SF Orientation (2014)

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This booklet will highlight several of the services and benefits available to you as an SF student. For more information, visit www.sfcollege.edu.

Contents NOTICE OF EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND NONDISCRIMINATION Santa Fe College is committed to an environment that embraces diversity, respects the rights of all individuals, is open and accessible, and is free of harassment and discrimination based on, but not limited to, ethnicity, race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, marital status, national origin, genetic information, political opinions or affiliations, and veteran status in all its programs, activities and employment. EA/EO notice Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies should be directed to: Lela Frye, Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Coordinator 3000 NW 83rd Street, R-Annex, Room 105, Gainesville, Florida 32606, (352) 395-5420, lela.frye@sfcollege.edu.

SACSCOC ACCREDITATION STATEMENT Santa Fe College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Santa Fe College.

The purpose for publishing the Commission’s address and contact numbers is to enable interested constituents (1) to learn about the accreditation status of Santa Fe College, (2) to file a third-party comment at the time of Santa Fe’s decennial review, or (3) to file a complaint against Santa Fe College for alleged non-compliance with a standard or requirement.

To find out more about the college’s accreditation status, visit the SACSCOC website and type in Santa Fe College in the Search By Institution Name or Keyword search box.

To learn more about college admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., please contact Santa Fe directly.

Student Life................................................................................ 2 Career Resource Center.............................................................. 3 Honors Program.......................................................................... 4 International Education............................................................... 5 Disabilities Resource Center........................................................ 6 Counseling Center....................................................................... 7 Student Development Instruction................................................. 8 Financial Aid............................................................................... 9

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Students Who Get Involved Succeed: Student Life Student Life is committed to creating and supporting opportunities for involvement, leadership and service on campus and in the community.

We have 60+ organizations that you can join, including academic, athletic, cultural, fine arts, political, religious, service and social organizations. If you don’t see something you like, no problem, you can start your own!

Student Life hosts hundreds of cultural, wellness and engagementoriented events that are free to all SF students. Other services we provide include student healthcare and legal services, carpool registration and calculator loans.

Come see us in Building S to get your SFID Card, hang out in the Rec Room, or use the computer lab.

Career and College Pathfinder: The Career Resource Center The Santa Fe College Career Resource Center (CRC) provides information and guidance for career and life planning. Through computerized assessment of your skills, interests, personality and other relevant factors, the CRC can help you choose a major and navigate your career path. The CRC can also help you locate scholarship opportunities.

who are undecided on their program of study and/or unsure of their career goals. The workshop will introduce you to the best resources for researching possible career paths and planning effectively to achieve your goals. In order to best serve you, the CRC works closely with other SF departments such as the Counseling Center, Career and Job Placement, and Student Development Instruction.

The CRC offers Pathfinder Workshops, which are geared toward students

Location: Northwest Campus, Building S, 1st floor lobby Hours: Mon-Thu 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., Fri 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Website: www.sfcollege.edu/studentlife

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Location: Northwest Campus, Building R, room 21 Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Website: www.sfcollege.edu/student/crc

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SF Honor student Christian Keen is recognized as one of only 20 college students in the United States to be selected as a member of the 2014 All-USA Community College Academic Team by the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society.

Experience the Honors Difference: The Honors Program The Honors Program at Santa Fe College promotes academic excellence in SF’s brightest and most motivated students. The Honors Program is a community of students and faculty brought together by a mutual love of learning, and offers innovative, learner-centered classes taught by college faculty recognized for their exceptional teaching skills and ability to foster academic growth. Some benefits of being part of the honors program include smaller classes,

opportunities for scholarships and travel, and accolades a graduation.

SF Honors students have a history of being high achievers at their transfer institutions as well. Historically, 90 percent of Honors Program graduates have enrolled at the University of Florida. Other graduates have enrolled Stanford University, the University of California-Berkeley, the University of Southern California, New College of Florida, and the Honors College of Florida Atlantic University.

Location: Northwest Campus, Building K, room 246 Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Website: www.sfcollege.edu/honors

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Study the World: International Education International Studies at Santa Fe College will assist you in gaining a fun and rewarding international experience. You can participate in programs that are offered all over the world and earn credit while in another country on a program led by SF faculty during the summer or Spring Break. Study abroad opportunities include countries like China, Ecuador, Italy, Sweden and France.

You might also consider doing an internship abroad that could transfer as experiential learning credit, or doing an individual study while abroad. International Studies staff can direct you to funding sources, explain how you can earn credit in another country, and give other support.

Location: Northwest Campus, Building S, room 130 Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m. - 4: 30 p.m.

Website: www.sfcollege.edu/international

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We Can Help You: The Counseling Center

Equal Access for All: Disabilities Resource Center Students with disabilities are provided equal access to the college’s facilities and academic programs.

The Disabilities Resource Center (DRC) offers a variety of services and accommodations at no charge to SF students with disabilities who have registered with the center.

Accommodations and services DRC provides may include extended testing time, adaptive equipment, alternative format course materials, elevator

malfunction notification, and advocacy and support.

Some of the most common disability populations that DRC serves include ADHD, learning disabilities, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, depression, PTSD, autism, epilepsy, and speech, hearing and visual impairment. DRC also provides support services for students with temporarily limiting conditions such as broken arm.

Location: Northwest Campus, Building S, room 229 Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Website: www.sfcollege.edu/student/drc

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The Santa Fe College Counseling Center is here to help you with any problems you might encounter during your time at SF, such as depression, test anxiety, relationship conflicts or lack of motivation. The Counseling Center provides free career, academic and personal counseling, as well as crisis intervention, outreach and consultation. Counselors can also refer you to other services in the college and in the community that may be helpful.

The Counseling Center offers over 50 workshops per year, on topics ranging from meditation to healthy relationships to reducing test anxiety.

The center also puts on a variety of campus events, like Safe Spring Break and Mental Illness Awareness Week.

Location: Northwest Campus, Building R, room 227 Hours: Mon-Fri 8:15 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Website: www.sfcollege.edu/counseling

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Courses for Academic and Professional Success: Student Development Instruction The department of Student Development Instruction (SDI) offers elective credit courses in leadership, academic success, and self-management. The skills you learn in these courses can help increase your GPA, enhance your ability to find and maintain a job, and develop your personal strengths and leadership style.

SDI has six courses to choose from, including College Success,

Introduction to Leadership, Personal Leadership, Leadership Development Studies, Life and Career Development, and Living Effectively. These courses have no prerequisites and focus on areas that contribute to your academic accomplishment, enlightened life and career choices, and leadership competencies. As you master critical thinking, interpersonal and academic skills, you will be on your way toward achieving your educational, personal and career goals.

Location: Northwest Campus, Building S, room 254 Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Website: www.sfcollege.edu/sdi

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Money Matters: Financial Aid The Financial Aid office at Santa Fe College offers many services to students, including help with filing your FAFSA to obtain federal loans or grants. The Financial Aid office also promotes Financial Aid TV, which provides 24/7 access to short videos that discuss important financial aid topics such as applying for financial aid, eligibility, types of

aid available, Florida Bright Futures, and tax benefits and credits.

On the Financial Aid website you will find many helpful tools, including a net price calculator which will give you an idea of your overall college expenses, and the CashCourse which will help you define your finances and stay on track toward financial success.

Location: Northwest Campus, Building R, room 122 Hours: Mon-Fri 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Website: www.sfcollege.edu/financialaid

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