January 18, 2024 – Santa Fe College’s mission is to add value to the lives of our students and enrich our community “through excellence in teaching and learning, innovative educational programs and student services, and community leadership and service.” In…
Category: Equity
News from SF’s Access and Inclusion Committee
President Broadie Releases Statement on Veterans Day
November 11, 2023 – Over the weekend, Santa Fe College President Paul Broadie II, Ph.D., released the following statement to the college community in recognition of Veterans Day. Santa Fe College extends its deepest appreciation to all Veterans for their…
Santa Fe College Makes Military Times Best for Vets List
November 8, 2023 – Santa Fe College has been named a 2023 Best for Vets College in Military Times’ latest rankings within higher education. SF is recognized for its commitment to student veterans and their families, and was the highest…
Plant and Art Sale Support Students in SF’s Adult Education Programs
September 14, 2023 – Santa Fe College’s Adult Education students are back with their first plant and art sale of the fall semester. The sale will be Wednesday, Sept. 20, from 9 a.m. until noon in the Building P Breezeway.…
Santa Fe College Hosts Scholarship Award Presentation for Veterans
September 12, 2023 – Santa Fe College will hold a ceremony to award scholarships to student veterans Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023, at 3:30 p.m. The event will take place in the Veterans and Military Success Services (VMSS) office, located in…
ABFS Opens Fall Term With Welcome Back Meeting
September 6, 2023 – Santa Fe College’s Association of Black Faculty and Staff (ABFS) will hold their Welcome Back Breakfast/General Body meeting Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. in S-29. If you are unable to attend in person, you can attend the meeting…
SF Student Affairs Symposium is Sept. 22
September 5, 2023 – Santa Fe College’s annual Student Affairs Symposium will be held Friday, September 22, at 1 p.m. in the Lyceum. This year’s symposium will begin with keynote speaker Tim Klein, LCSW. Tim is an award-winning urban educator,…
SF Maintains Status as a First-Gen Forward Institution
September 1, 2023 – Santa Fe College has received continuing designation as a First-Gen Forward Institution from NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education and The Suder Foundation. A First-Gen Forward designation recognizes higher education institutions for demonstrating a…
SF’s Quality Enhancement Plan Focuses on Equity Minded Education
August 24, 2023 – Fall 2023 kicks off Santa Fe College’s five year Quality Enhancement Plan, Equity Minded Education (EME). EME advances a comprehensive faculty professional development program through the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence. This professional development program…
VMSS Salutes the College Community
August 23, 2023 – During Fall Convocation, Santa Fe College President Paul Broadie II congratulated SF’s Veterans and Military Success Services (VMSS) for receiving the Military Spouse Friendly designation. This honor comes on top of SF being named a Top…
SF Dual Enrollment Students Design a One-Handed Ukulele Device for a Jacksonville Teen
July 26, 2023 – Under the direction of UF’s Student Organization, Generational Relief in Prosthetics (GRiP), and SF’s faculty member, Angela Lounds-Singleton, four dedicated SF students designed and manufactured a 3D-printed assistive device for a Jacksonville teen to accommodate her…
SF Featured in Gainesville Opportunity Center Publication
July 14, 2023 – Santa Fe College was recently highlighted by the Gainesville Opportunity Center (GOC) following their visit to the Northwest Campus to learn more about the services SF offers for individuals with disabilities. See the article here.
Recruiting Trainers for Mental Health First Aid at SF
June 27, 2023 – Using grant funding, Santa Fe College is pleased to offer a train-the-trainer opportunity for Mental Health First Aid. This three-day (24-hour) professional development experience will certify eight SF staff/faculty members to deliver the Mental Health First…
SF Receives $60K Donation from Greenhouse Church
June 13, 2023 – Last week, Santa Fe College was presented with a donation of $60,000 from Greenhouse Church to fund scholarships including My Brother’s Keeper, International Students, Study Abroad, and the college’s new Free to Learn initiative. Free to…
SF’s First-Gen Initiative Featured in NASPA Publication
June 1, 2023 – Santa Fe College, a First-Gen Forward institution, was featured in a National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) publication for its efforts in supporting first-generation college students. The article details how SF developed the processes needed…
Podcast Series: Free to Learn
March 21, 2023 – Santa Fe College’s Center for Applied Ethics and Humanities presents Free to Learn, a weekly podcast exploring the experiences of current and former SF students with carceral experience. Learn about the challenges of pursuing an education…
ABFS to Meet March 23
March 21, 2023 – Santa Fe College’s Association of Black Faculty and Staff (ABFS) will hold their General Body meeting Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 2 p.m. in S-29. If you are unable to attend in person, you can attend virtually via Zoom. You will…
SFPD Participating in Special Olympics Torch Run
March 21, 2023 – The Florida Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run is back! The event will take place Wednesday, April 26, at 10 a.m. Tentatively, the one-mile run will start at Butler Plaza Publix and end at Celebration Pointe. In…
SF’s Professional Development Day is This Friday, March 3
March 2, 2023 – Santa Fe College will hold a Professional Development Day to invest in college employees this Friday, March 3. Employees across the college community will be able to engage with each other, collaborate with departments across the…
SF Celebrates Black History Month
February 16, 2023— Celebrate Black History Month at SF! Keep up with the events on campus listed here. Or post your personal views, reflections or experiences about Black History Month on the 2023 reflection wall here. You can also read…
ABFS Black History Month Feature: First Black Students to Integrate GHS
February 16, 2023 – In honor of Black History Month, Santa Fe College’s Association of Black Faculty and Staff (ABFS) will offer information important to SF and the community at large. This week, the topic is – The G3 – the first…