Santa Fe College Provost Search Profile

PROVOST SEARCH PROFILE

LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITY

THE SANTA FE COLLEGE OFFICE OF THE PROVOST

The Invitation

The Santa Fe College (SF) District Board of Trustees and SF Search Committee invite applications and nominations for the Provost of this highlyacclaimed institution of higher learning. SF has consistently ranked among the nation’s top community colleges and is among the highestperforming institution among the 28 colleges that comprise the Florida College System.

Santa Fe College seeks a skillful and diplomatic individual with a proven record of success as an academic leader, intellectual and strategic vision, a collegial and collaborative leadership style, a proven history of developing collaborative and productive relationships with internal and external constituents, a record of strategic and operational leadership, and the energy and integrity that inspires others and builds consensus. Reporting to the President, the Provost is a vital member of the President’s Executive Leadership Team and critical to representing the faculty perspective as the college advances its academic and institutional priorities.

MISSION, VALUES AND GOALS

Mission

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

Goals

• Outreach and Access

Identify, assess and meet community needs to promote open access to the college.

• Delivery Alternatives

Assess student needs and outcomes as well as create innovative and flexible learning opportunities.

• Educational Programs

Provide learning opportunities and academic support to ensure the highest levels of academic performance.

• Student Affairs

Provide research-based, learner-centered program of services that supports access and student engagement from matriculation to goal attainment.

• Workforce Development

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

• Human Resources

Recruit, develop, assess and retain quality full- and part-time faculty and staff.

• Technology

Provide information and communications technology infrastructure and services to support the college’s mission.

• Resources

Develop, obtain and allocate the necessary resources to implement the college’s mission.

• Sustainability Education and Operations

Create, develop and enhance programs to reduce waste, conserve energy and green space, protect water resources and promote the wellness of students, faculty and staff.

SERVING NORTH CENTRAL FLORIDA WITH PROGRAMS AND

LOCATIONS FOR ALL LEARNERS

Santa Fe College was established in 1965 to serve Alachua and Bradford counties. The City of Gainesville is Alachua’s county seat and home to the college’s oldest campus. SF’s region reflects a captivating combination of urban and rural communities and rich ethnic diversity. Originally named Santa Fe Junior College, the institution changed its name to Santa Fe Community College when it moved to its location on NW 83rd Street. It became Santa Fe College in 2008 when it began offering bachelor’s degrees.

Santa Fe College enrolls students from every county in Florida, nearly every state in the U.S. and from almost 100 countries around the world. Although most students take classes on the Northwest Campus, the college has six additional centers throughout Alachua and Bradford counties. sfcollege.edu/locations

Northwest Campus (Gainesville)

Santa Fe College’s Northwest Campus is the largest and oldest of SF’s locations. The Northwest Campus opened in 1972 when SF moved from the Thomas Center to its current location on Northwest 83rd Street.

SF’s Northwest Campus is home to the 10-acre SF Teaching Zoo, the only accredited teaching zoo in the country; the Kika Silva Pla Planetarium, North Central Florida’s sole planetarium; the Santa Fe College Little School, an early childhood laboratory site; and an athletics complex that supports five collegiate athletic teams. In 2011, SF opened the Fine Arts Hall, housing exemplary academic programs and offering over 30 music, theatre and dance performances each year.

The Northwest Campus also has the largest portion of SF’s High School Dual Enrollment students, offering high school students the opportunity to experience life on a college campus while earning credit toward both a high school diploma and an associate degree. Additionally, the Northwest Campus is home to the UF@SF Center, also known as the “Gator Den,” where University of Florida advisors are available to help students successfully transition to UF after completing their A.A. degree at SF.

Andrews Center (Starke)

The Guy Andrews Center was established in 1985 after the renovation of the historic Bradford County Courthouse. With increased enrollment, the center now occupies three locations in downtown Starke including the Lillian Stump Educational Building and the Cultural Building, which also houses the Eugene L. Matthews Bradford County Historical Museum.

The Andrews Center offers both daytime and evening classes, and students can earn an A.A. degree at this location, as well as complete the prerequisites needed for an A.S. degree.

The Andrews Center has a strong High School Dual Enrollment program and is home to Upward Bound, a program that offers college preparation programming for Bradford High School students who potentially will be the first generation in their family to attend college.

Blount Center (Downtown Gainesville)

The Charles L. Blount Center, strategically poised to serve East Gainesville, offers A.A. degree and Adult Basic Education classes, along with Community and Continuing Education opportunities. The center’s Learning Commons provides space for students to work on assignments, meet with tutors or schedule a proctored exam for an online class. SF’s Center for Innovation and Economic Development (CIED) is located at the Blount Center and provides services for startup companies that drive the economy in Gainesville. The center is ideally located near the University of Florida, UF’s Innovation Hub and Career Source North Central Florida.

Davis Center (Archer)

Located in the City of Archer in southwest Alachua County, the Ron and Norita Davis Center offers a welcoming environment where students can pursue educational and career goals while receiving personalized support.

Perry Center (Alachua)

The Charles R. and Nancy V. Perry Center for Emerging Technologies is in the City of Alachua, at the heart of Florida’s high-tech corridor, roughly 13 miles from SF’s Northwest Campus. The Perry Center provides citizens of northern Alachua County an opportunity to earn a college education close to home.

The Davis Center offers over 40 classes, including day and evening offerings, a High School Dual Enrollment program, GED exam preparation and Community Education courses. The Davis Center features small class sizes, tutors, academic coaches and many additional resources.

Kirkpatrick Center (Gainesville)

Home to the most advanced simulation-based training facility in Florida, the George W. Kirkpatrick Center is located near the Gainesville Regional Airport, approximately 11 miles east of the Northwest Campus. Programs offered at the center accommodate the growing need for skilled personnel in emergency medical services, law enforcement and corrections professions.

The Perry Center focuses on emerging technology degrees. The 30,000 square foot building opened in 2009 and has state-of-the-art technology classrooms and laboratories. The center is intentionally located near Santa Fe High School, which offers a biotechnology program that articulates to the SF Biotechnology A.S. degree. Progress Corporate Park, a growing industrial complex anchored by the University of Florida’s Innovate | Sid Martin Biotech facility, is across the street.

Watson Center (Keystone Heights)

The Alfred B. and Agnes W. Watson Center is situated on a 40-acre natural habitat of pine and oak trees known as Watson Woods. This area is often used by students and faculty as an energizing outdoor classroom. With two computer labs and a state-of-theart science lab, the center also boasts a large High School Dual Enrollment program, allowing high school students to jump-start their college careers.

The Kirkpatrick Center is home to SF’s Institute of Public Safety (IPS), which encompasses the Emergency Medical Services degree program and certificate programs in Emergency Medical Technician and Paramedic. IPS also offers Basic Recruit training in law enforcement and corrections, as well as continuing education for sworn officers in both fields. SF’s Criminal Justice Technology program also resides under the IPS umbrella, with courses offered at the Kirkpatrick Center and the Northwest Campus.

The Watson Center, which offers both day and evening classes, also allows students to earn an A.A. degree entirely at this center. Located 30 minutes northeast of Gainesville, the Watson Center serves the citizens of southeast Bradford County.

SANTA FE COLLEGE POINTS OF DISTINCTION

• Santa Fe College was named the No. 1 community college in the nation by winning the 2015-2016 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence

• Santa Fe College enjoys a strong partnership with the University of Florida, and UF accepts more transfer students from SF than from any other college. SF has direct articulation agreements with the University of North Florida, Florida A&M University, the University of South Florida, the University of West Florida, New College of Florida, and University of North Florida,

• SF is a charter member of the prestigious League for Innovation in the Community College.

• This fall, the Santa Fe College Academy of Science and Technology welcomed its inaugural class of 75 ninth-graders. Students who successfully complete the program will be able to earn their high school diploma, an Associate in Science degree in one of four tracks, and a minimum of two industry credentials, all at no cost to the students or their families.

• SF believes its students should be global citizens. To that end, the college offers an International Studies certificate, and a myriad of travel and study-abroad opportunities. Recent destinations include Belize, Brazil, the British Isles, Italy, Japan, Peru and Sweden. In 2024, there are study abroad trips planned for Denmark, Ireland, Jamaica, Mexico, Morocco, Scotland, Spain and Sweden.

• Since 2014, the college has continued to host cohorts of senior level administrators from Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Indonesia, India, Pakistan, Peru, the Philippines, and Ukraine through the Community College Administrators Program (CCAP), a U.S. Department of State grant. The college recently won federal grants for student-based initiatives such as Small Diplomacy Grants, 100,000 Strong in the Americas grants and Capacity Building grants. In addition to sponsoring administrators and faculty for Fulbright Scholars, the college has supported annual faculty exchanges with universities in Brazil, Indonesia and Ukraine since 2010.

• According to the Florida Department of Education, Santa Fe College is the top choice of Bright Futures scholarship awardees in the Florida College System. Bright Futures scholarships are earned by high school students who meet a number of academic requirements, including a minimum GPA of 3.0 and at least 75 hours of service to their communities. Bright Futures scholarship recipients often enroll in the Honors Program at SF, which averages an 88% acceptance rate.

• Santa Fe College’s Lawrence W. Tyree Library is home to the Learning Commons. The Learning Commons is designed to support academic achievement by engaging students, faculty and staff in collegewide collaboration and promoting learning, resilience, persistence and academic success.

• SF has consistently been named a “Best for Vets” college by Military Times, and also received recognition as a “Military Friendly” college. Services for military veterans are provided through the college’s Veterans and Military Success Services office.

• For 50 years, SF has hosted the Spring Arts Festival in downtown Gainesville. The festival attracts tens of thousands of visitors to see the work from artists across the country. In 2023, the college moved the festival to the Northwest Campus, to showcase the talents of SF students to the greater community.

• The SF Police Department, the first and largest police department in the Florida College System, is a fully sworn law enforcement agency operating around the clock. It is the only higher education police department in the nation to receive recognition from the International Association of Chiefs of Police and one of only five law enforcement agencies in the 28-member Florida College System.

• The Building Safety Ambassador program won the 2022 Innovation Award for Safety Culture from the Campus Safety, Health, and Environmental Management Association (CSHEMA).

• The college boasts the SF Teaching Zoo, the only teaching zoo located on a college campus in the nation accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.

• SF is very proud of the Kika Silva Pla Planetarium, the only planetarium in North Central Florida. The planetarium offers spectacular shows each weekend and hosts multiple school field trips from K-12 institutions.

• This year, the Santa Fe College Foundation awarded more than 640 scholarships totaling almost $1.6 million for students. The Foundation has assets valued at approximately $97 million and is in the midst of a $12 million TranSForm campaign to raise funds for scholarships, program enhancements and to support the arts throughout Alachua and Bradford counties.

• The college opened the Charles R. Perry Construction Institute in 2009. The Institute is home to the many vocational and technical programs offered at SF. These include A.S. programs, apprenticeship programs and certificate programs in constructionrelated fields. Students in the LEED certified facility also work on a home for Habitat for Humanity each year as part of the curriculum. This spring the 13th house built by SF students left the Northwest Campus.

• SF offers a myriad of wrap-around services for students. The Counseling Center, one of only five counseling centers in the Florida College System, provides counseling, crisis intervention and comfort free of charge to SF students. This year, the college has partnered with TimelyCare to provide students 24/7 access to mental and physical health and wellbeing resources. Saints Share Wear is a thrift shop offering clothing items for just $1 and Saints Food Share is the college’s food pantry for food-insecure students. The college also has multiple Student Wellness services and has partnered with Campus USA Credit Union on a Financial Wellness Center.

OPPORTUNITIES

The new Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs must be able to build upon successful programs at the college, with an eye toward innovation. They need to understand the workforce needs of the community and be able to develop an academic roadmap that assesses current academic programs and provides for growth opportunities through certificate programs and microcredentialing. As the landscape of higher education continues to evolve, and the needs of regional business and industry changes, the Provost will have many opportunities to expand and leverage strategic partnerships with local industry leaders and educational institutions that our expand our capacity and resources.

In a related area, the next Provost will have the exciting opportunity to collaborate with their new colleagues to create an Academic Master Plan. This process and resulting plan will reflect a comprehensive review of programs, policies and procedures designed to modernize Academic Affairs, streamline matriculation, and identify areas for potential new initiatives and assessment of existing program viability.

The Provost has the opportunity to galvanize employees behind the college’s unified mission, promote the institution’s new Quality Enhancement Plan and actively participate in the development of the next Strategic Plan and will need to be a data-driven decision maker who respects diverse voices from across the college and understands the importance of Shared Governance to a healthy, vibrant and active talent pool of employees.

Expand on partnerships to further enhance the college’s SF Achieve initiative, which provides students with robust mentoring opportunities while in high school and scholarships for those who enroll at SF. More than 475 Alachua and Bradford County high school graduates are enrolled at the college as SF Achieve Scholars, and more than 3,000 area high school students have been affiliated with SF Achieve since 2021.

ACB Excel, launched by the college in 2020, is a two-generational approach to education, providing parents with training in in-demand fields, while their school-aged children engage in academically enriching activities to inspire lifelong learning. To date, the college

has graduated two cohorts – one in Building Maintenance and Management, the other in Phlebotomy. Interest in this program continues to grow from around the state and directly from our local business community. ACB Excel is poised for expansion.

This fall, the college will break ground on the Ralph W. Cellon Jr. Institute, which will double capacity in HVAC and Welding programs at the college, and will add a new, innovative program in Advanced Manufacturing. The Provost will be vital to the development of the curriculum, and establishing the necessary relationships with external partners essential to maximize success.

Construction of the Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence (CTLE) physical space will begin Fall 2023 and will provide a dynamic space and resource center for faculty to engage in professional development and cultivate best practices while focusing on innovation and the need for the college to harness the power of artificial intelligence to enhance instructional opportunities.

The college has secured state funding in the most recent legislative session to open a state-of-the-art, dealership-quality Automotive Technology Training Center to give the college’s Automotive students a training facility that will more closely resemble what they will encounter upon completion of the program and the Provost will lead a collaborative and industry infused planning team.

The Provost will help lead the college in continuing our focus on student success outcomes, to overcome performance gaps among all students, with an emphasis on first-generation students ensuring that we maintain our status as the top performing college in the Florida College System for student success outcomes, all while respecting and meeting the expectations as set forth for the State of Florida.

OVERVIEW, RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

The Provost serves as the Chief Academic Officer of the college providing leadership, strategic direction, and unwavering support to the academic enterprise, ensuring the college maintains the highest standards of academic excellence and student success, with a strong commitment to academic freedom, shared governance and support for faculty and staff. The Provost must embody a deep commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, and have a proven track record of providing collaborative, visionary and innovative leadership. The next Provost must also have a clear understanding of enrollment management and a record of working with others to develop data informed strategies to address changing enrollment trends, retention, performance gaps and overall student success. The next Provost is expected to have a clear understanding of the evolving nature of higher education and will have the opportunity to engage with an accomplished, high quality, engaged and committed faculty, staff, and administrative team to champion the needs of the academic enterprise and shape the academic vision for the future and further enhance the student experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Plays a fundamental role in the formation of the academic direction and the development of short- and long-term academic plans for the college aligned with the mission and commitment to academic excellence and student success.

• Develops and articulates a clear vision and comprehensive plan for the Academic Affairs division and sets goals and milestones to measure and evaluate success.

• Provides informed, decisive and diplomatic leadership with complete transparency and respect for shared governance.

• Ensures timely review and assessment of academic programs, student learning and faculty performance.

• In partnership with the Academic leadership and faculty, thoughtfully introduces academic programs and services that are responsive to student, community and industry demand.

• Fosters student academic success, development, belonging and well-being.

• Ensures compliance with local, state and federal regulations, and adherence to accreditation standards.

• Cultivates positive relationships with local, state and national colleagues and forges strategic alliances with employment, industry, educational and political partners.

• Evaluates and sets academic policy that establishes standards that enhance the teaching and learning environment and maintain educational excellence.

• Innovates to increase access, lifelong learning, student success and learning effectiveness.

• Promotes interdisciplinary collaboration.

• Promotes a positive and professional culture of open communication and participation that unifies faculty and staff within Academic Affairs and throughout the college.

• Fosters and maintains a culture of service excellence.

• Recruits and retains a highly qualified diverse faculty and cultivates an inclusive sense of community for faculty, staff, and students.

• Is fiscally responsible and a good steward of the resources entrusted to the college.

• Seeks alternative sources of funding and entrepreneurial opportunities to maximize college offerings and ensure the procurement of adequate facilities, supplies and equipment.

• Creates a cohesive, motivated and inspired academic leadership team through excellent communication, professional development, collaboration and evaluation.

• Champions innovation, supports advancement through assessment and review, and incorporates institutional research data with faculty reflection and student feedback in to the evaluation process.

• Curates a student focused environment.

PROFILE, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

PROVOST PROFILE:

• A servant leader who maintains an open-door policy.

• An active listener who is an effective communicator that speaks with clarity, conviction, honesty and directness.

• Comfortable with risk in implementing change to expand services and take on new challenges.

• Able and willing to make difficult decisions.

• Well-versed in data collection, analysis and making data-based decisions.

• Open minded, diplomatic, inclusive, and transparent.

• A collaborator and consensus builder.

• Demonstrates compassion and empathy and possesses a high degree of emotional intelligence, humility, and respect for others.

• Must be culturally aware and have political sensibility.

• Has a high degree of sincerity, authenticity, and integrity.

• Displays resourcefulness and creativity in the identification and resolution of problems.

• An effective team-builder and delegator who holds themselves accountable.

• Technologically savvy and understands how technology enhances learning, improves student services, and promotes an efficient work environment.

• A strategic, creative, innovative thinker, and a tactical planner.

• Recognizes talent, provides guidance and mentorship, promotes development of skills and knowledge, and provides opportunities for advancement.

• Has a passion for learning and is committed to equitable outcomes and opportunities for all.

• Strong organizational skills, with a proactive approach and relentless follow through.

• Maintains impartiality, unifies the college and creates a sense of dedication and commitment by facilitating campus engagement, encouraging campus community, maintaining collegiality, and promoting civility and belonging.

• Equally knowledgeable and supports the needs and growth of liberal arts and sciences, career and technical education, allied health, clinical sciences, workforce training, community leisure courses, the Little School, the Lawrence W. Tyree Library and all academic support programs and offices with equitable appreciation and respect for each.

• Upholds academic freedom and appreciates the sanctity of the learning environment that is uniquely developed by faculty experience in the classroom.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Required: A Doctorate degree from an accredited institution of higher education. Five years of progressively responsible academic administrative experience in higher education. Five years of teaching experience at the collegiate level. A demonstrated history of commitment to employee professional growth and mentorship, transparent leadership, consensus building and collaboration with shared governance.

• Additional Requirements: A criminal background check will be conducted.

• Preferred: Have held tenure as a full-time college or university faculty member. Experience with accreditation as an evaluator or educational institution liaison. Experience developing a comprehensive Academic Master Plan.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Problem Solving – proven skills in identifying issues, determining their cause, developing creative solutions, and following through with implementing resolutions.

• Leadership – has demonstrated success as an entrepreneurial, high energy, driven, hands-on leader. Possess expertise in selecting, training, developing, coaching, mentoring, and retaining a highly motivated workforce.

• Communication – able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job.

• Organization & Time Management – able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.

• Relationship Management – able to personally provide high level of interactive service to others, building relationships and addressing identified needs.

• Analytical Aptitude & Problem Solving - able to analyze information, problems, situations, practices and/or procedures, collect and interpret data, reason logically, establish facts, identify and define existing and potential issues, recognize the interrelationships among elements, draw valid conclusions, develop recommendations, as well as alternative courses of action, select appropriate course, follow up, and evaluate.

• Ethics – able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job-related actions.

• Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment.

THE NOMINATION AND APPLICATION PROCESS

The Provost Search Committee will begin a review of applications in October and continue to work until an appointment is made. To ensure fullest consideration, candidates are advised to submit their materials by October 24, 2023.

Applications materials must include:

• A letter of interest that responds to the Opportunities/ Challenges and the Qualities and Qualifications sections of the Search Profile

• A current curriculum vitae; and

• the names and contact information (telephone and email) of five professional references (none of whom will be contacted without the permission of the candidate).

• The letter of interest should be addressed to: Santa Fe College Provost Search Committee.

All application materials will be received in full confidence and should be submitted electronically in PDF format through the AGB Search portal system accessible via this link

Questions regarding the application process should be directed to SantaFeProvost@agbsearch.com.

Nominations and Confidential inquiries should be directed to:

Frederick V. Moore, J.D., MBA, Senior Executive Search Consultant, fred.moore@agbsearch.com

712-299-2544

Jeanne F. Jacobs, Ph.D., Executive Search Consultant, jeanne.jacobs@agbsearch.com

937-470-9068

Commitment to Equal Access and Equal Opportunity

Santa Fe College (SF) 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 based on: their race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy status, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, political opinions or affiliations, or veteran status. This commitment applies to employees, volunteers, students, and, to the extent possible, to third parties, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, and the general public.

Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies or concerns about discrimination or harassment, including concerns about sexual harassment or sexual violence under Title IX, should be directed to SF’s Equity Officer and Title IX Coordinator, 3000 NW 83rd Street, R-Annex, Room 113, Gainesville, Florida 32606, 352-395-5950, equity.officer@sfcollege.edu.