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SCF President Dr. Lars A. Hafner
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Dr. Lars A. Hafner is the president of State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota. He assumed his position July 1, 2008, as the fifth president of the area's oldest and largest public institution of higher education, proudly serving residents of Manatee and Sarasota counties with 30,000-plus credit students annually and more than 38,000 graduates. Another 25,000 participants annually take classes and workshops in the noncredit division.
Dr. Hafner has been described as an innovative educator and energetic leader with demonstrated passion and enthusiasm for the community college mission. His unique perspective and insight result from a path that began as a community college student and advanced to professor to administrator to policy maker. During his 25-year career in higher education, Hafner also served 12 years in the Florida Legislature as Pinellas County District 53 representative. Dr. Hafner, in concert with SCF employees, community members and the Board of Trustees, has propelled several new priorities as the College has broadened its mission to meet the community's needs while remaining focused on the core mission of providing exceptional education at the two-year associate degree level. The expanded mission is highlighted by technology and sustainability initiatives, an innovative collegiate charter school, and workforce baccalaureate degree programs. The first degree program, the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, was joined by five more in 2011-12 and additional programs are being developed. Dr. Hafner was raised in the Tampa Bay area. He received an Associate in Arts degree from (then) St. Petersburg Junior College, a bachelor's degree from State University of New York at Buffalo and a master's degree from the University of Maryland. He received a Ph.D. in leadership and education/higher education administration from Barry University. Dr. Hafner and his family live in Bradenton.
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Dr. Hafner Discusses SCF's Programs
