College, and Florida A&M University.

The Florida Public Safety Institute is located at 75 College Dr. Havana, FL 32333.

Academic profile

Tallahassee Community College is one of the nation’s top community colleges. Every semester, more than 14,000 students choose TCC as the next step in their education. Many are preparing for transfer to a university (nearly 75 percent of TCC's A.A. graduates go on to study at state universities in Florida). TCC currently offers Associate of Science, Associate of Arts, and Associate of Applied Sciences degrees. The college also provides the opportunity for students to receive degrees from Flagler College, Barry University, Embry Riddle and Saint Leo University while taking classes on the TCC campus.

TCC2FSU Golden Guarantee Program

TCC2FSU provides guaranteed admission into Florida State University for Tallahassee Community College Associate in Arts degree graduates as well as:

  • Guaranteed admission to FSU
  • Preferential admission into FSU’s limited-access programs
  • Personalized advising with transfer-focused TCC and FSU advisors
  • Specialized orientations and college success workshops
  • With an easier admissions process, personalized advising and excellent faculty and resources, TCC provides a strong foundation for graduates moving on to FSU.[4]

In February 2015, Tallahassee Community College and Florida State University announced a new benefit for the TCC2FSU Golden Guarantee Program. Current TCC students participating in the program can now purchase special passes for access to FSU Campus Recreation facilities, programs and services each semester.[5]

Administrative Services

TCC hosts a multitude of administrative services, most notably the Tallahassee Community College Police Department. The departments of Human Resources, Contracts & Grants, Financial Aid, Facilities, Planning & Construction, Plant Operations, and Budget & General Services are also available to students.

Student Affairs

  • Enrollment Services
  • Campus Life

Academic Affairs

  • Center for Teaching Excellence
  • Library Services
  • Internship Program Coordinator
  • Communications & Humanities
  • Science & Math
  • History & Social Sciences
  • Technology & Professional Programs
  • Health Care Professions
  • Academic Support

Workforce Development

  • Workforce Programs & Adult Education Operations
  • Grants and special projects
  • Business & Workforce development

Student life

Student opportunities include "TheatreTCC", the Capital Band of Tallahassee Community College, the TCC Jazz Band, and the Tallahassee Civic Chorale. A Student Government Association is open for student involvement, and the Office of Student Volunteerism encourages students to engage in community service. Students also participate in Forensics(Debate), Model UN, the Honors Program, Phi Theta Kappa. A student newspaper, the Talon, is published at least 5 times a semester by the students of a journalism class, and a literary magazine, The Eyrie, is published yearly. TCC annually hosts the Big Bend Brain Bowl academic tournament sponsored by the Tallahassee Democrat.

Athletics

Intercollegiate Athletics

TCC Athletics include men's basketball, women's basketball, baseball and softball. The official mascot is the eagle. The school's athletic teams compete in the Panhandle Conference of the Florida State College Activities Association, a body of the National Junior College Athletic Association Region 8.

The softball program, having won three conference championships, won a state and national title in 1994. The baseball team finished 2004 with its fourth conference title. The men's basketball team has three conference titles, and the women's has one. Both basketball teams have each finished third in the NJCAA Tournament within the past eight years.

Currently, Mike McLeod is the Baseball coach and is in his seventeenth season at the helm. McLeod has guided the Eagles to Panhandle Conference Championships in 1995, 1999, 2002, 2004, and 2009 . His teams have made seven trips to the Florida Community College Activities Association Tournament. McLeod has been named Panhandle Conference Coach of the Year four times (1995, 1999, 2004, 2009). In February 2011, McLeod posted his 700th win as baseball coach of the TCC Eagles.

Intramurals & Club Sports

TCC's Intramural Sports program provides all students, staff and faculty the opportunity to participate in recreational sports and activities. These include a variety of team and individual sports and special events, including flag football, basketball, indoor and outdoor soccer, volleyball, dodgeball, spades, dominoes, free throw and bowling.[6]

Awards and recognition

In 2012, TCC was recognized as the second-safest campus in Florida by StateUniversity.com.[7]

In 2013, Tallahassee Community College was listed 1st in the nation in graduating students with A.A. degrees by Community College Week.[8]

In 2015, Tallahassee Community College was ranked 8th among the top ten community colleges in the nation by the Huffington Post.[9]

Notable Alumni

References

  1. ^ http://ccweek.com/article-3461-associate-degree-certificate-producers-2013.html
  2. ^ https://www.tcc.fl.edu/College/Facts/Pages/Fast-Facts-Fall-Enrollment-.aspx
  3. ^ History of TCC
  4. ^ https://www.tcc.fl.edu/Future/GoldenGuarantee/TCC2FSU/Pages/default.aspx
  5. ^ https://www.tcc.fl.edu/College/Newsroom/News/Pages/TCC2FSU%20partnership%20strengthens%20with%20new%20Campus%20Recreation%20passes%20for%20program%20participants.aspx
  6. ^ https://www.tcc.fl.edu/Current/Athletics/Pages/default.aspx
  7. ^ https://www.tcc.fl.edu/College/Pages/Our-Accolades.aspx
  8. ^ http://ccweek.com/article-3461-associate-degree-certificate-producers-2013.html
  9. ^ http://www.huffingtonpost.com/smartassetcom/the-top-10-community-colleges-in-america_b_6867100.html
  10. ^ "Clay Harvison UFC Bio". Retrieved 2014. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)

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