Association of Florida Colleges
Association of Florida Colleges
The Association of Florida Colleges (AFC) is a professional
association for Florida's 28 public community and state 
colleges, their
Boards, employees, retirees and associates. The AFC serves as the
advocacy organization on substantive issues of importance to college
personnel.
Why Should You Join the AFC?
AFC membership supports representation at the legislative level, giving you an opportunity to have input into the legislative process supported by their professional lobbying team with proven success. As a member, you’ll have the opportunity to communicate your ideas and opinions with other members who share your concerns, through different commissions, the member newspaper, chapter meetings, regional workshops and the AFC Annual Convention.
If you're an AFC member, thank you for your membership and support. If you’re interested in becoming a member or would like to know more, this page will help you learn about AFC and the various reasons you should join.
Membership Benefits
Through our local AFC Chapter, members have the opportunity to:
- Attend professional development workshops
- Be part of Florida's only professional association that is for all college employees
- Learn about legislative processes and participate in the legislative advocacy process
- Influence legislative outcomes, such as Florida Retirement benefits
- Build on your leadership skills
- Receive recognition from your peers for exemplary practices
- Learn about regional activities and legislative updates through AFC's weekly newsletter, “Perception”
- Network with peers through Commissions and conferences and build long lasting friendships
- Participate in group rates, discounts and special prices for a variety of products and services
More reasons to join include:
- The Legislative Budget Request Book (a summary of the legislative community college funding request)
- Access to a full-time professional staff that is responsive to your needs
- Educational programs, meetings and activities at the local, regional and state level
- A direct contact in the state capital for info, assistance or a request
- The knowledge that you are part of an organization that supports what is important to you
- Scholarships for you and your spouse, children or grandchildren ($250 for fall and $250 for spring)
FSCJ’s AFC Chapter is our voice in Tallahassee! Contact Chapter President Bryan Stewart at bstewart@fscj.edu with any questions you may have and visit the state AFC website to learn more.
How to Join
Complete the Individual Membership Application form.
Once completed, return the form by email to Membership Chair Dr. Monica Franklin at monica.franklin@fscj.edu.
AFC History
The Association was organized in 1949 as the Florida Association of Public Junior Colleges by the presidents of Florida's first four public community colleges. Its mission was to unite the colleges for the purpose of helping the Florida Legislature understand the Junior College and to advocate for Florida's public community colleges in the development of the state's long-range plan for higher education.
Since its establishment, the Association's mission and purposes have grown in scope as has the Association itself. In 1971, the Association became the Florida Association for Community Colleges and is the most unique organization serving any community college system in the nation.
Today, all 28 of Florida's state and community colleges support the work of the Association through institutional dues, as do 7,500 individual college employees through individual memberships and the sharing of their talents, time and energy. FACC changed to AFC, Association of Florida Colleges in November 2010 to reflect the college name changes in Florida.