Overview
The Academic Affairs division at Santa Fe College seeks to provide an academically engaging environment grounded in the principles of a learning college and supportive of the college's mission.
Learning College Principles
- situates all learning, programs, and initiatives within the college's vision, mission, and values;
- engages learners as active, responsible, and full partners in their education;
- promotes access for a diversity of students through traditional and alternative programs;
- assists and promotes learning through collaborative and cooperative activities and support services;
- supports the needs of faculty and staff in their efforts to serve students;
- embraces a culture of innovation and evidence to promote student access, retention, and success;
- offers curriculum that meets the demonstrated needs of students, the community, and the workplace.
Good practice in undergraduate education
- encourages contact between students and faculty,
- develops reciprocity and cooperation among students,
- encourages active learning,
- gives prompt feedback,
- emphasizes time on task,
- communicates high expectations, and
- respects diverse talents and ways of learning.