McFatter Technical College

 

Vision

 

The William T. McFatter Technical College and Technical High School has a vision to change the lives of people from all backgrounds through innovative education.

Mission

 

In working to achieve this vision, it is our mission to promote excellence in academic, career, and technical studies in order to prepare students to enter and remain competitive in a global workforce.

 

Philosophy

 

We the faculty and staff of McFatter Technical College and Technical High School, commit ourselves to providing a quality education for all students. The college encourages academic and technical curiosity, innovation and creativity by providing rigorous academics and state of the art technical programs. Our postsecondary students are prepared to meet the challenges of a demanding local workforce, and our secondary graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills for success in a four-year university, a community college or an elected technical area. We reinforce our caring philosophy by setting common goals for all students while providing the personalization necessary to allow for flexibility in meeting their goals. We emphasize the importance of providing students with the tools to make them resourceful, analytical and productive members of society. As a technical college with a technical high school, we seek to meet the needs of students of all ages and to promote positive relationships among parents, students, teachers, business leaders and all community stakeholders.

 

McFatter Technical College’s Statement of Institutional Commitment

 

McFatter Technical College is committed to providing affordable, high-quality career and technical education that prepares students for successful employment, continued education, and meaningful contributions to their communities. Grounded in academic excellence, accountability, fairness, and workforce readiness, we prepare students with the knowledge, technical skills, and professional competencies needed to succeed in a rapidly changing economy.

 

McFatter Technical College is committed to:

 

1. Maintaining transparent, merit-based admissions practices, free from illegal preferences, and consistent with applicable laws and established program requirements.

    

2. Protecting free inquiry and viewpoint diversity while maintaining a safe, respectful, and orderly learning environment and firmly prohibiting disruption, harassment, and interference with teaching, learning, and campus operations.

    

3. Supporting intellectual pluralism in curriculum and hiring while fostering open inquiry and exposure to differing perspectives, ideas, technologies, and industry practices.

    

4. Promoting affordability, cost discipline, pricing transparency, and responsible stewardship of public resources, with a continued focus on measurable student outcomes, including program completion, industry credentials, employment, and career advancement.

    

5. Upholding academic rigor, maintaining high standards, rejecting grade inflation, and ensuring honest assessment and academic integrity, including the responsible and ethical use of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.

    

6. Prioritizing the educational and workforce needs of American students and Florida by preparing students for high-demand careers and supporting the talent needs of employers, communities, and the broader economy.

 

McFatter Technical College remains committed to excellence, accountability, workforce development, and, above all, student success.

 

Broward County Public Schools

Vision

Educating today’s students to succeed in tomorrow’s world.

Mission

Educating all students to reach their highest potential.