After giving South Florida Community College President Norm Stephens Jr., a favorable annual performance review, the college's board of trustees unanimously voted to renew his contract through June 30, 2013 ...more

January 31, 2009

I have lived in Highlands County for more than 37 years and have watched with enthusiasm and excitement as many friends, co-workers and now our children, have the opportunity to seek quality education in our community. South Florida Community College has advanced in many more ways than we ever dreamed and the presence of both the past president Dr. Cornelius and the current president Dr. Stephens has brought a great quality of learning and opportunity. It was with great disappointment that I read a letter to the editor from Mr. Jerry Dejonge spewing disparaging remarks about our sheriff. He is the criminal justice representative for the college, and what is most disturbing is that my son is currently enrolled in the law enforcement academy. ...more

October 9, 2008

AVON PARK — Given the chance both confidentially and in a public meeting to critique Norman Stephens' performance as president of South Florida Community College, no one on the Board of Trustees had anything negative to say. As part of Stephens' contract, he is subject to annual performance reviews by the board members, which are completed confidentially, as per Florida law. ...more

February 1, 2008