About SF Accreditation Status Santa Fe College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associates and bachelor's 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. SF holds membership in the Florida Association of Colleges and Universities and the American Association of Community Colleges. SF is a member of the Florida College System. 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.
League for Innovation in the Community College Santa Fe College is a charter member of the League for Innovation in the Community College and is one of 19 League Board colleges. More than 750 institutions from 11 different countries are League affiliate members. The League, founded in 1968, is an educational consortium that functions specifically to stimulate innovation and experimentation. It is the only organization of its kind in the community college field and has achieved national recognition for the quality of its programs and activities. As a national organization with members in all regions of the country, the League influences community college development throughout North America. To this end, the League is not only committed to programs that contribute to the continuing improvement of member colleges, but also to providing opportunities for other community colleges to participate in its workshops, conferences, projects, and activities.
College Philosophy, Mission and Values Statement of Philosophy The philosophy of Santa Fe College is student centered. Consistent with this philosophy, we value cultural diversity and serve all persons regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, religion, gender, marital status, age or disability. The college believes that preparing students for healthy, productive lives in a democratic society is the chief obligation of the public educational system. Therefore, we seek to enable changes in individuals that allow them to live richer, more rewarding, and more useful lives. We further believe that educated people should be guided in their behavior by decency and civility; accordingly, we prize honesty, integrity, and social responsibility among both our staff and students. The college aspires to transmit these values as well as foster in students the critical thinking and problem-solving skills, global perspective, and creativity necessary to make educated and ethical decisions in all aspects of their lives.
Mission In keeping with our values and goals, Santa Fe College, a comprehensive public institution of higher education serving North Central Florida and beyond, adds value to the lives of our students and enriches our community through excellence in teaching and learning, innovative educational programs and student services, and community leadership and service.
Values Santa Fe College is a dynamic, innovative learning community committed to:
Academic excellence, academic freedom, and intellectual pursuit Individual, social, and global responsibility Honesty, integrity, and civility Cultural diversity and equity Collaboration with our community Open access Lifelong learning Assessment, accountability, and improvement 8|P a g e
