Athletics
Santa Fe College is home to five intercollegiate athletic teams. Additionally, there are opportunities for student involvement in a variety of intramural sports, clubs and recreational sports as well as an on-campus fitness center. SF offers intercollegiate athletics for men (basketball and baseball) and women (basketball, fastpitch softball and volleyball). NJCAA and FCSAA institutional memberships provide a high level of competition for those students wishing to participate. For more information, contact the SF Athletics Department at 352-395-5535 or visit https://www.sfcollege.edu/
Campus Ministries
The Campus Ministry Cooperative (CMC) is 20 religious organizations and centers located in the vicinity of the University of Florida campus, dedicated to meeting the personal, religious, and social needs of college and university students, faculty and staff. Each organization seeks to enrich lives by providing opportunities for growth through fellowship, educational programs, worship services, recreation, entertainment and the development of one’s faith. Each adheres to the principles of its own tradition, but all accept and support the work of other members of the cooperative.
Fine Arts
Programs Student Life provides financial support for programming in the fine arts. Santa Fe College has active student organizations for dance, theatre, music, visual arts, digital arts, film and video, and graphic design. SF’s Fine Arts Hall, a state-of-the-art performance and educational center on the Northwest Campus, and the adjacent amphitheater, are attractive venues for a rich variety of performances, festivals, concerts, meetings and shows. Santa Fe College students receive free admission to college sponsored events.
Fitness Center
The Fitness Center is open to current SF students, faculty and staff. It features a wide variety of aerobic equipment, free weights and Cybex resistance machines. In addition, yoga classes are offered weekly.
Fitness Center Hours: Monday - Thursday: 6:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.; Friday: 6:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. For more information call 352-395-5540, stop by room 33 in the gym, or visit www.sfcollege.edu.
International Education Office
The International Education office (IE) is available to assist you in gaining international experience. You can participate in programs that are offered all over the world. For example, you can earn credit while in another country on a program led by SF faculty during the summer or Spring Break. You might also consider doing an internship abroad that could transfer as “experiential learning” credit (see page 33), or doing an individual study while abroad (see page 35). Come to the office if you are considering going to another country for academic reasons. The staff can direct you to funding sources, explain how you can earn credit in another country, and give other support. For more information, stop by the IE Office or call 352-395- 5607, email ieo@sfcollege.edu, or visit www.sfcollege.edu.
International Student Support and Advising
The International Student Support and Advising office provides services to international and multicultural students enrolled at Santa Fe College. These include academic advisement, study skills, the career decision-making process, and cultural adjustment. Academic, social and cultural activities are planned to help you, as an international and multicultural student, to adjust to college life in Gainesville. Programs are open to all students. For more information about the center call 352-395-5807, stop by Building S, room 313, or visit https://www.sfcollege.edu/international/issa/.
Intramurals
The SF Intramural Program offers organized flag football, basketball, soccer, golf, volleyball and Ultimate Frisbee leagues. Weightlifting contests are held in both the fall and spring terms. For more information contact the Intramurals Office at 352-395-5616 or visit www.sfcollege.edu.
Leadership Programs
Through involvement in leadership training, students have the opportunity to develop their personal capacity for leadership while gaining skills necessary for success in today’s global community. The Emerging Leaders program is a great way to enhance leadership potential while meeting new people, getting connected to activities on campus, and growing personally. The Engaged Leaders program provides further exploration into the competencies and principles of leadership. For more information about leadership conferences and development opportunities, visit the website at https://www.sfcollege.edu/studentlife/.
My Brother’s Keeper (MBK)
My Brother’s Keeper is a Santa Fe College support program designed to increase the retention and success rates of black males both academically and socially. The program provides a variety of academic support and personal enrichment activities to enhance the personal and academic growth of students. These services and opportunities include: College Referrals, Personal & Professional Development Workshops, Barber Shop Series, Mentoring, Community Service, Networking Opportunities, Campus Involvement, College tours and Specialty Conference Visits. For more information please visit our website at www.sfcollege.edu/mbk.
Office of Civic Engagement & Service
Community service, civic engagement and volunteerism are supported through the Office of Civic Engagement & Service. The office connects individual students and classes with service opportunities through local non-profit agencies and sponsors Alternative Breaks to enable students to provide meaningful service during Spring Break trips and during other breaks between semesters. For more information about service opportunities call 352-395-5912, or visit the website at https://www.sfcollege.edu/studentlife/get-involved/ces/civic-engagement.html.
Student Government (SG)
Student Government is the representative body for students at Santa Fe College. It provides students a voice to the college administration through active participation in institutional decision making. SG is comprised of four branches: an executive board, a student senate, a court, and student government programming. For more information on SG, stop by Building S, room 150 or visit www.sfcollege.edu/sg.
Student Leadership and Activities
Student Leadership and Activities initiates and coordinates a variety of activities designed to enhance students’ connection to Santa Fe College and campus life as well as the local community. These events help maximize the student experience and provide resources to ensure success while at Santa Fe College and after graduation. All students are invited to get involved, attend programs, learn something new, and have fun! Services include making student ID cards, managing the student carpool parking lot, and loaning graphing calculator, and cap and gowns. For more information, stop by the center Front Desk in Building S or visit our website at https://www.sfcollege.edu/studentlife/get-involved/leadership-programs/.
Student Organizations
With over 90 student clubs, including academic, athletic, cultural, fine arts, political, religious, service, and social organizations, students can easily find their place at Santa Fe College. Joining a student organization is a great way to meet others with similar interests and learn new skills. Any currently enrolled student may charter a new student organization. Go to eConnect to locate a complete list of active clubs at sfcollege.collegiatelink.net.
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