HEALTH SCIENCES PROGRAMS - Santa Fe College

HEALTH SCIENCES
PROGRAMS
RESOURCE GUIDE
The Student Resource Guide provides valuable information regarding
the support services available to you at Santa Fe College.
The college is committed to helping you succeed and provides a wide
variety of assistance and activity opportunities.
http://dept.sfcollege.edu/health/pdfs/ResourceGuide09.pdf
As you review the resource guide, please contact those offices or
individuals who are waiting to help you.

Table of Contents
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Student Resource Guide 2009
Updated 09/2009
ACADEMIC SUPPORT LABS............................................................................................. 3
ADMITIONS OFFICE ………….………………………………………………………….. 3
ADVISEMENT CENTER...................................................................................................... 3
ATHLETICS, INTRAMURALS, GYMNASIUM AND FITNESS CENTER.................. 4
CAREER AND JOB PLACEMENT SERVICES................................................................ 5
CAREER RESOURCE CENTER......................................................................................... 5
CHILDCARE SCHOLARSHIPS.......................................................................................... 5
COUNSELING CENTER...................................................................................................... 6
DENTAL CLINIC.................................................................................................................. 6
DISABILITIES RESOURCE CENTER.............................................................................. 6
DISPLACED HOMEMAKERS............................................................................................ 7
DOMESTIC ABUSE NETWORK - PEACEFUL PATHS................................................. 7
DIVERSITY and OUTREACH PROGRAMS.................................................................... 8
ESL PROGRAM..................................................................................................................... 8
FINANCIAL AID................................................................................................................... 8
HEALTH SCIENCES PILOT FOR SUCCESS.................................................................. 9
HEALTH SCIENCES COUNSELING OFFICE (HSCO).................................................. 9
HONORS PROGRAM............................................................................................................ 10
HONOR SOCIETY................................................................................................................. 10
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS.......................................................................................... 10
LAWRENCE W TYREE LIBRARY................................................................................... 11
LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE................................................................................................. 12
LITTLE SCHOOL.................................................................................................................. 13
MULTICULTURAL STUDENT CENTER........................................................................ 13
OPEN CAMPUS..................................................................................................................... 14
SCHOLARSHIPS................................................................................................................... 14
STUDENT HEALTH CARE CENTER............................................................................... 14
STUDENT LEGAL SERVICE............................................................................................. 14
STUDENT LIFE…………………….................................................................................... 15
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES...................................................................................... 16
SUCCESS SERVICES........................................................................................................... 16
TEACHING/LEARNING CENTER.................................................................................... 17
VETERANS SERVICES........................................................................................................ 17
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SFC RESOURCES AND GENERAL INFORMATION
Academic Support Labs
The Academic Support Labs provide assistance in READING, MATH, and WRITING. Staff is
available to assist students.
Hours: Please check with each Lab for specific hours each semester. The Academic
Support Labs are located at:
Function Room# Phone# Contact Person
Assessment G-025 395-5791 Ed Braddy
Mathematics G-014 395-4163 Jason Rummler
Reading Lab G-036 395-5246 Sharon Pope
Writing Lab G-006 395-5390 Lisa Houston
Downtown Center DC-019 395-5858 Andy Anderson
ESL (English as a Second Language) I-001 395-5879 John Graney
Carol Windsor
395-5636/ G-014B
Admissions Office
Admissions is your first-stop at Santa Fe College, where staff can assist students with questions
or concerns about getting started, admissions advisement, the student ambassador program, and
campus tours. Students can also apply for admission or pick up and submit required forms at the
Office of Admissions.
In addition to these services, the Office of Admissions manages askSantaFe, your online source
for information, which can be found at www.sfcollege.edu. Feel free to submit your questions to
askSantaFe or chat online with one of our representatives for a quick and efficient response! We
are located in Room R-112 at the Northwest campus.
Gayle Davis
395-5226
Advisement Center
The Advisement Center is located at R-201 (NW Campus) where advisors provide Associate of
Arts (AA) degree seeking students with direction, information, guidance, and support as they
pursue their AA degree program. Whether students need to complete an educational plan, are
interested in changing majors, need help completing petitions, want clarification of general
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education, graduation, or transfer requirements, need guidance with choosing courses for the
next semester—whatever assistance they need to reach their educational goals, our advisors are
here to help.
For tips on developing their Educational Plan students may go to:
http://www.sfcollege.edu/advisement/index.php?section=develop_educational_plan. They may
also check the Advisement Center’s Home Page for information on the AA degree at:
http://www.sfcollege.edu/advisement/. Advising Hours are: Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m.-4:30
p.m. and Friday from 1:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.; Contact: Emilia Hodge, 395-5503
Athletics, Intramurals, Gymnasium and Fitness Center
Santa Fe College fields intercollegiate teams in men’s and women’s basketball, men’s baseball,
and women’s softball. Additionally, there are opportunities for student involvement in a variety
of intramural sports. An on-campus Fitness Center is located in V building and is open weekdays
from 6:30am until 9pm, except for Fridays when closes at 6pm.
The History of intercollegiate athletics at SFC
Santa Fe College began competing on the intercollegiate level in 1979-80.
SFC is a member of the Mid-Florida Conference. Other members of the MFC include Central
Florida CC, Daytona Beach CC, Florida CC at Jacksonville, Lake Sumter CC, Seminole CC and
St. Johns River CC.
SFC intercollegiate athletics is affiliated with the Florida Community College Activities
Association and the National Junior College Athletic Association.
Men’s basketball and baseball, women’s basketball and fast pitch softball are presently the four
intercollegiate sports provided at SFC.
Exercise your body and your mind
SFC offers all students the use of a fully equipped Fitness Center. The SFC fitness staff provides
one on one instruction on the use of our aerobic equipment, free weights and Cybex resistance
machines.
Individual fitness programs are available for students, staff and faculty of SFC. Individual fitness
testing ranging from body composition to cardio respiratory fitness is available by appointment.
For information concerning times of availability, visit room V-33 or call 395-5549 or call Harry
Tholen, SFC Fitness Center Coordinator at 395-5540.
SFC Intramural Competition
Santa Fe College offers intramural sport programs for SFC students throughout the fall and
spring semesters.
Among other activities, Flag football is offered during the fall semester. Flag football teams play
their games at the soccer field on the southeast corner of campus.
SFC offers volleyball and basketball during the spring semester. Both programs play all games at
the SFC gymnasium.
Weightlifting events are offered during both the fall and spring semesters.
A SFC intramural information and signup bulletin board is located across from room V-01 in the
SFC gymnasium.
Intramural programs are provided to encourage SFC students to participate in competitive and
healthy activities as a way of enhancing their college experience.
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For more information on all SFC intramural programs, check out the Intramural Bulletin Board
located in (Gymnasium) or call 395-5616.
Important contact numbers
Jim Keites, Athletics Director 395-5536 Johnny Wiggs, Baseball 381-3866
Harry Tholen, Fitness Ctr Mgr. 395-5540 Chris Ahern Softball 395-5638
Chris Mowry, Men’s Basketball 395-5548 Chanda Stebbins, Women’s Basketball 395-5541
Terrie Waddell, Office Manager 395-5537 Aaron Young, Athletic Trainer 395-5884
Scott Jamison, Sports Information/Intramurals 395-5616
Career and Job Placement Services
This is a practical, hands-on service that helps students find a job and gives tips on getting the
job. Through Job Placement students learn to develop a resume, polish their interview skills and
go about landing a job. We have a comprehensive job database in the office and students can find
part-time or full-time local employment. Stop by S-254 or call 395-5582.
Bruce Gordon Kathy Koontz
395-5822 395-5582
I-40
Career Resource Center
It’s hard to make choices when you don’t know what the choices are. But there are so many
career choices that no one can know about all of them. The Career Resource Center is here to
help. We have computerized assessments, which show how career options relate to your
interests, skills, values and personality.
We have resources to help you learn about possible career fields including salaries, job market,
training requirements, other schools, and much more.
Career decisions may never be easy, but Career Resource Center can help you make them better.
Students may stop by Building I, Room 40, or call (352) 395-5824 for an appointment.
Jimmy Yawn, CRC
Coordinator
395-4121/I-40
Child Care Scholarships
Santa Fe College offers a limited number of childcare Scholarships each semester to full-time
SFC students. The scholarships are available for children from 14 months to 5 years of age. The
award criteria are as follows:
1. Enrolled full-time at SFC during the scholarship period;
2. Satisfactory academic standing;
3. Statement of needs;
4. Financial need (complete documentation required).
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Applications are available in the Little School office:
Application Deadlines:
*Fall 2009 - July 31, 2009
*Spring 2010 - November 20, 2009
Karen Bennett, PH.D Barbara Jones
Little School Director Office Manager
395-5599 395-5597 LS
Counseling Center
Advice about many areas of student's life: We can help with anxiety about math or tests, study
tips, choice of a career and majors, personal problems with family, relationships, stress,
motivation, ability to communicate and adjustment to college life. Students may stop by the
receptionist desk in S-254 or call 395-5508.
Alcohol and Drug Awareness Education
If a student has a problem with substance abuse, or wants to help someone such as another
student who does, the Counseling Center can provide general helpful information as well as
make referrals to helpful agencies in the community. Students may stop by the receptionist desk
in S-254 or call 395-5508.
Dental Clinic
Maintain your smile by visiting the Santa Fe College Dental Clinic, where you receive oral care
provided by dental hygiene students under the direct supervision of a licensed dentist and
hygienist. Services available include the review of medical history, vital signs, complete head
and neck exam, teeth cleaning, x-rays, sealants, amalgam polishes and a caries check – your
complete dental checkup. For additional care, you may be referred to a dentist. Call the clinic in
W-071 at 395-5655 for an appointment.
395-5655
W-071
Disabilities Resource Center
Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Disabilities Resource Center (DRC) in
Building S, Room 229, and 395-4400. This office works with the individual student with a
disability to provide reasonable accommodation and counseling for disability related issues. The
Disabilities Resource Center also assists in arranging for adaptive equipment and assistive
technology. Students with physical disabilities may obtain permits for reserved parking areas
from the SFC Police Department. For more information, refer to DRC’s web page:
http://admn.santafe.cc.fl.us/~drc/
Claudia Connellay
395-4400 / S-229
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Displaced Homemakers
The Displaced Homemaker Program: Focus on the Future offers employment assistance to
homemakers who are 35 years of age or older, who have been dependent upon someone for
support which is no longer available to them, who are unemployed or not adequately employed
and who would have difficulty in securing adequate employment. The program offers free
classes and workshops throughout the year with regard to:
• Life Management Skills including self esteem building, stress management, assertive
communication skills, time management, problem solving and goal setting
• Employability Skills including applications, resume development, interview techniques,
professional image, job search plans and job retention
• Basic Computer Skills including Microsoft Word, Excel. Email and Internet
• Job Counseling
• Financial Management
• Legal Information
• Mid-Life Health Information
• Educational Exploration
The program is funded through a grant from Florida Agency for Workforce Innovation. To
inquire about our services, schedule an appointment for intake screening or for more
information; please call (352) 395-5047 or email focusonthefuture@sfcollege.edu
Nancy A. Griffin, L.C.S.W.
Coordinator
I-40
Domestic Abuse Network - Peaceful Paths
The following information has been provided to us, which may be helpful to students:
Stop Domestic Violence
Make Healthy Choices
Hotline 377-8255
Statewide Toll Free Number: 1-800-393-SAFE
Outreach Office: 377-5690
If you're a victim of domestic violence, your needs become very basic. You want someone to
talk to--confidentially--and a safe refuge for you and your children. Peaceful Paths provides for
those needs 24 hours a day. So if you feel threatened and alone, remember you've got a friend as
close as your telephone.
P. O. Box 5099
Gainesville, Florida 32627-5099
www.PeacefulPaths.org
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Diversity and Outreach Programs
The Office of Diversity provides the following student support services:
• academic and personal advisement
• academic monitoring and mentoring
• career counseling
*College Achievement Program (CAP)
• cultural & language enrichment conversations
• computer/ study lab
• consultation on diversity issues
• global diversity roundtable (enlightening and cutting-edge discussions about various topics)
• registration assistance
• FREE tutoring (individual/group)
and more….
*CAP is a six-week academic enrichment experience that occurs each summer. It is administered
by the Office of Diversity. CAP provides diverse groups of recently graduated high school
students with the opportunity to obtain critical academic instruction and skills to enhance
college-readiness and placement requirements. Students selected to participate in CAP, must
complete a program application and plan to enroll full-time at Santa Fe College (SFC).
Interviews are conducted at Alachua and Bradford counties high schools during the spring of the
student’s senior year. High school students who want to know more about CAP are encouraged
to speak with their Guidance Counselors.
For further information about the Office of Diversity, call (352) 395-5486 or stop by room S-
112 in the S Building, Northwest Campus. On the web—go to SFC’s webpage and select
DIVERSITY from the index.
Director, E. O’Reggio.
ESL Program
The ESL (English as a Second Language) program is located in I-001.This program is designed
for students whose limited English language skills would hamper their success in any SFC
Program. Students for whom English is a second language are encouraged to work in this
program until their language proficiency is improved. Students and instructors may contact the
ESL Learning Lab at 395-5055 for additional information concerning this program.
John Graney
395-5879/ I-001
Financial Aid
Federal, state and institutional funding are three sources of financial aid at SFC. Awards are
made on an academic year basis and the amount of assistance is determined by individual need,
student eligibility, and availability of funds. SFC's Board of Trustees makes a number of
scholarship awards to outstanding students. These include, but not limited to, scholarships in the
following areas: Academic, Athletic, Creative Arts, Honors and Speech/Debate. In addition,
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there are privately funded scholarships offered to SFC students by Santa Fe's Endowment
Corporation. Inquiries should be directed to the Scholarships Office, telephone 395-5470, Room
R-122 (Building R).
Students are encouraged to apply for financial aid by March 15, for the following academic year.
Detailed information regarding financial aid programs, requirements and application is available
in the financial aid handbook and at SFC’s web site at http://admin.sfcc.edu/~financialaid/
Health Sciences Pilot for Success
The Health Sciences Pilot for Success program is a federally funded Perkins grant project
designed to provide academic support services to students enrolled in Health Sciences Programs
or taking required prerequisites towards application to a program. Pilot provides tutoring,
academic advisement, campus referrals and mentoring services to eligible students. In addition,
Pilot works directly with faculty and conducts academic skill presentations each semester in
various Health Sciences classes. Pilot selects tutors from among current high achieving students
in Nursing and other Health Sciences Programs. Pilot for Success services are available to
students free of charge.
Cecelia Mitchell, Program Coordinator
395-5689/W-233E
Health Sciences Counseling Office (HSCO)
The Health Sciences Counseling Office (HSCO) provides recruitment and advisement services
for the Health Sciences Programs and Sciences for Health Programs. It is the initial contact
office for individuals interested in health professions – Cardiovascular Technology, Cardiac
Electrophysiology, Computed Tomography, Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene/Hygiene Bridge,
Nuclear Medicine Technology, Practical Nursing, Registered Nursing, Registered Nursing
Bridge (LPN to RN and Paramedic to RN ) , Radiography, Respiratory Care, and Surgical
Technology. The Office offers academic and career advisement to students; leads recruitment
efforts for the programs; and provides student support services such as promotion of endowment
scholarships. The Counseling Office is located in the lobby of the Health Sciences Building W,
Room 002.
The Health Sciences Counseling Office is responsible for maintaining Health Sciences applicant
files and notification letters. The advisement Specialists register all students enrolled in Health
Sciences Programs. HSCO staff work closely with Health Sciences and Sciences for Health
Programs faculty and leadership. HSCO sponsors a campus Health and Wellness Fair and Health
Sciences Career Placement Day each year.
Sheila Lucas Sari Sanborn Scott Fortner
Director Advisement Specialist Advisement Specialist/ Lead Recruiter
395-5650 395-5651 395-5733
W-002 W-002 W-002
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Honors Program
The Honors Program offers a select group of highly motivated students with outstanding records
the challenges and benefits of small classes that emphasize creative and critical thinking. Visit
the Honors Program web site for more information about the program and scholarship
availability at: http://inst.sfcc.edu/~honors/
Upon completion of the program requirements, students receive an Honors Certificate, special
designation on their transcripts, and recognition at graduation.
In order to complete the Program, students must complete 15-credit hours of Honors Program
courses and maintain a 3.5 GPA.
ADMISSION:
Current students are invited into the program according to the following criteria:
a 3.5 academic GPA and a minimum of 12 credit hours in appropriate course work
at SFC
two supporting signatures from faculty, and/or
approval by the Honors Program Coordinator
Incoming students with strong high school records and test scores are also accepted.
A.S. and transfer students who are interested in Honors courses are encouraged to
meet with the Honors Coordinator.
Contact Danielle Paulsen, Honors Program Administrative Assistant at 381-3646 in B 212 for a
current Honors course listing.
Dr. Ed Bonahue
Honors Program Coordinator
Honor Society
Phi Theta Kappa is the International Honor Society for the two-year College. The purpose of Phi
Theta Kappa is the recognition and encouragement of scholarship among two-year college
students. To achieve this purpose, Phi Theta Kappa provides opportunity for the development of
leadership and service, for an intellectual climate for the exchange of ideas and ideals, for lively
fellowship for scholars, and for stimulation of interest in continuing academic excellence.
Membership is by invitation. For eligibility, a student must achieve a minimum 3.50 grade point
average on all course work attempted at this college with at least 12 earned credit hours. College
Prep courses do not count as courses attempted for the requirements.
Charles Schultz
K - 247/ 381 - 3802
International Students
Santa Fe College (SFC) has an Office of International Student Services (ISS). It is maintained to
assist international students in making the transition from their native lands and educational
systems to SFC. The staff will gladly assist students with F-1 student immigration regulations,
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health insurance information, personal problems, and other areas of concern. No housing is
provided on the SFC campus. The Office of International Student Services is unable to make
rental reservations, negotiate lease agreements, or act as an agent for the student. Referral
information is made available solely to aid students in their search for housing. Unless you are a
United States Citizen or have a United States Permanent Resident Card you must apply using the
online international student application and admission requirements. International students
desiring further information may contact Susan MacDonell (Administrative Assistant),
susan.macdonell@sfcollege.edu, 395-5889, Building R, Room 102 or go to
www.sfcollege.edu/iss
LAWRENCE W TYREE LIBRARY
The Lawrence W. Tyree Library is committed to service, offering highest quality resources and
library instruction for students, faculty and staff. The library team will help you explore and use
the reference collection, books, magazines, electronic databases, multimedia materials, Internet
sites and more. All resources are accessible through the library website at
http://dept.sfcollege.edu/library/
Resources include 89,545 volumes, 462 periodical titles, 98 databases, 142 public computers, 8
small and 2 large group study rooms, 17 preview areas for VHS and DVD media, 1 DRC
workstation with adaptive technologies – scanner, magnifier and software.
Your SFC ID card is your library card. You may obtain your ID/library card from S-147, the
Student Activities Office in the Wattenbarger Building. Normal working hours are 8 a.m. - 4:30
p.m.; additional evening hours vary by term. Call 395-5912 to confirm that cards are being made.
Please present your current fee slip (stamped "Paid") and a picture ID (driver’s license, passport,
etc.) when requesting your ID/library card. The ID/library card is free. If you lose your card,
there is a $5.00 replacement cost for duplicate cards.
Use your card to check out books and materials on Reserve and to access eBooks and My
Account from the Library Catalog. Your Borrower ID number is your 8 digit SFC ID number,
without the hyphen. Your PIN is the last 4 digits of this number. If you wish, you can change
your PIN to another 4 digit number within My Account. If you need assistance accessing library
resources using these numbers, please call the Circulation Desk at 395-5412.
If you are on a Santa Fe computer on campus, you can access the library’s Electronic Databases
from the library website. If you are not on a Santa Fe computer, access the library databases
through eSantaFe under “Other.”
Handouts are available in the Library and on the website to help you find the information you
need, and Reference Librarians are always available to assist you. For more information on
resources and services, see the library website or contact a Reference Librarian by phone (352-
395-5409), email (refdesk@sfcollege.edu), or in person.
The Lawrence W. Tyree Library has ample study areas on all three floors. There are group study
rooms on the second floor, computers for students on all three floors, two classrooms, and a cafe.
Socializing is limited to the first floor, and cell phone usage is limited to the first two floors. The
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eference area is on the second floor, and the entire third floor is a quiet study area. To keep our
library "new," food is allowed only in the cafe. All beverages must be in spill-proof containers.
Library services include orientation, reference assistance, circulation, interlibrary loans and
course reserves. Library instruction is provided one-on-one as needed. Librarians will also do
tailored subject presentations to classes when requested by faculty.
The library also offers three 1 credit courses: LIS1001, “Library Print Resources,” LIS 1002,
"Electronic Access to Information," and LIS 2004, "Introduction to Internet Research." LIS 1001
is exclusively an onsite course. LIS 1002 and LIS 2004 are available both onsite and through
Open Campus.
The library is located in Building Y. Hours of service are Monday-Thursday 7 a.m.-10 p.m.,
Friday 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Saturday noon-6 p.m., Sunday noon-8 p.m. Holiday hours are posted as
needed. A librarian is always available whenever the library is open.
Website: http://dept.sfcollege.edu/library/. Or choose Library under Student Support on the Santa
Fe homepage.
Circulation: (352) 395-5412, email: library@sfcollege.edu
Reference: (352) 395-5409, email: refdesk@sfcollege.edu
Databases for the Health Sciences:
Academic Search Complete (EBSCO)
CareNotes (Thomson)
CINAHL (EBSCO)
Health & Wellness Resource Center (Gale)
Health Reference Center Academic (Gale)
Health Source Consumer Edition (EBSCO)
Health Source Nursing/Academic Edition (EBSCO)
MEDLINE with Full Text (EBSCO)
MICROMEDEX Healthcare Series (Thomson)
Nursing and Allied Health Source (Proquest)
Nursing Resource Center (Gale)
Physician’s Desk Reference (Thomson)
PsycArticles (EBSCO)
Library Liaison for Health Programs:
Jenna Miller
Office: Y-228
Phone: 395-5329
Email: jenna.miller@sfcollege.edu
Website: http://people.sfcollege.edu/jenna.miller/
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Leadership Institute
The purpose of the Leadership Institute is to educate, train and encourage individuals within the
campus environment and in the community about leadership theory, principles, and practices.
The Institute serves as a resource for students, faculty, staff, and administrators on campus, as
well as, individuals and businesses within the community to develop and enhance their
leadership skills.
This purpose is fulfilled through a variety of mechanisms. The Leadership Institute presents
seminars on leadership principles each semester. The Leadership Institute offers six separate
classes on leadership for college credit: SLS1265, SLS1266, SLS1269, all one credit courses;
SLS 1260, a two credit course; SLS2261, the three credits Phi Theta Kappa leadership
curriculum, and SLS2262, a practicum in student leadership.
The Santa Fe College Leadership Institute is located within the Center for Student Leadership
and Activities. For further information call Bruce Tucker at (352)-395-4114
Little School
The Little school is a parent-child center, which offers a developmental program for children of
ages 14 months to 5 years. Although Little School is a service to Santa Fe College students, staff,
and faculty, enrollment is not limited to the campus population; rather it is open to the
community. The program provides, toddler, and preschool care for the financially-able as well as
for those requiring assistance. A limited number of child care scholarships are available for full
time SFC students. One of the goals of the center is to assist student-parents to achieve and
sustain self-sufficiency.
Karen Bennett, PH.D Barbara Jones
Little School Director Office Manager
395-5599 395-5597 LS
Multicultural Student Center
The Multicultural Student Center, located in S-137, provides services to International and
Multicultural Students enrolled at Santa Fe College. To create a positive, supportive, and
learning-centered environment, students are assisted with a variety of services including:
academic counseling and advisement, study skills, the career decision making process, cultural
adjustment, and personal concerns. Students are referred to a variety of resources available on
and off campus. Academic, social, and cultural activities are coordinated for International and
Multicultural students to assist them with the adjustment to college life at Santa Fe. For more
information about the Multicultural Student Center, call Myrna Cabrera-Rivero (352) 395-5807
or visit www.sfcollege.edu/MSC
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Open Campus
The Open Campus offers students the convenience and flexibility of attending college via the
internet. Classes are web-based although some materials are available on CD-ROM, books and
videotapes. The class calendar (start date...end date) is the same as for traditional, campus-based
courses. The course fees are the same as for regular classes however there is a $10 per credit
hour distance learning fee. For specific information on online courses visit the Open Campus
websites OC Courses page:
http://dept.sfcollege.edu/opencampus/courses.html You may email Open campus at
opencampus@sfcollege.edu , call (352)395-7344 or visit us at the NW Campus in Bldg P -238
Scholarships
The Santa Fe College Foundation offers a variety of scholarships to students enrolled in the
various health sciences programs. Please visit our website: www.sfcollege.edu/scholarships for
more information.
SFC Foundation
395-5200
SFC Bookstore offers "scholarships" for purchase of books and class-related supplies. Watch
for announcements every semester for opportunity to participate.
Mary Jane Mahoney
395-5241
Student Health Care Center
Santa Fe’s Student Health Care Center, a collaborative venture between Santa Fe College and the
University of Florida, was opened to help meet the educational and medical needs of Santa Fe
students. The Center is active in promoting a wellness lifestyle, which encompasses and
individual’s physical, emotional, environmental, social, and spiritual health. The Center is staffed
by a Registered Nurse and a Nurse Practitioner. No appointment is necessary to be seen by the
RN, except for HIV testing. However, an appointment is necessary to see the Nurse Practitioner.
Services are available to Santa Fe students only. Hours are 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m.
– 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday in S-120. Call 381-3777 or email:
student.health@sfcollege.edu.
AIDS Policy Santa Fe’s policy on AIDS and HIV protects students’ rights to privacy and to a
college education. Information and confidential HIV testing is available at the Student Health.
***For Any Medical Emergency, call the SFC police at x5555. The Student Health Care Center
is not intended or setup to deliver emergency care.
Student Legal Service
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Student Legal Services provides legal advice in a variety of areas to help Santa Fe College
students better manage the life issues that often interfere with their ability to meet academic and
personal goals. The service is provided in collaboration with Three Rivers Legal Services and is
free to Santa Fe students. Student Legal Services is located in S-147. The telephone number is
(352) 395-4134 and the web address is www.sfcollege.edu/Legal
Student Life
STUDENT LIFE
Student Life exists to create and support opportunities for student involvement in campus and
community activities, and is housed in the Center for Student Leadership and Activities and the
Santa Fe Gym. Information about all Student Life programs and current events on campus may
be found at www.sfcollege.edu/StudentLife
CENTER FOR STUDENT LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES
The Center for Student Leadership & Activities, located in the Wattenbarger Student Services
Building (S Building), includes Student Government, student organizations, the Leadership
Institute, the Multicultural Student Center, Student Legal Services, the Office of Community
Service, and the Student Health Care Center.
Funding and support for intercollegiate athletics, intramurals, the fitness center, and fine arts
programming are also provided through the Student Life.
Offices for Student Government and the many student organizations are located within the
Center for Student Leadership and Activities. The center also houses a recreation room, a TV
room, computer workstations, and student meeting rooms.
The services provided within the Center include: student identification cards, public notary,
access to FAX machine, a computer lab with printer, TI-83 calculator loans, and other equipment
loans. The Center is open from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 8:00 a.m. – 4:30
p.m. on Fridays. For information, call (352) 395-5912 or visit www.sfcollege.edu/sla
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Student Government (SG) is the representative body for students at Santa Fe Community
College. It provides students a voice to the College administration through active participation in
institutional decision-making. SG is comprised of three branches: the Executive Board, the
Student Senate, and Student Government Programming.
The Executive Board is elected each spring by the student body and charged with the overall
administration of SG. The four executive board officers and the executive cabinet oversee a large
number of committees representing students’ interests to the College administration.
The Student Senate is comprised of academic and at-large senator members representing the
general student populace plus representatives from student organizations. As the legislative body
for SG, the Senate votes on resolutions and fund allocations, and approves charters for new
student organizations. Student Senators are often called on to serve on College committees,
ranging from the Bookstore Advisory committee and International Education committee to the
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College Budget Advisory Board and Sustainability committee. Senate meetings are held each
Wednesday, at 4:00 pm in S-29/30 and are open to everyone.
Student Government Programming Board (SGP) puts on large-scale programs open to all
students. A sampling of programs planned for the year includes Casino Night, movie nights, live
concerts, Safe Spring Break, Black History Month block party, and a trip to Universal Studios
Halloween Horror Night. SGP meetings are held each Tuesday, at 3:30 pm in S-141 and are open
to everyone.
Currently enrolled students with at least a 2.0 cum GPA are invited to become involved today.
For more information on SG, call (352)395-5913, visit their offices in S-147, or visit
www.sfcollege.edu/StudentGovernment
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS
Santa Fe’s student organizations come in all shapes and sizes and cover a variety of academic
and special interests. Several groups cater specifically to students in Health Sciences. These
include: Cardiovascular Technology Student Association (CVTSA), Nursing Student
Association (NSA), Pre-Professional Students Organization, Respiratory Care Club, and X-Ray
@ Santa Fe. Besides these academic-oriented organizations, more than 50 other student
organizations are open to all interested Santa Fe students. A complete listing of student
organizations may be found at: www.sfcollege.edu/StudentOrgs.
For more information on these or other opportunities for involvement at Santa Fe, go to the
Center for Student Leadership and Activities in S-147 the Student life website:
www.sfcollege.edu/StudentLife
Student Support Services
Student Support Services is a part of the Student Affairs Division and offers supportive activities
to students who are low-income, potential first generation and/or disabled college students with
an academic need. The major areas in which students may receive services are counseling,
tutoring, mentoring, academic and transfer advising. Students requiring other services can be
referred to appropriate on-campus departments or off-campus agencies. The program mission is
to increase retention, graduation and transfer rates of participants.
These supplementary tutorial and advising services are provided without charge to those who
qualify, and are conducted on a one-to-one basis or in small-group sessions.
Vernon D. Singleton
L-58 / 395-5262
Success Services
Success Services assists the following students who wish to enroll or are enrolled in Associate of
Science, Associate of Applied Science, or Vocational Certificate: non-traditional students
(students studying in a program nontraditional for their gender); with barriers to education such
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as no personal transportation, single parents, or displaced homemakers; students with disabilities,
economically disadvantaged students, and students with limited English proficiency. Individual
orientation sessions are offered with a focus on information about available college and
community resources. The program provides eligible participants with limited financial
assistance with books and supplies.
Lorri Goodall
Success Services Program Specialist
395-5393
Room K-231
Teaching/ Learning Center
The Teaching Learning Center is located in W-233. The TLC offers computers and specialized
software for Health Sciences and Sciences for Health Programs. Tutor rooms, reference books
and anatomy models are available for check out. Students enrolled in a Health Sciences program
or taking prerequisites are encouraged to take advantage of the TLC resources. A valid SFC
student ID is required. Faculty may also schedule computers or study rooms for class use.
Sheila Baker Carissa (Chrisie) Hoffman
TLC Resource Director Senior Resource Assistant
395-5650 395-5723
W-002 W-233
Veterans Services
Santa Fe Community College is approved for the education and training of veterans and other
eligible persons under all public laws now in effect. Students who may be eligible for
educational benefits under any Veterans Administration program are urged to contact the SFC
Veterans Affairs Office as soon as application is made to the College. Students desiring to
receive benefits must also file an application for VA benefits at the Veterans Affairs Office. No
certification can be made until the application is on file. Benefits are determined by the Veterans
Administration according to VA rules and regulations. The SFC Veterans Affairs Office has
been established specifically to assist veterans and other eligible persons in their pursuit of an
education under the various Public Laws.
John Gebhardt
395-5505
R-103
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