We hereby affirm our commitment! To Academic Excellence, Student Success, and Public Trust!

WE HEREBY AFFIRM OUR COMMITMENT!
TO ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, STUDENT SUCCESS, AND PUBLIC TRUST

At The Skin Care Academy of Florida, we believe higher education carries a responsibility to students, families,
employers, and the communities we serve. Our mission is to provide an education that is
rigorous, purposeful, affordable, and responsive to the needs of our students and society.

As a Florida institution, we are committed to maintaining exacting standards of academic quality,
integrity, accountability, and student success. We welcome the opportunity to reaffirm these
commitments publicly.
Merit and Transparency in Admissions
We are committed to admissions practices that are transparent, consistently applied, and
grounded in legitimate academic and programmatic criteria. Prospective students have a clear
understanding of admission requirements, program expectations, costs, and the academic
preparation necessary for success.

We do not believe enrollment should come at the expense of educational quality. Our goal is to
admit and support students who can benefit from the programs we offer and to provide them with
an honest understanding of what their education requires.
Free Inquiry, Respect, and a Safe Learning Environment.

A strong educational environment encourages students to ask the tough questions, examine
competing viewpoints, challenge assumptions, and develop independent judgment.

We are committed to protecting lawful expression and academic inquiry while maintaining a
learning environment free from threats, harassment, intimidation, and material disruption.

Students and faculty are able to teach, learn, speak, and engage in good-faith discussion without fear of unlawful interference.

We believe intellectual freedom and mutual respect strengthen one another.

Intellectual Pluralism and Academic Excellence

Our academic programs are designed to develop knowledge, critical thinking, professional
competence, and the ability to evaluate evidence and competing perspectives.
Faculty members are selected and evaluated based upon appropriate academic and professional
qualifications, teaching effectiveness, relevant experience, and their ability to advance the
institution’s educational mission.

We value an academic culture in which ideas are examined on their merits and students are
encouraged to think carefully rather than simply conform.
Affordability, Transparency, and Student Outcomes
We recognize that an education is a significant investment for students and their families. We are
committed to responsible stewardship and to providing clear information about tuition, fees,
program requirements, and other educational costs.
We regularly evaluate student persistence, completion, academic achievement, and career-
related outcomes appropriate to our programs. We use this information to identify opportunities
for improvement and to strengthen the educational value we provide.
Our responsibility extends beyond enrollment. We want our graduates to leave with meaningful
knowledge and skills that prepare them for further education, employment, professional
advancement, and productive participation in their communities.

Academic Rigor and Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence

An academic credential should represent genuine learning and achievement.

We are committed to maintaining rigorous academic standards and assessments that accurately
measure student learning. Grades reflect demonstrated achievement rather than enrollment
alone, and academic integrity remains fundamental to the value of an education.

We also recognize that artificial intelligence is changing education and the workplace. We will
continue to develop appropriate policies and practices that allow students and faculty to benefit
from emerging technologies while preserving academic integrity, meaningful assessment,
independent thinking, and mastery of essential knowledge and skills.

Research Integrity and Institutional Security
Where our institution engages in research, sponsored programs, partnerships, or activities
involving sensitive information or intellectual property, we are committed to protecting academic
and research integrity and complying with applicable federal and state requirements.
We will maintain appropriate safeguards for institutional information, intellectual property,
research activities, and other sensitive resources and will address conflicts of interest and other
risks consistent with our mission and applicable requirements.

Serving Florida Students and Workforce Needs

We are proud to serve students in Florida and recognize our responsibility to contribute to the
state’s educational and workforce priorities.
Our academic programs are designed to provide students with knowledge and skills that have
value beyond the classroom.

We will continue to evaluate our programs in light of student needs,
educational quality, employment opportunities, and the evolving needs of Florida’s workforce.

Where appropriate, we will collaborate with employers, professional organizations, and
community partners to ensure that our educational offerings remain relevant and responsive.

Our Ongoing Commitment

These commitments are more than statements of principle. They reflect the standards by which
we intend to evaluate ourselves.

We will continue to review our academic programs, policies, student outcomes, and institutional
practices to identify opportunities for improvement.

We will remain committed to transparency,
accountability, academic excellence, responsible stewardship, and the success of the
students we serve.

At The Skin Care Academy of Florida, we believe higher education should prepare students not only for careers,
but also for lives of responsibility, informed judgment, meaningful contribution, and continued
learning.

We are committed to earning the trust that students, families, employers, and the public place in
higher education through the quality of our work and the success of our students.

The Skin Care Academy of Florida
Laura C Lorusso
Bonita Springs, Florida
09/01/2026