Santa Fe College is committed to maintaining a work and educational environment that embraces diversity and where no member of the college community is excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or subject to discrimination in any college program or activity. This commitment applies to employees, volunteers, students, and, to the extent possible, to third parties, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, and the public. In 2021 Santa Fe College celebrated the opening of the LGBTQ+ Resource Center on the College’s Northwest Campus. Providing a space focused on fostering diversity and inclusion without bias was a critical step to cultivate a vibrant student life experience for LGBTQ+ students at SF. The dedication of students and faculty working together across multiple departments ensures this project and future endeavors to expand LGBTQ+ services across campus are successful and embraced by the College as a whole. Students, staff and faculty provide support to the Center and worked closely with the library, counseling center and academic advisors to curate a list of local resources for students. The Center builds upon the bond created through the previously established LGBTQ+ Affinity Group for staff and faculty in 2019. This group strives to provide a welcoming and affirming space to attract, represent and retain LGBTQ+ faculty and staff at SF.
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The Campus Pride Index is an overall indicator of institutional commitment to LGBTQ-inclusive policy, program and practice. How is this calculated?
| Region: South | |
| City/State: Gainesville, FL | |
| Locale: Medium City (100,000 to 500,000) | |
| Student Population (FTE): 6,906 | |
| In-State Tuition: $1,281.00 | |
| Out-of-State Tuition: $4,594.00 | |
| Institution Website: http://www.sfcollege.edu |
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| Baccalaureate College/University Public/State University Community College Nonresidential Campus |
LGBTQ Student Opportunities
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Colleges and universities want LGBTQ students, faculty and staff to be out and proud as part of the diversity of the campus community. The Campus Pride Index provides campuses the opportunity to come out as LGBTQ-friendly and take responsibility for continually improving their LGBTQ campus climate.
The Campus Pride Index features LGBTQ student opportunities by highlighting the positive work within higher education across the country. Prospective students and families may choose the best LGBTQ campuses searching the tool based on area of study, cost, location, type of campus and LGBTQ-inclusive policy, programs and practice for their college search.
Reminder: Learn more by signing-up for FREE to participate in Campus Pride's LGBTQ-friendly National College Fair Program in eight different cities and the Campus Pride National Online College Fair.
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Commitment to LGBTQ Issues
Our Synopsis
At Santa Fe College, we provide a well-rounded experience in all aspects of LGBTQ+ student life. We have a diverse, caring, and active LGBTQIA+ community. The National Assessment of Collegiate Campus Climate survey conducted in Spring 2019 revealed15% of students responding to the survey indicated they identified as LGBTQ+. As such, we aim to promote an inclusive campus, advocate for equitable policies for LGBTQ+ faculty, staff, and students, promote visibility on campus and provide social and professional development opportunities for faculty, staff and allies. We have accomplished greater awareness through use of the Safe Zone training program for faculty and staff. Through the LGBTQ+ Center, students can explore the lending library, browse literature, talk with staff and experience a place on campus they can feel safe to be themselves. Some celebrations and activities promoting greater awareness for our LGBTQ+ community have included activities for World Pronouns Day, Pride Month and participation by SF’s Access and Inclusion Committee alongside faculty and staff in the Gainesville Pride Parade and Festival. We welcome you to visit and discover all the ways you belong at SF.
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Admissions
Admissions Office
Santa Fe College Admissions Office
Office of Admissions
Santa Fe College
3000 NW 83rd Street
Gainesville, FL 32606
Phone: 352-395-7322
Website: https://www.sfcollege.edu/admissions/
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Overall Campus Pride Index Score
The Campus Pride Index has a strong theoretical research foundation in LGBTQ current programs, practices and policies for safer, more inclusive campus learning environments. The index tool has been tested extensively since 2001 and recently updated with new, higher LGBTQ national benchmarks in 2015.
The Campus Pride Index is a vital tool for assisting campuses in learning ways to improve their LGBTQ campus life and ultimately shape the educational experience to be more inclusive, welcoming and respectful of LGBTQ and ally people. The index is owned and operated by Campus Pride, the leading national nonprofit organization for student leaders and campus groups working to create safer, more LGBTQ-Friendly learning environments at colleges and universities. Campus Pride commends the campuses participating in the index and their willingness to come out, be visible and actively advocate for improving higher education for LGBTQ people.
Santa Fe College
LGBTQ-friendly break-down by inclusion factors
| Sexual Orientation Score | 3.5 of 5 |
| Gender Identity/Expression Score | 3.5 of 5 |
| LGBTQ Policy Inclusion | 4 of 5 |
| LGBTQ Support & Institutional Commitment | 3.5 of 5 |
| LGBTQ Academic Life | 3 of 5 |
| LGBTQ Student Life | 3 of 5 |
| LGBTQ Housing & Residence Life | 1 of 5 |
| LGBTQ Campus Safety | 4.5 of 5 |
| LGBTQ Counseling & Health | 4 of 5 |
| LGBTQ Recruitment & Retention Efforts | 1.5 of 5 |
| Sections greyed out mean the campus does not offer those services | |
LGBTQ-Friendly Report Card
LGBTQ Policy Inclusion
| Non-discrimination statement inclusive of sexual orientation | |
| Non-discrimination statement inclusive of gender identity/expression | |
| Health insurance coverage to employees’ same sex partner | |
| Accessible, simple process for students to change their name on university records and documents | |
| Accessible, simple process for students to change their gender identity on university records and documents | |
| Students have option to self-identify sexual orientation on admission application or post enrollment forms | |
| Students have option to self-identify gender identity/expression on admission application or post enrollment forms |
LGBTQ Support & Institutional Commitment
| Resource center/office with responsibilities for LGBTQ students | |
| Paid staff with responsibilities for LGBTQ support services | |
| Ally program or Safe Space/Safe Zone | |
| Actively seek to employ diversity of faculty & staff including visible, out LGBTQ people | |
| Standing advisory committee that deals with LGBTQ issues | |
| LGBTQ alumni group |
LGBTQ Academic Life
| LGBTQ studies program | |
| LGBTQ specific course offerings | |
| Actively recruit faculty for LGBTQ-related academic scholarship | |
| New faculty/staff training opportunities on sexual orientation issues | |
| New faculty/staff training opportunities on gender identity issues | |
| LGBTQ faculty/staff organization |
LGBTQ Student Life
| LGBTQ & Ally student organization | |
| LGBTQ & Ally graduate student organization | |
| LGBTQ social fraternity/sorority | |
| Regularly plans LGBTQ social activities | |
| Regularly plans educational events on transgender issues | |
| Regularly offers educational events surrounding intersectionality of identities for LGBTQ people | |
| LGBTQ-inclusive career services |
LGBTQ Campus Safety
| Procedure for reporting LGBTQ related bias incidents and hate crimes | |
| Active ongoing training for hate crime prevention | |
| Active outreach to LGBTQ students and student organization | |
| Trains campus police on sexual orientation issues | |
| Trains campus police on gender identity/expression issues | |
| Supports victims of LGBTQ sexual violence and partner violence |
LGBTQ Counseling & Health
| LGBTQ counseling/support groups | |
| Trans-inclusive trained counseling staff | |
| Free, anonymous and accessible HIV/STI testing | |
| LGBTQ-inclusive health information and safer sex materials available | |
| Trans-inclusive student health insurance policy which covers ongoing counseling services | |
| Trans-inclusive student health insurance policy which covers hormone replacement therapy |
LGBTQ Recruitment & Retention
| Annually participates in LGBTQ admission fairs | |
| LGBTQ student scholarships | |
| LGBTQ mentoring program to welcome and assist LGBTQ students in transitioning to academic and college life | |
| Special Lavender or Rainbow Graduation ceremony for LGBTQ students and allies | |
| Admission counselors receive LGBTQ-inclusive training and resources |
