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Coordinates: 27°25′25″N 80°21′28″W / 27.4237°N 80.3579°W / 27.4237; -80.3579
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Indian River State College
Former names
Indian River Junior College (1959–1970)
Indian River Community College (1970–2008)
MottoEruditio, Ductus, Societas (Latin)
Motto in English
"Learning, Leadership, Fellowship"
TypePublic college
Established1959; 65 years ago (1959)
Parent institution
Florida College System
AccreditationSACS
Endowment$28.5 million (2024)[1]
PresidentTimothy E. Moore[2]
Academic staff
208 (full-time)[3]
353 (part-time)[3]
Undergraduates14,862 (all undergraduate)
(Fall 2022)[3]
Location
Fort Pierce
,
Florida
,
United States

27°25′25″N 80°21′28″W / 27.4237°N 80.3579°W / 27.4237; -80.3579
CampusLarge suburb[3], 87 acres (35 ha)
ColorsBlue and gold
   
NicknamePioneers
Sporting affiliations
NJCAA Region 8 – Southern Conference
Websitewww.irsc.edu

Indian River State College (IRSC) is a public college located in Fort Pierce, Florida, and a member of the Florida College System. In addition to its main campus, IRSC operates four regional campuses in Okeechobee, Port St. Lucie, Stuart, and Vero Beach, serving students across the Treasure Coast region of Florida.

History

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IRSC was established in 1959 as Indian River Junior College. In 1963, the college relocated to its current campus following a donation from the city. The institution was renamed Indian River Community College in 1970.

On July 1, 2008, the college changed its name to "Indian River State College" to reflect its status as a four-year institution.[4][5] In 2020, the main campus was renamed "Massey Campus" in honor of Edwin R. Massey, who retired as president of the college.[6]

Academics

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IRSC offers both associate and bachelor's degree programs in subject areas such as middle- and secondary-school teacher education in math and science, exceptional student education, nursing, organizational management, public-safety administration, and healthcare management. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. It provides various educational programs including technical certificates, applied technology diplomas, an adult high school program, and dual enrollment options. The college operates the Clark Advanced Learning Center in partnership with the Martin County School District.

Recognized by the Aspen Institute as one of the top community colleges in the U.S. in 2014,[7] IRSC was named the best state college in 2019. In 2022, it introduced the "Promise Program" to offer tuition-free associate degrees to local high school graduates, boosting freshman enrollment.[8][9]

Athletics

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The college’s athletic teams, known as the Pioneers, compete in the Southern Conference of the Florida State College Activities Association. IRSC is acclaimed for its swimming and diving programs, with the men's team holding 48 consecutive NJCAA championships and the women’s team 41, marking the longest unbroken U.S. collegiate championship streak in any sport.[10]

Media

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IRSC owns and operates three radio stations: WQCP, an urban adult contemporary radio station; WQJS, a radio station broadcasting classical music; and WQCS, the primary NPR affiliate serving the Treasure Coast region of Florida.

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Photos of Indian River State College
  • Administration Building at the Massey campus in Fort Pierce
    Administration Building at the Massey campus in Fort Pierce
  • Crews Hall
    Crews Hall
  • McAlpin Fine Arts Center
    McAlpin Fine Arts Center
  • Brackett Library at the IRSC Mueller campus in Vero Beach
    Brackett Library at the IRSC Mueller campus in Vero Beach

References

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  1. ^ Marra, Andrew (February 12, 2024). "Two Florida universities have more than $1 billion in endowments to invest on campus". The Palm Beach Post. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
  2. ^ Brugal, Sommer (July 22, 2020). "Indian River State College chooses Timothy Moore to succeed President Ed Massey". TCPalm. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
  3. ^ a b c d Indian River State College. College Navigator, National Center for Education Statistics. Accessed September 4, 2024.
  4. ^ "IRCC likely to change its name, drop 'community' : Treasure Coast : TCPalm".
  5. ^ "IRCC trustees approve name change to Indian River State College" (PDF). Indian River Community College. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 27, 2009. Retrieved July 1, 2008.
  6. ^ Hasert, Eric (August 25, 2020). "IRSC retiring president Dr. Edwin Massey honored during renaming of the Fort Pierce campus". TCPalm. Retrieved September 10, 2020.
  7. ^ "Aspen Institute Recognizes Broward College in Fort Lauderdale, FL, as One of Top Ten Finalists in National Prize Competition". The Aspen Institute.
  8. ^ McKelvey, Olivia (March 1, 2022). "IRSC 'promise' program to offer tuition-free associate degrees to Treasure Coast graduates". TCPalm. Retrieved April 2, 2022.
  9. ^ Wixon, Colleen (October 18, 2022). "Indian River State College has its largest freshman class, thanks to Promise Program". TCPalm. Retrieved October 23, 2022.
  10. ^ Lane, Robert (March 7, 2022). "IRSC Swim Teams Sweep 2022 NJCAA Championship Meet". Indian River State College. Retrieved June 7, 2022.
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