ISLAND LIVING AND ISLAND LEARNING

The Florida Keys Community College is enhanced by a unique location of world- renowned natural beauty. The Keys provide a marine and island environment... but also, an abundance of cultural and artistic talent found among its residents. These are two vital components of island living in the Florida Keys .

FKCC envisions itself as a College System, on three campus sites, whose programs and services flow throughout its Caribbean location. Through this focus on... island living, island learning... the Florida Keys Community College provides a quality education experience for students of all ages.

The cornerstone of FKCC is found in its academic programs, which include the Associate of Arts and the Associate of Science degrees. These are complemented by particular areas of excellence in programs that advance the appreciation, knowledge and skills critical to sustaining a tropical island economy and community.

Students find an open-door access to undergraduate degrees and life-long learning opportunities. Work force development programs enhance the educational, economic, recreational, and cultural environment of the Florida Keys lifestyle. Course offerings available through online distance learning broaden the College's outreach. The College embraces the Keys' motto, "One human family."

MISSION:
Enriched by its unique island location, Florida Keys Community College provides student-centered post-secondary degrees, life-long learning opportunities, and workforce development initiatives which enhance the educational, recreational, economic, and cultural environment of the Florida Keys .

VISION:
The college will be the premier educational and cultural center of the Florida Keys.

VALUES:
Florida Keys Community College values education that prioritizes student success & learning, innovation & entrepreneurialism, individualism & community, environmental awareness, and the official Florida Keys philosophy that we are all of "One Human Family."*

Dignity of each individual, expressed through fairness and just treatment; Appreciation for diversity and the unique contributions of all individuals; open communication and the free, civic exchange of thoughts and ideas

*"One Human Family" philosophy was developed by J.T. Thompson, the Founder of the One Human Family Foundation. This philosophy was officially adopted by the City of Key West in 2000 and by Monroe County in 2001. FKCC received written approval on April 23, 2007, from J.T. Thompson to use this philosophy in our publications and in communicating the importance of unity, equality and dignity for people everywhere.


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Administrative, Faculty, and Professional Personnel

History and Overview of Florida Keys Community College