Custodian of Public Records
Request for Public Records
For the convenience of the public, and for purposes of compliance with the requirements of Section 119.12, F.S., the Office of Policies and Governance is designated as the general Custodian of Public Records, specifically to receive written notices provided by public records requestors. To request records you may contact the Pasco-Hernando State College Custodian of Public Records.
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Public records requests may be made in person, in writing, or by phone.
Pamela Nadolski, ACP, Advanced Certified Paralegal, Custodian of Public Records
Phone: 727-816-3746
Email: nadols@phsc.edu
Mail: Policies and Governance, Pasco-Hernando State College, West Campus, 10230 Ridge Road, New Port Richey, Florida, 34654; in person at the District Office located on PHSC West Campus in Building E.
Darrell Clark, Alternate Custodian of Public Records (Assistant Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer), can be contacted at 727-816-3427, or clarkda@phsc.edu.
Requests made by the media may be made by contacting the Public Information Officer (PIO) for Pasco-Hernando State College, Melanie Waxler, Associate Dean of Marketing, Communications and Media Relations, at 727-816-3259 or waxlerm@phsc.edu.
Mail: Office of Marketing and Communications, Pasco-Hernando State College, 10230 Ridge Road, New Port Richey, Florida, 34654
Pursuant to Section 119.12, F.S., prior to filing any civil action to enforce Florida’s public records laws, a public records requestor must provide written notice to the Custodian of Records identifying the public records request(s) at issue, at least five (5) business days before filing the civil action.
Pasco-Hernando State College, Office of Policies and Governance, Attn: Public Records Custodian, 10230 Ridge Road, New Port Richey, Florida 34654
Questions may be directed to the Office of Policies and Governance, at 727-816-3746.
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Chapter 119 of the Florida Statutes is known as the Florida Public Records Act. Any person may request access to public records of Pasco-Hernando State College for any reason. The process of requesting, identifying and producing such records are subject to the provisions of Florida law and the policies adopted by the District Board of Trustees, Pasco-Hernando State College.
Florida law defines "public records" as: all documents, papers, letters, maps, books, tapes, photographs, films, sound recordings, data processing software or other material, regardless of physical form, or characteristics, or means of transmission, made or received pursuant to law or ordinance or in connection with the transaction of official business by any agency. State and federal laws exempt certain types of public records, or portions thereof, from disclosure under the public records law.
Exemptions that frequently apply to Pasco-Hernando State College records include but are not limited to:
- Education records under FERPA
- Social Security Number
- Disciplinary records in certain cases
- Personal information regarding certain public officers or their families
- Academic evaluations of employees performance
- Records of the College's direct-support organizations (DSO)
Documents that are public records but contain exempt information will be produced after removing the exempt information, unless the exempt information in the document is so extensive that removal is not feasible. The determination of which documents or information is exempt from the public records law will be made by the Office of Policies and Governance.
What constitutes a reasonable period of time depends upon the circumstances surrounding the request, including the nature of the request, the size of the request, the likely quantity of records to be produced, whether extensive use of information technology resources or clerical services are required, and the timing of the request and the College calendar.
If copies are made for the requestor there is a charge of:
- $0.15 per page
- $0.20 per double-sided copies
In addition to the duplications cost above, if retrieving or copying the public records requires extensive use of information technology resources or clerical and/or supervisory assistance, the College will assess a reasonable service charge based on the college's actual incurred costs. Reimbursement for these charges may be made to the department or unit that incurred the charge. An estimate of the charges will be given to the requestor prior to responding to the request. All charges will be collected before producing the requested documents. The College follows the 'Extensive Request' definition outlined in Section 119.07(4) (d), Florida Statute.
Proposed New Fee Adjustments
Student Fees to be Noticed for May Board Meeting
Please see the below approved fee changes from our March 2021 Council on Academic Affairs meeting. As required, increases in fees must be noticed and available for review for 28 days before being submitted to our District Board of Trustees for final approval and prior to fees being charged to students. After 28 days and Board approval, the applicable fee will be added to the cost of the student fees. We will also notice any fee decreases as part of our effort to examine and address student fees throughout academic programs.
The following was approved at March 2021 CAA meeting and will be reviewed at the District Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for May 18, 2021.
FFP 0030 Firefighter I
Rationale: Student lab fee update to reflect rental of equipment; special fee updated to cover fingerprinting and background check.
Student Laboratory Fee Revision
From: $1,388.50
To: $2,020.50
Special Fees Revision
From: $0.00
To: $211.00
Effective: 2022-1
Student Fees to be Noticed for April Board Meeting
Please see the below approved fee changes from our July 2020 Council on Academic Affairs meetings. As required, increases in fees must be noticed and available for review for 28 days before being submitted to our District Board of Trustees for final approval and prior to fees being charged to students. After 28 days and Board approval, the applicable fee will be added to the cost of the student fees. We will also notice any fee decreases as part of our effort to examine and address student fees throughout academic programs.
The following was approved at January and February 2021 CAA meeting and will be reviewed at the next District Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for April 20, 2021.
- Fees for Review
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EMS 0110 Emergency Medical Technician
Rationale: This course is being offered as a final semester in a new pathway for the Firefighter program. Students will complete Firefighter I and Firefighter II prior to EMS 0110 to receive their EMT training. This adds hours to the program that makes it eligible for student financial aid.
Student Laboratory Fees
Add: $60.00
Effective: 2021-3PMT 0070 Oxyacetylene Cutting I
Rationale: Deleting textbooks, adding OER materials, changing fees.
Student Laboratory Fee Revision
From: $100.00
To: $115.00
Effective: 2021-3PMT 0071 Oxyacetylene Cutting III
Rationale: Deleting textbooks, adding OER materials, changing fees.
Student Laboratory Fee Revision
From: $100.00
To: $115.00
Effective: 2021-3PMT 0072 Shield Metal Arc Welding
Rationale: Deleting textbooks, adding OER materials, changing fees.
Student Laboratory Fee Revision
From: $100.00
To: $115.00
Effective: 2021-3PMT 0073 Intermediate SMAW I
Rationale: Deleting textbooks, adding OER materials, changing fees.
Student Laboratory Fee Revision
From: $100.00
To: $115.00
Effective: 2021-3PMT 0074 Gas Metal Arc Welding
Rationale: Deleting textbooks, adding OER materials, changing fees.
Student Laboratory Fees Revision
From: $100.00
To: $115.00
Effective: 2021-3PMT 0080 Oxyacetylene Cutting II
Rationale: Deleting textbooks, adding OER materials, changing fees.
Student Laboratory Fees Revision
From: $100.00
To: $115.00
Effective: 2021-3PMT 0081 Introduction to SMAW
Rationale: Deleting textbooks, adding OER materials, changing fees.
Student Laboratory Fees Revision
From: $100.00
To: $115.00
Effective: 2021-3PMT 0082 Shield Metal Arc Welding II
Rationale: Deleting textbooks, adding OER materials, changing fees.
Student Laboratory Fees Revision
From: $100.00
To: $115.00
Effective: 2021-3PMT 0083 Intermediate SMAW II
Rationale: Deleting textbooks, adding OER materials, changing fees.
Student Laboratory Fees Revision
From: $100.00
To: $115.00
Effective: 2021-3PMT 0132 Tungsten Inert Gas Welding I
Rationale: Deleting textbooks, adding OER materials, changing fees.
Student Laboratory Fees Revision
From: $100.00
To: $115.00
Effective: 2021-3PMT 0133 Tungsten Inert Gas Welding II
Rationale: Deleting textbooks, adding OER materials, changing fees.
Student Laboratory Fees Revision
From: $100.00
To: $115.00
Effective: 2021-3PMT 0141 Flux Core Arc Welding I
Rationale: Deleting textbooks, adding OER materials, changing fees.
Student Laboratory Fees Revision
From: $100.00
To: $115.00
Effective: 2021-3PMT 0143 Flux Core Arc Welding II
Rationale: Deleting textbooks, adding OER materials, changing fees.
Student Laboratory Fees Revision
From: $100.00
To: $115.00
Effective: 2021-3PMT 0161 SMAW-Pipe Principles and Practices
Rationale: Deleting textbooks, adding OER materials, changing fees.
Student Laboratory Fees Revision
From: $100.00
To: $115.00
Effective: 2021-3ATF 2201 Commercial Pilot Flight I
Rationale: Update/increase course fees for third-party flight instruction vendor.
Other User Course Fees Revision
From: $10,445.00
To: $10,975.00
Effective: 2022-1ATF 2202 Commercial Pilot Flight II
Rationale: Update/increase course fees for third-party flight instruction vendor.
Other User Course Fees Revision
From: $5,096.80
To: $5,256.80
Effective: 2022-1ATF 2203 Commercial Pilot Flight III
Rationale: Update/increase course fees for third-party flight instruction vendor.
Special Fees Revision
From: $750.00
To: $850.00Other User Course Fees Revision
From: $6,070.40
To: $6,310.40
Effective: 2022-1ATF 2305 Instrumental Pilot Flight
Rationale: Update/increase course fees for third-party flight instruction vendor.
Special Fees Revision
From: $900.00
To: $1,000.00Other User Course Fees Revision
From: $6,887.80
To: $7,097.80
Effective: 2022-1ATF 2400 Multi-Engine Flight
Rationale: Update/increase practical exam fee by FAA designated pilot examiner (DPE).
Special Fees Revision
From: $600.00
To: $700.00NCB 0152 Introduction to Apartment Maintenance Technician – CWE Course
Rationale: This non-credit CWE hybrid course is designed to provide the student with the basic skills needed to start a career in the apartment maintenance industry, and to be a springboard to future learning and industry certifications, such as the Certified Apartment Maintenance Technician (CAMT).
Student Laboratory Fees
Add: $50.00
Special Fees
Add: $545.00
Effective: 2021-2NCI 0022 Introduction to 3D Printing-CWE Course
Rationale: This non-credit CWE introductory course is designed to clarify and demonstrate the most fundamental concepts of 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing. Students will learn about technologies, materials used, and applications across a broad set of industries.
Student Laboratory Fees
Add: $795.00
Effective: 2021-2
Student Right to Know
Pasco-Hernando State College is pleased to provide the following information regarding our institution’s graduation/completion and transfer-out rates. The information is provided in compliance with the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended. The rates reflect the graduation, completion and transfer-out status of students who enrolled during the 2007-2008 school year and for whom 150 percent of the normal time-to-completion has elapsed.
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During the fall semester of 2009, 1,399 first-time, full-time, certificate or degree-seeking undergraduate students entered Pasco-Hernando State College. After three years, 32 percent of these students had graduated from our institution or completed their programs and 12 percent transferred to other higher education institutions.
While reviewing this information, please keep the following in mind:
- All graduation rates are based upon three years of attendance which equates to 150 percent of the normal completion time.
- These charts do not identify the reasons why our students withdrew; therefore, students who withdrew for personal or medical reasons are included.
- Graduation and transfer-out rates do not include students who left school to serve in the armed forces or on official church missions or with a foreign aid service of the federal government, or students who died or were totally and permanently disabled.
View the Student Right to Know document
In addition, Pasco-Hernando State College has identified additional student achievement measures appropriate to our mission, strategic plan, programs, and the students we serve. This information is provided in compliance with the requirements of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
Economic Security Report of Employment and Earnings Outcomes
Briefly outlines the statutory requirement for each of the FCS institutions to provide students with electronic access to the Economic Security Report of Employment and Earning Outcomes prepared by the Department of Economic Opportunity prior to registration.
Bankmobile Disbursements Contract Disclosure
As part of a new Department of Education regulation governing Title IV disbursement, institutions are required to disclose the contract establishing the refund arrangement between the institution and the third-party servicer. Contained in the link below, you will find all legal documents related to PHSC’s refund arrangement with BankMobile Disbursements, a Division of Customers Bank.
View the BankMobile Disbursements Contract Disclosure
Accessibility: Should you require an ADA accessible vendor document located on this page, please submit your request to the Institutional Effectiveness office at ie@phsc.edu or call 727-816-3461.