Partnership Magazine 2015 Edition

SANTA FE COLLEGEMAGAZINE

PARTNERSHIPEDITION 2015

PHILIP MAULDINSF POLICE ACADEMY GRADUATE2014 Resource Officer of the Year

BROOKE DOWNS’“RIPPLE EFFECT” IN

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

THECARINGNURSE

GRACEM’HANGO

WHOINSPIRESYOU?

SANTA FE COLLEGE MAGAZINE – WHO INSPIRES YOU? THE NO. 1 COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN THE NATION!2

ContentsPresident’s Message ..................................................................... 3

Brooke Down’s “Ripple Effect” in Early Childhood Education ......... 4

Career and Technical Programs ..................................................... 6

Postsecondary Partnership Agreements ........................................ 8

No. 1 In The Nation ........................................................................ 9

Clinical Sites ................................................................................ 10

Advisory Committee Members ..................................................... 12

Philip Mauldin, Resource Officer of the Year ................................. 14

Postsecondary Partnerships ........................................................ 16

The Caring Nurse, Grace M’hango ............................................... 18

Career and Technical Education Programs ................................... 20

Bachelor’s Programs.................................................................... 22

CIED ........................................................................................... 24

Partnerships With Secondary (High School) Programs ................. 26

Important Dates

2015

2016

Summer classes begin May 11Memorial Day May 25 (college closed)Independence Day July 3 (college closed)Summer classes end August 11Fall classes begin August 24Labor Day September 7 (college closed) UF Homecoming November 6 (college closed)Veterans Day November 11 (college closed)Thanksgiving Holidays November 26-27 (college closed)Fall classes end December 4Winter holidays December 21-January 1 (college closed)

Spring classes begin January 5Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday January 18 (college closed)Spring Break February 29-March 4 (college closed)Spring classes end April 22

NUMBER OF PRESIDENTS 4

LOCATIONS

SF BY THE NUMBERS

8

7

BACHELOR’SDEGREES

34

A.A./A.S./A.A.S.DEGREES

48

VOCATIONALCERTIFICATES

STUDENT POPULATION

22,000+

DEGREE PROGRAMS

STUDENTS COME FROM

100+STUDENT DIVERSITYGENDER

RACIAL*

55% FEMALE 45% MALE

16.1% African American

0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native

3.2% Asian

16.1% Hispanic/Latino

3.2% Multi-Racial

0.2% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

58.9% White

*1.9% Not Reported

COUNTRIES

SANTA FE COLLEGE MAGAZINE – “WHO INSPIRES YOU?”THE NO. 1 COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN THE NATION! 3

President’s Message

For almost fifty years, Santa Fe College has been the community’s leader in fostering innovative partnerships with business and industry for the purpose of meeting local workforce needs.

Partnerships are a cornerstone of our success. Through continuous collaboration with area companies, SF has prepared generations of highly skilled professionals for a wide range of careers. We are proud of our shared role in contributing to the economic vitality of our region and enhancing the quality of life for our students and our community.

Our theme this year is “Who Inspires You?” At Santa Fe College, our corporate and education partners inspire us by serving on local Advisory Committees that keep us abreast of the latest advances in industry and training needs. Industry representatives also help to align education with changing demands in the economy, doing so in real time. At the college, we in turn seek to inspire our students by offering outstanding training opportunities in a robust range of technical programs.

Santa Fe College is committed to preserving and expanding our region’s economy, and our partnerships in workforce training are a critical component of that commitment. We are proud that our superior workforce training programs have been, and will continue to be, a critical component of many companies’ growth in our community. We are committed to educating the workforce of the 21st century — one that must be knowledgeable, skilled, and flexible if our region and nation are to remain at the forefront. We serve because of the inspiration, dedication, skill and commitment of our partners, public and private. Together we share the work and celebrate the success it brings.

Jackson N. SasserPresident, Santa Fe College

WHO INSPIRES YOU?

President Jackson N. Sasser (left) at the 2015 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence presentation.


Brooke Downs knows firsthand the challenges that early childhood educators face—lack of respect and low compensation. She aims to overcome those challenges

through what she calls “the ripple effect.”

“It only takes one person to begin a rippling effect that will spark the attention of others,” Downs said.

Her own career path is the perfect example.The owner of Green Gables Day School in Palatka, Downs and her staff work hard to create a nurturing and mentally stimulating environment for the children in their care.

“The first three years of a child’s life are critical,” she explained. “And children need to have a solid foundation for their future education.”

While running Green Gables, Downs—a graduate of Santa Fe College’s Bachelor of Science degree program in Early Childhood Education—is also preparing herself to train the next generation of early childhood teachers.

“My early goal was to get a degree in elementary education and teach kindergarten,” Downs recalls. “I started at Santa Fe College in the summer of 1999, and one day I had a class assignment to go to the Career Resource Center to investigate jobs that interested me. I found a job posting for an early childhood educator and asked what the educational requirements were. They asked if I had a high school education and I said yes. I interviewed that day and started work the next day. This is a common chain of events in early childhood education—excessive turnover because of lack of compensation and education is a huge concern.”

IS CREATING A “RIPPLE EFFECT” IN EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

Brooke Downs


Downs earned her Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate and worked as the lead teacher at two different facilities in Gainesville before moving back to her hometown of Palatka in 2001. There, she worked at another facility for six months until it closed its doors. Motivated by a strong love of children and a desire to create a positive environment for them, she opened Green Gables Day School in 2002.

“That was when I began to realize the immense challenge of hiring and retaining early childhood educators who had any amount of education in that field,” she remembers. “After nine years of owning and operating Green Gables, I decided it was time to take my own education to the next level because I saw that changes were needed in this field.”

Downs chose to take the two-hour round trip from Palatka to Santa Fe College to complete her Bachelor’s degree because she knew she would get a high quality education.

“The instructors at Santa Fe had been in the early childhood classrooms and had hands-on experience with the struggles,” she explained. “One had owned an early childhood facility. The instructors lit a fire in me and pushed me to push myself, to think outside the box.”

She graduated in December 2012 and, encouraged by her instructors, enrolled in and then completed her Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Studies at the University of Florida. She is now writing the dissertation required for her Doctorate in Education; the dissertation focuses on helping young children diagnosed with autism to learn social and behavioral skills.

As Downs continued to operate Green Gables and pursue higher degrees, she set new goals. She now wants to teach in a college early childhood education program.

“I love to inspire others and I have a passion to push others to become leaders,” she explained. “I want to teach at a college because there’s nothing better than having an instructor who can understand what students need and feel, who can take their own experience and knowledge and help shape students into leaders.”

Downs shoulders heavy responsibilities at Green Gables, caring for 72 children ranging in age from one year through pre-kindergarten and maintaining the “heavy load” of supervising 13 employees.

She said the biggest challenge she faces is “finding early childhood educators who are educated—a huge problem. Many people are passionate but do not stick due to lack of compensation. I have been extremely lucky at Green Gables. I have had the same employees for a long time; my newest hire was nine years ago. I compensate them, they are appreciated, and they are educated.”

Asked for her advice to people who are interested in working in an early childhood setting, Downs is quick to respond.

“You need to make sure you are looking into this career for the right reasons,” she said. “You need to want to create a quality experience for children. The fact is that, especially in Gainesville, compensation is low because you have so many people who can do the job. Just about anyone can change a diaper and wipe a nose, but children need to flourish, not just be cared for. You need to have an internal desire to make a positive change. You need to be very confident and sure of who you are and what you want.”

“I love to inspire others

and I have a passion

to push others

to become leaders.” – Brooke Downs

“If I could have done anything differently, I would have started my education sooner and not quit after the first two years,” Downs continued. “Don’t stop, keep moving ahead and before you know it, you will have a knowledge base that you can pull from for many different situations. In the future, more education in this field is going to be required.”

“Look into the eyes of the children you teach on a daily basis and make the decision that will benefit the children, yourself and the field of early childhood education,” she concluded. “Continue your education. Gain the knowledge that will encourage positive social change so you can reach others through the ripple effect.”


Career and Technical ProgramsCareer and Technical Education (CTE) gives students the chance to get a head start on preparing for college and careers. In CTE programs, students learn how core school subjects like math, science and writing are used in real life. CTE students have the opportunity to participate in hands-on training and gain real-world experience through job shadowing and internships. CTE programs offer certificates, A.S degrees and A.A.S. degrees, with many taking as few as one year or less to complete and offering the opportunity to earn nationally recognized certifications that can help students get jobs to pay for college or start a career straight out of high school.

Santa Fe College’s CTE programs include: Business Construction & Technical Digital Media Technology Education Programs Emerging Technologies Information Technology Education Institute of Public Safety Health Sciences Zoo Animal Technology

Business and industry partnership support is essential to SF’s CTE programs in order to provide students with a high quality education and to the dynamic growth of business in Florida. These partnerships help the college train and prepare the workforce to meet the high demands of employers for highly-skilled, highly-trained employees. Among the many kinds of support are professional advice, financial support, internships and clinical settings, employment and assistance with the law and regulation.


Career Source North Central Florida • Meets the needs of businesses and provides

opportunities for job seekers

CONSTRUCTION AND TECHNICALB&M Equipment • Provides equipment and hands-on training for

students in the Apprenticeship and School of Construction Programs

Builders Association of North Central Florida • Leadership and oversight of apprenticeships

sponsored by the Builders Association of North Central Florida.

Charles Perry Construction • Financial support for the Charles R. Perry

Construction Institute • Facilitators at events • Promotion of programs and marketing materialsContinental Imports • Internship sites and employment for students after program completionDave Mays Automotive • Classroom presentations, internship sites and employmentEnvirotemp • Equipment and trainer donationsGraybar Electric Supply • Open house exhibitor • Donations of materials and tools • Graduation presentersG.W. Robinson Builders • Construction sites for hands-on experience • Employment and financial contributions McLeod General Trades • Financial contributions to purchase materials for student projectsProfessional Flooring of Gainesville • Provides equipment • Internship site • Classroom presentationsThe Trane Co. • Classroom presentations and equipment donationsWaste Management • Seven full-time scholarships for welding students

Weldtest Services • Welding Society testing for students and company presentations

DIGITAL MEDIA TECHNOLOGY Alta SystemsBeechler-WatersBlu Dove DesignsClear Passage TherapiesCreative AdvertisingCity of Gainesville Communications and Marketing OfficeOzean MediaPRO INKRenaissance Printing352 601 Studio • Internship sites that provide students with real world experience in the field of graphic design • Assistance in understanding software and Web design skills local businesses require for employment of graduates

EMERGING TECHNOLOGIESPasteuria Bioscience • Internship site and employer of graduates • Donations of time and consumablesRegeneration Technologies • Class tours of the facility once a semester • Student interns • Employment of graduates • Equipment and consumablesSid Martin Biotechnology Incubator • National Science Foundation Grant for Biotechnology ManufacturingUniversity of Florida Center of Excellence for Regenerative Health Biotechnology • Student tours to introduce them to the biotechnology industry and companies in residence • Internship opportunities and employment Histology Tech Services • New career pathway for biotechnology students in histology • Internship sites • Significant donations of time and consumables

University of Florida Center for Nano-Bio Sensors • Internships with principal investigators and employment in laboratories at the university

HEALTH SCIENCESAlachua County Public Schools and School Board of Bradford County • School career days and recruitment on high school campuses for Santa Fe College Health Sciences Programs • Program tours and demonstrations to high school and middle school students on the college campus • Screening of postsecondary students as part of clinical Community Dental Offices • Student internships during the final semester of the Dental Assisting ProgramInvivo Corporation • Internship sites, speakers and employment of graduatesMerit Medical Services • Donation of out-of-date medical supplies to the Cardiovascular Technology Program for students to utilize in laboratory instruction and practice sessions • “Real clinical” experiences in on-campus labs North Florida Regional Medical Center • Program information sessions at North Florida Regional Medical Center for employees wishing to enter a Health Sciences Program • Clinical rotations and employment of graduates • Funding for a full-time faculty line that allows for higher enrollment of nursing studentsNorth Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System • Clinical rotations with hospital staff supervision and participation • Employment of SF graduatesSuwannee River Area Health Education Center • Funding for dental aide program, outreach to rural communities, and funding assistance for special Health Sciences Programs events and programs • Tobacco Training and Cessation initiative funding to prepare future health professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully intervene with patients addicted to tobacco

Business and Industry Partnership Support


University of Florida College of Dentistry • Affiliation agreement for servicesUF Health Shands Hospital • Clinical rotations with hospital staff supervision and participation • Employment of graduates • Shands Starke Medical Group and UF Health clinical and lab preceptors who teach while being paid by UF Health Shands Hospital • Funding for a full-time faculty line in the BSN Program • Program information session for employees wishing to enter a Health Sciences Program • Professional advisement on networking skills local businesses seek in their employeesWe Care Physician Referral Network • Dental assisting students participate by assisting in the We Care Clinic

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EDUCATIONCox Communications• Valuable input for understanding the networking skills local businesses are looking for in employeesGainesville Regional Utilities • Assistance in identifying the skills local businesses require for employment352 Alachua County Public SchoolsFlorida Center for Library AutomationJames Moore & Co.UF HealthUniversity of FloridaUniversity of Florida Press • Ongoing, receptive sponsors of our Internship Program, as well as regular employers of ITE graduates

INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC SAFETYAlachua County Fire Rescue • Coordination on Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic Programs, adjunct faculty and clinical sites

Alachua County Sheriff’s Office • Coordination of practice, agreement on curriculum, staff support for training and use of facilityBradford County Emergency Medical Services • Coordination on Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic Programs, adjunct faculty and clinical sitesFlorida Department of Law Enforcement • Coordination of practice, curriculum alignment, staff support for training and use of facilityGainesville Fire Rescue • Coordination on Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic Programs, adjunct faculty and clinical sitesGainesville Police Department • Coordination of practice, staff support for training, use of facility and curriculum alignmentNorth Florida Regional Medical Center • Coordination on Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic ProgramsShands Starke Regional Medical Center • Coordination on Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic ProgramsUniversity of Florida Police Department • Coordination of practice, curriculum alignment, staff support for training and use of facility

ZOO ANIMAL TECHNOLOGYDisney’s Animal Kingdom• Significant employment, donations for student scholarships, equipment, and advice for the zoo and zoo programDisney’s Animal Kingdom Animal Operations • Scholarship fund allowing for eight scholarships, on average, for zoo students each yearJacksonville Zoo • Internships for senior students with a large variety of exotic and endangered species

Lemur Conservation Foundation • Six-month internship for graduating students at this center for rare and endangered lemursLubee Bat Conservancy • Internships for senior students in the center for rare and endangered fruit batsMiami Metrozoo • Professional advice from the Education Department of Miami Metrozoo on zoo education related trends in the zoo worldPalm Beach Zoo • Professional advisement in trends that are important for both the zoo and the zoo programUniversity of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine • Up-to-date medical attention for our animals by wildlife veterinary professors and professional advisement for the zoo and the zoo programUtah’s Hogle Zoo • Sound professional advice for the zoo and the zoo programWhite Oak Conservation Center • Six-month internship for graduating students at this center for rare and endangered species


SANTA FE COLLEGE

No. 1 Community College In The NationSanta Fe College was awarded the Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence on March 18. Among the many accolades, our partners and local businesses have stated “SF is exceptionally responsive and proactive in area workforce development–in a wide range of fields from the trades to high-tech, in north central Florida’s disadvantaged communities as well as its affluent ones.”


CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION

Clinical Site PartnersSanta Fe College clinical internships provide practical, hands-on experience for students in workplace laboratory settings. In these settings, students learn to integrate theory and instructional knowledge into real-world practice.


BUSINESSACORN Clinic (Alachua County Organization for Rural Needs)Alliance Pediatrics, P.A.AvMed Health PlanCitrus HMA dba Seven Rivers Regional Medical CentersColumbia County Health DepartmentConsolidated Billing & Collections, Inc.Florida Skin Cancer Dermatology Specialists, PAGainesville Dermatology & Skin SurgeryGainesville Health Care CenterHaven HospiceHigh Springs PediatricsInterventional Cardiologists of Gainesville, PAIron MountainLake City Medical Center Local Doctors OfficesMeridian Behavioral HealthcareMilla Pediatrics and AssociatesNeat Biz SolutionsNorth Florida Regional Medical CenterNorth Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health SystemNorth Florida Specialty Rehab & Specialty Care CenterOSMI/Shands Rehab Center - UF Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine InstituteParallon Business GroupPatient Financial Services (PFS) at UF Health JacksonvilleRural Health PartnershipSelect Specialty Hospital, GainesvilleShands Lake Shore Regional Medical CenterShands Starke Regional Medical CenterSouth Seminole Hospital, a part of Orlando HealthSoutheastern Integrated MedicalStudent Health Care Center at the University of FloridaUF Health, Admissions UF Health, Clinical Resource ManagementUF Health JacksonvilleUF Health Shands, Corporate ComplianceUF Health Shands, Critical Care Center, Emergency DepartmentUF Health Shands, Managed Care DepartmentUF Health Shands, Patient Financial Services UF Health Shands Hospital, Coding DepartmentUF Health Shands Hospital, Compliance UF Health Shands Rehab Center, Magnolia ParkeUF Health Shands Rehab HospitalUniversity of Florida, College of Dentistry University of Florida, College of Medicine University of Florida, College of Medicine Department of SurgeryUniversity of Florida, College of Pharmacy

University of Florida Health Information ManagementUniversity of Florida Health Physicians Veteran’s Administration Hospital, Business OfficeWell Florida/Rural Health Partnerships

HEALTH SCIENCESACORN Clinic (Alachua County Organization for Rural Needs)Alachua County Public SchoolsArnold Palmer Children’s Hospital, OrlandoBaptist Medical Center, JacksonvilleBarnes Healthcare Services Option Care BayCare Health System, ClearwaterCapital Regional Medical Center, TallahasseeCardiology Associates of Gainesville, PA Cardiovascular Associates, KissimmeeChildren’s Cardiovascular Medicine, Marietta, GACitrus Memorial Hospital, InvernessFlagler Hospital, St. AugustineFlorida Hospital, DelandFlorida Hospital, FlaglerFlorida Hospital, South OrlandoGainesville Health Care CenterGainesville Home Care CompaniesHalifax Medical Center Daytona BeachHaven Hospice Holmes Regional Medical Center, MelbourneIndian River Medical Center, Vero BeachInterventional Cardiologists of Gainesville, PAJohn D. Archbold Memorial Hospital, Thomasville, GAJordan Glen School, ArcherLake City Medical CenterLake Shore Hospital, Lake CityLeesburg Regional Medical CenterMartin Memorial Hospital, StuartMayo Clinic, JacksonvilleMunroe Regional Medical Center, OcalaNorth Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health SystemNorth Florida Imaging, GainesvilleNorth Florida Regional Medical Center, GainesvilleNorth Florida Specialty Rehab & Specialty Care CenterOcala Regional Medical Center Orange Park Medical CenterOrlando Regional Healthcare System Palm GardenPediatric Health OptionsPhoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, Albany, GAPiedmont Hospital, Atlanta, GAPutnam Heart CenterRadiology Associates of OcalaSarasota Memorial Health Care SystemSF Little School

Shands Starke Regional Medical CenterShands Lake Shore Regional Medical CenterSt. Luke’s Hospital, JacksonvilleSt. Patrick Interparish SchoolSt. Vincent’s Medical Center, JacksonvilleTallahassee Memorial HealthCareTampa General HospitalTerrace Health and Rehab CenterThe Villages Regional HospitalUF Health JacksonvilleUF Health Shands HospitalUF Health Shands HomeCareUF Health Shands Psychiatric HospitalUF Health Shands Rehab HospitalUniversity of Florida College of Dentistry, GainesvilleVenice Regional Medical CenterVeterans Administration Medical Center of Lake CityVitalAire HealthcareWest Marion Community Hospital, OcalaWolfson Children’s Hospital, JacksonvilleWuestoff Health System, Rockledge, Melbourne

INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC SAFETYAlachua County Fire Rescue Alachua County Health DepartmentBradford County Emergency Medical ServicesGainesville Fire RescueNorth Florida Regional Medical Center, GainesvillePediatric AssociatesPutnam County Emergency Medical ServicesShandsCairShands Starke Regional Medical CenterUF Health Shands HospitalUF Health Shands Psychiatric HospitalUnion County Emergency Medical ServicesUrgent Care CenterVeteran’s Administration Hospital


Advisory Committee MembersSanta Fe College benefits from the strong support of advisory committees. Advisory committee members participate in the development of program policy, the support of didactic and clinical education components of programs, and development of innovative ideas that support program growth and expansion.

BUSINESSBradford County School DistrictCooper & AdamecDavis Monk & CompanyEnterprise HoldingsEverest A/R ManagementGainesville Chamber of CommerceGreenway HealthHaven Hospice

Holden, Carpenter, Roscow & Kurdziel, PLKabler Moreno Cason LLPLaw Offices of Steven KalishmanMeridian Behavioral HealthcareNorth Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health SystemPanera Bread - Covelli Family Limited PartnershipParallonSalter, Feiber, Murphy, Hutson & Menet, PA

Shackow, Mercandante, & Edwards, PAShands Starke Regional Medical CenterThree Rivers Legal ServicesUF Health Shands Hospital University of Florida Athletic AssociationUniversity of Florida Office of Human Resources ServicesUniversity of Florida Student Health Care Center

CONSTRUCTION AND TECHNICAL PROGRAMSA+ Air Conditioning & RefrigerationAERSIAll Florida ElectricBeck Chrysler/Jeep/Dodge of StarkeBlakelandBMW of GainesvilleBounds Heating & AirCarter ConstructionCharles Perry PartnersCity of GainesvilleCity of Gainesville Fleet ManagementCMSS ServicesCollege of Central Florida, Levy Campus

Comfort TempContinental ImportsDave Mays AutomotiveFlorida CoolingGary Dounson & AssociatesHartley Brothers ConstructionHayes Electric and Air ConditioningJim Temple ConstructionJohnstone SupplyKara Bolton HomesMaddox Foundry & Machine WorksMalcolm Randall VA Medical CenterMark Hurm & Co.

Masco Home ServicesMcLeod General TradesMid-State ElectricMM Parrish ConstructionPainter MasonryPDM BridgePreston-Link ElectricPro Air ConditioningSL Construction & RemodelingStar Import ServiceUniversity of Florida Fleet MaintenanceVintage ElectricWeldtest Services

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONAlachua County Public SchoolsBaby Gator Child Development Center Bradford Middle SchoolEarly Learning Coalition

HeadStartKid’s World Pre-School Learning CenterMy School Childcare CenterSt. Frances Catholic High School

SF Little SchoolUniversity of Florida

EMERGING TECHNOLOGIESA.L. Mebane Middle SchoolAlachua Chamber of CommerceAlachua County Public SchoolsAlachua LibraryAlachua Lions ClubApplied Food TechnologiesBioFlorida - NE Regional ChapterBradford-Union Technical CenterCade MuseumCHC LaboratoryCity of AlachuaCovenant Wealth ManagementEcoArayExactechGainesville High School

Godet Industries InternationalGood Life Community MagazineHCA HealthcareHMA - Shands StarkeIntermed Biomedical ServicesInvivo CorporationKirby Smith Administration CenterLake City Medical CenterLifeSouth Community Blood CentersMayo ClinicNanotherapeuticsNorth Florida Regional Medical CentersNorth Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health SystemOne Blood - Ocala Transfusion ServicesRegional General Hospital - Williston

RTI BiologicsSanta Fe High SchoolSpirit of Excellence ChurchUF Health Shands Hospital UF Health Shands Hospital, Clinical LaboratoriesUniversity of Florida University of Florida, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology University of Florida, Center of Excellence for Regenerative Health BiotechnologyUniversity of Florida FoundationUniversity of Florida, Interdisciplinary Center for Biotechnology University of Florida Sid Martin Biotechnology Incubator


HEALTH SCIENCESAlachua County Library DistrictBaptist Medical CenterBaptist Medical Center, BeachesCapital Regional Medical CenterCardiac & Vascular InstituteCareer Source, Region 9Citrus Memorial HospitalCovidien Respiratory SolutionsDiagnostic Imaging GroupFlagler Hospital EastFlorida Hospital FlaglerFlorida Hospital OrlandoFlorida Surgical CenterGainesville ENTGainesville Health Care CenterGainesville High SchoolHalifax Medical CenterHidden Oak Elementary SchoolInstitute of Cardiovascular ExcellenceIntermed Technology ManagementInvision ImagingLab and Cadiopulmonary ServicesLake City Medical CenterLake City Veterans Affairs Medical CenterLeesburg Regional Medical CenterLocal Dental AssistantsLocal Dental HygienistsLocal Dentists

Mayo ClinicMunroe Regional Medical CenterNorth Florida Regional Medical CenterNorth Florida Regional Medical Center, Operating RoomNorth Florida Regional Medical Center, Women’s Center Operating RoomNorth Florida Rehab & Specialty Care CenterNorth Florida Surgical PavilionNorth Florida/South Georgia Veterans Administration Medical CenterNorth Florida/South Georgia Veterans Healthcare SystemsNorth Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System, Operating RoomNorth Florida Women’s Physicians, PAOcala Health SystemsPalm GardensPediatric Health ChoicePhilips Medical SystemsPutnam Medical CenterRespiratory Care Services, UF Health Shands Teaching Hospital and ClinicsShands at Lake Shore, Operating RoomShands Starke Medical GroupShands Starke Regional Medical CenterSouth Seminole HospitalSoutheastern Integrated Medical PlazaSpring Hill Cardiology

St. Joseph’s HospitalSt. Vincent’s Riverside St. Vincent’s SouthsideSurgical Group of GainesvilleSuwannee River Area Health Education CenterTerrace Health and Rehab CenterThe Orthopedic InstituteThe Villages Regional HospitalUF Health Shands Hospital and ClinicsUF Health Shands Hospital, Cardiac Cath LabUF Health Shands Hospital, Cath LabUF Health Shands Hospital, Children’s Surgical CenterUF Health Shands Hospital, Florida Surgical Center UF Health Shands Hospital, Echo LabUF Health Shands Hospital, Nursing EducationUF Health Shands Hospital, Operating Room UF Health Shands Hospital, South Tower Operating Room UF Health Shands Medical PlazaUF Health Shands Medical Plaza, Women’s & Pediatric ClinicsUF Health Psychiatric HospitalUniversity of FloridaUniversity of Florida College of Dentistry Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Operating RoomWolfson’s Children’s Hospital

INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC SAFETYAlachua CountyAlachua County Fire RescueAlachua County Sheriff’s OfficeAlachua Police DepartmentBradford CountyBradford County Emergency Medical ServicesDepartment of Juvenile JusticeDJ Griffin Education

Florida Department of Law EnforcementGainesville Fire RescueGainesville Police DepartmentHigh Springs Police DepartmentKeith Perry, Representative District 21North Florida Evaluation and Treatment CenterNorth Florida Regional Medical Center Shands at VISTA

ShandsCairStarke Police DepartmentState Attorney’s Office, Eighth Judicial CircuitUF Health Shands HospitalUniversity of Florida Police Department

ZOO ANIMAL TECHNOLOGYColumbus Zoological Gardens

Discovery Cove

Jacksonville Zoo

Maymont Foundation

Miami-Dade County Parks Recreation and Open Spaces

Palm Beach Zoo at Dreher Park

Tulsa Zoo Management

University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION352Alachua County Public Schools Digital BrandsFrankel MediaGainesville Regional Utilities

GroovesharkInfo TechJames Moore and Company, PLParisleaf Renaissance Printing

Studio 601University of Florida IT-CNSUniversity of Florida and UF Health ShandsUniversity of Florida Health Care Center


SF Police Academy Graduate Named 2014 School Resource Officer of the Year

“ got a call that there was a problem at the shooting range, but it didn’t sound very serious,” Philip Mauldin said. “I was on the way when the dispatcher called again to say that there had been a shooting. When I turned the corner, I saw my lieutenant lying on the ground and watched the gunman standing over him fire two shots into the downed officer. Then he turned his gun on me!”

The “shooting” was a real-world situation acted with props as part of an assignment for students in the Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program (Police Academy) at Santa Fe College’s Institute of Public Safety.

“Those real-world scenarios were my favorite part of the Academy,” Mauldin explained. “Because, they made you think about what you would do. They put you in a situation and they built your confidence.”

Mauldin began working toward an Associate of Arts degree at Santa Fe College in 2005 but never considered a career in law enforcement. Later, while working full time as Ground Security Coordinator for Delta at Gainesville

Photo by Erica Brough, Gainesville Sun


Regional Airport, he met officers from the University of Florida Police Department, Alachua County Sheriff’s Office and the Gainesville Police. Several of those officers suggested that he would be a good fit for a law enforcement career.

“I want to instill trust in these kids

and I want them to understand

that they can come to me at any

time about anything.”

–Philip Mauldin

Those suggestions were right. Mauldin graduated from the SF College Police Academy in 2010 and was hired by the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office that same year. At first he worked “on the road”—on patrol—but then shifted into a position as a field training deputy. He began working as the school resource officer at Gainesville’s Kimball Wiles Elementary School when that position was created in 2013 in response to the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings in Newtown, Connecticut. In July 2014, after only 1-1/2 years in that job, Mauldin was named Florida’s School Resource Officer of the Year by the Florida Association of School Resource Officers.

Mauldin credits his training at Santa Fe’s Police Academy for his success.

“I wasn’t aware of how much I would enjoy law enforcement,but it’s a lot of fun working with a dedicated group of people,” he said. “Our instructors were the best in their fields and Santa Fe made sure they were qualified. They kept us on our toes.”

The 770-hour Law Enforcement Basic Recruit Training Program prepares students to work as entry-level law enforcement officers in Florida. Students take classes, participate in simulated situations and develop the practical skills they will need on the job. Graduatesof the SF College Police Academy have a 99.4 percent passing rate on the required Florida Department of Law Enforcement State Certification Examination.

“You can tell who came through our program when you’re sitting in the exam room,” Mauldin laughed, “because the people from Santa Fe College are the only ones who aren’t sweating bullets.”

Mauldin keeps his cool on his new job, too. With close to 850 students in grades 1-5 and over 100 four-year-olds in the Head Start program, Wiles is the largest elementary school in Alachua County.

In the short time that he has been there, Mauldin has created an anti-bullying program, saved a student who was choking, found help for a student who was suicidal, and paid his own money to flythree students to their grandparents’ home in another state after their mother was killed in an accident.

“I always enjoyed working with kids and I’ve coached Pop Warner and middle school basketball,” Mauldin explained. “In law enforcement, you have to work in different bureaus to get promoted, so I was happy to take the job at Wiles Elementary.”

Running the anti-bullying program and helping children develop trust in law enforcement officers are two of his duties that are closest to Mauldin’s heart.

“I was bullied in elementary school, so bullying is a big issue for me,” he said. “And when I was working as a deputy on the road, kids would never talk to us because sometimes we had to take their parents away. They saw us as a negative, but going into the schools showed them we have a positive side too. I want to instill trust in these kids and I want them to understand that they can come to me at any time about anything.”

In the school environment, teaching flows not only from adults to children but also from children to adults. When asked what he has learned from the children, Mauldin was quick to respond.

“Don’t judge a book by its cover!” he laughed. “Wiles Elementary School is the largest melting pot in the community. There’s no dominant cultural background in this school. We have students from families that come from all over the world and from all socioeconomic levels, from students who live in million dollar houses in Haile Plantation to students without a home. They all play together; those things don’t matter to them.”

While it is early in Mauldin’s professional life, he is already thinking about how the law enforcement career ladder offers multiple opportunities for advancement.

“I could be a detective or I could do something else—there are so many different avenues that are open,” he said. “Hopefully I can put in for sergeant in the next couple of years. I’d eventually like to come back into the Juvenile Resource Bureau as a sergeant or lieutenant because if I got that kind of promotion, I could do more with more schools. I could expand the anti-bullying program.”

“Would I do it again? In a heartbeat!” Mauldin mused, thinking back to his training at the Police Academy. “If you enjoy helping people and you want to make a difference in your neighborhoods and your community, law enforcement is the field for you—and word of mouth is that the Santa Fe College Police Academy is the best in Florida, if not the whole country.”


CAREER PATHWAYS

Postsecondary Partnership AgreementsPostsecondary articulation agreements are necessary to provide business and industry with a highly trained and knowledgeable technical workforce in as efficient and effective manner as possible.

STUDENTS WHO HAVE TAKEN THESE MAY TRANSFER CREDITCOURSES OR PROGRAMS AT THIS INSTITUTION TO THIS SF PROGRAM Automotive Services Technology PSAV Bradford-Union Technical Center Automotive Services Technology Certificate

Suwannee-Hamilton Technical Center Automotive Services Technology Certificate Automotive Management Technology A.A.S

Building Construction Technology PSAV Bradford-Union Technical Center Building Construction Technology A.S. Construction Management Technology A.S.

Computer Systems and Information Technology PSAV Bradford-Union Technical Center Networking Systems Technology A.S. Network Server Administration Certificate Network Security Certificate Digital Forensics Certificate

Firefighting Florida State Fire College Fire Science A.S.

General Education College of Central Florida Biotechnology Laboratory Technology A.S.

Florida Gateway College Biotechnology Laboratory Technology A.S. Respiratory Care A.S.

Marion County School of Radiologic Technology Radiography A.S.

Pasco-Hernando State College Biotechnology Laboratory Technology A.S.

Tallahassee Community College Biotechnology Laboratory Technology A.S.

Passed Certified Professional Secretary Examination or International Association of Office Specialist CertificateCertified Administratve Professional Examination Administrative Professionals


STUDENTS WHO COMPLETE MAY TRANSFER CREDIT AT THISTHIS SF PROGRAM TO THIS PROGRAM FOUR-YEAR INSTITUITION Associate of Arts Various Saint Leo University

Sport Management University of Florida

Health Education

Applied Physiology and Kinesiology

Health Sciences, Acupunture and Oriental Medicine Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine

Associate of Arts (Building Construction) Building Construction Management B.S. University of North Florida

Associate of Arts (Business) Online Business Program Bachelor’s Degree University of Florida Aviation Science A.S. Aeronautical Science Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Biomedical Engineering Technology A.S. Technology Management B.A.S. St. Petersburg College

Biotechnology A.S. Health Sciences, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine

Computer Programming and Analysis A.S. Technology Management B.A.S. St. Petersburg College

Courses specified on articulation agreement Doctor of Chiropractic Life University

Criminal Justice Technology A.S. Public Safety B.A.S. St. Petersburg College

Fire Science Technology A.S. Public Safety B.A.S. St. Petersburg College

Health Science A.S. Degrees Health Sciences, Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine

Legal Assisting Courses Legal Studies B.S. Florida Gulf Coast University

Networking Services Technology A.S. Technology Management B.A.S. St. Petersburg College

Zoo Animal Technology A.S. Zoo Science Friends University

Interdisciplinary Sciences (Zoo Science Specialty) B.S. University of West Florida


From Zambia to Florida and Back,

Grace M’hango Embodies the Caring Nurse


Grace M’hango traveled 7,800 miles from Zambia to Florida to pursue her dream—a college education for a nursing career—then took what she had learned at Santa Fe College

back to Zambia and started a training program for nursing assistants in her home country.

“I chose nursing because I developed a passion for caring for people when I had a relative with heart problems,” M’hango explained. “Back in 2002, there were not many opportunities for college in Zambia. I had an aunt who lived in Gainesville who asked me if I wanted to come here and I agreed; she helped me get into school at Santa Fe.”

M’hango graduated from the Registered Nursing (ASN) program at SF College in 2008 and went to work for UF Health Shands Hospital for a year. When she returned to Zambia, she worked for three years for a mission hospital run by CURE International, a nonprofit organization that provides medical care to people who cannot afford it and partners with the Tim Tebow Foundation.

At the CURE hospital in Zambia, M’hango realized that the nursing assistants had not been taught how to help patients without causing harm.

“They didn’t know nursing principles, didn’t know what to do on the job, didn’t know what it was all about,” she said. M’hango and a friend began to plan ways to help the hospital’s nursing assistants get the training they were missing. With the support of the hospital, M’hango and her friend spent a year developing a program for certified nursing assistant (CNA) training that was based in part on the training and high standards that M’hango observed at SF College. As part of that process, they communicated with and secured approval for Arbourcare, their proposed training program, from the Ministry of Health and the board of nursing.

“We continue to work with those agencies and the CNA program has graduated several classes for a total of over 200 people,” M’hango said. “The classes are always full before the semester starts. Hospitals—especially hospitals in rural areas where there is a shortage of nurses—are hiring graduates to help relieve pressure on the nurses and because they realize that it’s better to have certified nursing assistants than untrained family members at the patient’s bedside. The CNAs have been found to be very handy because they know how to treat patients without causing harm.”

“When I was at Santa Fe, I paid particular attention to the ways the instructors were teaching and to their standards,” she explained. “When I realized the need to develop better training in Zambia, I drew on my Santa Fe background so the way we are treating our students there really mirrors how I was trained here. My Santa Fe instructors were my guides; the college is an inspiration and always supportive.”

Asked what has given her the most satisfaction during development of Zambia’s CNA training program, M’hango mentions the American dream.

“I believe we are all here for a purpose,” she said. “I loved the hospital and they gave us space to do the program right there. I was given the opportunity to come to the United States to make a change in my life, but it was never just for the sake of my having the American dream. There are other people who need help who don’t have that opportunity, who don’t have the American dream. I can’t bring everyone from Africa here, but I can bring part of the dream to them. I wanted to share something of value and when you give people an education and they get a job after not having a job for six years, you cannot put a price on that. I have been privileged and I want to share the dream.”

“I chose nursing because I developed a passion for

caring for people when I had a relative with heart problems”

– Grace M’hangoAfter starting the CNA program in Zambia, M’hango returned to Gainesville where she now works as a nurse in the gastrointestinal medical-surgical unit at UF Health Shands Hospital. She is completing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and using this time as an opportunity to think and learn.

“I want to get my master’s degree,” she explained. “I love Shands and love the U.S., but we all have our purpose in life. I want a meaningful life and I need to share myself with others where I will do the most good. I feel I can do greater good if I go back to Zambia. I want to go back and create a training program for nurses with the same standards that I found here.”

Praise for the high quality and high standards of the nursing program at SF is a consistent theme throughout M’hango’s conversations.

“The quality of education was very good, the educational standards and nursing standards were very good,” she remembers. “Instructors are willing to help you learn and work with you when you do not understand something—but they expect you to work hard, and it finally paid off!”


SANTA FE COLLEGE

Directory Information Business and industry partnerships with colleges are essential to the dynamic growth of business in Florida.These partnerships help the college train and prepare the workforce to meet the high demands of employers for highly-skilled, highly-trained employees. Among the many kinds of support are professional advice, financial support, internships and clinical settings, employment and assistance with the law and regulation.

Dr. Jackson Sasser, PresidentDr. Edward Bonahue, Provost and Vice President, Academic AffairsDr. Jodi Long, Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs, Health SciencesJohn Mcneely, Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs, Career and Technical Education

B.A.S. Bachelor of Applied Science B.S. Bachelor of Science

A.A.S. Associate of Applied Science A.S. Associate of Science

A.T.C. Advanced Technical CertificateA.T.D. Applied Technology Diploma

CCC College Credit Certificate CT College Technical Certificate

BUSINESS PROGRAMSDirector: Dr. James A. Geason C-107 352-395-5135Advisors: Doug Robertson C-102 352-395-5139Catherine Lawton C-106 352-395-5136• Business Administration A.S.• Business Administration – Business Development & Entrepreneurship CCC• Business Administration – Human Resources Administrator CCC• Business Entrepreneurship A.S.• Business Entrepreneurship CCC • Business Entrepreneurship – Entrepreneurship Operations CCC • Business Management CCC• Business Operations CCC• Business Specialist CCC• Health Information Technology A.S. • Health Services Administration B.A.S. • Health Services Management A.S. • Healthcare Informatics Specialist CCC• Insurance and Risk Management A.S.• Legal Assisting A.S.• Management A.S.• Marketing Management A.S.• Marketing Management – Electronic Commerce CCC• Marketing Management – Entrepreneurship CCC• Marketing Management – Marketing Operations CCC • Medical Information Coder/Biller CCC • Office Administration – Legal Office Systems A.S.• Office Management – Legal Office Systems CCC• Office Specialist – Legal Office Specialization CCC• Office Support – Legal Office Specialization CCC• Organizational Management – Human Resources Management B.A.S.• Organizational Management – Information Technology Management B.A.S.• Organizational Management – Management B.A.S.• Organizational Management – Public Safety Management B.A.S.

CONSTRUCTION AND TECHNICAL PROGRAMSDirector: Jane Parkin O-127 352-395-5363Advisor: Tom Mason O-127 352-395-5362• Air Conditioning, Refrigeration and Heating Technology CT• Applied Welding Technology CT• Apprenticeships: Electrical, Carpentry, Plumbing, and Heating and Air Conditioning CT• Automotive Service Management Technology A.A.S.• Automotive Service Technology CT• Building Construction Technology A.S.• Plumbing Technology CT

EDUCATION PROGRAMSDirector: Dr. Tyran Butler B-214 352-395-5350Advisor: Leslie Mojeiko B-217 352-395-5322• Early Childhood Education Associate A.S. • Early Childhood Education Bachelors B.A.S. • Early Intervention Certificate CCC • Educator Preparation Institute A.T.C.• Florida Childcare Professional Credential FCCPC

EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES PROGRAMSPerry Center for Emerging TechnologiesInterim Academic Director: Eileen Monck PA-102 352-395-5321Advisor: Sari Sanborn PA-102 352-381-3767• Biomedical Engineering Technology (Electronics) A.S.• Coordinator: Ron Tinckham PA-102 352-395-5965• Biotechnology Laboratory Technology A.S.• Chemical Technology A.S.• Chemical Laboratory Specialist CCC• Clinical Laboratory Science B.A.S.• Industrial Biotechnology B.A.S. Coordinator: Mary El-Semarani PA-102 352-381-3755


HEALTH SCIENCES PROGRAMSAssociate Vice President, Health Sciences: Dr. Jodi Long W-201 352-395-5680• Health Sciences Counseling Director: Sheila Lucas W-002 352-395-5650 Advisors: Scott Fortner and Lauren Forrest W-002 352-395-5650• Sciences for Health Programs Interim Chair: Nilanjana Caballero W-201 352-395-5678• Cardiovascular Technology AS Computed Tomography A.T.C. • Diagnostic Medical Sonography A.S.• Diagnostic Medical Sonography Specialist CCC• Nuclear Medicine Technology A.S. • Radiography A.S. Director: Sharon Whitcraft W-201E 352-395-5718• Dental Assisting CT• Dental Hygiene A.S.• Dental Hygiene Bridge A.S. Director: Karen Autrey W-081 352-395-5756• Nursing B.A.S. (RN to BSN)• Nursing Assistant (CNA) CT• Nursing Bridge LPN to RN A.S. • Nursing (RN) A.S.• Practical Nursing CT Director: Dr. Lois Ellis W-201 352-395-5731• Respiratory Care A.S. • Polysomnography A.T.C. • Surgical Technology CT Director: Paul Stephan W-201 352-395-5706

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION PROGRAMSDirector: Jorge Ibáñez N-229 352-395-5979Advisor: Rodney Gammons N-214 352-395-5839• Digital Media Technology A.S.• Graphic Design Production CCC• Graphic Design Support CCC• Graphic Design Technology A.S.• Multimedia and Video Production Technology B.A.S. Coordinator: Eric Flagg N-308 352-395-4145• Computer Information Technology A.S.• Computer Programmer CCC• Computer Programming Specialist CCC• Database and E-Commerce Security CCC• Digital Forensics CCC• Network Infrastructure CCC• Network Security CCC• Network Server Administration CCC• Network Systems Technology A.S. • Programming and Analysis A.S.

INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC SAFETYDirector: Thomas Ackerman IPS 352-271-2905Associate Director: Louis Mallory IPS 352-271-2908Associate Director: Robert Dolan IPS 352-271-2944Advisor: Louis Kalivoda IPS 352-271-2925• Aviation Management A.S. • CJST Law Enforcement CT • CJST Correctional Officer CT • Criminal Justice Technology A.S.• Emergency Services Technology A.S. • Emergency Medical Technician CCC/CT • Fire Science Technology A.S.• Paramedic CCC• Professional Pilot Technology A.S.

NATURAL SCIENCESChair: Sture Edvardsson X-201 352-395-5842Coordinator: Jonathan Miot ZOO 352-395-5602Advisor: Bobbi Cabaret ZOO 352-395-5604• Zoo Animal Technology A.S.

CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION DUAL ENROLLMENTDirector: Vacant R-008, 352-395-5490Counselor: Vivian Graham R-011, 352-395-5792Counselor: Saundra Henderson R-012, 352-395-5492Counselor: Tracy Moorman R-005, 352-395-5490

CAREER PATHWAYS CONSORTIUM Coordinator: Priscilla Parker K-230, 352-395-5885

Alachua County Public Schools620 East University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601CTE Director: Dr. David Edwards 352-955-7600Career Pathways Coordinator: Nancy Iafrate 352-955-7631

Bradford-Union Technical Center609 N. Orange Street, Starke, Florida 32091Director: David Harris 904-966-6780

Bradford County School District501 W. Washington Street, Starke, Florida 32091CTE Director: David Harris 904-966-6780Career Pathways Coordinator: Glenda Ruise 904-966-6764

Santa Fe CollegeAssociate Vice President for CTE: John McNeely I-34A, 352-395-4420Perkins Coordinator: Mable Baker I-34E, 352-395-7346

B.A.S. Bachelor of Applied Science B.S. Bachelor of Science

A.A.S. Associate of Applied Science A.S. Associate of Science

A.T.C. Advanced Technical CertificateA.T.D. Applied Technology Diploma

CCC College Credit Certificate CT College Technical Certificate

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Bachelor’s Degree ProgramsA bachelor’s degree is the highest degree you can achieve in undergraduate education. A bachelor’s degree at SF is the next step after obtaining an A.S. degree (or an A.A. degree in some cases). It allows students to continue to build skills and advance in a career field. Santa Fe College offers seven bachelor’s degree programs.


CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE Interim Academic Director: Eileen Monck PA-102, 352-395-5321 Advisor: Sari Sanborn PA-102, 352-381-3767The Clinical Laboratory Science program prepares students to work as a medical technologist in a clinical setting such as a hospital, medical center or reference laboratory. Upon graduation, students are eligible for certification as a medical technologist by the American Association of Bioanalysts (AAB). The CLS program is accredited by SACSCOC and is currently seeking clinical accreditation from the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Director: Dr. Tyran Butler B-214, 352-395-5350 Advisor: Leslie Mojeiko B-217, 352-395-5322The Bachelor of Science program in Early Childhood Education prepares students for careers such as a lead teacher or director of an early learning center, an early childhood education specialist, or a teacher or supervisor for Head Start. In this program, students learn from skilled professionals and gain a year of practical experience through a hands-on internship. Applicants must have completed an A.S. degree in Early Childhood Education or an A.A. degree, with at least a 2.5 GPA.

HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION Director: Dr. James Geason C-107, 352-395-5135 Coordinator: Dr. Kezia Awadzi A-007K, 352-395-5335 Advisor: Doug Robertson C-102, 352-395-5139The Bachelor of Applied Science in Health Services Administration is an online program that prepares students to be a medical or health services manager. As a health services manager, they are responsible for planning, directing, coordinating and supervising the delivery of health care within a hospital, health care facility, agency, or other organization that offers health care and related services. Most students will enter the program after completing an A.S. degree in a health-related area, but provisions have been made for enrollment by students who have completed an associate degree in other areas.

INDUSTRIAL BIOTECHNOLOGY Interim Academic Director: Eileen Monck PA-102, 352-395-5321 Advisor: Mary El-Semarani PA-102, 352-381-3755Industrial biotechnology uses living cells, such as bacteria and yeast, or enzymes to make bio-based products in industrial sectors such as chemicals, food, detergents, textiles and bioenergy (biofuels or biogas). The Industrial Biotechnology program prepares students for a career in biomanufacturing, quality control, or research and development. In this program, students get extensive, hands-on training in various aspects of genetic modification and assay development, as well as training in the financial, regulatory and organizational skills needed to work in this industrial biotechnology field.

MULTIMEDIA AND VIDEO PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY Director: Jorge Ibáñez N-229, 352-395-5979 Coordinator/Advisor: Eric Flagg N-308, 352-395-4145The bachelor’s program in Multimedia and Video Production Technology expands upon the skills learned in the Digital Media Technology A.S. degree program to include a deeper and more technical understanding of video production. With a bachelor’s degree in Multimedia and Video Production students can pursue a career in a variety of areas including commercial video and digital film production, video editing, digital effects, 3D graphic animation and digital cinematography.

NURSING (R.N. TO B.S.N.) Director: Dr. Lois Ellis W-201, 352-395-5731 Associate Director: Dr. Loree Crain W-266, 352-395-5740 Facilitator: Dr. Teresa Goodman W-263, 352-395-5745 Advisors: Scott Fortner and Lauren Forrest W-002, 352-395-5650The Bachelor of Science (R.N. to B.S.N.) Program is a limited access program designed for registered nurses who are graduates of an accredited associate of science in nursing degree program (A.S.N.). Registered nurses provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members. Employment of registered nurses is expected to grow 26 percent from 2010 to 2020, faster than the average for all occupations. With this growth, many hospitals and clinics will likely expand requirements for nurses with bachelors’ degrees.

ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT Director: Dr. James Geason C-107, 352-395-5135 Coordinator: Dr. Jake Searcy A-051, 352-381-7088 Advisor: Doug Robertson C-102, 352-395-5139The Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Management—with concentrations in management, human resources, information technology and public safety—builds directly on SF’s A.S. and A.A. degrees in business administration and prepares students for a management position in a variety of professions. This online program provides an excellent opportunity for students that have already entered the workforce but are interested in acquiring business management, leadership and supervisory skills. Students are exposed to the theory and practice of business management including finance, economics, law, human resource management and organizational behavior. Courses are offered in an online or hybrid environment in a flexible manner suitable for either part-time or full-time students.

The bachelor’s program in early childhood education prepares students for careers such as a lead teacher or director of an early learning center, an early childhood education specialist, or a teacher or supervisor for Head Start. In this program, students learn from skilled professionals and gain a year of practical experience through a hands-on internship.


CENTER FOR INNOVATION AND ECONOMIC DELVELOPMENT

CIEDThe Center for Innovation and Economic Development (CIED) provides training for individuals striving to meet their professional goals, and

corporate training to meet business needs. The CIED grows new companies and provides office support. It offers access to development information for small business and client meeting space to single entrepreneurs starting small businesses.

Associate Vice President for Economic Development: Dug Jones DB-113, 352-395-5269 Continuing Workforce Education Corporate Training, Continuing Education 530 W. University Avenue Coordinator: Lisa Anderson DB-101, 352-395-5897 Community Education 530 W. University Avenue Coordinator: Jennifer Mullis DB-111, 352-395-5236 Entrepreneur Incubator GTEC, 2153 SE Hawthorne Road Entrepreneur in Residence: Bill Dorman GTEC, Ste 101, 352-393-6006

Meeting and Training Space 352-395-5053

Bradford County Incubator 819 S Walnut Street, Starke, Florida 32091 Coordinator: Laurence Andrews 904-701-8121

Gainesville Technology Entrepreneur Center (GTEC) 2153 SE Hawthorne Road, Gainesville, Florida 32641 Interim Director: Bill Dorman GTEC, Ste 101, 352-393-6006

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CURRENT CIED COMPANIES4W’s NetworkBailey Learning and Arts CollectiveBalance 180Cid VerseConstruction & Design Professional AcademyDriver’s Ed for LoveEmergency Flashing Porch LightsEssence EventsExecutive Circle ProductionsFlorida Weatherization Training CenterGamesville TabletopGuardian Association ManagementiLS NetworkInnovative Community SolutionsJillJay CosmeticsNext Level Sports & FitnessNo Limit Outreach FoundationPink Wish FoundationProHealthJobs.comSeegrowth Business Development CorporationSummit Care TherapyTargeted Training SolutionsVirtually There LearningWooten Consulting & Evaluation Services

CURRENT GTEC COMPANIESBioTorkEvolugateFloridaTechToyboxOptymQuantum World

ALUMNI COMPANIES2 College Brothers10 Geek ConsultingAccelerated CommunicationsAccelerondAkitsuAllsolar Service CompanyAltavianAmitec Digital StrategyApplied Food TechnologiesArts Association of Alachua CountyAwesome FundAxios Construction ServicesBlue Oven Kitchens Bouncin’ BigCade Museum FoundationCampus Climate SolutionsCareer Search MentorsChildren Beyond Our Borders Circle of Love TutoringCitisyncCitizens Co-OpCorks & Colors StudioDayjoy EnterprisesDelicious Delivered

Designs N AdvanceDrum LifeEvolution Weaponry Facial Pain Research FoundationFair Deal Automotive ConsultingFreshtek SolarFudoshin LabsGainesville Fisher HouseGator Brawl PromotionsGift Certificates & MoreGlobal Psychological Solutions Glow Gators Mobile TanningGranny B FudgeGraphic SolutionsGreen Energy OptionsGrounds GuysGville ValetHomeschoolers Research CenterImmersed GamesIndewater Intelli InvestigationsIntervention Project for NursesIsec Services IV CompositesJordan Fitzgerald Life Insurance Kids Need More ArtKindness Cookie CompanyKite & Key ElectricLeading Edge AgencyLegal DocsterLife Coaching For ClarityMACnificent SolutionsMaito InteractiveMastermind AdvantageMercury AuthenticationsMike Hill ConstructionMobile MongoMultimedia SolutionsNautic StudiosNayakNew Media ManNightingale Institute for Optimum Non-Profit Center of NCFNurse ReportOcoos.comOrchard ArmsOrgano GoldPark SmoothPivotal ProductionsPocketbook MagazinePristine Clean CarpetsProtect Gainesville’s CitizensPure GracePVB EnterprisesQuiltReichert House Ice Cream ShopRight Path TransportRoot. Fruit. Flower

Secure Investments Realty Seegrowth Business Development Self-Esteem EvolutionSimple Internet StrategiesStickcoreStrategic MotionStudent MaidSwamp FitnessTasty OasisTechshidoThird World Relief OrganizationTouche’s TouchTruffle Cake CompanyTwinkle Toes Nanny AgencyUraptorVertiosoWanna Save The WorldWe Up CycleWear InteractiveWebfleckWitts SolutionsWoredrobeYouth CombineYoutorial Market


ALACHUA COUNTY• Academy of Design and Technology• Academy of Technology and Gifted Studies (Middle School)• Allied Health Assisting• Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair• Criminal Justice Operations• Dental Aide• Digital Design• Digital Media/Multimedia Design • Digital Video Production• Drafting• Early Childhood Education• Emergency Medical Responder• Entrepreneurship• Finance• Industrial Biotechnology• Nursing Assistant

BAKER COUNTY• Nursing Assistant

BRADFORD COUNTY• Academy of Information Technology

(Middle School)• Applied Welding Technologies• Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair• Carpentry• Computer Systems and Information Technology• Digital Design• Early Childhood Education• Emergency Medical Responder• Medium and Heavy Duty Bus and Truck Technician• Nursing Assistant

CITRUS COUNTY• Biomedical Sciences• Digital Design• Nursing Assistant

CLAY COUNTY• Plant Biotechnology

COLUMBIA COUNTY• Dental Aide• Nursing Assistant

DIXIE COUNTY• Nursing Assistant

GILCHRIST COUNTY• Administrative Office Specialist• Agricultural Biotechnology• Building Construction Technologies• Dental Laboratory Assisting• Drafting• Nursing Assistant

HAMILTON COUNTY• Plant Biotechnology

LAKE COUNTY• Biomedical Sciences

LEVY COUNTY• Building Construction Technologies• Dental Aide• Digital Design• Nursing Assistant• Plant Biotechnology

MADISON COUNTY• Allied Health Assisting• Industrial Biotechnology

MARION COUNTY• Allied Health Assisting • Biomedical Sciences• Building Construction Technologies• Communications Technology• Digital Design• Digital Video Production• Electrocardiograph Aide• Industrial Biotechnology• Promotional Enterprise• Television Production

SUMTER COUNTY• Biomedical Sciences

SUWANNEE COUNTY• Allied Health Assisting• Automotive Services Technology

TAYLOR COUNTY• Drafting

UNION COUNTY• Carpentry

CAREER PATHWAYS

Partnerships With Secondary ProgramsHIGH SCHOOLS

Partnership agreements with secondary programs offer high school academy and career and technical students an opportunity to earn college credit while still in high school and ease the college application process as part of their program through Career Pathways. Partnerships provide strong motivation to students and lead to a better prepared local workforce.


NOTICE OF EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND NONDISCRIMINATIONSanta Fe College is committed to an environment that embraces diversity, respects the rights of all individuals, is open and accessible, and is free of harassment and discrimination based on, but not limited to, ethnicity, race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, veteran status, and genetic information. The College does not discriminate in its programs and activities, including employment and admissions.

In particular, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. § 1681) is an all-encompassing federal law that prohibits discrimination based on the sex of students, employees, and third parties when appropriate, of educational institutions which receive federal financial assistance. Sexual harassment of students, which includes acts of sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX. Santa Fe College complies with all aspects of this and other federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination.

Title II of the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 protects applicants and employees from discrimination based on genetic information in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment. GINA also restricts employers’ acquisition of genetic information and strictly limits disclosure of genetic information. Genetic information includes information about genetic tests of applicants, employees, or their family members; the manifestation of diseases or disorders in family members (family medical history); and requests for or receipt of genetic services by applicants, employees, or their family members.

Anyone with questions about compliance or a complaint regarding harassment or discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual violence as a violation of Title IX, should contact the College’s Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Coordinator using the following contact information:

Lela Frye, Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Coordinator3000 NW 83rd Street, R-Annex, Room 105, Gainesville, Florida 32606(352) [email protected]

Santa Fe College’s Board Rule 2.8 and procedure 2.8Pdefine its policy prohibiting discrimination and harassment and its grievance procedures for such complaints.

SACSCOC ACCREDITATION STATEMENTSanta Fe College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate and baccalaureate degrees.

Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Santa Fe College.

SANTA FE COLLEGE MAGAZINEPUBLISHER Santa Fe College

DISTRICT BOARD OF TRUSTEES Robert C. Hudson Bessie G. Jackson Caridad “Carrie” E. Lee G. Thomas Mallini Col. Arley McRae Jeff Oody Lisa M. Prevatt Robert L. Woody

PRESIDENT Jackson N. Sasser

PROVOST AND VICE PRESIDENT Edward Bonahue

EXECUTIVE EDITOR Amanda Hernandez

EDITORS Mable Baker Barbara Little-Harsh John McNeely

PHOTOGRAPHERS Aaron Daye Brad McClenney

GRAPHIC DESIGNER Tabrisha Baker

ONLINE PRODUCER Jon-Paul Wimer

WEB Aaron Hall

Mission and Vision

In keeping with our values and goals, Santa Fe College, a comprehensive public institution of higher education serving North Central Florida and beyond, adds value to the lives of our students and enriches our community through excellence in teaching and learning, innovative educational programs and student services, and community leadership and service.

Values

Santa Fe College is a dynamic, innovative learning community committed to • Academic excellence, academic freedom and intellectual pursuit • Individual, social and global responsibility • Honesty, integrity and civility • Cultural diversity and equity • Collaboration with our community • Open access • Lifelong learning • Assessment, accountability and improvement • Sustainable use of environmental, social and economic resources

Goal of Workforce Development

Provide student-centered workforce programs in collaboration with local employers and economic development agencies.

Career and Technical Education Mission

Provide high quality, cost-effective programs that improve educational and economic opportunities for our students and community. Our educational programs include Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degrees, Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.) degrees, Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degrees, Associate of Science (A.S.) degrees, college credit certificate programs, vocational certificates, and apprenticeship programs.

Paid for by funds granted under the federal Carl D. Perkins Act.Produced by Communications and Creative Services, Santa Fe College, Gainesville, FL © 2015

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Solid community partnerships are key to developing educational programs that train students to

fulfill employment needs in the community. In this issue we highlight the accomplishment of three

former Santa Fe College students who succeeded in our programs, benefitted from community

partnerships and returned their skills and passion back to our community.

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