History This Week @ Santa Fe
September 26, 2016
September 27, 1969 – According to the Gainesville Sun, enrollment outstripped the
available space for Santa Fe Classes.
September 27, 2001 – Dr. Jackson Sasser accepted Santa Fe College presidency. Officially took office January 2002.
September 28, 1966 – Enrollment was up 50%, expected 800 applicants, but had more than 1200.
September 28, 1970 – Pat Smittle was the first grad with a Masters who returned to teach at Santa Fe College.
September 28, 1971 – Santa Fe College population quadrupled since 1966.
September 29, 2002 – Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo celebrated winning the American Zoo Association's International Conservation Award for participating in the Tree Kangaroo Conservation program with an Open House
September 30, 1966 – According to the Gainesville Sun, Santa Fe Stresses five areas:
Ability to transfer to a four-year college, occupationally orientated continuing education
for community citizens, extensive guidance, and student personnel. Tech programs in
Health Sciences, Business, and Construction Technology. Dr. Fordyce stated: "At Santa
Fe, our emphasis will be on reaching and helping the community and its problems. Our
Faculty will be comprised of those teachers who are dedicated to and have as their
first interest the teaching field".
October 1, 1971 – Santa Fe United Way Campaign goal was topped by more than 120%.
October 1, 1998 – Santa Fe College basketball coach J. Burkhamer left for a job at Marshall University.
October 1, 2002 – Santa Fe broke ground for the Archer Center, which was the college's first new center since 1985.
