Beacon College

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Beacon College
MottoLumen Vitae Abundantiorem
Motto in English
Illuminating the Life Abundant
Type Private college
Established1989
Academic affiliations
NAICU; ICUF
President George J. Hagerty
Academic staff
54
Administrative staff
66
Students455
Location,
Florida
,
United States

28.8107° N, 81.8748° W
CampusSuburban
Colors    Blue, gold
MascotBeacon Blazers
Website www.beaconcollege.edu

Beacon College is a private college in Leesburg, Florida, United States. It was founded in 1989 and designed with curriculum and support services to serve students with dyslexia, ADHD, or other specific learning disabilities. [1]

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Beacon College offers Associate of Arts and Bachelor of Arts degrees. It is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and licensed by the Florida Department of Education.

History

Led by learning-disabilities advocates Marsha Glines, and Patricia and Peter Latham, a group of parents incorporated Beacon College on May 24, 1989. At the time, the Florida Department of Education approved the college's plan to introduce a focused undergraduate curriculum aligned specifically to the specialized learning and support needs of students who learn differently. Beacon awards both Associate of Arts (A.A.) and Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degrees. [2]

In 2003, Beacon College earned full accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). [3]

In 2020, Beacon College was added to U.S. News and World Report's regional rankings. [4]

Campus

Beacon College is an urban campus located in downtown Leesburg, Florida. The campus covers 20 acres and consists of a series of owned and leased historic buildings and new developments. [5] Campus buildings include five residential complexes, a library, a dining hall, a student center, a fitness center, an art gallery, and two pocket parks. [6]

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References

  1. "Beacon College | College for Learning Disabilities, ADHD, Dyslexia". Beacon College. Retrieved 2022-05-22.
  2. Beacon College Foundational Documents, Governance and Administration, Volume 1, June 25, 2013.
  3. Letter of Accreditation, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), June, 2003
  4. "Beacon College" . Retrieved January 20, 2024.
  5. "Beacon College Campus". US News & World Reports. Retrieved 2024-01-20.
  6. "Campus". beaconcollege.edu. Retrieved January 20, 2024.

28°48′39″N81°52′31″W / 28.81083°N 81.87528°W / 28.81083; -81.87528