2016-17 Santa Fe College Viewbook

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Santa Fe College is 50 years old. Yet we are as new as today.

In a half century we have learned from you about how to be an outstanding college that never ceases to adapt, adjust and improve.

There is no better time to be a Santa Fe College student. SF has been named the nation’s number one college by the prestigious Aspen Institute. Our students enjoy first-rate facilities, small class sizes and personal attention from faculty and staff. We are committed to you and always seek new and innovative ways to serve you. Every effort is made to ensure that your experience at SF is enriching and rewarding.

Many opportunities are in front of you. We and the University of Florida partner in many programs and activities. SF sends more students to UF than any other institution.

Santa Fe College itself offers bachelor’s degrees, as well as more than 90 career and technical education options to meet student needs and those of employers. No matter the academic path, students receive an international education preparing them to compete in the global economy.

At SF, students gain the knowledge and skills required to be leaders and productive citizens in tomorrow’s world. I am proud of that, of you, and what we together will achieve.

Jackson N. Sasser, President

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THIS IS WHAT NUMBER ONE LOOKS LIKE NATIONAL RECOGNITION Santa Fe College was named number one college in the nation in 2015, and consecutively named one of the top colleges in the nation by the Aspen Institute in 2012 and 2014.

LEAGUE FOR INNOVATION Santa Fe College is a charter member of the prestigious League for Innovation in the Community College.

THIS IS WHAT NUMBER ONE LOOKS LIKE As we all know, location is important.

Our Northwest Campus is situated in historic and beautiful Gainesville, Florida.

There are centers in Alachua and Bradford counties: Andrews Center, Starke Blount Center, Downtown Gainesville Davis Center, Archer Kirkpatrick Center, East Gainesville Perry Center for Emerging Technologies, Alachua Watson Center, Keystone Heights

Deshon’s and other students’ “SF to UF” stories at sfcollege.edu/uf

THIS IS WHAT NUMBER ONE LOOKS LIKE BACHELOR’S DEGREES Our bachelor’s programs offer an affordable option to continue your education after earning your A.A. or A.S. degree.

UNIVERSITY TRANSFERS Clear and highly successful transfer pathways to four-year colleges and universities, particularly to our best partner, University of Florida.

THIS IS WHAT NUMBER ONE LOOKS LIKE CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION Strong degree-to-work success in SF’s technical programs like nursing, biotechnology, construction management, and health administration.

ADULT EDUCATION Individualized support to help you make career and educational plans, apply for financial aid, search and apply for jobs, and learn skills necessary to be competitive in today’s job market.

sfcollege.edu/studentlife

THIS IS WHAT NUMBER ONE LOOKS LIKE STUDENT LIFE AND ACTIVITIES Santa Fe College has a vibrant student life full of events put on by student organizations and more than 50 clubs in many fields of interest.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT AND SENATE You can get involved and serve as an elected student official. Take part in college-wide committees to make your student voice heard.

THIS IS WHAT NUMBER ONE LOOKS LIKE INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION Santa Fe College recognizes your need to have an international experience to compete in the global job market.

We offer Study Abroad, a faculty-led, college credit program to numerous locations around the world.

There is also the International Studies Certificate, study of the history, politics, culture, economics, and language of contemporary societies beyond the borders of the United States.

sfcollege.edu/international

THIS IS WHAT NUMBER ONE LOOKS LIKE Around the northern part of our Northwest Campus sits a crescent of unique resources that provide opportunities for hands-on, real-life exploration. Their focus is on ecological preservation and sustainability.

Jean Klein Rock Cycle Garden Kika Silva Pla Planetarium The Natural Sciences Collection North Woods Teaching Area Renewable Energy Accessible (REAL) Lab Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo There are also two unique off-campus resources available.

Harvey Sharron Bat Cave Field Laboratory Seahorse Key Marine Laboratory

THIS IS WHAT NUMBER ONE LOOKS LIKE Students from Florida and around the world have attended our Theatre, Dance, Music and Visual Arts programs.

Our three distinct venues, the Fine Arts Hall, the Santa Fe Gallery, and the Auditorium (E-building), host enriching visual arts and performances.

We are proud of our nationally recognized Santa Fe College Spring Arts Festival, the largest cultural arts event in Alachua County.

sfcollege.edu/finearts

THIS IS WHAT NUMBER ONE LOOKS LIKE Our five Saints athletic teams consistently rank high among NJCAA competitive teams.

Men’s Baseball Women’s Softball Men’s Basketball Women’s Basketball Volleyball Even if you’re not a student athlete, you can take advantage of our free fitness center, or become involved with our intramural or club sports.

THIS IS WHAT NUMBER ONE LOOKS LIKE DEGREE OPTIONS Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Applied Science Associate of Arts Associate of Applied Science Associate of Science Career Programs (Certificates and Apprenticeships)

sfcollege.edu/programs

BACHELOR’S DEGREE (B.A.S. AND B.S. DEGREES) A bachelor’s degree is the highest degree you can achieve in undergraduate education. For most, a bachelor’s degree at SF is the next step after obtaining an A.A. or an A.S. degree. It allows students to continue to build skills and advance in a career field.

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Clinical Laboratory Science Early Childhood Education Health Services Administration Industrial Biotechnology Information Systems Technology Multimedia and Video Production Nursing Organizational Management

Early Childhood Education

Astronomy

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE (A.A. DEGREE) The A.A. degree is specifically designed to transfer to a bachelor’s degree program. A.A. seeking students typically work with an advisor on an advisement track that includes general education courses like math, English, and foreign language as well as classes geared specifically toward the bachelor’s program you intend to transfer to. The advisement track typically takes two years to complete. Advisement tracks include: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Accounting Agriculture Anthropology Architecture Art Education Art History Art Studio Astronomy Biological Sciences Botany Building Construction Business Administration Chemistry Clinical Laboratory Science/ Medical Technician Criminal Justice Dance Economics Elementary Education Engineering English Environmental Science

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Exercise and Sport Science Exploring Arts and Humanities Exploring Health and Technology Exploring Science Exploring Social Science Family Youth and Community Fashion Merchandising Film Studies Food and Resource Economics Forestry French General Studies Geology Graphic Design Health Sciences Health Services Administration History Hospitality Management Interior Design International Business Journalism Linguistics

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Marine Science Mathematics Music Musical Theater Nursing Pharmacy Philosophy Photography Physical Education Physics Political Science Psychology Recreation Religion Social Work Sociology Spanish Special Education Sports Management Theatre Wildlife Ecology Zoology

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE (A.S. DEGREE) The A.S. degree program is designed to get you ready for a career, but in some cases, such as nursing, may transfer to a bachelor’s program. A.S. programs are a good balance of general education coursework and hands-on training with the end goal of preparing you to enter the workforce with a competitive skill set.

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Biomedical Engineering Technology Biotechnology Lab Technology Building Construction Technology Business Administration Management Business Entrepreneurship Cardiovascular Technology Chemical Technology Computer Information Technology Criminal Justice Technology Dental Hygiene Dental Hygiene Bridge Diagnostic Medical Sonography

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Digital Media Technology Early Childhood Education Emergency Medical Services Graphic Design Technology Health Information Technology Health Services Management Legal Assistant Marketing Management Networking Services Technology NST-Networking Infrastructure NST-Networking Security NST-Networking Server Admin.

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Nuclear Medicine Technology Nursing Bridge LPN to ASN Nursing ASN Office Administration Legal Office Systems Physical Therapist Assistant Programming and Analysis Radiography Respiratory Care Zoo Animal Technology

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Applied Welding Technology

CAREER PROGRAMS (CERTIFICATES AND APPRENTICESHIPS) Vocational Certificate (VC) programs range in length from six months to two years. These programs focus less on general education and more on developing specific job skills. VC programs are a great option for students who want to get to work quickly, or for those who are already working in-field and wish to develop new skills or advance their career.

• Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Technology • Applied Welding Technology • Automotive Service Technology • Business Administration - Human Resources Administrator • Business Management • Business Operations Management • Business Specialist • Carpentry Apprenticeship • Chemical Laboratory Specialist • Child Development Early Intervention • CO Corrections Officer • Computed Tomography Certificate • Computer Programmer • Computer Programming Specialist • Correctional Officer • Crossover Correction Officer to Law Enforcement

• Dental Assisting • Diagnostic Medical Sonography Specialist • Educator Preparation Institute • Electrical Construction Apprenticeship • Emergency Medical Technology • Graphic Design Production • Graphic Design Support • Healthcare Informatics Specialist • Heating and Air Conditioning Installer/Servicer • HIT Privacy Security - Advanced Technical Certificate • Law Enforcement • Marketing Management Entrepreneurship • Medical Coder/Biller • Network Infrastructure • Network Security

• Network Server Administration • Nursing Assistant (CNA) • Office Management - Legal Office Systems • Office Specialist • Office Support - Legal Office Specialization • Paramedic • Phlebotomy • Plumbing Apprenticeship • Plumbing Technology • Polysomnography - Advanced Technical Certificate • Practical Nursing • Surgical Technology

COMMITTED TO EQUAL ACCESS AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

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 (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, veteran status, and genetic information. The college does not discriminate in its programs and activities, including employment and admissions.

In particular, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. § 1681) is an all-encompassing federal law that prohibits discrimination based on the sex of students, employees, and third parties when appropriate, of educational institutions which receive federal financial assistance. Sexual harassment of students, which includes acts of sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX. Santa Fe College complies with all aspects of this and other federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination.

Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 protects applicants and employees from discrimination based on genetic information in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment. GINA also restricts employers’ acquisition of genetic information and strictly limits disclosure of genetic information. Genetic information includes information about genetic tests of applicants, employees, or their family members; the manifestation of diseases or disorders in family members (family medical history); and requests for or receipt of genetic services by applicants, employees, or their family members.

Santa Fe College’s Rule 2.8 Prohibition Against Discrimination and Harassment and Rule 2.8P Prohibition Against Discrimination and Harassment (Procedure) define its policy prohibiting discrimination and harassment and its grievance procedures for such complaints.

Anyone with questions about compliance or a complaint regarding harassment or discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual violence as a violation of Title IX, should contact the college’s Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Coordinator using the following contact information.

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 College’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 College directly at 352-395-7300 or admissions@sfcollege.edu

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