Santa Fe College

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Santa Fe College
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Former names
Santa Fe Junior College (1965–1972) [1]
Santa Fe Community College (1972–2008) [2]
Type Public college
Established1965;59 years ago (1965)
Parent institution
 Florida College System
Accreditation SACS
Endowment $35.3 million (2024) [3]
Budget$98.1 million (2024) [4]
President Paul Broadie II
Academic staff
251 (full-time) [5]
404 (part-time) [5]
Undergraduates 12,729 (fall 2022) [5]
Location
Gainesville
,
Florida
,
United States

29°40′42″N82°25′57″W / 29.6784°N 82.4325°W / 29.6784; -82.4325
CampusMidsize suburb [5]
Colors Saints blue and white
  
Nickname Saints
Sporting affiliations
 NJCAA Region 8 – Mid-Florida Conference
MascotCaesar the St. Bernard
Website www.sfcollege.edu
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Santa Fe College is a public college located in Gainesville, Florida. As part of the Florida College System, it offers both associate and baccalaureate degree programs. Established in 1965 by the Florida Legislature as Santa Fe Junior College, the institution began classes in September 1966. It was renamed Santa Fe Community College in 1972 and became "Santa Fe College" in 2008 to highlight its baccalaureate programs. [6] [7]

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Campuses

Main campus, southern end Gainesville FL SFC main campus pano02.jpg
Main campus, southern end

Santa Fe College operates multiple campuses and centers throughout Alachua and Bradford counties:

Academics

Santa Fe College offers over 50 accredited programs in technology and applied sciences, primarily leading to associate degrees. It provides programs in fields such as dental assisting, air conditioning repair, automotive technology, and more. The college’s zoo animal technology program is notable for its onsite training at the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo. [10]

The college offers nine bachelor’s degrees in areas including accounting, clinical laboratory science, early childhood education, health services administration, industrial biotechnology, information systems technology, multimedia and video production technology, nursing, and organizational management. [11]

Library

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View of the multi-story library

The Lawrence W. Tyree Library, located on the Northwest Campus, opened in January 2002. The $10 million facility includes study rooms, a coffee shop, computer stations, and a comprehensive online catalog. It is named in honor of Lawrence W. Tyree, a former president of the college.

Athletics

Santa Fe College is represented by the Santa Fe Saints, with varsity teams competing in Region 8 of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA).

Awards and recognition

United States President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden meet with Jackson N. Sasser, President of Santa Fe College, after the college won the Aspen Prize Joe and Jill Biden meet with Jackson N. Sasser.jpg
United States President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden meet with Jackson N. Sasser, President of Santa Fe College, after the college won the Aspen Prize

In 2012 and 2014, the Aspen Institute named Santa Fe College one of the ten best community colleges in the U.S. [12] [13] In 2015, the college received the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, recognizing it as the top community college in the country.

In 2015, the Lawrence W. Tyree Library received the Excellence in Academic Libraries Award from the Association of College & Research Libraries. [14]

Notable alumni

See also

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  2. ↑ "Santa Fe Becomes Latest College To Switch Name". Orlando Sentinel . June 1, 1972. p. 1-B. Retrieved February 16, 2022– via Newspapers.com.
  3. ↑ Marra, Andrew (February 12, 2024). "Two Florida universities have more than $1 billion in endowments to invest on campus". The Palm Beach Post . Retrieved September 9, 2024.
  4. ↑ "The Florida College System - College Operating Budget - Annual Budget Summary - Fiscal Year 2024-25 (Santa Fe College)". Florida Department of Education. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
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  7. ↑ Travis, Scott (July 7, 2008). "'State colleges' will offer 2- and 4-year degrees". Sun-Sentinel . pp. A1–A2. Retrieved February 16, 2022– via Newspapers.com.
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  9. ↑ "Santa Fe College".
  10. ↑ "Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo". Visit Florida.
  11. ↑ "Programs by Type". Santa Fe College. Retrieved 19 March 2015.
  12. ↑ "Two Florida community colleges named 'Top 10' in the nation". Florida Trend. September 4, 2014. Retrieved 4 September 2014.
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