Apply now for Leadership Highlands Class of 2027. Through Leadership Highlands (LH), participants are immersed in a yearlong experience to increase their knowledge of Highlands County’s infrastructure, agencies, economic drivers, and community needs. The curriculum fosters connections between emerging and established leaders, encouraging dialogue, collaboration, and civic engagement. The program runs throughout the 2026-27 academic year.
The application deadline is Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Before applying, please request permission from your supervisor. For an application and schedule of LH sessions through 2027, visit: https://www.southflorida.edu/current-students/degrees-programs/special-programs/leadership-highlands
For further information about enrollment or participation, contact Tina Gottus at ext. 7466.
Photos: John Barben, president emeritus, LH Class of 2000; Kalah Tyler, vice president, LH Class of 2025; Dina Capuano, SFSC Lake Placid Center coordinator; Fred Hayes, SFSC Construction Trades coordinator; and Debbie Gutierrez, SFSC Corporate and Community Education coordinator
If you are looking ahead at the rest of 2026, you can view the full academic calendar online at southflorida.edu/college/calendar.
You can see when commencements, convocations, and courses are planned for the 2026-2027 academic year, and plan for the future.
June 9 – Rasheena Morris-James
June 9 – Michael Pate
June 13 – Johnequa Perry
June 13 – Daniel Scherwatzky
Friday, June 12
Saturday, June 13

Start your day right!
🍳 Breakfast is served from 7:30 – 9:30 a.m.
In need of a quick bite for lunch?
🥗 Lunch is available from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Check out what’s cooking at Kelly’s Bistro, click HERE to see the menu.
📞 Call ext. 7199 to order ahead, or swing by and grab one of your favorites—fresh and ready for you!