SF Perry Center

10/10/2023

Today is World Mental Health Day, and this year's theme is "Mental Health Is a Universal Human Right."

What better day to launch our new Mind Body Life at Santa Fe College mental health campaign? Be sure to click on the campaign page and follow along for great advice on improving your mental and physical wellbeing or checkout resources on the website, https://ow.ly/Z4p650PVbMy.

The Mind Body Life project was created with funding obtained by SF in collaboration with the CDC and the Florida Department of Health (DOH).

The Mind Body Life website is designed specifically for college students to address their unique mental health challenges in school and to remove common barriers preventing them from seeking or receiving care.

The goal of the website, social media posts, and other aspects of this broad initiative is to provide engaging and educational information that lowers the stigma around mental health by discussing the connection between mind, body, and life—and to promote access to local campus care and mental health services.

Anytime—day or night—help is just a click away. 💚

As a reminder, Santa Fe College students can reach the campus Counseling Center by emailing [email protected] or calling 352-395-5508. Student Life

09/01/2023

SF understands some SF students are recovering from the impacts of Hurricane Idalia, and placing classes on hold after just starting a new term can be stressful and disruptive.

We want to remind students about TimelyCare’s 24/7, on-demand emotional and mental health support services, available to SF students free of charge.
• TalkNow: Use the TimelyCare app for on-demand emotional and mental health support from a behavioral health professional.
• Peer Community: Within the TimelyCare app, you can anonymously post about what you’re feeling, support peers going through similar situations, and reply to others all within the Peer Community.

If you haven't signed up for TimelyCare yet, visit www.timelycare.com/sfcollege and use your SF email address to register. YOU MUST ENTER THE EMAIL ADDRESS AS - [email protected]. If you mistakenly entered your SFID number or SFID@email and are being asked for an access code, you must uninstall the app and try again with the correct email address.

Continue to be safe and take care.

Student Life

08/30/2023

August 30, 2023, 2:28 p.m. - After careful consideration, Santa Fe College announced that it will reopen for all standard academic and business operations Thursday, Aug. 31. College officials were able to inspect all college buildings and determined the facilities are ready to welcome the college community back to resume the fall term. The Academy for Science and Technology will open, provided that the Alachua County School District is open.

See www.sfcollege.edu/alerts for complete update.

08/28/2023

August 28, 2023, 3:54 p.m. – Santa Fe College will be closed for all academic and business operations Tuesday, Aug. 29, and remain closed Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, in advance of Tropical Storm Idalia. This includes the Northwest Campus, all Centers, the Academy for Science and Technology, the SF Teaching Zoo, the Kika Silva Pla Planetarium, and the SF Gymnasium. Only employees who have received authorization from their division VP may report to any SF location until the college announces reopening.

Because of the potential direct impact to the area, the college has made this decision to prioritize the safety of students, faculty and staff of the college, and to give them the opportunity to make any necessary final preparations for supplies and personal safety today and tomorrow as the weather allows.

The storm is expected to intensify rapidly, and for the latest information and projected track, you can monitor the storm through the National Hurricane Center(Opens in new window). Given the current forecast, the SF service district can expect strong tropical storm-force winds with the potential for hurricane-strength gusts. Heavy rains with potential flash flooding and the development of tornados are possible.

The college’s SF Alerts webpage will provide all official updated information concerning Hurricane Idalia or any other college alert issues. Get the latest news on the track of all storms through the National Hurricane Center’s webpage.

08/28/2023

Santa Fe College Tracking Tropical Storm Idalia
August 28, 2023, 11:56 a.m. – Santa Fe College is continuing to monitor the track of Tropical Storm Idalia. As of the 11 a.m. report from the National Hurricane Center, Idalia has maximum sustained winds of 65 mph and is moving north at 8 mph. The storm is expected to become a hurricane today and could strengthen into a major hurricane (Category 3 or higher) before making landfall somewhere on Florida’s Gulf Coast.

The college will receive the latest information from the National Weather Service at 1:30 p.m. before making any decisions concerning closing. The college’s SF Alerts webpage, www.sfcollege.edu/alerts, will provide all official updated information concerning Idalia or any other college alert issues.

The next update will be posted by Monday, Aug. 28, at 4 p.m.

08/28/2023

Santa Fe College is Monitoring Tropical Storm Idalia. The College's Emergency Management Team will be meeting Monday morning following an update from the National Weather Service.

Students should log into eSantaFe and employees should check eStaff, https://sfcollege.edu/logins, to make sure emergency contact information is up to date. In the event of an emergency, the college will use the contact information on file to provide information and updates. The college also recommends downloading the Safe Santa Fe app for additional safety resources.

All official updates from the college will be posted on the SF Alerts webpage, www.sfcollege.edu/alerts. The next update will be posted by noon, Monday, August 28.

09/27/2022

Santa Fe College Will Close at 5 p.m. Today, Remain Closed Through Sunday, Oct. 2

September 27, 2022, 10:09 a.m. - Santa Fe College President Paul Broadie released the following message to the college community about closing the college.

In the best interest of our students and employees, Santa Fe College will close Tuesday, Sept. 27 by 5 p.m. While respecting the need to continue academic instruction, all evening classes starting at 4 p.m. or later are canceled. Classes that are already in progress will be allowed to continue, all ending by 5 p.m. The college will remain closed from 5 p.m. Tuesday, through Sunday, Oct. 2. The college fully expects to reopen for normal operations Monday, Oct. 3.

For the most up to date information visit www.sfcollege.edu/alerts.

08/01/2022

Civic Engagement and Service will offer group service projects on-campus and at different off-campus sites throughout our area. We know our students manage demanding schedules, so we're seeking student input to help us determine the best time during the week to hold these service projects. Please let us know your availability during the fall 2022 semester by taking this 1-question survey: https://sfcollege.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3xcGyAt2aZeL4Eu Once we receive sufficient feedback, we'll share a schedule of service opportunities and let you know how to sign up.

11/24/2021

Santa Fe College will be closed from November 25-27 in observance of Thanksgiving.

11/15/2021

Spring semester (starting in January) ISC 1006 at the Perry Center will focus on robotics. Register NOW!

Learners will explore Science, Technology, Research, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STREAM) through robotics. The course aims to expose students to the basics of scientific method, technician careers available in STEM fields, and the skills required for developing a successful technician career. This is a project-based experiential learning course.

Parallel: College Transfer (A.A. and A.S)
Please call Sari Sanborn, 352-381-3767 with any questions about this course.

11/06/2021

Every high school senior in the Class of 2022 should go to www.sfcollege.edu/achieve to enroll.

Thanks to the generosity of private donors and partnerships with public high schools in Alachua and Bradford counties, Santa Fe College (SF) is transforming the college-going experience with a new program.

SF Achieve provides students with mentoring opportunities inside their high schools. That level of mentorship will continue after students enroll at SF, along with a stipend to cover the costs of textbooks. Eligible students will qualify for a full-tuition scholarship that picks up where financial aid leaves off, helping to pay for up to 60 credit hours at SF.

With 60 credit hours, students can earn:
🎓 an Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree if they want to transfer to a university;
🎓 an Associate in Science (A.S.) degree or certificate if they want to enter the workforce; or,
🎓 a bachelor's degree, if they first earn an A.A. at SF through High School Dual Enrollment.

In turn, our community will grow a strong workforce, built upon the legacy of our local families.

To find out more and to sign up, visit www.sfcollege.edu/achieve.