2026 SF Discovery Day Program

Welcome!

The Professional Development Committee is pleased to bring you this 2026 Discovery Day: Discover More. Wishing you a productive and enjoyable day!

Keynote Speaker: Nicholas Whitaker Discovering What Matters: Cultivating Human Centered Culture in an Uncertain World Across higher education and beyond, many of us are doing everything we were trained to do: perform, achieve, deliver. Yet it’s not working the way it once did. The systems that shaped us haven’t caught up with the pace of change we’re living in. The result is exhaustion, disconnection, and doubt about what still matters.

Nicholas Whitaker invites the Santa Fe College community to pause and ask a different question: What if the way forward isn’t about doing more, but discovering more of what we already have… together?

Drawing from his work helping leaders and rebels navigate burnout, uncertainty, and renewal, Nicholas introduces TEACH (Time, Energy, Attention, Capacity, and Habits), a framework for restoring balance and belonging from the inside out. When we steward these well, we uncover the 5 C’s that sustain human-centered culture: Curiosity, Courage, Compassion, Connection, and Commitment.

Not just another keynote, this session will challenge you to connect with yourself, with others, and with your purpose.

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Day At-A-Glance You might want to bring an umbrella, water bottle and/or wear comfy shoes!

Coffee, Check-In and Registration in the Fine Arts Hall Lobby 8:00−9:00 a.m.

Check-in is required for all guests. On-site registration is available for those who did not pre-register. Enjoy coffee from Custom Catering before the program—food and drinks stay in the lobby, so arrive early! Enter through the outside Dance Studio entrance.

Welcome and Keynote in the FAH Auditorium 9:00−10:15 a.m.

Food and drinks are not permitted in the auditorium.

Poster Sessions Featuring Departmental Action Research Projects in CTLE, P-138 10:30 a.m. −2:30 p.m.

Browse the poster displays from 10:30 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Q & A with the authors from 1:45-2:30 p.m.

Session 1 10:30−11:15 a.m.

Visit page 6 for session locations and descriptions.

Session 2 11:30 a.m.−12:15 p.m.

Visit page 7 for session locations and descriptions.

Lunch 12:30−1:30 p.m.

You must present your lunch ticket provided during check-in to the vendor named on your ticket. Meals are provided by Bell’s Catering, La Fortuna, Lamar’s Lux Catering, Radha’s Kitchen, and Subway.

Session 3 1:45−2:30 p.m.

Visit page 9 for session locations and descriptions.

Employee Awards and Social in FAH Auditorium 2:45−3:45 p.m.

Ice cream and Italian Ice from Krishna of Gainesville. Drop your feedback card into the Prize Box (in the FAH lobby) for a chance to win a prize. Prizes include gift cards, themed gift baskets and more!

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Introducing Extended Sessions Deep Dive • 10:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

We are providing three sessions that invite you to dig deeper into the content. Each session will be one hour and 45 minutes in length and replaces sessions 1 and 2. If you choose an extended session, please stay for the entire session. They have been artfully planned for you to explore concepts/skills in ways that a short session does not allow.

Beyond “Don’t Use AI”: Designing AI Course Policies That Actually Work • P-160 Generative AI tools are reshaping teaching and learning, raising new questions about academic integrity, transparency, and instructional design. In this hands‑on, interactive workshop, you will explore practical approaches to writing clear, course‑specific AI policies that align with your teaching goals and institutional expectations. You will examine sample policies, discuss common challenges, and reflect on when and how AI use may support—or undermine—student learning.

Lupita Eyde-Tucker, Kexuan Wu, and Michael Barber

Botanical Painting: Plants and Patterns • M-165 & M-166 Participants will explore the fundamentals of botanical watercolor painting by creating simple still-life paintings inspired by plants, leaves, and natural forms. The session features a brief demonstration covering essential techniques such as basic pattern making, layering washes, and mixing harmonious color palettes. Working from live plant materials or floral motifs, attendees will practice translating organic shapes into expressive watercolor studies. Limited to 34 participants. Brynna Bat and Kyle Novak

Navigating Difficult Conversations • P-260 The relationships we develop at work need to be maintained and addressed with as much care as the ones we have outside of the workplace. As a result, difficult conversations occasionally need to happen to maintain these relationships. We’ll talk about why these conversations are difficult in the first place and work to develop trust and better connection during the process. We should pay attention to what’s most important to us, work to keep the “What if’s” from holding us back and take the time to prepare for the conversation so that the relationship is handled in a way that brings resolution and hopefully some growth. And of course, we can always work to improve our communication skills along the way. We will explore the importance of understanding conversation styles, choosing the right time and place for your talk, and acknowledging differing perspectives. Norman Seavers

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Pathways Last year, we provided pathways to help you decide which sessions might interest you most. We’ve included them again this year. The pathways and their colors are:

Pedagogy (Teaching Strategies)

Student Success

Wellness and Well-Being

Leadership

AI/Technology (Some Tech sessions are listed as Pedagogy)

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OR you can ignore the color-coded pathways and choose titles or presenters that sound good to you!

Help us make the 2027 Discovery Day even better!

Complete the digital survey after the event for a chance to win this Yeti Cooler!

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Session 1 • 10:30-11:15 a.m.

Building Thinking Classrooms Meets Khan Academy: Students Doing the Thinking Vincent Locascio, P-265

[Ding!] Captioning and Describing Videos So Your Students Can Learn from Them Betsy Williams, C-122

DARP Poster Sessions CTLE P-138

Discover Our Brand Lisa Brosky, P-263

Discovering Relevant Pedagogy in the Digital Age: Research and Realities of Online Learning Irene Corriette, Breanne Hooks, L-48

Escape from the Haunted Library Jenna Miller, Ramona Miller, Amanda Mosley, Library Lobby

Family Feud SF Style Lisa McNair (and you!), Lyceum (E Building)

I Didn’t Approve This Prompt!” A Journey through AI Misfires and Magic Kezia Awadzi, P-143

Leading Yourself First Nicholas Whitaker, FAH

Navigating Collegewide Disruptions: Making Course Adjustments for Student Success Corbin Sponholtz et al., L-28

President’s Leadership Academy Connections FAH Dance Studio

Rape Aggression Defense: Hands On Approach to Women’s Self-Defense Mark Barley, Will Debley, Molly Massey, L-35

Service Excellence at Santa Fe College Colin Benner, L-01

SF Achieve Program: High School Career Coaching & College Readiness Christy Denton, P-164

Strategies to Improve at Risk Student Retention and Success Julie Crosby, Joseph Stevens, Theresa Foster, P-165

Walking in Their Shoes: Discovering the Journey of Justice-Impacted Students Shelby Mikkelson, Library, Room 240

What Can We Learn from High School Teachers?

Sarah Almond, P-262

What to Do in Canvas When…?

Zona Gale, C-120

Why Does My Back Hurt?

Herman Ramos, P-163

Pedagogy

Leadership

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Student Success

AI/Technology

Wellness and Well-Being

Session 2 • 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

A Walk through the Woods: Reconnecting Students to Purpose and Place David Pfahler, Margo Stoddard, North Woods Entrance

Advanced Canvas “Hacks” James Nichols, Julie Shay, C-122

Active Learning Techniques for STEM-based Lectures Elizabeth Suda, L-48

Active Shooter Training SFPD Chief Ryan Woods, Sergeant Matthew Walters et al, FAH

Anyone Can Be a Leader: Discovering the Leader Within Julie Mapes, L-01

Bridging Departments, Building Community: The Art of Collaboration Jonathan Miot, Melissa Brenner, P-165

Chair Yoga Tyler Hagin, Karen Muratti, Gym

Curating Your SF Social Media Accounts Like a Pro Kendra Schrieffer, L-36

DARP Poster Sessions CTLE P-138

Retirement Income Planning Debbi James, Lyceum (E Building)

From Alerts to Action: Building a Coordinated Care Network with Navigate 360 Nicole Keith, P-143

I Studied So Much – Why Did I Fail My Exam?

MC Blackburn, Lauren Hyden, L-35

Introduction to SharePoint Document Libraries Patrick McClellan, Ulysses Fan, C-120

Planning Events at Santa Fe and Beyond: Engaging the Senses to Create Unforgettable Experiences Jessica Ludwig, P-163

President’s Leadership Academy Connections FAH Dance Studio

Student Conduct: Discover How, Why and More Dan Rodkin, Montgomery Mewers, P-161

The Four Colors and Their Traits Jennifer Widerman, P-262

The Photographer’s Toolbox Matt Stamey, P-265

UDL in Action: Moving Past the Traditional Research Paper Diana Matthews, P-263

Pedagogy

Leadership

Discover Something New

Student Success

AI/Technology

Wellness and Well-Being

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Lunch • 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Lunch ticket is required. Each ticket has the name and location where you can get your food. Please give your lunch ticket to the volunteer ticket-taker.

Exchanges are not available.

Special thanks to Bell’s Catering, La Fortuna, Lamar’s Lux Catering, Radha’s Kitchen, and Subway for providing us with delicious food today.

Outdoor seating is available at picnic tables, Food Court and Oak Grove.

Bell’s Catering (BBQ) Bell’s will have a buffet style barbecue meal for you in R-001.

La Fortuna Come to the Food Court where you will find Latin cuisine. Choose your beverage from the coolers located in the Food Court.

Lamar’s Lux Catering Lamar’s Lux will provide a gourmet buffet style meal in S-029.

Radha’s Kitchen Enjoy plant-based cuisine from Radha’s Kitchen in S-326/327. A great vegan option.

Subway Dive into a sub or salad from Subway in the Food Court. Choose a beverage from the coolers located in the Food Court. You can dine inside or outside.

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Session 3 • 1:45-2:30 p.m.

Academic Misconduct: Discover Rules, Processes and More Dan Rodkin, Montgomery Mewers, L-28

Accommodating Classrooms: Practical UDL Strategies for Disabilities and Neurodivergence Alex Siwiecki, P-260

Budgets & Financial Management at SF Nate Southerland, P-160

DARP Poster Sessions Q&A with presenters and authors, CTLE P-138

Did You Know We Have a Planetarium?

James Albury, Planetarium

Discover the Power of Grants: Turning Ideas into Impact Andrea Mender, P-264

Discovering How to Write Actionable Assignment Feedback Danielle Mercier, Michele Lee, P-263

From Idea to Impact: Designing Study Abroad and Study Away Experiences Breanne Hooks, Sarah Cervone, Melanie Roberti, P-262

Fueling Student Success: Discover College Philanthropy Sherry Houston, Jessica Ludwig, Carre Saunders, April Tisher, P-163

Here’s Your Sign: Accessibility and Belonging for Deaf/HH Students Beth Roland, P-164

Leading in Place Nicholas Whitaker, Fine Arts Hall Auditorium

Leaders and Teammates: Tips and Tricks for Being Good at Both Chanda Stebbins, Lyceum (E-Building)

President’s Leadership Academy Connections FAH Dance Studio

Student EngAIgement in Math: Embedding AI in Mathematical Thinking Courses Lorisha Riley, C-120

The Power of Breathwork Jennifer Widerman, L-36

Tools for Engagement and Access Jared Stees, P-265

Using Visual Design in Canvas to Support Learning Ana Useche, C-122

Return to FAH for the Awards Program and Social at 2:45 p.m.

Pedagogy

Leadership

Discover Something New

Student Success

AI/Technology

Wellness and Well-Being

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Session Descriptions Session 1 • 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.

Building Thinking Classrooms Meets Khan Academy: Students Doing the Thinking • P-265 For instructors interested in moving beyond reliance on pay-walled homework systems and lecture-heavy classes, Building Thinking Classrooms plus Khan Academy gets students up at the boards actively solving problems with real-time coaching, supported by a free, mastery-based platform grounded in learning science. I’ll share the core routines I use and survey results from 90+ students that speak to gains in understanding, confidence, equity, and genuine enjoyment and a stronger sense of belonging in class, as students build community and foster interpersonal communication while working through math together—outcomes at the heart of our 2030 Strategic Plan.

[Ding!] Captioning and Describing Videos So Your Students Can Learn from Them • C-122 Technology can now make our learning materials more accessible. This presentation explores what we have at Santa Fe to create and edit AI-generated closed captions so that we get rid of barriers for our students. We will also create simple audio description files.

DARP Poster Sessions • CTLE P-138 Come to CTLE to see how departments are conducting action research to increase their impact on student success. Faculty have engaged in research projects to learn more about strategies that help our students. They have created posters to highlight how specific approaches impacted their students. Browse at your leisure.

Discover Our Brand • P-263 More to Discover invites prospective students and others to discover all that Santa Fe College has to offer. Come explore the new brand and how you can play a role in telling the Santa Fe College story using language and graphic elements developed in partnership with faculty, staff, students and members of the community.

Discovering Relevant Pedagogy in the Digital Age: Research and Realities of Online Learning • L-48 This interactive session focuses on what effective pedagogy looks like in online spaces, particularly within mathematics and other STEM-based courses. Through a collaborative conversation, panelists and participants will explore what both research and lived experience reveal about teaching and learning in digital environments.

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online STEM courses. Participants will be invited to share their own experiences, challenges, and strategies, fostering a shared dialogue about what it means to succeed online. By the end of the session, participants will gain a deeper understanding of how online pedagogy is evolving and leave with practical ideas to enhance future engagement and learning in their own digital classrooms.

Escape from the Haunted Library • Library Lobby Learn more about our library’s resources while participating in an escape room activity designed especially for you. Explore the mysteries of our library as you unlock numbers to build the secret code that will allow you to escape the clutches of the ghosts of librarians past.

Family Feud SF Style • Lyceum (E Building) Step right up for a game-show experience that’s bigger, bolder, and cooler than ever — inspired by Family Feud, but with a Santa Fe College twist! We’re diving into 60 years of Santa Fe College history with fast-paced questions, fun facts, and maybe a few surprises along the way. Come join the fun, relive the memories, and discover how Santa Fe College transformed over 60 incredible years.

“I Didn’t Approve This Prompt!” A Journey through AI Misfires and Magic • P-143 Explore the evolving role of AI in higher education through the lens of one faculty member’s personal and professional journey, from initial skepticism to cautious engagement. What began as a professional obligation to understand AI tools for teaching gradually expanded into a broader exploration that touched entrepreneurship, collaboration, and everyday life.

Leading Yourself First: Self-Regulation, Presence, and Inner Leadership in Uncertain Times • FAH In the keynote, we explored the image of the boat in rough waters, and the influence of even one steady person. This session begins there. Leadership starts with capacity.

When time feels compressed, attention is fragmented, and expectations are high, the ability to regulate yourself shapes every interaction that follows. This interactive 45-minute session offers a practical lab for strengthening presence under pressure.

Participants will: • Experience a guided grounding practice • Reflect on their current capacity across Time, Energy, Attention, and Habits • Practice structured listening and steady presence in pairs • Identify one concrete shift they can bring into their role immediately These skills apply across classrooms, offices, facilities, advising sessions, and leadership meetings. When you cultivate clarity and steadiness internally, the people around you feel it.

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Navigating Collegewide Disruptions: Making Course Adjustments for Student Success • L-28 This session will help attendees discover more methods that work to adjust a syllabus when things go awry during a semester. Canvas outages, storms, ill-defined assignment directions that looked good at the start, and textbook issues are just some examples that require flexibility in a syllabus. How do we adapt and adjust without losing the integrity of our syllabus as a contract with the student? What are the implications, such as withdrawal dates, financial aid, prerequisite material, and Gen. Ed. requirements, that faculty should keep in mind when cutting material or changing grade weighting? How do fully online, hybrid, and face-to-face classes address college closures and Canvas outages differently? What resources are available to help navigate these issues, and how does one best alert students of significant changes to a course syllabus?

President’s Leadership Academy Connections • FAH Dance Studio Sit and relax as you watch short videos created by President’s Leadership Academy participants. They worked on projects of interest and shared what they learned via video. Enjoy some time connecting with your colleagues.

Rape Aggression Defense: Hands On Approach to Women’s Self-Defense • L-35 This presentation intertwines PowerPoint with practical demonstration of basic selfdefense techniques meant to whet the appetite for further interest in self-defense.

The presentation is geared towards women, as RAD is women only, however men can participate and learn how they can advocate for the program. The theme of “wellness practices” aligns with the overall mission of RAD as RAD focuses on personal safety and safety and self-defense as a mindset. By the end of this session, you’ll walk away with fresh ideas and tools to help create positive, consistent experiences that reflect the best of Santa Fe College.

Service Excellence at Santa Fe College: Accessible, Courteous, Informative, and Professional • L-01 Every interaction, whether it’s with a student, colleague, or community member, shapes how people experience Santa Fe College. This session focuses on putting our Service Excellence standards into action: Accessible, Courteous, Informative, and Professional.

Through real examples and discussion, you’ll explore what excellent service looks like across different roles and situations. We’ll share practical ways to improve communication, handle challenging moments with empathy, and make our services easier to navigate for everyone we serve. By the end of this session, you’ll walk away with fresh ideas and tools to help create positive, consistent experiences that reflect the best of Santa Fe College.

SF Achieve Program: High School Career Coaching & College Readiness • P-164 In today’s rapidly evolving academic and professional landscape, high school students face increasing pressure to make informed decisions about their futures.

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readiness designed to equip students with the tools, confidence, and clarity needed to navigate post-secondary pathways. The SF Achieve program offers personalized guidance, and data-driven planning to foster stronger self-awareness, goal setting, and resilience in high school students.

Strategies to Improve At Risk Student Retention and Success • P-165 At risk students can be very difficult to reach. Busy advisors, in an effort to connect with these students may run out of ideas as we return again and again to the same methods that may not have worked the prior semester with the same student(s).

We will share ways to identify, engage and motivate at risk students throughout the semester to improve their retention and success. We will do this through handout materials and an audio-visual presentation. We will incorporate brainstorming by engaging the audience in creating lists of resources and communication methods with a focus on critical timing of outreach. Presenters will demonstrate use of Navigate to implement a structured semester long outreach campaign and share results of a recent semester’s outreach.

Walking in Their Shoes: Discovering the Journey of Justice-Impacted Students • Y-240 (Library) Through a guided simulation, participants will explore the challenges that justiceimpacted students encounter in areas such as admissions, financial aid, mental health, and educational challenges, as well as the emotional and systemic barriers that can impact their educational journey. Participants will then engage in reflection and discussion to connect their experience to actionable strategies that promote inclusion and student success. The session will also highlight the Freedom to Learn program and its ongoing efforts to create a support system for our justice-impacted students here at Santa Fe. What Can We Learn from High School Teachers? • P-262 Discovering More is a theme that should cross boundaries from secondary school into college classrooms relatively seamlessly. Through discussion, interactive play, and creative stimulation, college professors can introduce new approaches to not only engage students but to create a sense of “Oh! I get it now!”

What to Do in Canvas When…? • C-120 Want to know the top four questions faculty ask about using Canvas? We’ll talk about common issues with Canvas and how you can circumvent them. We can talk about your questions, too. Bring them with you and we’ll see where it takes us! Is there such a thing as Canvas bliss?

Why Does My Back Hurt? • P-163 Did you know that dance practices and foundational ballet can help you avoid back and hip pain? This session will help you understand the basics of healthy body alignment and teach you some easy exercises to strengthen your back and hips.

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Session 2 • 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

A Walk through the Woods: Reconnecting Students to Purpose and Place • North Woods Entrance Come walk Santa Fe’s living laboratory and explore together ideas for place-based and experiential learning. In a world tilted toward digital interfaces, students are often missing the vital experience of connecting course content and skills to physical-world problem solving. Let’s talk about how to bridge that gap, and perhaps AI-proof our professions in the process! (Wear walking shoes and meet at the North Woods entrance across from the police department.)

Advanced Canvas “Hacks” • C-122 This session will demonstrate the process of revising a Canvas course as well as monitoring students’ participation in a course. Some topics include: Using Modules to Track Student Participation, messaging students who didn’t perform well on an assignment, generating reports in New Quizzes to see tough questions for reviewing with the class, scheduling events on the calendar such as when exams or special events are held, getting student feedback during the semester and for SF Course Feedback surveys at the end of the semester, and setting due dates and “available until” dates, along with a checklist for course setup completion).

Active Learning Techniques for STEM-based Lectures • L-48 Learn about methods and practices for encouraging students to participate in discussions and share their thoughts, incorporate group work to foster collaboration and peer learning, and use hands-on activities/experiments to apply theoretical concepts. Presentation will give examples and anecdotes from STEM courses, but ideas and strategies are applicable across disciplines.

Active Shooter Training • FAH Safety is a high priority here at Santa Fe and having a plan could make a huge difference. Join SFPD to learn strategies for keeping yourself and others safe if an active shooter situation should arise.

Anyone Can Be a Leader: Discovering the Leader Within • L-01 Discover the leader within by exploring how everyday influence reflects true leadership.

Uncover strengths, reveal invisible barriers, and realize that leadership isn’t a title it’s already inside you! Experience this appetizer to the President’s Leadership Academy (from a recent participant), where you can begin or expand on your own leadership journey!

Bridging Departments, Building Community: The Art of Collaboration • P-165 Collaboration sparks innovation, deepens engagement, and strengthens community.

This interactive session invites participants to explore strategies for building meaningful partnerships across departments and to discover how collaboration can transform teaching and learning across campus. Participants will hear from the creators of 14

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Holiday at Santa Fe—a successful annual event that brings together the Teaching Zoo, Planetarium, Performing Arts, Little School, and the broader Gainesville community to celebrate creativity, education, and connection. You will leave with concrete ideas and tools to foster similar initiatives that enhance engagement and strengthen campus culture.

Chair Yoga • Gym In this session, we’ll explore how chair yoga can help relieve the stress, stiffness, and fatigue that come from long hours at a desk. After a short overview of the practice and its benefits, you’ll enjoy a guided chair yoga class that’s simple, grounding, and perfect for all levels.

Curating Your SF Social Media Accounts Like a Pro • L-36 Discover best practices for curating an effective and accessible Santa Fe College social media account, including creating the right content and voice for your audience. Learn how to engage professionally through comments and direct messages to build meaningful connections within your community. Understand your target demographic through Meta analytics and use insights to create inclusive, accessible content that reaches everyone.

DARP Poster Sessions • CTLE P-138 Come to CTLE to see how departments are conducting action research to increase their impact on student success. Faculty have been engaged in research projects this year to learn more about strategies that help our students. They have created posters with their research questions and provide an overview of strategies used and how specific approaches impacted their students. This is a display of posters where you can browse at your leisure.

Retirement Income Planning • Lyceum (E Building) We will discuss various tax-advantaged retirement plan savings options and how they can help build a foundation for retirement. Learn how to turn those savings into reliable, sustainable income in retirement.

From Alerts to Action: Building a Coordinated Care Network with Navigate 360 • P-143 Participants will engage in hands-on activities to explore the practical value of Navigate360. Small groups will work through student scenarios to identify appropriate resources and discuss how alerts can facilitate timely interventions. Attendees will provide input on student-facing features, including the Navigate360 app and hand-raise options, and offer feedback on the messaging we send to students, reflecting on how these tools support student-driven success.

I Studied So Much – Why Did I Fail My Exam? • L-35 This workshop addresses the question we hear all too often, “I studied so much why did I fail my exam?” You will explore strategies to foster student agency in both Discover More!

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classroom and office hours settings and discover tools to increase exam readiness without a line forming outside your office door.

Introduction to SharePoint Document Libraries • C-120 Learn how to sync document libraries, edit files in collaboration with other users, learn how access and permissions work, how to share files, access your files remotely, use the search, and get organization best practices and tips for managing your files.

Discuss how to use AI agents in document libraries.

Planning Events at Santa Fe and Beyond: Engaging the Senses to Create Unforgettable Experiences • P-163 Discover more about the art and strategy behind event planning at Santa Fe College and beyond. This session will explore the logistics of planning events on campus, the importance of engaging all five senses, and the power of “unreasonable hospitality” in creating meaningful experiences. Participants will then take part in an interactive workshop designed to spark collaboration, share ideas, and help each other plan their next event with creativity, confidence, and connection.

President’s Leadership Academy Connections • FAH Dance Studio Sit and relax as you watch short videos created by President’s Leadership Academy participants. They worked on projects of interest and shared what they learned via video. Enjoy some time connecting with your colleagues!

Student Conduct: Discover How, Why and More • P-161 This session will provide an overview of student conduct processes (academic and non-academic) at SF. We will work through case studies together and use them as examples to show how different cases move through different steps. Recidivism data (or its counterpart – successful behavior change data) will be shared. We’ll look at campus trends and review changes to the Student Conduct Code this year which impact processes.

The Four Colors and Their Traits • P-262 This session invites participants to discover more about themselves and those they work with through the lens of “Surrounded by Idiots” by Thomas Erikson. Using the four-color model Red, Yellow, Green, and Blue, we will explore how personality and communication styles shape relationships, motivation, and collaboration within higher education.

The Photographer’s Toolbox • P-265 Join me to discover a toolbox of photo basics you can use to take better images. You’ll be more confident behind the camera so you can focus on capturing more meaningful and powerful imagery for your department, your dog, your children, or your friends. We will begin with a slide show highlighting basic techniques. Then we will put those tools to practice with a mini photoshoot!

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UDL in Action: Moving Past the Traditional Research Paper • P-263 This interactive workshop invites faculty to explore creative ways for students to demonstrate their research process beyond the traditional paper. Grounded in the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principle of providing multiple means of expression, participants will examine alternative formats such as podcasts, infographics, and presentations. Through hands-on brainstorming and peer discussion, attendees will reimagine their own research-based assignments to include flexible options that support diverse learners, enhance engagement, and maintain academic rigor.

Participants are encouraged to bring one of their current research assignments to adapt during the session.

Session 3 • 1:45 – 2:30 p.m.

Academic Misconduct: Discover Rules, Processes, and More • L-28 This session will focus specifically on academic misconduct at SF. We’ll look at campus trends and review changes to the Student Conduct Code this year relevant to academic cases. We will work through case studies together and use them as examples to show how different cases move through different steps. We will address AI-based plagiarism and Honorlock-based cheating. The sometimes combative and sometimes compatible goals of due process protections for students and academic freedom for faculty. We’ll explore resolution options and help faculty/staff understand their roles and what happens after they submit a report regarding a lack of academic integrity. Recidivism data (or it’s counterpart – successful behavior change data) will be shared. Suggestions for successful interactions with the Student Conduct Board will be included.

Accommodating Classrooms: Practical UDL Strategies for Disabilities and Neurodivergence • P-260 This session invites participants to discover more accessibility by offering practical strategies on adapting the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework for students with disabilities and neurodivergent students. The UDL strategies covered will target accessibility in Outcomes, Course Design, Feedback, Assignment Design, Lecture, and Assessment. These instructional elements will also be demonstrated through two interactive UDL activities. The presenter will discuss his own successes and challenges in practical implementation as well as challenge the audience to reflect on their own practices with the goal of incorporating accessible strategies into their own classrooms.

Budgets & Financial Management • P-160 We often hear about what the College can and cannot afford and wonder why we can afford some things and not others. In this session, you will learn about where the money comes from that funds Santa Fe College, how it can and cannot be spent, and how we balance rising costs and enrollment growth with limitations on what we can charge students, state appropriations, and increasing competition for grant and donor funds. In addition, you will learn about the role of a budget manager in both creating a spending plan and aligning expenditures with that plan. Bring your tough questions!

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DARP Poster Sessions with Q&A • CTLE P-138 Come to CTLE to talk with faculty who have been conducting action research to increase their impact on student success. Faculty have been engaged in research projects this year to learn more about strategies that help our students. They have created posters with their research questions and provide an overview of strategies used and how specific approaches have impacted their students. This is an interactive session where you can talk with the faculty who are using action research to inform their instruction.

Did You Know We Have a Planetarium? • Planetarium Santa Fe College’s ‘Kika Silva Pla Planetarium’ is about to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of its dedication. During this Professional Development Day opportunity, learn about the history of our planetarium, the technology that makes our planetarium possible, and how our planetarium ‘brings the universe to our community’!

Discover the Power of Grants: Turning Ideas into Impact • P-264 Step into the world of grant funding and discover new ways to support your programs and students. This one-hour introductory session will de-mystify the grant process and show how even small awards can spark meaningful change. Learn how to frame your ideas, and what first steps can turn creative concepts into funded initiatives that enhance student success.

Discovering How to Write Actionable Assignment Feedback • P-263 Many faculty struggle with engaging students when providing feedback on assignments. According to 2016 research by scholars Lisa Melonçon and Meredith Singleton, instructors should adopt feedback strategies that create space for students to take “an extra cognitive leap.” One such strategy is the Collective Feedback File (CFF), which shifts away from individual feedback to encourage student accountability and growth. In addition to the CFF, this session will go over other approaches to assignment feedback, including multimodal commenting, to encourage students to reflect on their work while also considering student needs and the UDL principles of flexible communication.

From Idea to Impact: Designing Study Abroad and Study Away Experiences • P-262 Curious about what goes into developing and leading a study abroad or study away experience? This interactive session invites participants to discover more about the innovative teaching strategies, leadership mindset, and cross-disciplinary collaboration that make global learning transformative for both students and faculty. This interactive session will demystify the process by walking participants from beginning to end.

Participants will explore innovative approaches to integrating global learning into existing courses through study abroad and away programs. Participants will engage in collaborative activities that highlight inclusive design, risk management, and access.

Fueling Student Success: Discover College Philanthropy • P-163 This interactive session introduces employees to the role of the college’s Foundation 18

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in supporting student success through scholarships, program accounts, and donor engagement. Participants will explore how their everyday work contributes to the college’s philanthropic mission and learn practical ways to connect students and departments to available resources. Through storytelling, scenario-based activities, and real-life examples, attendees will leave empowered to be ambassadors for student support and institutional advancement.

Here’s Your Sign: Accessibility and Belonging for Deaf/HH Students • P-164 This session invites participants to explore the experiences of Deaf and hard of hearing (D/HH) students and to learn practical ways to strengthen communication, connection, and belonging across our campus community. Creating welcoming environments for D/ HH students goes beyond providing accommodations—it’s about fostering belonging and meaningful participation.

Leading in Place: Building Culture, Capacity, and Trust Without Formal Authority • FAH This session moves from the inner work to the shared work. Culture emerges from patterns of attention, behavior, and communication. Leadership lives in those patterns.

In this interactive 45-minute session, participants will: • Clarify what healthy culture looks like in their specific context • Explore how individual capacity influences team dynamics • Identify habits that strengthen the 5cs of curiosity, courage, compassion, connection, and commitment • Engage in cross-role dialogue designed to surface shared values Participants will leave with practical insights into how steady presence, intentional habits, and relational awareness strengthen trust and resilience across teams.

Leaders and Teammates: Tips and Tricks for Being Good at Both!

• Lyceum (E Building) What are some of the best ways to contribute to a team when you are leading and when you are following? As you lead a team, what are the big keys you can implement that we know from corporate and athletic team development that are imperative?

What does research show us and how do we translate to higher education leadership?

President’s Leadership Academy Connections • FAH Dance Studio Sit and relax as you watch short videos created by President’s Leadership Academy participants. They worked on projects of interest and shared what they learned via video. Enjoy some time connecting with your colleagues!

Student EngAIgement in Math: Embedding AI in Mathematical Thinking Courses • C-120 Participants will learn how AI can be embedded into a semester-long project such as Mathematical Thinking courses. Specific examples will include best practices for how to guide students through use and reflection surrounding AI usage and output.

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The Power of Breathwork • L-36 Discover more about your inner capacity for calm and balance – and how that awareness can ripple out to your students and colleagues. You will learn breathing techniques to quiet the mind, release stress, and boost energy. Stop anxiety in its tracks as you support a culture of mindful engagement with the environment and with people around you.

Tools for Engagement and Access • P-265 Let’s explore the application and efficacy of Plickers and Zipgrade as technology-based tools in the classroom to increase student engagement and reduce teacher workload.

Using Visual Design in Canvas to Support Learning • C-122 Visual design is more than decoration—it helps shape how students focus, understand information, and remember what they’ve learned. In this workshop, we’ll look at simple, practical ways to improve the look and feel of your Canvas course so it’s more engaging and supportive of student learning.

Awards and Social • 2:45 - 3:45 p.m.

Join us in Fine Arts Hall for our employee awards celebrate to recognize employee accomplishments including the announcement of the Alan J. Robertson Medallion and Lifetime Achievement Award.

Please complete the questions on your prize card and put it in the box as you enter the Fine Arts Hall. We will notify winners with instructions on where to pick up their prizes.

If you are located at a center, we will bring prizes to you.

Enjoy some delicious frozen desserts from Krishna of Gainesville before you head home - and have a great weekend!

Wild Rebellion Outdoors Meet in FAH lobby • 4:00-4:30 PM Join us for a 30-minute pause. Touch grass and reconnect with ourselves using nature as a guide. Led by Nicholas Whitaker.

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Special thanks to SF Athletics Interns and SF Student Hosts who worked behind the scenes to make this day a success! We appreciate each of you! GO Saints!!!

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Thank you!

Thanks to all the many people who have worked to make this day a success!

Much appreciation to the Department of Fine Arts & Entertainment Technology for sharing their facilities with us today.

Thanks also to their amazing crew!

We want to share special thanks to Facilities employees - the setup and moving crews, landscapers, room schedulers, and custodians - who worked diligently behind the scenes to make this event a success.

Thanks to the SFPD for opening doors, providing traffic control, and always being here for our community, and to our golf cart drivers who helped make all sessions more accessible for every attendee.

Thanks to Marketing and Communication, SF Foundation, CTLE, and Athletics Department for their generosity in donating such great prizes this year.

Poster session refreshments were donated by the Santa Fe College Chapter of AFC. We appreciate you!

A note of gratitude to our Media Center and ITS employees for making sure our digital technologies worked well and for troubleshooting when it didn’t.

We’re thankful to our presenters for their creative and insightful sessions.

Much gratitude to Dr. Paul Broadie II, whose vision opened the door for this special day.

Thank YOU for joining us today!

Join us next year for Discovery Day on Friday, April 2, 2027!

This day is supported by HR, Marketing and Communications, QEP, and CTLE.

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List of Poster Sessions Using Independent Skill Training to Foster Belonging and Reduce Performance Anxiety in First-Semester PTA Students Helen Bizjack | Sciences for Health Improving Course Pass Rates in Practical Nursing Education Using TiLT-Framed Study and Exam Preparation Guides Nilda Lopez, Deloris Paul, Corine January, Amanda Austin, Jessica Schwab | Nursing Building Community through Conversation Jared Stees, Rene Gaskin, Margo Stoddard, Susie Richardson, Beatriz Gonzalez | Natural Sciences Biology Student Engagement, The Sequel: Reaffirming a Sense of Belonging in the Writing Classroom Danielle Mercier, Allen Thomas, Brittney Swanson, Michele Lee | English Sense of Belonging: Cardiovascular Technology Program Shadai Zaine | Allied Health The Correlation Between Student Concept Knowledge and Attitudes in Introductory Physics Brian L. Lee, Karim Diff, Christopher D. Gay, Daniel A. Kotovsky, Nacira Tache, Brandon Wiles, Garrett Floyd, Jane B. Nelson, Jim Nelson, Manisha Ranade, Gonzalo Suarez | Physics Enhancing Belonging Through Identity-Centered Learning Javier Sampedro, Loretha Cleveland, Stacy Badics, Sheila Bishop, Sara Cervone, Ron Claypool, Michelle Freas, Tommy Maple, Jason McCombs, Matt Michel, Li Ren-Kaplan, Ann Thebaut, Eugenio Zaldivar, Maria McGrey, James Fortuna | Humanities, Communication, and Languages Santa Fe College’s 2023-28 Quality Enhancement Plan: Year 3 Updates Bobby Hom, Leslie Rios, Michelle Freas, Alejandra Maruniak, Kellie Miller, Helda Montero, Manisha Ranade, Alex Siwiecki, Angela Dobberfuhl | QEP and CTLE TiLT: Accuracy, Understanding, & Efficiency in Cardiac Imaging Shadai Zaine | Allied Health Ungrading to Increase Student Agency and Learning Motivation Diana Matthews, Jenna Miller, Nance Lempinen-Leedy | Library No Artist Works Alone: Building Belonging Through Art Tutoring Claire Orenduff | Fine Arts and Entertainment Technology

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Santa Fe College Strategic Plan 2030 Our Vision

Through strong community bonds and a commitment to inquiry, innovation, and lifelong learning, we will create an environment in which all people thrive.

By 2030, Santa Fe College will advance our mission by being uncompromisingly Student Driven, Future Focused, Community Connected, and Organizationally Resilient.

Student Driven

Charge: Facilitate strong interpersonal connections, provide personalized support, and design and deliver high-quality learning experiences to boost unimpeded access to higher education pathways, academic engagement, and student success.

Future Focused

Charge: Ensure that students are ready to meet the future by cultivating a creative, forward-thinking learning environment that anticipates and adapts agilely to an evolving world and focuses on continuous improvement.

Community Connected

Charge: Catalyze community growth and make community engagement a hallmark of our culture; deepening our relationships and partnerships to advance the public good.

Organizationally Resilient

Charge: Foster a supportive, empowering and sustainable workplace culture and engage in international development to drive positive student outcomes and better serve our communities.