Welcome to Broward College

Thank you for making Broward College your choice for higher education. We are honored to serve and partner with you on your academic and career journey. You are part of a vibrant, diverse learning community where student success is central to everything we do. Our students, faculty, and staff represent more than 150 different countries bringing together a wealth of culture, knowledge, and experience that makes our learning environment unique.

Broward College is ranked as one of the top state/community colleges in the nation by the Aspen Institute. This is a recognition of not only student achievement and graduation rates but also the quality of our curriculum and faculty. All our programs are structured under Career Pathways which helps students stay on track towards their goals from the first day of class through graduation.;

Our mission at Broward College is to transform lives and enrich our diverse community through academic excellence, innovation, and meaningful career opportunities. We believe higher education is pivotal in improving lives and should be accessible and affordable to everyone; whether you are a traditional student or a non-traditional student, a first-generation in college student or a student from an underserved community. We embrace you.

You will find our curriculum engaging and exciting as we help you develop new skills, learn new technology, and gain the knowledge necessary to succeed. We have strong partnerships with the fastest growing industries in South Florida which ensures our programs are aligned with employer needs and the latest workforce tools and trends. These are some of the many reasons that Broward College graduates are among the most in-demand workers in the region.

We are passionate about your success, both inside the classroom and the workplace, and committed to supporting you every step of the way. Whether you are starting college for the first time, returning to the classroom for further studies, or here to improve your skills to advance in the workplace, you will appreciate the range of services available to address your needs. These include our Academic Success Centers, advisors, specialized tutoring, and mentorship. Additionally, our Career Centers offer valuable work experience through internships, on-the-job training, and job placement.

Your college experience should go beyond what takes place in the classroom and I encourage you to use every opportunity to make lifetime connections and build memories by participating in our rich Student Life activities, public events, and community outreach initiatives.

I look forward to meeting many of you as we make your dream a reality.

Gregory Adam Haile, J.D.
President

On November 16, 2021, President Gregory Adam Haile, J.D., was selected to deliver the Dallas Herring Lecture at The Belk Center for Community College Leadership and Research, at North Carolina State University. The lecture series, held annually since 2015, invites community college leaders from around the country to speak on urgent and emerging topics, providing insight into the critical conversations about student success in community colleges.

President Haile's lecture, "Redefining Access: The Power of Proximity," focused on the need for community colleges to develop new approaches to proximity with the communities they serve. Tracing the power of proximity back to students' earliest years as learners, President Haile describes how future aspirations are inextricably linked to the information and signals that community members receive about their post-secondary potential. Those in close proximity to higher education are more likely to see it as an endeavor in which they belong and can be successful. In alignment with his vision for Broward College, he outlines an improved model of access focused on Physical proximity, Social proximity, and Financial proximity.

President Haile's lecture served as a reminder that community colleges are uniquely positioned to bridge gaps in proximity, connecting students who might otherwise miss opportunities for higher education and the many benefits it has to offer. A full transcript of "Redefining Access: The Power of Proximity" is available as a PDF booklet, complete with references, statistics, and more information on President Haile and the Dallas Herring Lecture Series. A video of President Haile's lecture is available online.

Read the Full Transcript (PDF)