The Cornerstone

Florida Southern seeks to create a community of scholars who hold one another accountable to the high ideals, vision, and mission of the College. Choosing to join the community obligates each member to a code of behavior that reflects the highest personal and communal values to which the college is committed.

Florida Southern College’s goal of producing good citizens who make a lasting impact on their communities is advanced by the quality of campus life in the college community. Through shared values and communal expectations, Florida Southern College engenders a specific atmosphere where students can study, socialize, rest and grow as they pursue their academic goals. Campus life creates a positive and enriching environment that cares for the whole person — developing maturity of character that is the aim of the College. The Cornerstone outlines the standard of behavior that forms a basis for academic and social life.

Inspired by the Judeo-Christian principles on which the college was founded, a Florida Southern Scholar...

will practice personal and academic integrity and excellence of character and expect the same from others.
will respect the dignity, value, and worth of all persons while learning from the differences in other students’ backgrounds, heritage, ideas, thoughts and opinions.
will respect the rights and property of others.
will demonstrate concern for others, their feelings, and our collegiate need for conditions that promote personal growth and academic success.
will contribute to the rich heritage left by those who have preceded us and work to leave the college a better place for those who follow.