Home » Home » Dr. Sandy Handfield Named Eastern Florida State College Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient After 55 Years of Service

Dr. Sandy Handfield Named Eastern Florida State College Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient After 55 Years of Service

By  //  April 12, 2026

Eastern Florida State College officials cited Handfield’s 55 years of dedication to advancing academic excellence

Dr. Sandy Handfield, Eastern Florida State College’s Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs, has been named the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, in recognition of more than five decades of service to the college and its broader community.

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA — Dr. Sandy Handfield, Eastern Florida State College Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs, has been named the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, recognizing more than five decades of service to the college and its broader community.

Eastern Florida State College officials cited Handfield’s 55 years of dedication to advancing academic excellence and supporting generations of students, faculty, and staff.

“Her contributions have played a key role in shaping the institution’s growth and its continued impact across the region,” said EFSC President Dr. Jim Richey.

As AVP of Academic Affairs, Handfield has been instrumental in overseeing academic programs, supporting curriculum development, and guiding strategic initiatives to enhance student success.

Throughout her tenure, she has been widely recognized for her commitment to education and her leadership within the college’s “Titan” community.

Dr. Sandy Handfield, Eastern Florida State College’s Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs, right with EFSC President Dr. Jim Richey, has been named the 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient, in recognition of more than five decades of service to the college and its broader community. “Her contributions have played a key role in shaping the institution’s growth and its continued impact across the region,” said Richey.

In announcing the award, the college praised Handfield’s longstanding influence, noting that her decades of service have helped build the foundation of the institution as it exists today.

The Distinguished Alumni Award is one of the college’s highest honors, presented annually to individuals who exemplify exceptional service, leadership, and dedication.

Handfield’s recognition highlights not only her professional achievements but also her lasting legacy within the college and the community it serves.

She is expected to be formally honored during upcoming college events celebrating alumni and institutional achievements.

Eastern Florida State’s Cybersecurity Program Serves as Pipeline for Space Coast’s Thriving Information Technology industryRelated Story:
Eastern Florida State’s Cybersecurity Program Serves as Pipeline for Space Coast’s Thriving Information Technology industry