December 3, 2019 – Santa Fe College’s Association of Black Faculty and Staff spent much of the month of November collecting food to help stock the SF food pantry. In addition to the large amount of food collected, they also received donations of clothing and other items that will help make the holidays more enjoyable for people … Continue reading Association of Black Faculty and Staff Holiday Food Drive A Success
December 2, 2019 – Santa Fe College recently received its results from the National Assessment of Collegiate Campus Climates (NACCC). SF participated along with 20 other colleges in the inaugural roll-out of this study. The assessment was designed by the University of Southern California’s Race and Equity Center and is aimed at collecting data on … Continue reading Santa Fe College Participates in National Assessment of Collegiate Campus Climates
November 27, 2019 – Santa Fe College’s Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee is partnering with the Racial Equity Institute to host “Understanding Racial Inequity: A Groundwater Approach” Monday, Dec. 2, from 6 – 9 p.m. at the Andrews Center Auditorium in Starke, Florida. The Groundwater presentation is a three-hour introduction to racial equity. In this … Continue reading SF’s Access and Inclusion Presents Racial Equity Institute Event in Starke Dec. 2
November 25, 2019 — This morning, Santa Fe College released a new Brand Guide website. This online version replaces the older printed Brand Book and provides brand support for staff at the college. The purpose of the Brand Guide is to cultivate and develop a consistent look and feel for all public-facing materials that promote … Continue reading Santa Fe College Releases New Brand Guide
November 14, 2019 – Santa Fe College’s Association of Black Faculty and Staff is collecting food to help stock the SF food pantry here. They are asking you to donate canned goods and nonperishable food items. When donating, please also consider items that can be consumed without much effort (i.e. Vienna sausages, tuna). The food … Continue reading Association of Black Faculty and Staff Holding Holiday Food Drive
November 12, 2019 – Santa Fe College’s Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee is partnering with the Racial Equity Institute to host “Understanding Racial Inequity: A Groundwater Approach” Monday, Dec. 2, from 6 – 9 p.m. at the Andrews Center Auditorium in Starke, Florida. The Groundwater presentation is a three-hour introduction to racial equity. In this … Continue reading SF to Host “Understanding Racial Inequity: A Groundwater Approach” in Bradford County
November 8, 2019 – Ibram X. Kendi, National Book Award winner and former UF faculty member, will be speaking Thursday, Nov. 21, at the Phillips Center on the topic of his new book, How to Be an Antiracist. The event, billed as a conversation, is free and open to the public.
October 22, 2019 – The Association of Black Faculty and Staff (ABFS) will hold their next general meeting Thursday, Nov. 7, at 2:15 p.m. in Building S, Room 29/30. The meeting is open to current members or anyone interested in joining or learning more about ABFS. The purpose of the ABFS is to provide a community of … Continue reading Association of Black Faculty and Staff Holds General Meeting November 7.
October 10, 2019 – Wednesday, Oct. 16, is International Pronouns Day. Around the world, many college campuses and organizations will host events that seek to make asking, sharing, and respecting personal pronouns commonplace. Referring to people by the pronouns they determine for themselves shows respect and dignity. At Santa Fe College, Student Life staff will … Continue reading LGBTQIA+ College News Updates
October 7, 2019 – The Santa Fe College Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee has completed its first strategic plan. The Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee helps to create and sustain a campus and community-wide culture that ensures diversity, equity, and inclusion. More information is available about the activities of the Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee … Continue reading SF’s Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee Seeks Input After Completing Strategic Plan
October 4, 2019 – The Santa Fe College District Board of Trustees unanimously endorsed Dr. Paul Broadie as the new SF President at a meeting on October 3, 2019. Dr. Broadie, who currently serves as President at both Gateway Community College and Housatonic Community College in Connecticut, becomes the fifth President in the College’s 54-year … Continue reading Santa Fe College Selects Dr. Paul Broadie II To Be College’s Fifth President
September 19, 2019 – Santa Fe College adjunct faculty members have voted against joining the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). SEIU filed a petition in December 2018, seeking to represent the college’s adjunct faculty, and an election was held from Aug. 23 – Sept. 19. The Public Employee Relations Commission (PERC) reported today the vote … Continue reading Santa Fe College Adjunct Faculty Reject Union
September 13, 2019 – Santa Fe College’s East Gainesville Instruction (EGI) will host its annual Community Forum at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 2505 NE 8th Avenue in Gainesville. At the event, EGI will be presenting its annual report to community members. The report will include information about the educational outreach, parent empowerment, … Continue reading EGI Holds Annual Community Forum September 19
September 5, 2019 – Santa Fe College’s LGBTQ Faculty and Staff Affinity Group will hold a welcome social and their first meeting of the new academic year Wednesday, Sept. 18, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. The social is open to any administrator, faculty member or staff member employed by SF who identifies as LGBTQIA+. For … Continue reading SF LGBTQ Faculty and Staff Affinity Group Holds Welcome Back Social Sept. 18
August 19, 2019 – The Association of Black Faculty and Staff (ABFS) will hold a welcome breakfast and their first meeting of the new academic year at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, in Building S, Room 29/30. The meeting is open to current members or anyone interested in joining or learning more about ABFS. The … Continue reading Association of Black Faculty and Staff Holds Welcome Back Breakfast Thursday, Sept. 5
July 5, 2019 – Santa Fe College’s East Gainesville Instruction (EGI) will host its annual Community Forum presenting their annual report at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, 2505 NE 8th Avenue in Gainesville. At the forum, organizers will discuss the educational outreach, parent empowerment, workforce development, faith-based partnerships and technology and literacy … Continue reading EGI Annual Community Forum is September 19
April 22, 2019 – Santa Fe College’s new LGBTQ Affinity Group will hold its first social Thursday, May 2. This affinity group strives to provide a welcoming and affirming space to attract, represent and retain LGBTQIA+ faculty and staff at SF. Membership in the affinity group is open to any administrator, faculty or staff member … Continue reading Santa Fe College’s LGBTQ Affinity Group Holding First Social May
April 12, 2019 – Santa Fe College’s Association of Black Faculty and Staff conducted their final meeting of the academic year Wednesday and discussed issues important to staff members with the goal of increasing collaboration and cooperation among its members, and increase recruitment and retention of black faculty and staff. More meetings will be scheduled … Continue reading Association of Black Faculty and Staff Gather for Final Meeting of Academic Year
April 8, 2019 – Santa Fe College recently participated in the National Assessment of Collegiate Campus Climate (NACCC) survey. The purpose of SF’s participation is to get information from students about their experiences with race, not only at the college, but also in the community and throughout their lives. Over the course of six weeks … Continue reading SF Student Wins iPad for Racial Equity Survey Completion
April 5, 2019 – The Access and Inclusion Advisory Committee is hosting a series of racial equity workshops for Santa Fe College leadership, faculty and staff. Currently scheduled are two Racial Equity Institute (REI) Groundwater Presentations for the general SF community and a Phase I workshop for college leadership. Additional workshops will be scheduled in … Continue reading Please join us for a Racial Equity Institute Groundwater Presentation
March 12, 2019 – Santa Fe College faculty members are encouraged to remind students that the last date to complete the NACCC racial climate survey is Tuesday, March 19, 2019. Please announce in class or remind students via e-mail or Canvas. Students respond best when they receive a personal invitation. Below is sample language which … Continue reading NACCC Survey Deadline is March 19